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
Umbra Classes Take to the Road
Sep | 17
Two Umbra Institute classes took to the road on academic field trips this weekend. Two Umbra classes visited the celebrated Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on academic field trips this weekend. Friday morning, Professor Adrian Hoch's art history course, Saints,... Read MoreLearn More about Perugia’s Most Famous Artist
Sep | 17
How did Corso Vannucci get its name? When he wasn't decorating the walls of the Sistine Chapel, Pietro Vannucci -- better known as the Renaissance painter Perugino -- spent his time in Perugia. Perugino was born in Citta' della Pieve,... Read MoreGot Milk (and Cookies)? Umbra Does!
Sep | 17
Students enjoying milk and cookies in the Umbra Library. Mid-term exams are well under way at the Umbra Institute! Students have been busy this week balancing studying, taking exams, and packing for Spring Vacation. On Tuesday evening, Umbra providing... Read MoreBuona Vacanza!
Sep | 17
At 5 p.m., the last of the mid-term exams will be handed in, and spring break will officially start for all General Studies students. Look out, Europe: You're about to get a taste of our temporary Perugini. Don't forget to... Read More