Students Recreate Renaissance Banquet
Nov | 17
As part of the curriculum for the Food Cultures of Italy course, five students recreated a Renaissance Banquet last week. Students arrived on red carpet to the "banquet hall" to find the table decorated with food creations of the Renaissance... Read More
Writing Professor Leads Students Through Umbrian Hills
Nov | 10
Professor of Creative Writing Cindy Clough is sharing her love of the outdoors with Umbra students with similar interests. Clough has now led two hiking excursions in the Umbrian hillsides. This Saturday will be the third excursion as the group... Read More
Anyone Can Taste Wine, But We Can Make It!
Nov | 10
Last night Umbra students got into winemaking, literally! Umbra staff member and amateur winemaker Zach Nowak taught the first lesson in a three-part series on the ins and outs of wine. Nowak started with the theory of winemaking, discussing the... Read MoreStudents Visit Local Winery
Nov | 07
Umbra students were invited to Cantina Goretti, a winery just outside Perugia to explore the Umbrian countryside as well as experience the unique taste of Umbrian wine. Sara Goretti, one of the owners of the vineyard, gave students a thourough... Read More
Umbra Professors Host Writing Workshop
Nov | 02
As midterm exams approach and students begin researching for final papers, Umbra professors hosted a writing workshop for students. As Jim Schwarten, professor of Italian literature and cultural studies, said, "Even the most seasoned writers can benefit from looking critically... Read MoreTANDEM Language Exchange Program Continues
Nov | 01
More than 50 students participated in last week's TANDEM language exchange program. This weekly program, organized by the Umbra Institute, brings American students together with Italian students wanting to learn English. The result is a noisy room with clusters of... Read More