Learn More about Perugia’s Most Famous Artist
Feb | 19
How did Corso Vannucci get its name? When he wasn't decorating the walls of the Sistine Chapel, Pietro Vannucci -- better known as the Renaissance painter Perugino -- spent his time in Perugia. Perugino was born in Citta' della Pieve,... Read More
Sustainability Class Visits World-Famous Butcher
Feb | 18
“Sono Dario Cecchini, e ho 250 anni (I’m Dario Cecchini, and I’m 250 years old),” joked Dario Cecchini, whom the LA Times calls “the most famous butcher in the world.” Students pose after a hike through the Tuscan foothills during... Read More
Umbra Classes Take to the Road
Feb | 17
Two Umbra Institute classes took to the road on academic field trips this weekend. Two Umbra classes visited the celebrated Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on academic field trips this weekend. Friday morning, Professor Adrian Hoch's art history course, Saints,... Read More
Love and Basketball
Feb | 15
Umbra and local Italian students celebrated Valentine's Day on the court. Thursday evening, Umbra and local Italian students convened at the Onaosi campus to play a Valentine's Day basketball game. The first of several of the semester, the games offer... Read MoreCarnevale-themed Pizza Night a Success
Feb | 13
Almost 100 costumed Umbra students, staff, and faculty packed La Botte Tuesday night for Umbra Pizza Night: Carnevale Edition. Robin Hood, formally known as Umbra staff member Marco Bagli, draws an arrow at the Carnevale-themed Pizza Night Tuesday night as Giuliano... Read More
Students Travel to Rome, Siena on Umbra Field Trips
Feb | 11
On Saturday, Contemporary Italy students visited Siena, where they learned about the world-famous Palio. Two Umbra Institute professors took their lesson on the road this weekend. On Friday, Giordana Pulcini’s Politics and Economics of the European Union students traveled to... Read More