May | 05
For a few days after the official departure date there were still some Umbra students around Perugia: you'd see them having their last panino con pollo at Ciao Ciao's, or on the Steps, soaking up some Umbrian thermonuclear radiation (sun).... Read MoreApr | 28
Every American study abroad program has computers, digital projectors, and a server, but the Umbra Institute, lead by IT expert Mauro Renna, has leapt into the 23rd century. After having read an article on new forms of electromagnetic reception (actually... Read MoreApr | 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 More