Wine Journalism: Writing through Experience
Sep | 20
Students pose with Nonna Marcella, author of Goretti's famous recipe book JCFS 380: Wine Journalism students, led by professor John Hartsock, of SUNY Cortland, visited Goretti Winery last Friday. Goretti is a family owned winery, in its fourth generation, located... Read MoreCarnevale-themed Pizza Night a Success
Sep | 17
Almost 100 costumed Umbra students, staff, and faculty packed La Botte Tuesday night for Umbra Pizza Night: Carnevale Edition. Robin Hood, formally known as Umbra staff member Marco Bagli, draws an arrow at the Carnevale-themed Pizza Night Tuesday night as Giuliano... Read More
Languages Exchanged, Friendships Forged at Tandem
Sep | 17
Over sangria and snacks, 50 Italians and Americans bonded over linguistic and cultural differences and similarities during the first Tandem of the summer semester at il Birraio Wednesday evening. Umbra students practice Italian with native speakers at the Tandem language... Read More
Food Studies Program Draws OWU Class
Sep | 17
In early June, the Umbra Institute hosted a class from Ohio Wesleyan University. With the assistance of Umbra Food Studies Program Coordinator Elisa Ascione, OWU Professor Dr. Christopher Fink taught his students that food -- especially in Italy -- is "more than just a... Read MoreChilling at Gelato Night
Sep | 17
After its coldest May in what many locals declare centuries, Perugia is experiencing a scorching June. When students heard that Tuesday was Umbra Gelato Night, they swarmed Gelateria Veneta without a second thought. Students gathered at Gelateria Veneta for Umbra... Read MoreUmbra Prepares for International Conference
Sep | 17
Staff and faculty are steadily preparing for Bridges Across Culture, an international conference on the arts and humanities to be held at the Umbra Institute June 27-30. Hailing from Wyoming to Istanbul, academics and professionals from various arts and humanities... Read More