Sep | 04
Despite a trans-Atlantic flight just two days before, the nearly two hundred new Umbra Institute students were wide awake at the Institute’s Orientation yesterday. Orientation was held in the prestigious Sala dei Notari, the main room of Perugia’s town hall.... Read MoreJul | 15
We received an email from alumnus Aaron Whitworth this morning. Aaron attended the Umbra Institute for the summer program in 2002. He was quick to note that he was in Italy during the last World Cup - and this summer... Read MoreJul | 11
The Institute will resume its activities in September with the start of the Fall 2006 semester. Until then, we will have limited blog updates. Enjoy the summer and see you in September! Read MoreJul | 10
“Come ,on hurry up..it’s late…” … “Fratelli..D’Italia…l’Italia se destà… e...”...“ohhh damn it’s starting, they are singing,”... “ singing???... who knows the words?”, “so where we going?”, “dunno, I’m starving, it’s eight, haven’t had dinner” let’s go to Ferrari or Hogan’s”...... Read MoreJul | 09
Congratulations to the Italian Team! We will always keep this day in our hearts. Webcam - Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia 1:10am the celebration continues Read MoreJun | 26
Umbra would like to congratulate photography professor, Philippa Stannard, as she has recently picked up the new title of "Sommelier." Ms. Stannard embarked upon the challenge of becoming a wine expert in February of 2005. As of this past May... Read More