Perugia’s Nooks and Crannies
Oct | 02
Perugia has about a 3 to 1 ratio of nooks to crannies, Umbra Institute students found out yesterday. Sunday afternoon saw two editions of the "almost internationally-renowned" (as history professor Zachary Nowak describes it) tour of Perugia. Nowak took the... Read More
…Spring in Perugia!
Oct | 02
Well, not quite, but it sure feels like it! With about a week of nearly 60 degree weather behind us and more to come, spring is in the air at the Umbra Institute! The students are beginning to get a... Read More
Professor Plum. In the Study. With the Candlestick.
Oct | 02
Using a bit of wit, a dash of humor, and their mastery of the Italian language, the Italian 310 students solved their very own game of Clue. Barbara, Umbra Institute’s Italian 310 professoressa, cleverly created roles, scripts, and a 'theft'... Read More
Literary Anthology Reading
Oct | 02
Another Umbra landmark last night: it was the twelfth bi-annual literary anthology reading. The Birraio, Umbra's go-to pub for important events, hosted the reading in their Buddha room. Professor Cynthia Clough, the instructor of the "Italy of the Imagination" course,... Read More
And they’re off!
Oct | 02
It's that time of year again already--beloved Spring Break--and students have headed off to all corners of Europe. This semester's most popular destinations? Barcelona, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Marrakesh, Frankfurt, Brussels, Luxembourg and even the Canary Islands! Safe travels to... Read More
Photo of the Month Winner
Oct | 02
Congrats to Amy Wilcox from UMass-Amherst for her winning photo "Valencia." Amy will enjoy free pizza from Quattro Passi Pizzeria. Auguri Amy! Read More