Nov | 12
American and Italian students came together last night for the semester’s final meeting of Tandem, Umbra’s language exchange program. Rather than meet as usual at Umbra I, staff member Mauro Rennamet everyone at the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre and then... Read MoreNov | 11
Rome was taken by storm this past weekend by Professor Giampiero Bevagna’s Roman Empire class. The students left Perugia early Friday morning for a tour of Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient port. Professor Bevagna lead the tour and made sense of... Read MoreNov | 04
What if Italians could (as “citizens of the world”) vote in the American elections today? Who would they vote for? Would McCain’s foreign policy experience win them over, or would Obama’s charisma and youthful energy be a draw? To find... Read MoreNov | 02
Yesterday night Dr. Michael Lind gave a talk entitled “Beyond The Bush Doctrine:America’s Next Foreign Policy.” The talk is part of a series sponsored by the Ranieri di Sorbello Foundation and the Umbra Institute. Dr. Lind is the Whitehead Senior Fellow... Read MoreNov | 01
Congrats to Jackie DeWolfe from the University of Richmond for her photo entitled "Cortona Cat." Jackie will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria!Auguri Jackie! Read MoreOct | 30
Wednesday night American and Italian students braved the rain and thunder to come together for another meeting of the TANDEM language exchange. This weekly program, organized by the Umbra Institute, brings American students together with Italian students wanting to learn... Read More