Tandem & SoloItaliano: Community Immersion Activities at Umbra
Mar | 20
Tandem Language Exchange Students studying abroad in Italy can sometimes feel intimidated by the need to speak the Italian language. Knowing this, the Umbra Institute offers extra- and co-curricular activities to encourage students to engage with the community and practice... Read More
Umbra Professors Publish Book: Representing Italy Through Food
Mar | 10
Representing Italy through Food is an intriguing collection of interdisciplinary essays that explores the significance of Italian food as a symbol of Italy. The book was recently published and was edited by Peter Naccarato (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at... Read More
Spring 2017’s SoloItaliano Challenge: “Finding your way around words”
Mar | 10
Can you imagine speaking only in a foreign language for two days? That is exactly what 80% of the courageous Umbra student body did this week. These students voluntarily participated in the SoloItaliano Challenge, a linguistic immersion initiative offered at... Read More
Umbria Jazz Alumni Reunion – How Can You Register?
Feb | 01
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
Perugia and Umbra Safe During Morning Earthquake
Jan | 18
As many have expressed concern for the Umbra community, we would like to report that the city of Perugia and the Umbra Institute were unaffected by this morning's earthquake in Italy. The location primarily affected was the area around Amatrice,... Read More
Community Engagement: Shaping Education with Active, Experiential Learning
Dec | 20
Community Engagement (CE) is the cornerstone of the Umbra Institute’s mission in higher education. At least two-thirds of the courses offered each semester work directly with the local community on projects ranging from working with companies who are interested in... Read More