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JCU 2016 Student Awards Winners

JCU 2016 Student Awards Winners

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, John Cabot University students, faculty and staff gathered on the Secchia Terrace for the annual Student Award Ceremony. The awards, presented by President Franco Pavoncello and by the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva, are in recognition of academic and service excellence.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Laura Carpintieri, Co-Founder of Checkmoov

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Laura Carpintieri, Co-Founder of Checkmoov

Carpintieri, who presented her co-founded company Checkmoov, offered great insights into her experience with strategic planning, market research and scenario analysis.

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

On April 13, Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi presented "Modern Iran: Internal and International Challenges of a Strategic Country."

Italian Government Research Center Features JCU in Case Study on New Learning Spaces

Italian Government Research Center Features JCU in Case Study on New Learning Spaces

The case study focuses on an experimental initiative that has evolved into Learn Do Share, a program promoted by the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship that matches real clients and real projects with students, who work as consultants to present a professional solution to a business need.

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny Wins Award at CWMUN

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny Wins Award at CWMUN

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny, an International Affairs major from Perpignan, France, won an Honorable Mention at the New York Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) Conference.

Meet “Humans of John Cabot” Creator Silvia Bezzi

Meet “Humans of John Cabot” Creator Silvia Bezzi

Following the format of the famous blog Humans of New York, Bezzi began interviewing people around John Cabot University and letting them tell their stories their way.

Student Laura Di Girolamo Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard’s WMUN

Student Laura Di Girolamo Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard’s WMUN

Student Laura Di Girolamo, a Political Science major from Chile, won an Honorable Mention at Harvard's World Model United Nations, held in Rome on March 14-18.

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Founders of Mr. Guide

JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Founders of Mr. Guide

On Thursday March 24th, the JCU institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Riccardo Maiolini's BUS 410 Strategic Decisions in Entrepreneurship class, welcomed the founders of Mr. Guide for a guest lecture.

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Chiara Marrocco is a junior at John Cabot University. She recently acted as one of the Chairs in Harvard’s World Model United Nations, recently held in Rome. We asked her about her experience.

Winners of JCU Elevator Pitch Competition Applauded by Guest Judges

Winners of JCU Elevator Pitch Competition Applauded by Guest Judges

On March 21, John Cabot University's (JCU) Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of the Spring 2016 Elevator Pitch Competition (EPC). For the first time ever, three external guests were invited to judge the participants' one-minute pitches.

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

On March 17, students and faculty joined the International Relations Society to discuss the Syrian peace talks at the latest installment of "Pizza and Politics."

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by JCU Theater Society

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Presented by JCU Theater Society

The John Cabot University Theater Society will perform the entirely student-directed production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap on March 22 and 23 at 7pm in the Aula Magna Regina.

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Meet Professor Gina Siddu Pilia, Foreign Language Resource Center

Prof. Pilia, who teaches Italian at John Cabot University, talks about the importance of learning foreign languages.

Cindy A. Schipani Welcomed by JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship

Cindy A. Schipani Welcomed by JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship

On March 8, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Professor Silvia Pulino's MGT 498 Strategic Management class, welcomed Cindy A. Schipani for a lecture on the role of corporate governance in avoiding corporate crime.

“Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century” by Dr. Martin Svatos

“Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century” by Dr. Martin Svatos

On Monday, March 7th, the Guarini Institute together with the JCU Business Department had the pleasure of hosting a lecture on "Resolution of Business Interests in the 21st Century" with Dr. Martin Svatos.

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

Meet JCU Student and Entrepreneur Axel Keicher

24-year old Axel Keicher splits his time between studying Communications and helping manage his family's flower business.

JCU Professor Antonella Salvatore Publishes Book On Retailing

JCU Professor Antonella Salvatore Publishes Book On Retailing

JCU Professor Salvatore has just published her book Il Manuale del Retailing: strumenti e tecniche di gestione del business retail ("The Retail Manual: Tools and Techniques for Retail Management").

CEO of Melio Welcomed by Institute for Entrepreneurship

CEO of Melio Welcomed by Institute for Entrepreneurship

On March 3, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the BUS 305 Introduction to Entrepreneurship class, welcomed the CEO of Melio Giuseppe Flores d'Arcais.

Social Media Competition Hosted by JCU Business Club

Social Media Competition Hosted by JCU Business Club

On February 24, 2016, John Cabot University's Business Club, in collaboration with the Institute for Entrepreneurship, hosted JCU's first-ever social media competition.

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes IT Expert Andrea Latino

Institute for Entrepreneurship Welcomes IT Expert Andrea Latino

Latino's field of expertise spans across public policy, management consulting, and tech journalism.