History and Humanities News

John Cabot University Celebrates 2015 Student Award Ceremony

John Cabot University Celebrates 2015 Student Award Ceremony

President Franco Pavoncello, Vice President and Dean Mary Merva, and Vice President Andrea Giummarra praised this year's group of winners, not just for their impressive academic achievements, but also for the many ways in which they have contributed to the growth of John Cabot University.

Side-by-Side: Works by Marina Haas and Gianluca Esposito, Curated by Serafino Amato

Side-by-Side: Works by Marina Haas and Gianluca Esposito, Curated by Serafino Amato

The first show of 2015 in the Side-by-Side series curated by Professor Serafino Amato opens with an encounter of works by German-born Marina Hass and Italian-born Gianluca Esposito.

International Relations Society Goes on Study Trip to The Hague

International Relations Society Goes on Study Trip to The Hague

The International Relations Society went on its first study trip to The Hague, Holland to visit the International Court of Justice, The Dutch Parliament and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.

JCU Goes Global With Direct Exchange Program

JCU Goes Global With Direct Exchange Program

JCU Goes Global With Direct Exchange Program.

Art For Art’s Sake: Meet Art History Alumna Anna Prosvetova

Art For Art’s Sake: Meet Art History Alumna Anna Prosvetova

Anna Prosvetova is currently pursuing her Master's in History and Business of Art and Collecting at IESA, Paris / The University of Warwick, UK.

JCU Art Professors Amato, Pettit, and Schoneveld Exhibit in Umbria

JCU Art Professors Amato, Pettit, and Schoneveld Exhibit in Umbria

On December 21st, 2014, three John Cabot University art professors, Serafino Amato, William Pettit, and Jochem Schoneveld, along with Veronique Bellavista, inaugurated an exhibition of their works in the Renaissance Palazzo della Corgna in Città della Pieve, in Umbria.

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper at International Conference on Water in Antiquity in Turkey

Professor Jens Koehler Presents Paper at International Conference on Water in Antiquity in Turkey

On October 31 through November 9, 2014, JCU Professor Jens Koehler attended an international congress on water in antiquity in Antalya, Turkey.

Dr. Saywan Barzani, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, Gives Lecture at JCU

Dr. Saywan Barzani, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, Gives Lecture at JCU

On Monday, October 27th the International Relations Society welcomed Dr. Saywan Barzani, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Rome, for a lecture.

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').

John Cabot University International Relations Society Presents a “Month of the Middle East”

John Cabot University International Relations Society Presents a “Month of the Middle East”

Between October 22 and November 17, 2014 John Cabot University will be hosting a total of six events connected to the project, among which include an evening with Dr. Saywan Barzani, the Iraqi Ambassador to Italy, as well as with the Imam of the Italian Islamic Community, Yahya Pallavicini.

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.

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.

From Boston to Rome: Study Abroad Student Monica Todros

From Boston to Rome: Study Abroad Student Monica Todros

Monica Todros is a study abroad student from Boston, Massachusetts. Read about her experience at JCU.

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Awarded to Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to report that JCU faculty development funds continue to support the professional development of an outstanding group of faculty.

Professor Zara Pogossian Co-Organizes International Conference

Professor Zara Pogossian Co-Organizes International Conference

Philosophy Professor Zara Pogossian is one of the organizers of the international conference "Politics, Art and Spirituality in the Kingdom of Vaspurakan," which will be held in Paris on September 22 and 23.

Meet JCU’s Summer 2014 Visiting Professors

Meet JCU’s Summer 2014 Visiting Professors

John Cabot University is fortunate to have many distinguished visiting professors who will be teaching in our two summer sessions

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University Launches Three Summer Graduate Courses in Religion and Politics, Art History, and Archaeology

John Cabot University is pleased to offer three graduate level courses this summer to both graduate students and undergraduate students with advanced standing.

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

"We are here to celebrate the success of our students and the special spirit of our community," said John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello.

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Welcomes the US Mission to the Holy See in Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomacy

JCU Alumna Anna Bottinelli Discusses Her Work with The Monuments Men Foundation

JCU Alumna Anna Bottinelli Discusses Her Work with The Monuments Men Foundation

Anna Bottinelli works with The Monuments Men Foundation to rescue from oblivion the memory of the Monuments Men and return the art still missing since WW2.