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 MorePhoto of the Month – November
Oct | 31
Each month students are asked for submissions for the Umbra Photo of the Month Contest. The number of entries has increased as students explore Perugia, Italy, and destinations throughout Europe. The November contest was a tie, once again, as Emily... Read MoreSeasons Change in Perugia
Oct | 30
>It may not be the same fall season students remember from home, but autumn in Perugia has a beauty all its own. The scent of roasted chestnuts from vendors fills the air on Corso Vanucci, the wind has picked up... Read More