Discounts Available to 2018 Conference Attendees
Jan | 25
The Umbra Institute is collaborating with local hotels for the summer 2018 Food Conference Perugia to provide ideal pricing for conference participants within close proximity to the Institute. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Current discounts include: Hotel Address Discounts... Read More
Say cheese: Five things students learned from the Italian cheese workshop
Jan | 25
Last Thursday evening, Umbra students gathered around a table full of different Italian cheeses to learn more about their history and production for their HSIT 350: The History and Culture of Food in Italy class. Here’s what they learned: The... Read More
Perugia Becomes More Connected for Easy Travel
Jan | 05
At a presentation in Perugia earlier this week, Mayor Romizi announced that 2018 would be the year that fast trains (frecciarossa) make their way to Perugia! Starting in February, the trains will depart from Perugia every morning and stop in... Read MorePsychology Class: Out in the Perugian Community
Nov | 29
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘research’? Slogging through countless yellowing textbooks, skimming article after article through online databases, tossing cup after empty cup of coffee into the library trash can? For the students in PYIR... Read More
Beyond Italy: A Student Shares the Lasting Changes and Opportunities of Studying Abroad
Nov | 17
An article by Dalton Provost As the intent of the programs goes, the study abroad experience presents students with a chance to immerse themselves in diverse cultures without forfeiting their academics. It is a time for personal growth and internationalization,... Read More
Fair Trade Students Host Film Screening
Nov | 11
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