Creative Writing Gets Inspired
Oct | 08
This past weekend Cynthia Clough, professor of Italy of the Imagination: Creative Writing, took one of the sections of her class for a retreat in the Umbrian countryside. The first stop was not rural, actually, but rather the Umbrian city... Read More
Figaro, Figaro, Figarooo
Oct | 03
A comedic mixture of love, laughter and jealousy kept Umbra students tied to their seats last night in Perugia's very own Teatro Morlacchi. Under magnificent 18th century frescoes and a charming chandelier, a rapt audience listened as an ensemble cast... Read MorePhoto of the Month for September!
Oct | 02
Congratulations to Ryan Ford of Elon University! Ryan is the fall semester 2007's first photo of the month winner with his photo entitled "Cinque Terre." Ryan will enjoy a free meal from Quattro Passi Pizzeria. Read MoreClean Feet Make Good Wine
Oct | 01
Have you ever seen that episode of “I Love Lucy” where Lucy gets into the vat of grapes and stomps? Many Umbra students had, but few thought they would ever take the plunge into grapes with their feet – though... Read MoreWalking on Water
Sep | 27
The normal venue for Professor Cynthia Clough’s weekend hikes are sides of mountains. Clough, who lives in Spoleto and teaches Creative Writing at the Umbra Institute, leads frequent hikes in the valley that runs between Perugia and Spoleto. This past weekend, however, she changed... Read MoreLooking to Get Lost…
Sep | 25
Last weekend students Katy Branston, Erica Mouch, and Liz Olszewski lost themselves in the beauty of the Umbrian countryside. Literally! Rising early Friday morning, these connoisseurs of unconventional travel walked into "Ciclismo Sport", rented three bikes, and peddled away with... Read More