Exploratory Study Abroad: Umbra Students Travel Italy for an Academic Weekend
Nov | 03
HSIT 350: History and Culture of Food in Italy: This past weekend was a busy one for the Food Studies & Sustainability Program students at Umbra. On Friday, October 30th, after various lectures revolving around the history of olive oil,... Read More
Celebrating Fair Chocolate
Oct | 20
This past weekend, Umbra’s Fair Trade Seminar and Practicum students welcomed Perugia’s “Month of Chocolate” by volunteering for Altrocioccolato, a local festival that presents the concept and products of fair trade. Students arrived as the festival began, on Saturday morning, and... Read More
A Day in Assisi
Oct | 12
On Friday, October 9th, HSWS 380 Saints, Sinners and Harlots, students faced the sharp winds of a fall morning in Umbria to meet Professor Adrian Hoch for a day trip to Assisi. HSWS 380 is a course that focuses on... Read More
Umbra Professor Participates in a Sociological Art Exhibition in Rome
Oct | 08
Umbra’s own Professor Alessandro Celani will be participating in the “La forza delle rovine” exhibition from October 8th through the 31st of January, in the Museo Nazionale Romano in Palazzo Altemps, in Rome. Professor Celani has contributed an essay and... Read More
Back to (High) School!
Oct | 06
Fall 2015 Umbra Students at Liceo Alessi's Information MeetingUmbra is excited to share its continued collaboration with Liceo Alessi, a local high school in Perugia that regularly invites Umbra students as English tutors for its English program. Fall 2015 Students... Read More
It’s not too Late to Spend Spring in Italy!
Oct | 02
Spring in Italy is a beautiful time of year, as mountaintops take on a lush green and warmth returns to the sea. In contrast, as Umbra embraces the onset of fall, our staff is excitedly processing applications as the first... Read More