Umbra Strengthens Ties with US Embassy
Dec | 05
The US Embassy in Rome announced that Anna Girolimetti, Director of Administrative Affairs at the Umbra Institute, will serve as a representative for the Embassy’s warden system. The warden system is a network of volunteers throughout Italy who agree to... Read MoreDecember Photo(s) of the Month
Dec | 01
Congratulations to Mary Bryson and Adrian Starnes, winners of the December Photo of the Month Contest. This was the final contest for the semester and both students will receive a free dinner at Quattro Passi pizzeria. Mary Bryson was able... Read More
Umbra Celebrates Thanksgiving
Nov | 27
Last Thursday, as most Italians went about their normal routines, students, staff, and faculty members gathered to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Professor of Creative Writing Cindy Clough baked the turkey and organized the event for those students staying in Perugia... Read MoreBaci a Tutti!
Nov | 23
A visit to Perugia is not complete unless you taste the Perugina Baci chocolates. If you live in Perugia for a semester, your stay is not complete unless you visit the factory where the famous candies are made. And most... Read MoreStudents 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