The Umbra Voice: A Semester of Multicultural Communication in Italy
Apr | 20
While some events have targeted international relations and political science communication studies, others have taken a more journalistic or business turn Last night’s Corruption in the Media Workshop marked this spring’s final Umbra Voice event. The workshop was run in... Read More
Study Abroad in Italy: Where Journalism Meets Food
Apr | 12
Students from Umbra’s ANFS 370: Anthropology of Food course, in collaboration with SapereFood, a locally run magazine with a focus on Umbrian agriculture, explored the world of Food Journalism as they visited local cheese and wine producers this semester. The... Read More
Wake Up Europe: Umbra Hosts Film-Screening and Debate
Apr | 05
Prof. Alberto Bitonti introduces the Great European Disaster Movie with the question: "Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the European Union?” “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the European Union?” asked Umbra Professor Alberto... Read More
The Italian President Visits Perugia
Mar | 31
Italian President Sergio Mattarella Photo from quirinale.itToday, Italy’s President of the Republic and Head of State, Sergio Mattarella, will be visiting Perugia for the first time since his election into office, at the beginning of 2015. His brief tour of... Read More
Studying Abroad through the Mountains of Saint Francis
Mar | 29
Prof. Paxton and the HIS 360 class pose for a picture in Furlo Park after learning the importance of the Furlo Gorge This semester, Connecticut College professor, Fred Paxton, is leading a faculty-led program which offers students the opportunity to... Read More
How to Celebrate Easter in Italy
Mar | 25
Italian culture is one of strong family and religious roots. For this reason, festivities such as Christmas and Easter carry multiple traditions and events. Some of the most popular, among Italians at Umbra, can be found below:Food, Food, and More... Read More