“When Words Fail”
Sep | 17
This is another post taken from the blog of Umbra student Maria Papapietro, who studies here through the study abroad provider CIS. Her blog, La Vita e' Bella, is a great example of a student's study abroad experience in Italy.... Read More
Euro 2012 Has Taken Over Perugia!
Sep | 17
Everybody knows that Italians love soccer, but this love is at its peak when watching the Italian national team play, especially during tournaments like the World Cup. Luckily for Umbra students, Perugian residents feel the same way, so during this... Read More
New UmbraViews Video!
Sep | 17
Check out our new UmbraViews video! We took this one at the truffle hunting on Saturday (see post below). What do you guys think? Read More
Co-Operative Education Opportunities Launch for Fall 2012
Sep | 17
After several years of community engagement program development, the Umbra Institute is proud to announce Co-Operative Education Opportunities (Co-Ops) with local businesses in and around Perugia. Created in response to growing demand for international work experience, the Co-Ops allow students... Read More
Song of a Swallow: The Tale of Umbra’s One-time Mascot
Sep | 17
Once upon a time, a man named Mauro was walking past the sun-baked Perugian steps when suddenly, a swallow fell from the sky. “Mamma mia!” he exclaimed. Umbrina, as she came to be called, was a baby swallow on her... Read More
Love and Basketball
Sep | 17
Umbra and local Italian students celebrated Valentine's Day on the court. Thursday evening, Umbra and local Italian students convened at the Onaosi campus to play a Valentine's Day basketball game. The first of several of the semester, the games offer... Read More