Carnevale!
Sep | 05
Traditionally, during Lent, parties and feasts were prohibited. The last days before the beginning of Lent were the opportunity to eat and drink and make merry, and this became known as Carnival. There are differing interpretations but the most likely... Read More
Celebrating Passover in Perugia
Sep | 05
This past Tuesday, April 14th, a group of Umbra students, professors, and staff came together to celebrate the Jewish Passover holiday. We made a special exception to the no-food-in-the-library rule, and everyone brought a dish to share for the potluck-style meal.... Read More
A Fresh Beginning
Sep | 05
This past Friday, students arrived in Perugia to commence the fall semester. As if right on time, the crisp fall air breezed in with them, cooling the city off after a humid, hot summer. This weekend students participated in... Read More
Fall 2009 Begins with a Bang
Sep | 05
The first week of Umbra Elective classes began with a bang as students had a busy week this week, both in and outside the classroom. Sunday students participated in various outings in Umbra--one at the nearby lake, Lago Trasimeno and... Read More
One Last Weekend of Summer Sun…
Sep | 05
This past weekend thirty-eight Umbra students joined staff members Lindsey Thompson and Rachel Bethany for one last weekend in the sun around Naples and the Penisola Sorrentina, or Peninsula of Sorrento. We stopped first on Friday morning at Pompeii just... Read More
Buona Lezione!
Aug | 28
Classes start today! Another big welcome to all the students of the Umbra Institute’s summer session. Perugia is buzzing with activity and for this short six week semester there's no time to waste! During this period of the season there's... Read More