Umbra Professors Publish Book: Representing Italy Through Food
Mar | 10
Representing Italy through Food is an intriguing collection of interdisciplinary essays that explores the significance of Italian food as a symbol of Italy. The book was recently published and was edited by Peter Naccarato (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at... Read More
Resisting the Mafia in Italy: Libera Volunteers Share their Experiences with Students
Feb | 28
Students were entranced by the stories shared by a Sicilian volunteer who had once been a close friend of anti-Mafia legend, Peppino Impastato On Monday afternoon, the HSIT 380: Cosa Nostra: Cinema and History of the (Anti) Mafia class met... Read More
Consumer Awareness and Food Activism in Perugia
Feb | 22
The STFS 330: Sustainability and Food Production in Italy class visited the restaurant Nadir, for a lecture on Fair Trade commerce and ingredients, thanks to Ponte Solidale Fair Trade shop. Students were introduced to the main principles and ideals behind... Read More
Searching for Italian Diamonds: The Truffle Hunt
Feb | 20
The truffle hunt begins in full view of the countryside below Last weekend, students in HSIT 350: The History and Culture of Food in Italy course went into the Umbrian hills in search of truffles at Matteo Bartolini’s agriturismo and... Read More
Umbria Jazz Alumni Reunion – How Can You Register?
Feb | 14
Registration Opens on Friday, February 24th at 10 PM EST (US) - Only on Linkedin Details: The competition is open only to Umbra Alumni! We are offering 3 apartments for an Umbra Alumni Summer 2017 Reunion during the Umbria Jazz... Read More
Developing a New International Business Strategy for Local Umbrian Producers
Feb | 07
IBST 380 students create their own Deruta ceramics IBST 380 students create their own Deruta ceramics This past Friday, IBST 380: International Business Strategy students visited Bettini Deruta, specialized producers of artisan Deruta ceramics. The tour began in the Bettini production... Read More