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Kate Jacobsen, a student in the Italian Cinema Studies Program shares her experience this past term while studying in Rome.

“I found that through the cinema studies program I was able to really dive into the Roman culture. My group’s documentary was on “Romance in Rome”. We were able to study the history of dating culture in Rome, why tourists come here for romantic vacations, and talk to many locals to learn more about this perception of love in Rome. We had to be brave and talk to many new people, and I was able to use my Italian to converse with them and ask them questions, which was hard but really exciting. My group was able to work together and use each of our unique skills to create something amazing, a little documentary that we can be proud of. This was great for my learning style because I was able to apply my knowledge of Italian culture (and language) and my creative instincts to make a final project. I am so thankful for this opportunity and everything Rome has taught me!”

Shaina Calacat, a student who participated in the LSJ early fall 2016 program, shares her favorite experiences while studying abroad.  Shaina is returning to Seattle to finish her degree at the University of Washington before pursuing a career in law.

“My favorite memory here in Rome was getting to meet all of the amazing lawyers and seeing the Corte Di Cassazione (their Supreme Court). I’ve never seen anything so beautifully designed! It was an honor to listen to professionals talk about their jobs in the law field and learning how differently structured their system is from ours. I look forward to coming back with some of my own stories of experience to share as a lawyer one day as well. I’ll definitely miss this beautiful city and the beautiful people I got to experience it with!” 

As Summer programs depart Rome, the UWRC wishes everyone safe travels and a restful summer break.   We look forward to welcoming Early Fall students and faculty just a few weeks.  In the meantime, buone vacanze!

The UWRC extends a warm welcome to all students and faculty who have just arrived for the summer term.  Click here for the complete list of UW and visiting programs in residence.  Benvenuti al Rome Center!

 

As summer arrives in Rome, more and more outdoor activities are becoming available. From June 1st – August 1st, Piazza S. Cosimato in Trastevere is hosting a free open-air cinema with screenings every night. The movies start at 21:15 and most are either in English, or in Italian with English subtitles. Bring a cushion and your friends and enjoy a night under the stars!

For more information about the event and the movies please visit the following:

https://trasteverecinema.it/

Our current UWRC intern Julia Martinelli, is coming to the end of her year-long stay in Rome. After graduating from the Architecture program last Spring, Julia came to Rome to work at the UWRC and pursue her education in architecture as well as explore food culture in Rome. One of her projects has been to create a food blog to try and help students and visitors find the best places to eat in Rome. Food is such an important part of Italy and Rome’s culture but with hundreds of restaurants and bars in the city, it can be overwhelming picking out high quality places from tourist traps. For tips and recommendations on where to eat and drink in Rome visit Julia’s blog “Chow Ciao Rome”.

In the two weeks between UW Winter and Spring quarters, several programs and conferences are in residence at the Rome Center.

Fourteen UW students are participating on the annual Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity program, while the first ever UW Classics Sport & Spectacle  program has brought nine more Huskies to the Eternal City.

Next week scientists and industry specialists from the US and Europe will gather for the 10th annual CPAC Rome Workshop, while participants of all ages will unleash their creativity at the Explore Art Rome Workshop.

The Winter Quarter has come to a close, and UW students are departing the Rome Center.  It has been a busy and productive term for both students and faculty in residence.  Read more about the JSIS program’s final project:

 
European Security and Migration Forum:  A successful student role playing exercise in Rome

Jackson School Program at the UW Rome Center,  Feb 29 and Mar 1, 2016

Report from Rome:  Current world events are leading Europe to an important crossroad.  Massive migrant flows from Africa and the Middle East are quickly overwhelming the established processing system.  Russia is taking a more aggressive role, and the risk of confrontation seems to be increasing daily. Will the European Union be able develop a comprehensive plan to deal with the crisis?  Is the North Atlantic Alliance able to respond effectively to the threat?

On January 4, 2016, twenty-five students from the University of Washington (UW) began a 10 week study abroad program in Rome “The New European Security.”  Sponsored by the Jackson School of International Studies, the program has given students unprecedented access to European officials, local academics and non-governmental organizations.  During the program students made trips to refugee centers and heard speakers from a number of international organizations based in Rome.  They were hosted for a day at the NATO Defense College and exposed to top-level research on the current security challenges facing Europe.

The capstone event of the ten-week program was a two day simulation called the European Security Forum, modelled after a similar event held in Munich last month.  UW students were assigned roles to play in major international and non-governmental organizations including:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The European Union, NATO Headquarters, the US Ambassador to the EU, and Doctors Without Borders (MSF).   In addition to the student led teams, a lawyer from Saint Petersburg, Russia, played the role of a representative of the Russian Federation.

Day One of the Forum concerned Russia, Ukraine and Crimea.  Day Two of the Forum concerned the external and internal borders of the EU and the mechanisms for processing migrants.  The moderator was a high level official from an international organization based in Brussels.  During the Forum, as the security situation in Europe changed, teams were required to have constant access to the current news to update their presentations.  The teams performed at a very high level and were subject to questions and comments from the other teams and the Russian Federation.  Everyone seemed to benefit from the opportunity to learn about these important topics outside the traditional classroom setting.

Frederick Michael Lorenz JD, LLM
Senior Lecturer
Jackson School of International Studies
Program Director