New UmbraViews Video: Study Abroad in Italy with the Umbra Institute
Apr | 17
Another new UmbraViews video! This one's an overview of the Perugia experience and includes some great imagery, including a time-lapse video of Piazza Danti and a sunset from Porta Sole. The footage was taken over two semesters (Fall 2011 and... Read More
Mauro Goes to the Post Office: How to Send Packages
Apr | 17
Like many an Umbra student before, you may have gone a little overboard in the souvenir department and find yourself in need of extra suitcase space. Don't worry: Those boots / that leather jacket / those 90 scarves really were... Read More
Crazy for Chocolate
Apr | 15
This week all the Italian classes are visiting the famous Perugina chocolate factory right here in Perugia. During the tour, students learn about the process of chocolate making, the history of Perugina and the origins of the chocolate, the cocoa... Read More
Ancient City Explorers
Apr | 14
This past weekend, Umbra students from HSRC 330: Roman Civilization and Daily Life trekked through the ancient, and once buried, cities of Pompei, Herculaneum and the Oplontis Villa. Professor Giampiero Bevagna took his students through family homes, stores, arenas, public bath houses,... Read More
Happy Umbria Jazz Eve!
Apr | 12
Perugia is on the eve of one of its most celebrated events, Umbria Jazz. Since 1973, jazz lovers from around the world have flocked to Umbria Jazz, a time when the streets of Perugia vibrate with music and culture from... Read More
Check out the International Journalism Festival
Apr | 12
After you finish your last final and before you take your last group photo at Porta da Sole, we encourage you to attend one of the many events of the International Journalism Festival. The five-day festival started Wednesday and comprises... Read More