Roasted Chestnuts and New Wine

Nov | 14

Last night Umbra students, staff, and faculty celebrated San Martino (see previous post for a description of this central Umbrian holiday). Umbra alum Dan Bauer took care of the chestnut roasting while the guests introduced each other at a little... Read More
Umbra Alum Continues Passion for Food Upon Return to US

Nov | 11

It is always our hope that Umbra students integrate the experiences of a semester abroad with their culminating senior year upon return at their American home institution. A recent feature by Wabash College showcases one Umbra alum's decision to continue... Read More
The Renaissance Reborn…On A Platter

Nov | 08

  Anyone can read Machiavelli's words on how to rule a state, but re-evoking Renaissance tastes at the table is quite another thing. This weekend Professor Simon Young's "History of Food and Culture In Italy" class was able to do... Read More
The Renaissance Reborn…On A Platter

Nov | 08

Anyone can read Machiavelli's words on how to rule a state, but re-evoking Renaissance tastes at the table is quite another thing. This weekend Professor Simon Young's "History of Food and Culture In Italy" class was able to do just.... Read More
Photo of the Month

Nov | 06

Congratulations to Laura Bergstein from the University of Denver for her photo of a fisherman. Laura will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria. Auguri Laura! Read More
Searching for Inspiration in Assisi

Nov | 04

Yesterday afternoon students in Professor Bill Pettit's Fresco Painting courses put down the brushes and went to the Basilica of San Francesco in nearby Assisi. Despite some missed train confusion -- a regular occurence while navigating Italy's public transportation networks... Read More

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