Carrying on the Art of Gnocchi-Making
Jul | 16
Christine Hickman, instructor of Umbra’s Gnocchi Making night, first learned how to make homemade potato gnocchi on the shores of the beautiful Umbrian lake, Lago Trasimeno in the small but charming town of Castiglione del Lago. While studying the intricacies... Read More
Intensive Italian Students go Urban Trekking
Jul | 15
Friday's Urban Trekking for the students enrolled in Umbra's Intensive Italian Through Culture Program allowed students to learn about some of the hidden gems Perugia has to offer. The theme of the trek was botteghe artigianali (artisan workshops). Umbria... Read More
Jazzin’ Up the Summer
Jul | 06
Perugia is known for many things—The Umbra Institute’s innovative study abroad program, for one— but perhaps foremost among them are chocolate and jazz. The city hosts two yearly festivals to celebrate the two, and chocolate lovers herald from the world... Read More
History With A Twist
Jul | 06
Italy is a must-see destination for anyone who studied art history. A full third of UNESCO’s world artistic treasures is crammed into this peninsula, and for this reason guidebooks and tours in Italy focus on sculptures, paintings, frescoes, and the... Read More
Forza Grifo!
Jul | 06
“Go Griffin!” Imagine hearing twenty thousand Perugia soccer fans roar this at once, then break out into one of the songs that honors the city’s soccer team and its mascot, the Griffin (symbol of Perugia since the 1200s). Though Perugia... Read More
Photo of the Month for September!
Jun | 06
Congratulations to Ryan Ford of Elon University! Ryan is the fall semester 2007's first photo of the month winner with his photo entitled "Cinque Terre." Ryan will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria. Read More