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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.

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Speak at Rwanda Genocide Memorial Day

Professor Federigo Argentieri to Speak at Rwanda Genocide Memorial Day

In recognition of the relentless work on information, discussion and research carried on over the past ten years at John Cabot University, our students have been specifically invited, along with Professor Federigo Argentieri, to the 18th annual Rwanda Genocide Memorial Day.

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.

John Cabot Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert Delights Crowds

John Cabot Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert Delights Crowds

A magical musical night was held in celebration of the 40th anniversary of John Cabot University on Friday, March 30th. The John Cabot Chamber Orchestra, led by director and violin soloist Lorenzo Colitto, filled the Renaissance halls of the Palazzo della Cancelleria, historically known as one of the centers of musical life in Rome.

JCU Students Explore Roman Traces of Eastern Christianity

JCU Students Explore Roman Traces of Eastern Christianity

On Saturday, March 31st, Professor Federigo Argentieri's PL 355 - East European Politics class, along with other students, went on exploring the main institutions and relics of Eastern Christianity in Rome.

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.

Guarini Institute Hosts Roundtable on American Republican Party

Guarini Institute Hosts Roundtable on American Republican Party

With the American Republican Party yet to settle on a candidate to face President Barack Obama in the November 2012 Presidential Election, last night's Guarini Institute for Public Affairs event welcomed many prominent members of the JCU community for a roundtable discussion on what lies ahead for the GOP.

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.

Frohring Library: A Message from Head Librarian Elisabetta Morani

Frohring Library: A Message from Head Librarian Elisabetta Morani

Head Librarian Elisabetta Morani speaks about the growth of JCU's Frohring Library in the years leading up to our 40th anniversary

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"

Martial Arts and Muay Thai at JCU

Martial Arts and Muay Thai at JCU

A message from El Cheikh Fares Cheikh Moussa, President of the JCU Martial Arts Club and Trainer of the Muay Thai Team

Study Abroad in Rome: Charlotte Landon’s Experience

Study Abroad in Rome: Charlotte Landon’s Experience

Check out Charlotte Landon's story of her semester studying at JCU!

Read Elizabeth Landon’s Story of Her Semester Studying Abroad at JCU!

Read Elizabeth Landon’s Story of Her Semester Studying Abroad at JCU!

Find out about Study Abroad student Elizabeth Landon's account of her semester at JCU.

Professor Ferruccio Trabalzi Talks Outreach Cultural Exchange Program

Professor Ferruccio Trabalzi Talks Outreach Cultural Exchange Program

On Thursday, February 16th, JCU Professor Ferruccio Trabalzi joined a small group of JCU Study Abroad students participating in the JCU Outreach Cultural Exchange Program to speak about the experience students can gain through this program.

JCU Speaker Series Presents “To What Strange Place” by Ian Nagoski

JCU Speaker Series Presents “To What Strange Place” by Ian Nagoski

The 2012 Media and Communication Speaker Series welcomed Ian Nagoski, who talked about his most recent work, "To What Strange Place", depicting the music of the Ottoman-American diaspora in New York City in the 1910-20s.

John Cabot University Hosts Climate Reality Project Director Mario Alverà

John Cabot University Hosts Climate Reality Project Director Mario Alverà

On February 22nd, JCU welcomed Mario Alverà, Italian Director of The Climate Reality Project, an NGO founded by Al Gore dealing with climate change, for a presentation of the NGO and its objectives.

JCU’s STAND Fund-Raising Concert for Honduras Raises 1100 Euros

JCU’s STAND Fund-Raising Concert for Honduras Raises 1100 Euros

On Wednesday, February 15th, the John Cabot University community came together in support of a worthy cause with a student-hosted, fund-raising concert for Mission Lazarus, an NGO based in Honduras.

JCU Students Visit Tuscany

JCU Students Visit Tuscany

Despite some of the harshest temperatures to grace Italy for decades, this past weekend a group of 45 very enthusiastic John Cabot University students, accompanied by staff members from the Student Services Center, braved the cold and snow, and left Rome for a cultural excursion of some of the finest sights Tuscany has to offer.