Umbra’s Stacks
Apr | 04
The Umbra Institute is equipped with its own library--a great resource for students while abroad. It’s rare that a study abroad institution has a library of its own for its students. Most institutions rely on public libraries or the local... Read More
Visiting Professor Invited To Give Ranieri Lecture on Umberto Eco
Apr | 02
On March 22nd Saint Bonaventure professor Michael Chiariello gave the prestigious Ranieri Foundation lecture on Umberto Eco’s The Name Of The Rose. What relevance does Franciscan thought presented in Umberto Eco’s medieval detective novel The Name of the Rose... Read More
Umbra in the News Again!
Apr | 02
Umbra Institute is in the news again! This time, Umbra Institute receives attention in the regional newspaper La Nazione because of an interesting article published by its very own professor of history and coordinator of its new food studies... Read More
Amalfi Coast Trip a Success!
Apr | 02
Just over a week ago, students were enjoying the sun in Sorrento, Capri, and Naples on the Umbra Institute’s Amalfi Coast trip. Planned during the nicest part of every semester, students started on with a noontime tour of the ancient... Read More
Photo of the Month Winner
Apr | 02
Congrats to Kylie Bearse from CU-Boulder on her winning photo! Read More
Umbra Food Studies Profs Launch A New Blog
Apr | 02
Umbra Institute professors Simon Young and Zachary Nowak have been working on an exciting new initiative, a blog about Italian food history. Read More