International Conference a Success
Jul | 04
In cooperation with Washington & Jefferson College, The Umbra Institute hosted Bridges Across Culture, a first-time international conference on the arts and humanities, from June 27-30. More than 100 acclaimed academicians from across the globe presented on a variety of... Read MoreFood Studies Alumnae Make Umbra Proud
Jul | 04
Faculty and staff take pride in Umbra Institute alumni, especially when the alumni incorporate aspects of their education abroad into their post-graduate careers. From presenting her Harvard thesis at a conference to the acceptance to a prestigious culinary academy, two... Read More
Summer Programs Draw to a Close
Jul | 03
"Arrivederci!" A group of General Studies students smile at the Farewell Aperitivo Thursday. Intensive Italian students will remain in Perugia until July 12. Summer General Studies students celebrated their five-week program at the Umbra Farewell Aperitivo on Thursday evening.... Read MoreFood Studies Alumna Blogs for Foodem
Jul | 02
After her semester at The Umbra Institute in Spring 2013, Food Studies Program student Caitlin Smith received a summer internship as a food blogger for Foodem, an online, D.C.-based start-up that caters to the U.S. wholesale food distribution industry. Umbra alumna Caitlin Smith... Read MoreAlumna Interns as Food Blogger
Jul | 02
After her semester at The Umbra Institute in Spring 2013, Food Studies Program student Caitlin Smith received a summer internship as a food blogger for Foodem, an online, D.C.-based start-up that caters to the U.S. wholesale food distribution industry. Umbra alumna... Read More
Earth Without Art is Eh
Jul | 01
Last week the Umbra Institute’s Summer 2013 semester drew to a celebratory close with an evening showcasing six weeks of cultural immersion and artistic pursuit. Special Academic Events Day began with the Student Art Show in Via dei Priori, where... Read More