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Local university student, Paola D'Amora writes the following blog about her experience with Umbra students as they volunteer for UNICEF: Last Thursday, Umbra students learned how to create UNICEF Pigotta rag dolls that give hope for developing countries. A Pigotta... Read MoreNov | 18
This past weekend, Professor Adrian Hoch led a group of twenty students from her Leonardo da Vinci course on a comprehensive trip through Florence and Milan, visiting sites where Leonardo lived and found inspiration. Friday morning students arrived in Florence--where... Read MoreNov | 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 MoreNov | 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 MoreNov | 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 MoreNov | 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