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The Institute re-opened its doors this weekend to welcome the Summer 2009 students to Perugia. After a smooth day of arrivals at the Fiumicino airport in Rome, Umbra staff members accompanied students up to the historic center of Perugia. Everyone... Read MoreApr | 24
Yesterday marked the last day of the Umbra Institute’s week of Special events for the spring semester. After an art show, an anthology reading for creative writing, and last night’s presentations at the Ranieri di Sorbello Foundation, students only have... Read MoreApr | 22
Yesterday night was one of the highlights of the academic semester at the Umbra Institute, and a time for the whole community of Perugia to see just exactly what the students have been doing, at least artistically, the whole semester.... Read MoreApr | 21
Over sixty Umbra Institute students, both those taking the Italy of the Imagination creative writing class and their friends, were on hand last night for the ninth reading of the Umbra Institute’s Literary Anthology. The theme this semester was “Che... Read MoreApr | 20
Many Umbra students come from Italian heritage and few take advantage of this during their time in Italy by calling up long lost relatives for a reunion. Many times, Umbra students have never even met them before. Chris Barrella from... Read MoreApr | 17
This past Tuesday, April 14th, a group of Umbra students, professors, and staff came together to celebrate the Jewish Passover holiday. We made a special exception to the no-food-in-the-library rule, and everyone brought a dish to share for the potluck-style meal.... Read More