Apr | 21
Last night's vernisage was a welcome break from the hectic, end-of-semester sprint to study for exams and put the finishing touches on papers. Most of the student body attended the art opening, held in the Via Bartolo building. On display... Read MoreApr | 20
"Writing is hard work," quipped Hemingway famously. Yesterday was a chance, though, for the students of Professor Cynthia Clough's "Italy of the Imagination" creative non-fiction course to relax, and to listen. The twice-yearly Umbra Institute literary anthology reading was last... Read MoreApr | 12
Umbra alumna Kelly Murtagh sent us news that she had just recorded her first song with a record label. Umbra is proud of alumni talent and invites any former students to send us news and links and we'll add them... Read MoreApr | 12
Dr. Francesco Burzacca presented on the role of community engagement in enhancing second language acquisition. The Umbra Institute was represented at the sixth annual Forum on Education Abroad, which took place March 24-26 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Francesco Burzacca,... Read MoreApr | 07
Umbra Institute students (and staff) confirmed this binomial last night at Il Paiolo, a pizzeria located in the historic building where the Perugina chocolate factory had its first small kitchen. Il Paiolo had to run two pizzaioli(pizza maker/bakers) to keep up... Read MoreApr | 06
Congrats to Jayne Wilhem from the University of New Hampshire for her winning photo taken in Venice! Jayne will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria! Read More