Umbra Professor Shares Art History & American Teaching Methods at the University of Calabria
Jun | 30
Dr. Hoch set the scene for the lecture by sharing Francesco Rosselli’s La tavola strozzi, which offers an elaborate illustration of a 15th century view of Naples. Dr. Adrian S. Hoch, Art History professor at the Umbra Institute, was recently... Read More
The SoloItaliano Challenge: Learning to Think in a Foreign Language
Jun | 23
“I think the biggest thing I took away from SoloItaliano was being able to think in Italian, which is something I had never really experienced before,” said Kristin Naylor (ITLN 311S), the winner of this summer’s SoloItaliano Challenge. Kristin has... Read More
Organizational Behavior Student Gets Internship in Learning and Organizational Development
Jun | 14
Kyndal Burdin (Psychology Major at Hamilton College) was an Umbra student during the Spring 2017 study abroad semester, and currently has an internship in Learning and Organizational Development. Umbra staff recently got in touch with Kyndal to find out how... Read More
What is the Paris Climate Agreement?
Jun | 02
The UN Paris Climate Agreement was signed by leaders of nearly 200 countries with the goal of addressing climate change, sustainable development and food production, and poverty (Article 2). It plans to do so by lowering greenhouse gas emissions, specifically... Read More
The Umbra Institute Assists in the Restauration of a Local Landmark
Jun | 01
Yesterday afternoon, Umbra’s Academic Director, Francesco Burzacca, and Assistant Director of Community Engagement, Julie Falk, attended the signing ceremony that established the protocol for collaborators who will be involved in the restauration of the Frontone Gardens of Perugia. The Frontone... Read More
Summer Begins in Perugia Italy
May | 22
This summer’s Umbra students began their study abroad experience this Saturday as they arrived in Perugia, Italy. Students were welcomed by Umbra staff with a multi-course dinner, followed by the Umbra Mingle, an event filled with ice-breaker games and activities.... Read More