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Davide Ciferri Publishes Book on Economics for Kids

Davide Ciferri Publishes Book on Economics for Kids

John Cabot University Lecturer in Economics Davide Ciferri recently co-authored a book on economics for kids, published by Edizioni Lapis.

Professor Aaron Carpene to Conduct Bhutan’s First Ever Opera

Professor Aaron Carpene to Conduct Bhutan’s First Ever Opera

John Cabot University music professor Aaron Carpene has just returned from the University of Texas, El Paso, where he enjoyed great success promoting the Opera Bhutan project, of which he is creator, leader and musical director.

JCU Student Government Welcomes Honorable Francesco Rutelli

JCU Student Government Welcomes Honorable Francesco Rutelli

One of the highlights of the 3rd Annual International Student Leadership Conference, hosted by the John Cabot University Student Government from Thursday April 12th to Sunday April 15th, was the keynote address by Hon. Francesco Rutelli, Senator of Italy.

JCU Theater Group Gives Rousing Performance of “Welcome to Chicago!”

JCU Theater Group Gives Rousing Performance of “Welcome to Chicago!”

The JCU Theater Group charmed a packed Aula Magna Regina on April 18th with a rousing performance of "Welcome to Chicago." Directed by 2009 JCU alumna Giulia Argentieri, the musical is an adaptation of the 2002 film Chicago directed by Rob Marshall.

JCU Welcomes Elaine Panter of the Protection Project

JCU Welcomes Elaine Panter of the Protection Project

In a public lecture held on March 28, 2012 Ms Elaine Panter, Director of Programs and Planning at The Protection Project, addressed the issue of preventing trafficking in persons and protecting victims in Jordan and Lebanon through public awareness programming engaging religious leaders and civil society.

Professor Antonio Lopez Published in Essay Anthologies

Professor Antonio Lopez Published in Essay Anthologies

John Cabot University Lecturer in Communications Antonio Lopez has recently been published in two essay anthologies dealing with media education and alternatives to the current monetary system respectively.

JCU Students Hosted by IFAD

JCU Students Hosted by IFAD

John Cabot University students enrolled in Professor Margaret Kneller's natural science classes were hosted at the International Fund for Agricultural Development's headquarters for a briefing session dedicated to understanding topics that will be on the Rio+20 Summit agenda.

2012 JCU Student Award Winners Announced!

2012 JCU Student Award Winners Announced!

John Cabot University held its annual student award ceremony on April 12th, on Guarini Campus's beautiful Secchia Terrace. President Franco Pavoncello and Dean Mary Merva 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.

Book Giornalisti di Regime Praised by Il Corriere della Sera

Book Giornalisti di Regime Praised by Il Corriere della Sera

Pierluigi Allotti, who teaches communications at JCU, recently published Giornalisti di regime. La stampa italiana tra fascismo e antifascismo (Journalists of the Regime. The Italian Press Between Fascism and Antifascism) 1922-1948, Carocci, Rome.

JCU Student Government Hosts International Student Leadership Conference

JCU Student Government Hosts International Student Leadership Conference

From Thursday April 12th to Sunday April 15th, John Cabot University's Student Government will host the 3rd Annual International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC), bringing together Student Government organizations from American and English-speaking Universities from across the globe.

Professor Simona Costagli Published Article on Protectionism

Professor Simona Costagli Published Article on Protectionism

John Cabot University Professor of Economics Simona Costagli has been featured on website FirstOnline.info with an article on tariffs and new protectionism; she analyzes how Europe is the most "open" area in the world to foreign trading, while countries such as Argentina, Russia, China and Brazil are still heavily protectionist.

JCU’s MUN Society Hosts Conference on Israel-Palestine Conflict

JCU’s MUN Society Hosts Conference on Israel-Palestine Conflict

On March 30th and 31st, two dozen Italian high school students ascended into John Cabot University to participate in John Cabot University's Model United Nations (JCUMUN) Conference, sponsored by JCU's Model United Nations Society.

Professor Francesco Ruscitti to Speak at Seminar at University of Rome “La Sapienza”

Professor Francesco Ruscitti to Speak at Seminar at University of Rome “La Sapienza”

John Cabot University Assistant Professor of Economics Francesco Ruscitti will today give a talk at University of Rome "La Sapienza" as part of a seminar titled "The Open Graph Theorem for Correspondences: a new proof and Some Applications".

Study Abroad Student Alex Ciniello Shares his Experience

Study Abroad Student Alex Ciniello Shares his Experience

With over 70 JCU students who have already signed up and begun visiting Italian high schools, the JCU Outreach Cultural Exchange Program is going from strength to strength. On Thursday, March 15th, several program volunteers came together in the Gianicolo Residence Social Room to share their experiences with this program.

UFWH Aims to Make Fighting Hunger a Core Value of JCU

UFWH Aims to Make Fighting Hunger a Core Value of JCU

Universities Fighting World Hunger was founded at John Cabot University in the Spring 2010 semester by students Valentina Barzotti and Mary Rideout, with the collaboration of Professor Alessandro Signorini and staff member Corrine Sabbatucci.

Student Government to Host International Student Leadership Conference

Student Government to Host International Student Leadership Conference

The John Cabot University Student Government is pleased to host the 3rd Annual International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC), bringing together Student Government organizations from American and English-speaking Universities from across the globe. This year's theme is "Creating Community for a Better Future."

GEICO Chairman Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia Gives Presidential Lecture

GEICO Chairman Dr. Ali Reza Arabnia Gives Presidential Lecture

Sponsored by the Institute for Entrepreneurship, JCU Alumnus and Trustee Dr. Arabnia gave a Presidential Lecture titled "Building a world-class company"

Why Studying Abroad at John Cabot University is Great for Your Career!

Why Studying Abroad at John Cabot University is Great for Your Career!

Read International Affairs student Alfonso Pagaza's testimonial of the benefits associated with studying abroad at JCU!

Andy Steves’ Account of his Semester at John Cabot University

Andy Steves’ Account of his Semester at John Cabot University

Find out about Andy Steves' experience studying abroad at JCU!

Film Studies Professor Tijana Mamula Published in “Screen”

Film Studies Professor Tijana Mamula Published in “Screen”

Professor Tijana Mamula has been published in the current issue of Screen, the leading international journal of academic film and television studies. Her essay, titled 'Metaphorically seeing: the place names of Marguerite Duras', explores the "use of sound-image disjunction in Marguerite Duras' India Song (1975) in relation to migration, bilingualism and cinema's metaphoric potential".