Clean Feet Make Good Wine
Nov | 06
Have you ever seen that episode of “I Love Lucy” where Lucy gets into the vat of grapes and stomps? Many Umbra students had, but few thought they would ever take the plunge into grapes with their feet – though that’s... Read More
Figaro, Figaro, Figarooo
Nov | 06
A comedic mixture of love, laughter and jealousy kept Umbra students tied to their seats last night in Perugia's very own Teatro Morlacchi. Under magnificent 18th century frescoes and a charming chandelier, a rapt audience listened as an ensemble cast... Read More
Creative Writing Gets Inspired
Nov | 06
This past weekend Cynthia Clough, professor of Italy of the Imagination: Creative Writing, took one of the sections of her class for a retreat in the Umbrian countryside. The first stop was not rural, actually, but rather the Umbrian city... Read More
TANDEM: Great Pizza With the “Buffalo Brothers”
Nov | 06
Giuseppe, Antonio and Gennaro La Bufala (otherwise known as the "Buffalo Brothers") were born in Eboli, a small town tucked away in the province of Salerno known for its smiling faces and charming atmosphere. Theirs is a classic story... Having... Read More
Buon Viaggio!
Oct | 15
A new group of American students will leave the country on August 30 en route to Italy. On the eve of their departure, we asked several Umbra Institute alumni to share some sage advice: “Sometimes it's comforting to have... Read More
With Every End a New Beginning
Oct | 13
The end of every Umbra semester culminates in a combination art show and photography exhibit allowing students a chance to showcase their work. This summer, the show took place in the Umbra III building, and exquisite pieces of watercolor,... Read More