Agreement with Accademia di Belle Arti “Pietro Vannucci”
Feb | 11
Umbra academic director dott. Burzacca and Accademia director dott. Belardi. The Umbra Institute has signed an exchange agreement with Perugia’s school of fine arts, the Accademia di Belle Arti “Pietro Vannucci”. As a result, Umbra students will be able to... Read More
Official Launch of the “repEAT Box Project” in Perugia
Feb | 05
The “repEAT Box Project” has officially launched in Perugia! Students enrolled in the STFS 330: Sustainability and Food Production in Italy class continued the work started by the Fall 2013 class by delivering take-home boxes, bags, and informational materials to... Read More
The Classroom Brought to Life: Honoring Angela of Foligno
Jan | 28
Worshippers visit the shrine of Saint Angela in Foligno. Photo Credit: Emma Cordell Earlier this month, Umbra students Emma Cordell and Giuseppina Rossi visited the nearby town of Foligno with Professor Adrian Hoch, Ph.D. This visit was a continuation of... Read More
No Nooks Unturned! No Crannies Missed!
Jan | 16
Nooks and Crannies 2014! After their first week in Perugia, 22 brave students took part in Umbra’s Nooks and Crannies walking tour. Undaunted by the thick veil of fog, they were guided by charismatic staff members, Cat Tartaglia and... Read More
Spring 2014 Semester is Underway!
Jan | 07
The inaugural days of Umbra’s Spring 2014 semester may have gotten off to a drizzly start; however, the gloom has finally given way to several days of glorious sunshine and clear skies – the perfect backdrop for exploring Perugia’s seemingly... Read MoreUmbra Students Volunteer at Local Agriturismo
Dec | 12
This semester has been filled with local volunteer opportunities for students. Everything from UNICEF Pigotta doll making and wrapping holiday gifts with Mani Tese, to English tutoring at local schools. Umbra participants have not shied away from these opportunities, but... Read More