We are thrilled to welcome our new cohort of students for the Fall 2024 semester! It’s a fresh start, and we are filled with enthusiasm as we watch our school come to life with eager minds from all across the...
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Based in Castiglione del Lago, near the shores of Lake Trasimeno, the Archaeology Field School offers a comprehensive blend of educational and adventurous experiences for those passionate about history. This summer, 19 students from across the United States were welcomed...
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Immerse Yourself in Italian Culture Are you looking to deepen your Italian language skills while engaging with the country's rich cultural heritage? Our Italian Language & Culture summer program is designed specifically for students at the intermediate to advanced intermediate...
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In a couple of weeks the Umbra Institute will open its doors to a court of international Food Studies scholars for the 6th edition of the biennial Food Conference in Perugia. A record number of applicants proposed papers for this...
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Workshop Introduction In response to the numerous questions surrounding the process of getting into grad school, Umbra's MPP chair, Dr. John Dennis, and Umbra’s director, Dr. Zachary Nowak, hosted a workshop in the last week of the program before students’...
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That food is more than just a meal is not a shockingly new idea. Food studies has moved from a marginal field in academia to become a common ground for scholars across disciplines to analyze the symbols that food carries....
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