Prof. Emily Pierini has been a much-valued colleague teaching research methodology to grad students in the Food Studies and Sustainable Cultural Heritage programs since 2014.
The economic downturn that is causing disruption the world over has brought with it uncertainty for many – not least those who, as lockdowns came into force around the world, were seeking employment or a career change.
With Rome under lockdown, the Food Studies program turned to technology so that an important seminar could go ahead, with students tuning in remotely to listen to Dr. Francesco Branca.
It is safe to say that I did not have that Friday feeling when I closed my laptop on Friday evening, work done for the week. Things had gone from bad to worse around the world.
On Thursday, February 27th, the Peace Studies program hosted Dr. Cigdem Oguz from the University of Naples Federico II. Peace Studies Program Director Alessandro Mulieri and Political Islam professor Shirin Zakeri collaborated with Dr.