Art Show Highlights Umbra’s Week of Special Academic Events

Apr | 21

Tuesday night was the end-of-semester art show, a chance for students to exhibit a semester’s worth of paintings, drawings, and photographs to their fellow students, as well as professors and interested guests. The Via Danzetta art studio was crowded with... Read More
Mario Pirovano Performs Johan Padan!

Apr | 15

Last night Umbra students witnessed renowned Mario Pirovano deliver a captivating performance of Johan Padan and the Discovery of America. Written by Nobel Prize winning play-write Dario Fo, Johan Padan tells the winding and at times unbelievable story of a... Read More
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

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