Umbra Premiers On the Small Screen…

Apr | 07

What is a student apartment like? What does Perugia “feel” like? What exactly is the Full Immersion – is it worth it? Umbra staff member Tyler Pace has put together the first six videos in what will be a larger... Read More
Pasta! It’s What’s for Dinner…

Apr | 02

This title makes most Americans think of the American Beef Council’s ad with the music from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo playing in background, accompanied by a strong piece of narration featuring Sam Elliot. But while Italians do enjoy the occasional piece of beef... Read More
Umbra Photo of the Month

Apr | 01

Congratulations to Elon Hirsch-Bliden from Elon University for his winning photo! This month the contest had the theme of "Food in Italy." Elon's photo is entitled "Pompeian Orange." He will enjoy a free meal at Quattro Passi Pizzeria. Auguri Elon! Read More
A Short History of Italian Wine

Mar | 28

Yesterday a group of Umbra students, other foreign students, and Italians met at the local wine bar “La Tana dell’Orso” for a workshop on the history of Italian wine. The title is actually misleading because presenter and local food expert Andrea... Read More
Little Easter!

Mar | 25

For most Americans the Easter holidays are over after Easter dinner, but for Italians, there’s one more day: Pasquetta. This name literally means “Little Easter” in Italian, and while they were with family on Sunday, Easter Monday is when young... Read More
Umbra Students Tutor At Local School

Mar | 17

Heather McDermott and Teresa Marino are two students in Professor Judy Chiariello’s Introduction to Special Education class. Teresa and Heather have been part of an exciting educational opportunity – they have been tutoring Italian students at the local liceo scientifico, a high school with a... Read More

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