Discover Perugia and its beauties with its natives and adopted locals! Tours in English and Italian.
Meeting Point in Piazza IV Novembre.
Beach volley and Futsal tournaments for all our sport lovers, flex and satisfy your need for adrenaline!
Meeting Point in Piazza IV Novembre
End the Welcome Week in style with a beautiful trip to the nearby city of Assisi and satisfy your thirst for arts and culture.
Meeting Point in Piazza Matteotti (in front of Testone).
Please keep in mind that Umbra will be closed on November 1st.
In case you are planning to stay in Perugia, don’t miss the Fiera dei Morti at Pian di Massiano (last stop of the Minimetro)!
On Wednesday, November 7, there will be a guest lecture by John Dickie in the Aula Magna starting at 6:45pm. John Dickie is a Professor of Italian Studies at the University College London. He has published in academic journals on various topics in Italian history (i.e. Mafia, Italian food) and has written extensively for the press in many countries, including the UK and Italy. Ten spots available.
Join us for an intercultural dialogue hosted by The Umbra Institute and Il Circolo dei Lettori di Perugia (the local book club) on Thursday, November 8th at the Civic Museum Palazzo della Penna. The event is designed to bring two great artists together on the same stage – Edgar Lee Masters and Fabrizio De Andrè. Following an aperitivo (starting at 7:30pm, 6€/person), a selection of Edgar Lee Masters’ poems will be read by American and Italian university students and Fabrizio De Andrè’s songs, based on the poems, will be performed in by musician Domenico Caglioti. A short informal discussion will follow.
Introduction by Cristiano Ragni
Reading from Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters
led by students from The Umbra Institute
Songs from the album Neither to Money, Nor to Love, Nor to Heaven by Fabrizio De Andrè
performed by Domenico Caglioti
Free entrance to reading/concert
We are looking for 5-6 students interested in taking part in the Community Engagement Focus Group. We will exchange ideas with you on what motivated you to enroll in a course with a service learning project or a Seminar and Practicum and what your experiences have been so far. As a thank you, the aperitivo at Caffè di Perugia is on us. You will also receive a voucher for a free breakfast at Bar Duomo or an Umbra cloth tote bag.
Interested? Sign up on the Umbra App by Monday, November 5. If we receive more than 6 confirmations, we will base participation on a first come, first serve basis and will send you a follow-up email.
Articulate your study abroad experience and new skills for your future careers!
The Museum Practicum students Emma Walsh and Mia Herring-Sampong 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.
Oh Madonna: A Close Look at Different Representations of the Virgin Mary (Mia Herring-Sampong)
On the guided tour, I will be identifying different modes of representing both the Enthroned Madonna and the Madonna and Child. We will think about how Mary’s rendering changes our perspective of her and her identity as a mother and as a woman.
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!”
If you’re in, meet us at the fountain at 6:45 pm and then we’ll head over to the Quei Bravi Ragazzi pub.
Welcome to Perugia!!
After picking up orientation packets and scanning your passports with Umbra staff, a Vodafone representative will give you the opportunity to buy an Italian sim card with an International plan.
Meet in the Umbra courtyard. We will walk together to Oratorio Santa Cecilia (#5 on your map).
If you have any questions, please contact Giulia Fiorucci at [email protected] or call +39 338 658 2805
Join our resident chef Christian Palazzi for a cooking class on the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. Participants will structure and prepare a healthy meal based on grains, fruits, and vegetables that are seasonal, local and organic.
Sign-up on the App. Payment due at the Student Services Office after you sign-up. The subscription will be approved after the payment (25 Euros). This event is SOLD OUT.
Meet in the Umbra Kitchen at the scheduled time.
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.
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula Magna.
Come and watch a classic movie together about food in Italy! We will start with an aperitivo and, after the movie, we will discuss it while eating a film-inspired dinner prepared by our resident chef Christian Palazzi in the Umbra Kitchen. Meet Manuel in Aula Magna at 6:45pm.
The cost of the event is 20 €. A minimum of 12 students is required.
This event is canceled because we didn’t reach the minimum number of participants.
Ever wonder how to make a pizza? See how it’s done by an expert pizzaiolo and enjoy a tasty meal after the lesson. Use the App to sign up and pay with Student Services (10 € – first come, first served). Meet at the Fountain at 6:45 pm.
The application deadline is 4 February 2019.
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!
Meet at 7:00pm in Aula Magna.
Midterm Italino
Get ready for elective course midterms, February 25th – 28th.
Turn in your travel form and enjoy your break from March 4th til the 10th!
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.
If you are looking for another way to meet Italians, but you want to do it while playing one of your favorite sports, look no further. The Umbra Institute will take you out to the ball game: you will join the informal Umbra Softball team and you will train with the Perugia official Softball/Baseball team.
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 baseball gym in Via XX Settembre.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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.