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With a Toast of Prosecco, ISGC is Off to an Exciting Start

The International Student Government Conference is officially underway. The opening ceremony completed at 6pm with a grand toast of prosecco in celebration of the ground-breaking event.

The ceremony ran briefly and smoothly, with guest speakers including John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello and Keynote Speaker, Professor Pietro Paganini. JCU’s Student Body President, Eva Paunova, welcomed all to the conference, expressing her excitement for the weekend ahead; “I am looking forward to interactive, stimulating and energizing discussions and sessions with lots of ‘take-aways’! The meetings will deliver little ‘gems of gold’ to take back home with you,” she cheerfully said.

JCU student govt to host 3-day seminar this weekend

 

By Marie Bugnitz

ROME, April 17- John Cabot University will host the first ever International Student Government Conference starting Friday, April 18, bringing together over 30 students from English-speaking universities across Europe for three days in Rome.

“The primary focus of the conference is to foster methods of coordination and cooperation among the student governments of each respective institution. This will be facilitated through various meetings, social events, and discussions focusing on [specific] topics,” said Eva Paunova, JCU Student Body President and a key organizer of the conference.

“English-speaking Universities abroad face not only unique challenges, but also offer unique perspectives on a breadth of issues. A forum bringing together these various opinions provides the opportunity for universities to establish a lasting dialogue with each other, as well as allowing for a productive exchange of experiences and ideas,” Paunova said.

Better late than never, JCU students pack "welcome" BBQ

By Emily Finkelstein

ROME, Feb. 12 — Although this semester’s student barbecue encountered unanticipated challenges, the event was still a success, according to student attendees and organizers.

The courtyard barbecue, organized each semester by John Cabot University’s Student Government, was originally scheduled to take place in the first week of school. The event was postponed, however, after the deaths of two JCU students, one of whom worked with the Student Government.

Fortunately, students did not let the tragic circumstances overshadow the intent of the barbecue. A crowd of socializing students, a solid soundtrack, good weather and great burgers led to a dynamic and fun atmosphere.