Orientation, Fall 2007
Oct | 09
On Sunday September 2 in the large frescoed ballroom in Perugia’s town hall, the famous the Sala dei Notari, Umbra’s newly arrived students began their orientation for the fall semester. Starting with Director of Academics, Dr.Carol Clark, each of the... Read More
Looking to Get Lost…
Oct | 06
Last weekend students Katy Branston, Erica Mouch, and Liz Olszewski lost themselves in the beauty of the Umbrian countryside. Literally! Rising early Friday morning, these connoisseurs of unconventional travel walked into "Ciclismo Sport", rented three bikes, and peddled away with... Read More
Fall Break 2007!
Oct | 06
After reviews, papers, project deadlines, late nights at the library for last-minute cramming, yesterday marked the end of mid-terms. Fall Break 2007 has officially begun! While some students plan to stay in Italy and scour the must-see sights, others have spend... Read More
Tandem! Frescoes, Fanta, and Good Conversation…
Oct | 05
Under the frescoed ceilings of our Via Marzia academic building the Umbra Institute's weekly Tandem kicked off last night with an enthusiastic bang, drawing a hearty sized group of both Italians and Americans ready to test (albeit a bit nervously)... Read More
Who Invented Pizza, Anyway?
Sep | 06
Last night, after meeting at the Fontana Maggiore in Perugia’s main piazza, students and staff members Mauro Renna and Zach Nowak went to one of Perugia’s hidden gems, the pizzeria “Pizza e Musica.” After finding their way through back alleys... Read More
La Quintana Discovered!
Sep | 06
Adventures often start with serendipity mixed with a little bit of boldness. Umbra Institute Kate Crowley happened on just such an admixture this past weekend when, in nearby Spoleto for a hike, she saw an advertisement for the Quintana. The... Read More