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 MoreUmbra Students Gain Hands-on International Marketing Experience
Dec | 09
Umbra’s BSIM 390: International Marketing provides students with an overview of theoretical and current business practices of international marketers, combined with a service learning component that allows for real world experience through a partnership with a local Umbrian company. [caption... Read MoreA Walk in the Footsteps of the Emperors
Dec | 04
Umbra’s Roman Empire class spent the last weekend following in the footsteps of the city’s greatest emperors, taking in what remains of Marcus Aurelius’ eternal “city of marble”. Armed with walking shoes and the greatest Roman guide of the past... Read More