Reflections: Critically Analyzing Disabilities and Inclusion in Italy
Aug | 22
A practicum student getting hands-on experience in the Orto Sinergico “Our experience here will be something that we never forget and we are truly grateful for this opportunity,” wrote Abigail Kayes and Caroline Florenzo in a reflective letter to Fontenuovo,... Read More
Archaeology Students Dig through History
Jul | 18
Connor works to uncover tilesThe Umbra Institute’s Trasimeno Archaeology Field School has just concluded another successful summer semester. In collaboration with the Archeological Superintendency of Umbria, the Comune of Castiglione del Lago and the Archeological Research Company Intrageo, Umbra students... Read More
The Fathers’ America – A Book by Professor Ernesto Livorni
Jun | 23
Ernesto Livorni's book, "The Fathers' America"Umbra was excited to welcome Professor Ernesto Livorni to present his new book, “The Fathers’ America” to the Umbra Community. Professor Livorni currently teaches LIAH 370: Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Man and Modern Myth at... Read More
Umbra’s SoloItaliano Challenge: “Solo in Italia”
Jun | 20
Students swear in for the SoloItaliano ChallengeRight hand raised high with the left relying on the wisdom of Dante, Kaydian Campbell lead her peers in the Intensive Italian & Culture Summer Program in kicking off the SoloItaliano Challenge. As part... Read More
Wine Journalism: Writing through Experience
Jun | 07
Students pose with Nonna Marcella, author of Goretti's famous recipe book JCFS 380: Wine Journalism students, led by professor John Hartsock, of SUNY Cortland, visited Goretti Winery last Friday. Goretti is a family owned winery, in its fourth generation, located... Read More
The Culture of the Apple of Eden: Symbology of Gender Roles
Jun | 02
Sawyer presenting the imagery portrayed by cultural symbols throughout time This week, Professor Deborah Sawyer presented her work on “From Eve to Madonna: Sex, Gender, and Religion”; a lecture that sought to explore how gender roles are constructed and reinforced... Read More