
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)
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.

Has your foot been itching to kick a ball? Would you like to partake in (one of) Italy’s national sports?
Come join your American and Italian peers for some, informal, fun soccer!
From this semester, the games will be organized in collaboration with ONAOSI – a boarding school in Perugia – and you will have the chance to play along with Italian university students! Please be respectful to all participants and event organizers and be sure to attend after you sign up.
You’ll meet with Manuel at 7:00 pm at the Fountain in order to reach the ONAOSI Soccer Field together.

Learn about the exciting history of chocolate and afterword get the opportunity to make your own tasty sweet.
Sign up on the App and pay in the Student Services office (10 €). This event requires a minimum number of participants in order to run.
Meet in the umbra courtyard at 7pm.
Deadline to sign up: Sept. 13th

The Orsini family in Passignano sul Trasimeno is looking for volunteers to assist with their daily farm work, helping to harvest olives. To sign up, please click ‘Count me in’. Lunch will be provided by the family. Cost is 10€ for insurance and lunch and should be paid directly to the family. Minimetrò and train tickets are your own responsibility to purchase.
The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 16 at 12pm. Email Arianna ([email protected]) with any dietary restrictions by this time.* See email for more details.
*Umbra staff will email you with final details and the family’s contact information once the deadline has passed.

You asked for it, and here it is! Due to popular demand, we have organized another Make your own Pizza Workshop.
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 masterwork.
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 at the Fountain at 6:45 pm.
Deadline to sign up: Sept. 23rd

The Orsini family in Passignano sul Trasimeno is looking for volunteers to assist with their daily farm work, helping to harvest olives. To sign up, please click ‘Count me in’. Lunch will be provided by the family. Cost is 10€ for insurance and lunch and should be paid directly to the family. Minimetrò and train tickets are your own responsibility to purchase.
The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 30 at 12pm. Email Arianna ([email protected]) with any dietary restrictions by this time.* See email for more details.
*Umbra staff will email you with final details and the family’s contact information once the deadline has passed.

In collaboration with the Borgo Sant’Angelo neighborhood, located on Corso Garibaldi, this semester’s Placemaking students would like to invite you to be a part of their place-making efforts by helping create art installations for the beautiful Sant’Angelo Park during Notte Bianca (an event filled with food, music, dancing, and more). Cupcakes and other refreshments will be served. Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:45pm to head over together.
If you are not able to make it at that time, meet us on Corso Garibaldi at Piazza Domenico Lupatelli.

In collaboration with the Borgo Sant’Angelo neighborhood, located on Corso Garibaldi, this semester’s Placemaking students would like to invite you to be a part of their place-making efforts by helping create art installations for the beautiful Sant’Angelo Park during Notte Bianca (an event filled with food, music, dancing, and more). Cupcakes and other refreshments will be served. Meet in the Umbra courtyard at 6:45pm to head over together.
If you are not able to make it at that time, meet us on Corso Garibaldi at Piazza Domenico Lupatelli.

Come listen to literary readings presented by the Italian Tales and Stories students. Aperitivo will be served. Meet at the fountain at 5:45pm to walk together. Please RSVP through the App to secure your spot at this event by Thursday, December 5th. Limited spots available.
Note: Students in the participating courses do not need to RSVP.