Orientation Weekend – Benvenuti Fall 2011!
Mar | 02
Studying abroad in Italy can be disorienting ....whichever city a student chooses as the final destination for their semester. There are obvious cultural differences: the language, the food, the people, not to mention having to adjust to walking on cobblestone... Read More
Pizza Workshop at Pizza e Musica!
Mar | 02
On Tuesday evening, Prof. Zachary Nowak of the Food Studies Program and neopolitan pizzaiolo Felice once again took students into hidden local pizzeria Pizza e musica to help explain the history and significance of Italian pizza. After a quick tour... Read More
Help! Where can I find a turkey in Perugia??
Mar | 02
Download the latest version of the Umbra Newsletter here! Check out the latest edition of the Umbra Institute's for the solution to this and any other Thanksgiving-related questions. The Umbra Staff also have recommendations for the best local concerts in... Read More
Service Learning Trip with Business in Europe and International Marketing
Mar | 02
Last week, the Business in Europe and Int'l Marketing students ventured outside of Perugia to Gualdo Tadino and Città di Castello. These two charming Umbrian towns are known for their skillfully crafted artisan products including traditionally-made ceramics and furniture. Students... Read More
Università di Perugia Students: Study Abroad AmericUmbra
Mar | 02
University for Foreigners Direct Enrollment student Haley Sciola sat down to chat with a few of the Italian Università di Perugia (UP) students involved with Umbra this semester. Umbra’s partnership with UP allows Italian students to ‘study abroad’ at Umbra... Read More
A Day Without Shoes
Feb | 15
For most Third World children, every day is a day without shoes. To combat this, Tom's Shoes started a unique project: for every pair of shoes that they sell, they donate one pair to a needy child ina developing country.... Read More