That Time of Year…

Apr | 24

Most Umbra students will leave Perugia this weekend to return to their friends and family in the United States. Before they leave, however, they must complete final projects and take final exams. We found Whitney Lochridge, a student from Elon... Read More
Free Speech: Creative Writing Students Take the Stage

Apr | 21

The Loop Café describes itself as a “container for art experimentation” and last night was no exception. Though more than experiments, attendees of the twice-yearly reading of the literary anthology heard well-polished pieces. The literary anthology, a fusion of essays from... Read More
Art Show Highlights Umbra’s Week of Special Academic Events

Apr | 21

Tuesday night was the end-of-semester art show, a chance for students to exhibit a semester’s worth of paintings, drawings, and photographs to their fellow students, as well as professors and interested guests. The Via Danzetta art studio was crowded with... Read More
Mario Pirovano Performs Johan Padan!

Apr | 15

Last night Umbra students witnessed renowned Mario Pirovano deliver a captivating performance of Johan Padan and the Discovery of America. Written by Nobel Prize winning play-write Dario Fo, Johan Padan tells the winding and at times unbelievable story of a... Read More
Umbra Premiers On the Small Screen…

Apr | 07

What is a student apartment like? What does Perugia “feel” like? What exactly is the Full Immersion – is it worth it? Umbra staff member Tyler Pace has put together the first six videos in what will be a larger... Read More
Pasta! It’s What’s for Dinner…

Apr | 02

This title makes most Americans think of the American Beef Council’s ad with the music from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo playing in background, accompanied by a strong piece of narration featuring Sam Elliot. But while Italians do enjoy the occasional piece of beef... Read More

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