Perugia and Umbra Safe During Evening Earthquakes
Oct | 26
As many have expressed concern for the Umbra community, we would like to report that the city of Perugia and the Umbra Institute were unaffected by this evening's earthquake in Italy. The locations primarily affected are in the Region of Marche, not... Read More
Food as Cultural Heritage in Italy: An Anthropology Student’s Perspective
Oct | 24
ANFS 370:Anthropology of Food students explored the notion of food as cultural heritage by visiting two sites in Città di Castello: the heritage orchard "Fondazione Archeologia Arborea", and the Research Center and Museum of Folk Traditions or "tradizioni popolari". Below... Read More
Placemaking Class Project Featured in Italian Rai News Segment
Oct | 18
Umbra Institute ESUS 310: Placemaking students attract media attention as they continue their work on the "Salotto con Vista" terrace project that began during the Fall 2015 semester. The terrace project was featured on Rai News’ “Buongiorno Regione Umbria” program... Read More
Education Students Visit Local Primary Schools
Oct | 17
As in previous semesters, students will return to provide an interactive language and culture lesson The Umbra Institute encourages students studying abroad in Perugia, Italy to take on service learning projects that involve them in the local community. On Friday,... Read More
Umbra Photography Professor Shares Her Work in Berlin’s Foto Biennial 2016
Oct | 11
Umbra would like to congratulate Prof. Philippa Stannard, professor of photography and ceramics, on her active participation in this year’s Foto Biennial in Berlin. Philippa is known for participating in shows with photos taken at a number of international destinations,... Read More
Student Perspectives: What is Tandem?
Oct | 06
Students enjoy discussing lifestyle and cultural differences among friends Learning the local language is an important part of studying abroad in Italy. For this reason, Umbra organizes a number of cultural immersion activities, including Tandem. The goal of Tandem is... Read More