Umbra Food Studies Profs Launch A New Blog
Nov | 02
Umbra Institute professors Simon Young and Zachary Nowak have been working on an exciting new initiative, a blog about Italian food history.The Umbra Institute has a long history of food studies as a part of its academic program. Professor Simon... Read More
4-26-2011 Umbra Professor Publishes on Food History
Nov | 02
Umbra Institute History professor reexamines Perugian bread and its invented history. Umbra Institute history professor and coordinator of the new Food Studies Program Zachary Nowak has published an article in the latest issue ofDiomede: Journal of Political and Cultural Studiescalled "Il... Read More
Not Just “Americani”
Nov | 02
This semester twenty Italian students enrich the Umbra Institute's already integrated academic environment! (more…) Read More
Singing in Italy
Nov | 02
Belonging to a choir composed of people from all over the world is a unique opportunity to take advantage of while in Perugia during your semester of study abroad. Italy is famous for operas and if you are interested in... Read More
Halloween in Italy (and Perugia)
Oct | 31
Yesterday was Halloween in Perugia, and here, as all over Italy, a small number of children spent the afternoon and the early evening running around in costume looking for candy. Dolcetto o scherzetto! "Trick or treat!" While the holiday is... Read More
Free Museum pass for study abroad students in Italy, Perugia
Oct | 22
If you study abroad in Italy - Perugia at the Umbra Institute you have the opportunity to visit all the city's museums for free. The museum pass is valid for groups up to four students and you can ask for... Read More