Apr | 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 MoreApr | 02
With Monday as a national holiday, students have the day off which equates to a long weekend. Some students are gone for a last weekend away, outside of Italy, while others will spend the weekend with their families who are... Read MoreMar | 31
Today is the last day of March, and the Spring 2010 students officially have less than one month left in Perugia and at the Umbra Institute. Knowing how quickly this month will fly by, here are Umbra's Top Five Must-Do's... Read More