La Notte Bianca – Roma
Sep | 27
Umbra students were among the millions of people in Rome for "La Notte Bianca," or their annual "white night" festival. The event is appealling: museums, shops, restaurants, and bars remain open all night while Italians take to the streets for... Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Umbra
Sep | 22
In addition to learning the Italian language, Umbra students are also learning some tips for la cucina italiana. This week, a local caterer from Perugia led Umbra students on a cooking demonstration for homemade gnocchi. Students had to prepare the... Read More
La Vendemmia, 2005
Sep | 16
"Wine is a living thing. It is made, not only of grapes and yeasts, but of skill and patience. When drinking it remember that to the making of that wine has gone, not only the labor and care of years,... Read Morel Primo Tandem!
Sep | 16
More than seventy students gathered on Wednesday for the first Scambi Lingua (Tandem) event. Tandem is a weekly event which brings American students together with Italians to practice their language skills through conversation. Tandem is a voluntary activity for those... Read More
Students Explore Assisi, Umbria
Sep | 10
The Perugia through the Ages class spent a day in Assisi examining the role the city has played in the region's history. The trip was led by Professor Paola Chiurulla. "Both the church of Santa Chiara and San Francesco's basilica... Read MoreThe Fall 2005 Semester at Umbra Begins
Sep | 08
On August 30th, over 180 American students arrived in Perugia to study to study abroad at the Umbra Institute. The students came from all areas of the United States representing more than 50 colleges and universities.The Fall 2005 group of... Read More