Students End their Study Abroad Experience with Community Engagement Presentations
Dec | 10
This afternoon, thirteen courses with Community Engagement components provided conference-style presentations to allow students to reflect on what they have learned during their study abroad experience and to share their new knowledge with the rest of the Umbra community. Some... Read MoreUmbra Staff Member, Marco Bagli, Awarded Young Researcher’s Award in Pavia
Dec | 07
Marco Bagli, Student Services Co-coordinator for the Umbra Institute, was recently awarded the Young Researcher’s Award at an international conference in Pavia. Marco is a PhD candidate in English Cognitive Linguistics at the University of Perugia, with an interest in... Read More
Urban Spaces of Perugia: Umbra Students Renovate the Terrace of Via del Cortone
Dec | 02
Student design for Terrace project. Photo by Raymond Lorenzo Urban Spaces students have dedicated their semester to constructing a new space for locals to enjoy on a terrace along Via del Cortone, located in the Borgo Bello district of Perugia’s... Read MoreKnow Your Euro: Europe’s New 20 Euro Banknote
Nov | 30
Many Americans going abroad for the first time compare foreign currency to Monopoly money. It doesn’t feel real, it looks funny, and is often brightly colored compared to our own “green” currency. It is not uncommon to feel this way... Read MoreThe SoloItaliano Challenge: Umbra Students Declare “I Don’t Speak English”
Nov | 19
Marc Capparelli (Quinnipiac University) swears to speak only in ItalianThis week, Umbra students embraced an opportunity for full linguistic immersion by participating in the SoloItaliano Challenge. This initiative inspired students to voluntarily put their newly-acquired Italian language skills into practice... Read More6 Things to Know About Your Morning Caffeine Fix
Nov | 16
Each semester, Umbra provides a coffee workshop for students. During this event, Dr. Elisa Ascione, the coordinator of Umbra’s Food Studies and Sustainability Program, presents the history of coffee, including its origin, innovations, and modern cultural significance. Check out the... Read More