Feb | 05
“Laws are like sausages: those who like them should not see them being made.” So opined the nineteenth-century Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Despite this warning, an overbooked class of Umbra students handmade sausages last night. The class began with... Read MoreFeb | 05
The U. Grazia ceramics store is the 13th oldest company in the world. Some of their pottery dates back to the 1400s, which explains the success of the majolica today—they’ve had many years to perfect their craft. On a recent... Read MoreJan | 25
Academics come first at Umbra, but we recognize that great Italian experiences reinforce that learning. This weekend fifteen Umbra students did something few Americans have ever done: slipping into hot springs, water heated naturally by underground geological activity. The group... Read MoreJan | 25
For most Americans, pizza and Italy go hand in hand...luckily it’s the same for most Italians. Last night the Umbra Institute packed more than a hundred and thirty of its students into the Paiolo Pizzeria in the historic center of... Read MoreJan | 25
Yesterday was the second and one of the best Tandem meetings. The meeting, organized along with eGeneration, a local organization that works with university students, took place in the 100Dieci cafe of the University of Perugia. The live jazz band... Read MoreJan | 24
Usually during this time of year, students and locals pass by the fountain and likely see it iced over. With the recent mild weather however, the city seems more reminiscent of June rather than January. Favorite outdoor activities in town... Read More