Welcome Aperitivo
Mar | 05
Wednesday night was the first all-student event sponsored by the Umbra Institute. The venue was Argentina, Perugia's newest restaurant and hip place for an aperitivo, a before-dinner snack with friends that Italians can't do without. Students were feted with a... Read More
Photo of the Month Winner
Mar | 05
This month's winner of Photo of the Month is Elisa Richardson from Depauw University. Elisa's photo is entitled "Rocca Contra il Mare." She will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria. Read More
Searching for Inspiration in Assisi
Mar | 05
Yesterday afternoon students in Professor Bill Pettit's Fresco Painting courses put down the brushes and went to the Basilica of San Francesco in nearby Assisi. Despite some missed train confusion -- a regular occurence while navigating Italy's public transportation networks... Read More
Yes, We Can… or Si, Si Puo’!
Feb | 05
For once, the six hour time difference between Italy and the East Coast worked to our advantage! Yesterday afternoon, Umbra students finished up classes just in time to catch live coverage of the presidential inaguration festivities in Washington, DC. Students... Read More
The Spigots Run Dry Every 1,200 Years…
Feb | 05
At least this time it's only for the evening! Tonight from 9pm until tomorrow morning early residents of Perugia's historic center won't have any water. No, it's not an emergency, just an opportunity for the town to replace some old... Read More
Integrating Semester Abroad Experiences Upon Return
Feb | 05
It is the hope of all educators that a semester abroad enhances a student’s education. So often study abroad opportunities are attacked as a “semester off” for students to travel the world before graduating college. At the Umbra Institute, however, professors... Read More