Searching for Italian Diamonds: The Truffle Hunt
Feb | 20
The truffle hunt begins in full view of the countryside below Last weekend, students in HSIT 350: The History and Culture of Food in Italy course went into the Umbrian hills in search of truffles at Matteo Bartolini’s agriturismo and... Read More
Umbria Jazz Alumni Reunion – How Can You Register?
Feb | 14
Registration Opens on Friday, February 24th at 10 PM EST (US) - Only on Linkedin Details: The competition is open only to Umbra Alumni! We are offering 3 apartments for an Umbra Alumni Summer 2017 Reunion during the Umbria Jazz... Read More
Developing a New International Business Strategy for Local Umbrian Producers
Feb | 07
IBST 380 students create their own Deruta ceramics IBST 380 students create their own Deruta ceramics This past Friday, IBST 380: International Business Strategy students visited Bettini Deruta, specialized producers of artisan Deruta ceramics. The tour began in the Bettini production... Read More
Fair Trade Students Host Film Screening
Feb | 06
CESP 351 students hosted a film screening to encourage the local community to become more aware of issues surrounding fair trade Last Thursday, CESP 351: Fair Trade Seminar & Practicum students helped with a film screening event co-hosted by Monimbò... Read More
Journalism & Communications Club Participants Tour Local Radio Station
Jan | 27
Students visit and tour Radiophonica Staff from Radiophonica, a local WebTV and WebRadio producer, came to the Umbra Institute on Tuesday to share their work with the participants of Umbra’s Journalism & Communications Club. Radiophonica is a member of the National... Read More
The History and Culture of Wine and Cheese
Jan | 24
The class gathers in front of the Broccatelli Cheese Factory This weekend, HSIT 349: The History and Culture of Food in Italy students learned how cheese and wine is produced as they visited Di Filippo Winery and Broccatelli Cheese Factory.... Read More