Delicious Perugian History
Oct | 02
Another Tuesday, another night of great pizza at the Il Paiolo pizzeria in Perugia. Il Paiolo, a 5-star rated pizzeria on the popular Italian foodie site 2spaghi.it (similar to ChowHound.com, for those that are familiar), actually used to be the headquarters of the... Read More
Adopt a Doll, Help Save a Life
Oct | 02
This week students attended the last meeting of the semester for the UNICEF Pigotte doll project marking the occasion, along with other local volunteers, by celebrating with food and drinks. About a dozen students spent a few hours a week... Read More
Photo of the Month
Oct | 02
"Jungfrau" by Jesse Schwend "Station" by Morgan Tilton The last photo of the month contest for Fall 2010 was a tie! Congrats to Morgan Tilton from DU and to Jesse Schwend from CU-Boulder for their winning photos. Both Morgan and... Read More
Service Learning Projects
Oct | 02
On Tuesday, December 14, members of the Umbra community (students, staff and professors) gathered in the historical Palazzo Sorbello while students from three different classes who have engaged in service learning projects shared their experiences and research. The presentations represent... Read More
Sidetrip to Assisi
Oct | 02
Umbra students hailing from St. Bonaventure University, the Center for International Studies, the University of Massachusetts, the University of Scranton, the University of Richmond, and the University of Roanoke were all invited for a daytrip to Assisi this past Sunday.... Read More
Umbra Professor Featured On TV Documentary
Oct | 02
Professor William Pettit III was asked to participate in a special on the art of fresco and the Sistine Chapel. According to its website, in every episode of the History Channel’s program “Museum Secrets,” its troupe “travels to one... Read More