Nov | 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 MoreOct | 30
Every year from November 1st through the 5th, Perugia hosts a local fair, Fiera dei Morti, in celebration of "Tutti Santi" or All Saints Day. This year, the fair will be held as usual, down at Pian di Massiano, near... Read MoreOct | 23
In November 1907, with 70,000 lire in initial capital (about $35.00), the Perugina Chocolate Company was founded. From humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Perugia’s historical center, the Perugina grew to its current huge size. Though “la Perugina” has... Read MoreOct | 08
Frescoes are everpresent in Italy, and practically everyone gets to the point that they wouldn't cross a street to see another "early work of a minor Tuscan master." But who wouldn't cross a room to make a fresco? Like the... Read MoreOct | 02
In Italian the word for tongue and language, is one and the same: lingua. That's why, in addition to the week of Intensive Italian and the obligatory Italian classes, the Umbra Institute sponsors the Tandem program. Run by staff members Mauro... Read More