Internship Opportunity for Current and Past Umbra Students
Nov | 10
There is an exciting opportunity to intern with Civitella Ranieri, a foundation founded in 1995 that hosts over 800 international artists, writers, and composers during the summer months in their 15th century castle in the Umbrian countryside. The magical backdrop and... Read More
Searching for Italian Diamonds: The Truffle Hunt
Nov | 10
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 MoreArchaeological Discoveries takes on Rome!
Nov | 08
Rome, la città eterna, or The Eternal City is home to a vast collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of humankind. On November 1st, ten students in the ARAA 220 Archaeological Discoveries: A Passion for... Read More
Developing a New International Business Strategy for Local Umbrian Producers
Oct | 11
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
Consumer Awareness and Food Activism in Perugia
Oct | 10
The STFS 330: Sustainability and Food Production in Italy class visited the restaurant Nadir, for a lecture on Fair Trade commerce and ingredients, thanks to Ponte Solidale Fair Trade shop. Students were introduced to the main principles and ideals behind... Read More
Journalism & Communications Club Participants Tour Local Radio Station
Sep | 23
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