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 MoreUmbra Students Make Science Videos… POST Haste!
Sep | 17
Students in the INIT 350: Academic Internship and Seminar - Education visited the POST Science Museum of Perugia to continue their video project on Tuesday afternoon. The class is creating two videos for POST's Smartboard technology that will illustrate a... Read MoreStudents Welcomed Back from Spring Break
Sep | 17
After 10 days of vacation, Umbra students and staff gathered Tuesday evening at Lunabar Ferrari to eat, drink, and be merry for the Welcome Back Aperitivo. From Madrid to Morocco, students' spring break destinations varied. The majority of students, however,... Read More