Everything from Opera to Rap Workshop- Improving your Italian Pronunciation
Apr | 23
What do famous opera composer Verdi and modern Italian singer Jovanotti have in common? They’ve both been featured in the “From Opera to Rap” choir workshop, which began this semester at Umbra! The brainchild of professor Antonella Valoroso, the workshop... Read More
Student’s Voice: Studying an Italian Master
Apr | 17
Earlier this semester, students enrolled in AHST 371: Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Genius and Scientist traveled to Florence and Milan to see first-hand works by the Italian Renaissance Master, Leonardo da Vinci. The Uffizzi, Palazzo Vecchio, Castello Sforzesco and the... Read More
C.A.R.O. Vicolo: The Greening of Via Fiorenzuola
Apr | 15
After several intensive and fun-filled months of community engagement, co-design, constructing, painting and plant preparation the first green installations and hanging planters will be positioned and celebrated along Via Fiorenzuola in the Borgo Bello neighborhood. Join students from the ESUS... Read MoreStudent’s Voice: A Crash Course in Fair Trade
Apr | 09
In the final installment of our special, three-part mini blog series, we take a look into the daily routine of a Fair Trade Intern. Joe Yankelowitz, of Washington and Lee University, is studying abroad in Italy and currently enrolled in... Read MoreStudent’s Voice: A Passion for Learning
Apr | 07
In the second installment of our special three-part mini blog series, Muhlenberg College student, Hannah Goldberg shares her study abroad experience teaching English in Perugia as part of Umbra’s INIT 350: Academic Internship and Seminar: Education course. --------- When entering... Read MoreThe Umbra Institute Sponsors a Food Conference in NY
Apr | 06
The Umbra Institute was one of the main sponsors of the Roger Smith Food Tech Conference in New York this past weekend. The food conference, which gathered scholars from across the world to discuss the effect of technology on food... Read More