Want to sing? A professional Italian Maestro will conduct several choral workshops throughout the semester.
Each session has a different musical theme and is a great chance to improve your Italian pronunciation and cultural knowledge.
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary.
We regret to inform you that the choir Workshops have been canceled because we didn’t reach the minimum number of participants.
This Wednesday’s Tandem and Umbra School Musical will take place at Umbrò and not at Birraio.
You will meet with the Umbra staff at the Fountain at 7:15 pm to walk there together.
Umbrò is located in Via Sant’Ercolano 4, in the city center of Perugia.
Curious about Italian wines and the art of wine-tasting? Join us in this journey through the Italian wine regions in 3 informal appointments, accompanied by a light aperitivo.
Meet at 7:00pm in the Umbra kitchen. Sign up on the App (max 15 people; first come, first served) and pay in the Student Services Office. 10 € per appointment.
The application deadline is 18 March 2019.
Come eat pizza on Umbra! Meet at the fountain at 6:50 pm to walk together to Pompei and Capri Pizzerias.
Join the informal Umbra Softball team for this second training session.
You’ll meet with Jacopo to walk together to the baseball gym in Via XX Settembre.
We use soap for many things every day. But, have you ever considered making it on your own? Come and learn how to make soap at home! Use the App to sign up and pay with Student Services (5 euros – first come, first served).
The application deadline is 25 March 2019.
Check your email for further details regarding costs and subscription for this optional day trip.
Destination: Republic of San Marino and the Rimini seafront.
Want to sing? A professional Italian Maestro will conduct several choral workshops throughout the semester.
Each session has a different musical theme and is a great chance to improve your Italian pronunciation and cultural knowledge.
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary!
We regret to inform you that the Choir Workshop has been canceled because we didn’t reach the minimum number of participants.
Interested in playing soccer? Join the Umbra Soccer Team! This informal team meets once a month to play together with Italian students in Perugia.
Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
A minimum of participants is required for the game to run.
Meet new friends and practice your Italian at the last Tandem of the semester!
Meet at 7:30pm at Umbrò (the same location that hosted the Umbra School Musical)
Learn how to stay connected to your unforgettable semester in Italy and valuable adjustments tips. Snacks provided. Meet in Aula 2.
In this fourth Professional Development Workshop you will articulate your study abroad experience and new skills for your future careers!
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula 2.
Join us for a hiking day (suitable for all) through the wonderful olive oil fields of the Umbrian countryside.
Stay tuned for more details! Use the App to sign up and pay with Student Services (10 €)
Join the informal Umbra Softball team for this second match. Check the Umbra App to know everything about place and times and remember to sign up through the App each time.
You’ll meet with Jacopo to walk together to the Minimetrò that will take you to the Perugia baseball field in Pian di Massiano.
A minimum of participants and fine weather are required for the game to run.
In collaboration with the Department of Agricultural, Nutritional and Environmental Science (University of Perugia) Green Team and the Borgo Bello Neighborhood Association, this semester’s Placemaking students would like to invite you to admire and celebrate this semester’s new additions to the beautiful Community Garden at the Abbey of San Pietro, including seating, plantings and landscaping, barbeque pit, info panels, etc. Refreshments will be served. There will also be live music and an open fire pit to enjoy the celebration, weather permitting.
Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 3:45pm to walk together.
In collaboration with the Department of Agricultural, Nutritional and Environmental Science (University of Perugia) Green Team and the Borgo Bello Neighborhood Association, this semester’s Placemaking students would like to invite you to admire and celebrate this semester’s new additions to the beautiful Community Garden at the Abbey of San Pietro, including seating, plantings and landscaping, barbeque pit, info panels, etc. Refreshments will be served. There will also be live music and an open fire pit to enjoy the celebration, weather permitting.
Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 3:45pm to walk together.
Come listen to literary readings presented by the Italian Tales and Stories. Meet at 5:45pm at the fountain to walk together.
*You must RSVP through the Umbra App.
Send an email to Manuel ([email protected]) with your dietary restrictions by Friday, April 19th by 12:00pm. Only those that have RSVPed will be allowed entrance due to limited space and therefore, names will be checked at the door.
Note: Students participating in courses do not need to RSVP.
Final Exams Italiano
Please keep in mind that Umbra will be closed on Easter Monday.
Enjoy spring, have a nice picnic and don’t overdo Easter eggs!!!
Come be a part of the Umbra music students’ final recital and listen to their beautiful vocal and instrumental performances.
Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:10pm to walk together to the music school.
The Museum Practicum students Paul Martin, Elena Puig Powell, and Amalia Skoparantzos have been working hard all semester helping our neighbor, the Cathedral Museum, located in the courtyard in front of Umbra. They have prepared an entertaining and fun theme-based tour where you will learn about the fascinating collection of relics, hear tales of the saints, and discover new things about Perugia. Meet your guides in the Umbra courtyard.
Each course with a Community Engagement component will take part in End of Semester Community EngageGAMES where they will have 25 minutes to share a few words about the class and the project, lead a game/activity, and about their experience with the research, project, or practicum and/or partner to the Umbra community and partners.
Please see the End of Semester Community EngageGAMES Guidelines for the schedule.
See Perugia through new eyes as Introduction to Photography students come together to exhibit their final pieces. Cupcakes and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Come be a part of the Umbra music students’ final recital and listen to their beautiful vocal and instrumental performances.
Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:10pm to walk together to the music school.
General Studies and Food & Sustainability Studies Program Final Exams, April 24th to April 26th.
The Museum Practicum students Paul Martin, Elena Puig Powell, and Amalia Skoparantzos have been working hard all semester helping our neighbor, the Cathedral Museum, located in the courtyard in front of Umbra. They have prepared an entertaining and fun theme-based tour where you will learn about the fascinating collection of relics, hear tales of the saints, and discover new things about Perugia. Meet your guides in the Umbra courtyard.
Each course with a Community Engagement component will take part in End of Semester Community EngageGAMES where they will have 25 minutes to share a few words about the class and the project, lead a game/activity, and about their experience with the research, project, or practicum and/or partner to the Umbra community and partners.
Please see the End of Semester Community EngageGAMES Guidelines for the schedule.
See Perugia through new eyes as Introduction to Photography students come together to exhibit their final pieces. Cupcakes and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Come listen to literary readings presented by the Italian Tales and Stories. Meet at 5:45pm at the fountain to walk together.
*You must RSVP through the Umbra App.
Send an email to Manuel ([email protected]) with your dietary restrictions by Friday, April 19th by 12:00pm. Only those that have RSVPed will be allowed entrance due to limited space and therefore, names will be checked at the door.
Note: Students participating in courses do not need to RSVP.
Archaeology students have created a new guided tour designed to help you explore the National Archaeological Museum in Perugia! Meet tour guides at 9:00am at the Fountain.
*Please RSVP through the Umbra App if you are interested.
Archaeology students have created a new guided tour designed to help you explore the National Archaeological Museum in Perugia! Meet tour guides at 9:00am at the Fountain.
*Please RSVP through the Umbra App if you are interested.
Do you like FREE FOOD & FRIENDSHIP?
Want to show off your cooking skills?
Are you wondering what you’ll do with all that leftover mayonnaise?
Water Essentials is organizing a Leftovers Lunch!
WHEN: Friday, April 26th, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Student Lounge
WHAT TO BRING: a dish made up of all the leftover food in your fridge!
Get creative! Check out the links below for inspiration:
https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/recipes
https://www.supercook.com/#/recipes
Come and say goodbye to Perugia and the Umbra community at the Farewell Festa where we’ll celebrate the semester, take farewell photos, and say “Arrivederci!”
Meet at the Fountain at 6:45 pm to walk together to 100Dieci Caffè.
Welcome to Perugia! Let’s celebrate together with a dinner.
Exams will take place at Umbra (#1 on your map). See details below to know where you need to be and when.
111 students
12:15 pm: Meeting with Academic Director Francesco Burzacca in Aula 3
211, 311, and 411 students
12–12:45 pm: written exam in Aula 2
1:15–3 pm: oral exam in Aula 2 and Aula 3
Staff will be available for questions regarding Housing and Student Services. Add/drop period begins on Monday.
Meet in the courtyard in front of the Umbra entrance at your scheduled time. Learn where to buy groceries, send mail, find ATMs, and orient yourself in the city.
Schedule as follows:
1 pm: Last names: A – G (Tour Guide: Silvia Bartolini)
1:40 pm: Last names: H – P (Tour Guide: Silvia Bartolini)
2:20 pm: Last names: Q – Z (Tour Guide: Silvia Bartolini)
Meet at the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre (#6 on your map). Please be on time!
After the group photo, we will walk together to the Oratorio Santa Cecilia (#5 on your map)
Meet your small group staff members at the Oratorio Santa Cecilia and walk to Umbra together. See group assignment on your orientation folder. Snacks provided.
- Group 1: Aula Magna (1st floor)
- Group 2: Aula 1 (1st floor)
- Group 3: Aula 2 (2nd floor)
- Group 4: Aula 3 (2nd floor)
Join Umbra for a pizza! Meet at 6:50pm at the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre to walk to L’ Amore per la Pizza Pizzeria.
Please let Student Services know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Enjoy a gelato on Umbra! Meet at the fountain at 6:25pm or meet us directly at Gelateria Veneta (Piazza Italia, 20) from 6:30-7:30pm.
Intensive Italian through Culture and Italian 101 students: Choose to experience full immersion with your peers through a weekly Italian language vow!
At the Umbra Institute, we are passionate about cultural immersion. To further this aim we offer a language exchange called “Tandem”. This is an informal social gathering between Intensive Italian through Culture and Italian 101 students with Italian students from local universities.
Meet staff in the Umbra courtyard at 7:20pm to walk to Punto di Vista.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! Learn from an expert pizzaiolo about making Neapolitan-style pizza and afterwards, enjoy your delicious master work.
Sign-up on the App. Your subscription will be approved after the payment at the Student Services Office (10 Euros). This event has limited spots: first come, first served!
Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:45 pm.
Deadline to sign up: June 3rd
Check your emails for further details regarding this optional weekend trip. Destination: the Bay of Naples.
Choose to experience full immersion with your peers through a weekly Italian language vow!
Intensive Italian through Culture and Italian 101 students: Come practice your Italian skills with your Italian friends at Punto di Vista.
Experience BBQ the Umbrian way! Enjoy the late afternoon with some good tunes while soaking up the sun, and if you’re feeling sporty, there’s always room for a volleyball or soccer game. This is a BYOB (bring own beverage) event. Meet at the fountain at 6:20pm to walk towards the Temple of San Michele Arcangelo together.