Faculty News

Prof. Argentieri at ASEEES – MAG Convention

Prof. Argentieri at ASEEES – MAG Convention

On June 26-28, Professor Federigo Argentieri took part in the Summer Convention jointly organized by U.S.-based ASEEES and MAG, a new organization aimed at promoting scholarly relations among Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian academics and researchers.

Morale and the Italian Army During the First World War: Professor Vanda Wilcox

Morale and the Italian Army During the First World War: Professor Vanda Wilcox

John Cabot University professor Vanda Wilcox recently published Morale and the Italian Army during the First World War with Cambridge University Press.

The 2016 U.S. Party Conventions and the Impact of Brexit

The 2016 U.S. Party Conventions and the Impact of Brexit

On Tuesday, July 7, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs organized a panel discussion on the 2016 U.S. Party Conventions and the Impact of Brexit.

Riccardo Maiolini About Mainstream Open Innovation

Riccardo Maiolini About Mainstream Open Innovation

On Thursday, July 7, Riccardo Maiolini, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at JCU, spoke about the Characteristics of Mainstream Open Innovation at an event dedicated to Open Innovation and Cooperation, organized by Confcooperative Emilia Romagna.

Prof. Sorgner Invited to Symposium in Taiwan

Prof. Sorgner Invited to Symposium in Taiwan

Together with other thought leaders, JCU Philosophy Professor Stefan Sorgner was invited to the Global Initiatives Symposium 2016 in Taiwan dedicated to the topic "Redefine the Limitations".

A Conversation on the Craft of Writing: Susan Minot and Cynthia Zarin

A Conversation on the Craft of Writing: Susan Minot and Cynthia Zarin

On June 20, 2016, the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation hosted a conversation on the craft of writing, featuring John Cabot's 2016 Writer in Residence Susan Minot and poet and journalist Cynthia Zarin.

Philosophy Prof. Sorgner Invited as Visiting Professor at University of Jena

Philosophy Prof. Sorgner Invited as Visiting Professor at University of Jena

JCU Philosophy Professor Stefan Sorgner Stefan Sorgner, one of the world's leading post- and transhumanist philosophers, was invited as Visiting Professor at the Ethics Centre of the University of Jena this summer.

JCU Institute for Creative Writing Welcomes Novelist Susan Minot

JCU Institute for Creative Writing Welcomes Novelist Susan Minot

On June 15, 2016, the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a reading by Susan Minot, 2016 Writer in Residence at John Cabot. Minot read from her latest work, Thirty Girls, a novel about a group of Ugandan young girls abducted by the guerrilla group and cult Lord's Resistance Army.

Poetry Reading: Aidan Fadden & Daniel Roy Connelly

Poetry Reading: Aidan Fadden & Daniel Roy Connelly

Aidan Fadden is a freelance editor, translator, and literary reviewer. A widely published poet and playwright, Daniel Roy Connelly lived in India, Bangladesh, the USA, Scotland, and China, before starting to teach at JCU.

Prof. Jens Koehler Attends International Conference in Germany

Prof. Jens Koehler Attends International Conference in Germany

From May 25th to May 29th, 2016, Jens Koehler from JCU's Department of Art History and Studio Art attended the international conference "Water during the Time of Frontinus," in Trier, Germany.

Prof. Argentieri on Ukraine-Russia Conflict at Italian Parliament

Prof. Argentieri on Ukraine-Russia Conflict at Italian Parliament

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 President of the Foreign and EU Affairs Committee Fabrizio Cicchitto invited JCU Professor Federigo Argentieri, Director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, to the conference "Riflessioni sull'Ucraina" ("Reflections on Ukraine") in Palazzo Montecitorio, Rome.

Women Writers and the Short Story: Tribute to Lucia Berlin

Women Writers and the Short Story: Tribute to Lucia Berlin

On May 30, 2016 the Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation presented a tribute to late American writer Lucia Berlin.

Prof. Bessi on “The Wine Show”

Prof. Bessi on “The Wine Show”

Professor Benedetta Bessi, who teaches Classical Studies and Ancient History at JCU, recently lent her expertise in ancient Roman wine to the British ITV channel.

Meet Class of 2016 Valedictorian Silvia Bezzi

Meet Class of 2016 Valedictorian Silvia Bezzi

John Cabot University’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva is pleased to announce the Valedictorian for the Class of 2016, Silvia Bezzi.

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Last month, Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to present his point of view regarding US-Cuba relations to the monthly meeting organized in a Roman hotel by Mediatrends America, an independent press association.

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

John Cabot University and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Summer School on Human Rights.

Professor Pal Belenyesi at St. Mary’s College

Professor Pal Belenyesi at St. Mary’s College

On Friday, May 6, 2016, Business Administration and Economics Professor Pal Belenyesi held a full-class lecture at St. Mary College, in California.

Prof. Paganini Publishes Article “Only School Remains Dumb”

Prof. Paganini Publishes Article “Only School Remains Dumb”

Professor Pietro Paganini teaches Business Administration at JCU. On April 30, 2016, Business Administration Professor Pietro Paganini published an article in the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa entitled: "Solo la scuola è rimasta stupida" ("Only School Remains Dumb").

JCU Professor and Students Provide Image Palette for William Kentridge’s “Triumphs and Laments”

JCU Professor and Students Provide Image Palette for William Kentridge’s “Triumphs and Laments”

Rome's great new work of contemporary art was inaugurated on April 21, 2016.

Communications Senior Alessandro Ceschi Presents Short Film “Sally Abroad”

Communications Senior Alessandro Ceschi Presents Short Film “Sally Abroad”

"I experimented, which I think gives you the clearest path to creativity. It’s really important to keep experimenting."