Faculty News

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Wall Street Journal on Possible Early Exit for Italy’s President

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Wall Street Journal on Possible Early Exit for Italy’s President

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the repercussions of a possible early resignation by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Chapter in New Book on Fall of Berlin Wall

Professor Federigo Argentieri Publishes Chapter in New Book on Fall of Berlin Wall

Professor Argentieri teaches Political Science and International Affairs and is Director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs at JCU. He has written a chapter in a new book on the fall of the Berlin Wall published by Italian daily Corriere della Sera.

Student Elisabetta Recher Wins Diplomacy Barcamp Held at John Cabot University

Student Elisabetta Recher Wins Diplomacy Barcamp Held at John Cabot University

On October 31, 2014 the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted the Second Edition of the Festival of Diplomacy BarCamp, in which experts and students discussed human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Hosts Panel Discussion on Obama’s Second Midterm

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Hosts Panel Discussion on Obama’s Second Midterm

On Monday, October 20th 2014, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a conference regarding Obama's second midterm.

Prof. Stefano Arnone Presents Paper at Scientix Conference in Brussels

Prof. Stefano Arnone Presents Paper at Scientix Conference in Brussels

Professor of Mathematics Stefano Arnone presented a paper at the Scientix Conference in Brussels, held from October 24 - 26.

Professor Vanda Wilcox Gives Lecture on Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” from a Historian’s Perspective

Professor Vanda Wilcox Gives Lecture on Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” from a Historian’s Perspective

On October 21st, John Cabot University's Italy Reads presented a lecture by Professor Vanda Wilcox on Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms from a historical prospective.

Flaminio di Biagi Presents “La Roma di ‘Roma Città Aperta'” at JCU

Flaminio di Biagi Presents “La Roma di ‘Roma Città Aperta'” at JCU

On October 27th the Department of Modern Languages and Literature sponsored the presentation of Flaminio di Biagi's new book La Roma di "Roma Città Aperta" (The Rome of 'Rome Open City').

Professor Carlos Dews Publishes Chapter on Carson McCullers in Book on Georgia Women

Professor Carlos Dews Publishes Chapter on Carson McCullers in Book on Georgia Women

JCU Professor Carlos Dews recently published a chapter in Georgia Women: Their Lives and Times, edited by Ann Short Chirhart and Kathleen Ann Clark and published by the University of Georgia Press.

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper on Roman Spa Cities at International Conference in Chaves, Portugal

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper on Roman Spa Cities at International Conference in Chaves, Portugal

JCU Art History Professor Jens Koehler participated in the conference "Symposium Aquae: Spa Cities in the Roman Empire - Cidades Termais No Império Romano" from October 16 -18 in Chaves, Portugal.

“Greening Media Education:” New Book by Professor Antonio López

“Greening Media Education:” New Book by Professor Antonio López

Professor Antonio López has just published his third book, Greening Media Education, about media and environmental sustainability.

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Play Tito in a Mock Trial at Rome’s Festival of Diplomacy

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Play Tito in a Mock Trial at Rome’s Festival of Diplomacy

On October 26, JCU Professor Federigo Argentieri will play the late Yugoslavian communist party and state leader Josip Broz, nicknamed Tito, in a mock trial.

Professor Pamela Harris Speaks at a Conference on Second Vatican Council and Democracy in Catholic Countries

Professor Pamela Harris Speaks at a Conference on Second Vatican Council and Democracy in Catholic Countries

On October 15th, Professor Pam Harris spoke at a conference about Pope Paul VI, the Second Vatican Council and the Third Wave of Democratization.

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Bloomberg Offices

Professor Michèle Favorite’s Public Relations Class Visits Bloomberg Offices

On October 17th, Professor Michèle Favorite's Public Relations class visited the Rome offices of Bloomberg, a financial software, data and media company headquartered in New York City.

Renowned Naturalist Jane Goodall Visits John Cabot University

Renowned Naturalist Jane Goodall Visits John Cabot University

On October 14, Jane Goodall and Boy Olmi were welcomed to John Cabot University for a private, first screening of Mr. Olmi's documentary Jane & Payne, about Dr. Goodall and Roger Payne.

JCU Hosts Presentation of Book Co-Edited by Prof. Clough Marinaro – “Global Rome: Changing Faces of the Eternal City”

JCU Hosts Presentation of Book Co-Edited by Prof. Clough Marinaro – “Global Rome: Changing Faces of the Eternal City”

The panel discussion also featured authors and discussants Bjørn Thomassen, Pietro Vereni, Alessandra Broccolini, Carlo Cellamare, Pierluigi Cervelli, Ferruccio Tabalzi, Simon Martin and Pierpaolo Muddu.

Twenty Teachers from Italian High Schools Participate in the Italy Reads Masterclass at JCU

Twenty Teachers from Italian High Schools Participate in the Italy Reads Masterclass at JCU

On Tuesday, October 14th twenty teachers from Italian high schools attended the Italy Reads Masterclass for Teachers in JCU's Aula Magna Regina.

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

Women in the Director’s Chair Film Series Kicks Off with Alina Marazzi’s “Tutto parla di te”

During this film series, which continues into the Spring 2015 semester, a new generation of female Italian directors will be welcomed to JCU to talk to the community and and to showcase their films.

Author Agop Manoukian Presents his Book “The Armenian Presence in Italy” at JCU

Author Agop Manoukian Presents his Book “The Armenian Presence in Italy” at JCU

On Friday, October 10th author Agop Manoukian presented his book La Presenza Armenia in Italia (Armenian Presence in Italy) at JCU in the Aula Magna.

Italy Reads Keynote Address by Prof. Ammary on A Farewell to Arms

Italy Reads Keynote Address by Prof. Ammary on A Farewell to Arms

There was standing room only in John Cabot University's Aula Magna Regina for the Italy Reads 2014-2015 Keynote Address by Professor Silvia Ammary.

Journalism Professor Judy Bachrach Publishes New Book: “Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death”

Journalism Professor Judy Bachrach Publishes New Book: “Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death”

On September 3rd, JCU journalism professor Judy Bachrach released her new book Glimpsing Heaven, the Stories and Science of Life After Death.