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Director Robert Schober on Creativity, Commerce, and Technology

Director Robert Schober on Creativity, Commerce, and Technology

On September 30, John Cabot University had a pleasure of welcoming music video director Robert Schober for a special public lecture.

JCU Takes Students to World Famous Cinecittà Studios

JCU Takes Students to World Famous Cinecittà Studios

On September 20, 2013 the Department of Communications sponsored a field trip to Rome's world famous film studio, Cinecittà

Students Take Part in Production of “Hurried Steps” by Dacia Maraini

Students Take Part in Production of “Hurried Steps” by Dacia Maraini

JCU students Riley Callaway and Helena Fitzgerald joined three other student interns from Harvard University in the production of Dacia Maraini's play "Passi affrettati" ('Hurried Steps') last August in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

JCU Students Participate in Paris International MUN Conference

JCU Students Participate in Paris International MUN Conference

This summer was literally a heated season for the John Cabot MUN Society! Learn why

ENLUS Program Kicks Off with Record Numbers

ENLUS Program Kicks Off with Record Numbers

On August 30th, John Cabot University's ENLUS program had its orientation with a record number of students.

JCU Welcomes Class of 2017, its Largest Entering Class in History

JCU Welcomes Class of 2017, its Largest Entering Class in History

President Franco Pavoncello warmly welcomed the incoming class, commending them for choosing "an unforgettable and unparalleled undergraduate experience that will transform their lives and give them a new and wider perspective on the world."

John Cabot University Welcomes Fall 2013 Students!

John Cabot University Welcomes Fall 2013 Students!

Students who hail from all across the USA and from various countries around the world will be welcomed at the Hilton Airport Hotel on Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th by JCU staff, Orientation Leaders and Skippers.

JCU Launches New Course: Researching Rome – Fieldwork in the City

JCU Launches New Course: Researching Rome – Fieldwork in the City

In Spring 2014 John Cabot University will be launching an exciting new course for students who want to do independent field research in the city of Rome. Taught by sociologist and Italian Studies Professor Isabella Clough Marinaro, the course is aimed at students who are interested in exploring and analyzing first-hand some of the most fascinating social, cultural and political issues of contemporary Rome.

Institute in International Communication Discusses Women on the Screen

Institute in International Communication Discusses Women on the Screen

On July 23, 2013, John Cabot's Institute in International Communication hosted its third Summer Forum, dedicated to representations of women in the film industry, from Hollywood to Bollywood to Cinecittà

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Successful Summer School on Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Successful Summer School on Human Rights

How to mainstream a gender perspective in human rights and accomplish the Millennium Development Goal of gender equality and women's empowerment?

JCU Hosts Summer 2013 Student Photo Exhibit

JCU Hosts Summer 2013 Student Photo Exhibit

Students of photojournalism, digital, and pinhole photography exhibited their photos in Rome's Studio 9 gallery on July 29th in a show entitled "The Real and the Unreal."

Award-Winning Photojournalists Discuss Journalism in Conflict Scenarios

Award-Winning Photojournalists Discuss Journalism in Conflict Scenarios

The Shoot 4 Change non-profit organization and, the National Press Photographers Association, and the US Embassy Rome sponsored the conference.

Communications Major Jasmine Manari Completes her First Short Film

Communications Major Jasmine Manari Completes her First Short Film

To make her first short film, Jasmine persuaded the offices of the JCU President, the Academic Dean, and Student Services to support her project, and she even got to use a space in Rome's contemporary art museum MACRO.

Italy Writes 2013 Winners Receive Awards from Jhumpa Lahiri

Italy Writes 2013 Winners Receive Awards from Jhumpa Lahiri

You are invited to visit the John Cabot University Vimeo channel where you can find the video recording of the June 20th Italy Writes Award Ceremony.

Student Testimonial: Lorenza Guerri

Student Testimonial: Lorenza Guerri

My study abroad experience has enriched me personally, broadened my horizons, and given me a different view of the world and of my future.

Welcome Participants to Advanced Placement Italian Summer Institute

Welcome Participants to Advanced Placement Italian Summer Institute

John Cabot is pleased to welcome 25 teachers of Advanced Placement Italian Language and Culture to the Advanced Placement Summer Institute to our campus this summer.

Author Jhumpa Lahiri Presents Winners of 2013 Italy Writes Contest

Author Jhumpa Lahiri Presents Winners of 2013 Italy Writes Contest

On June 20, a crowd of enthusiastic guests, students, faculty and Italy Writes 2013 Winners accompanied by their parents and teachers welcomed Writer in Residence Jhumpa Lahiri.

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session II Students

John Cabot University Welcomes Summer Session II Students

Students who hail from all across the USA and from various countries around the world will be welcomed at the Hilton Airport Hotel on Thursday, June 27th by JCU staff and Orientation Leaders and Skippers

Creative Writing Institute Welcomes Francesca Marciano

Creative Writing Institute Welcomes Francesca Marciano

John Cabot University's Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation welcomed Francesca Marciano on June 17th, for a reading of her recent work.

JCU Model United Nations Makes Presence Felt at Paris MUN

JCU Model United Nations Makes Presence Felt at Paris MUN

Running from May 31st to June 2nd, PIMUN 2013 proved to be a rewarding experience for JCU-MUN.