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Featured Professor: Silvia Scarpa

Featured Professor: Silvia Scarpa

Meet Professor Silvia Scarpa, and learn how she inspires her students to take a stand against human trafficking and contemporary slavery. Born and raised in Rome, Professor Scarpa holds a Laurea in Political Science (LUISS Guido Carli University), a Master in International Protection of Human Rights (Università degli Studi di [...]

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation on BBC

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation on BBC

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by the BBC on December 10th on the current political situation in Italy.

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Article on Counter-Cosmopolitanism

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Article on Counter-Cosmopolitanism

JCU political science and international affairs professor Lars Rensmann has published a research article on the electoral performance of radical right parties and "counter-cosmopolitanism" in Poland and Eastern Germany.

JCU and Confcommercio Conference on Legality and Modernity

JCU and Confcommercio Conference on Legality and Modernity

On November 28, 2012, the Headquarters of Confcommercio in Rome hosted the bilingual Conference "Exploring How Legality and Modernity Should Shape New Models of Sustainable Growth."

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Monograph

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Monograph

Professor Silvia Scarpa published with UniversItalia her monograph entitled "An Introduction to International Human Rights Standards for Law Enforcement Authorities."

Professor Michael Driessen Invited to Speak at International Conference

Professor Michael Driessen Invited to Speak at International Conference

JCU Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Michael D. Driessen will be one of the guest speakers of the international conference in Beirut, Lebanon on "Religion and Democracy" this Friday, November 30th.

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Article in International Journal

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Publishes Article in International Journal

JCU Adjunct Professor Silvia Scarpa's article was published in the Fall 2012 Issue of The Protection Project Journal of Human Rights and Civil Society.

Professor Ada Bertini Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Ada Bertini Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Ada Bertini, who teaches Italian language at JCU, is presenting the paper "How to Get the Best Out of Moodle in Face to Face Learning" at an international conference held in Brussels on November 15th and 16th.

JCU Board of Trustees Renews President Franco Pavoncello’s Mandate

JCU Board of Trustees Renews President Franco Pavoncello’s Mandate

John Cabot University is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to renew Dr. Franco Pavoncello's mandate as President for the next three years, until June of 2016.

Italy Reads Goes to Naples!

Italy Reads Goes to Naples!

On Friday, 9 November six Italy Reads 2012 Volunteers together with JCU Prof. Elizabeth Geoghegan traveled to ISIS 'E. De Nicola' in Naples for the second visit between students in the framework of the Italy Reads 2012 program.

Edoardo Secchi, CEO of Italie France Group, Visits JCU

Edoardo Secchi, CEO of Italie France Group, Visits JCU

On Thursday the 8th of November Mr. Edoardo Secchi, Founder and CEO of "Italie France Group", came to visit JCU and to share information on his business experiences with interested students, faculty and staff.

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on Election

President Franco Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on Election

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Businessweek Television on the recent regional vote in Sicily and the outlook for Prime Minister Mario Monti's government.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Presents Paper at International Conference

Professor Federigo Argentieri Presents Paper at International Conference

Prof. Argentieri's contribution is entitled "Perlasca and Anti-Nazi Anticommunism."

Guarini Institute Presents: 20 Years of Humanitarian Intervention

Guarini Institute Presents: 20 Years of Humanitarian Intervention

On October 15th 2012 the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was honored to host a discussion on the last 20 years of humanitarian intervention.

JCU Participates in U.S. Embassy in Rome’s International Conference

JCU Participates in U.S. Embassy in Rome’s International Conference

John Cabot University contributed to the U.S. Embassy - Rome's international conference on Piracy and Counterfeiting in a Digital Environment: U.S. and Italian Experiences.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Italian Daily “l’Opinione”

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Italian Daily “l’Opinione”

President Pavoncello, discusses, among other things, the merits of the American university system and how the concept of liberal arts education is making strides in Italy and the rest of the world.

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper on Exploitation of Children

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents Paper on Exploitation of Children

JCU Assistant Professor of Political Science Silvia Scarpa recently travelled to Valencia to take part in the 5th General Biennial Conference of the European Society of International Law (ESIL), held September 13th-15th.

Professor Alessandro Signorini Presents Paper at Conference in Rome

Professor Alessandro Signorini Presents Paper at Conference in Rome

John Cabot University Professor of Marketing Alessandro Signorini, recently attended the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group's 28th annual conference (IMP 2012), held at Rome's Università del Sacro Cuore on September 13th-15th.

JCU Professor Pietro Paganini Discusses the U.S. Elections on SkyTV

JCU Professor Pietro Paganini Discusses the U.S. Elections on SkyTV

Prof. Paganini, from John Cabot, an American University in Rome, talks about the US elections.

JCU Student Baylen Campbell Completes Internship for US Congressman

JCU Student Baylen Campbell Completes Internship for US Congressman

John Cabot University junior student Baylen Campbell served as an intern in Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers' office in Washington DC for a duration of six weeks this summer.