Hungry? Why not Gim ch’è Bulo??
Jun | 16
Do you love getting out and trying new food? Are you unsure about the many different kinds of coffee in Italian cafes? Need some restaurant inspiration? Take a look at Umbra's newest newsletter "Gim ch'è Bulo," a culinary guide to... Read MoreFood Studies Program Coordinator co-authors a chapter in the book “Food and Wine events in Europe”
Jun | 15
Elisa Ascione, Coordinator of the Food Studies Program, has co-authored the chapter “Eurochocolate: an instrument of valorization for Perugia and its territory,” published by Routledge in 2014 in the book Food and Wine events in Europe: a Stakeholder Approach. The... Read MoreSustainability: A Step Beyond the Classroom
Jun | 10
Students in the Food Studies course, STFS 330 Sustainability and Food Production in Italy, are launching a new project this semester at the Umbra Institute. This project provides students with the opportunity to get out into the Perugian community and... Read More
Enrich Your Study Abroad Experience by Volunteering at UNICEF
May | 18
Umbra students are proving yet again to have not only a smart brain, but also a big heart! A team of 10 Umbra students is currently volunteering with the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund) Pigotta Project, which helps fund... Read More
Fair Trade Interns at Altrocioccolato
May | 17
Fair trade interns with Professor Giordana and Agostino Cefalo, the coordinator of Altrocioccolato Umbria is known for its chocolate. Eurochocolate, a festival that brings chocolate-lovers to Perugia from all over the world, begins this week. However, this well-known event is... Read More
Oprah Winfrey Hunts Truffles in Umbria
May | 12
What do you get the woman who has everything? A truffle hunt in Umbria! This past weekend, Oprah Winfrey visited the Relais Todini winery in Perugia for a truffle hunt with best friend Gayle King and King’s daughter Kirby Bumpus.... Read More