Nov | 05
The center streets of Perugia are vibrant with crowds of Perugini and tourists alike perusing the dozens of stands selling everything from gilded candlesticks to Slovakian sausages for the Fiera dei Morti, a five-day Italian celebration akin to the Day... Read MoreNov | 02
After studying at the Umbra Institute in spring 2010, Stephanie Ostroff decided to pursue a career in international education. Today concludes her second week as a study abroad coordinator at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Penn. “In my new job, I'll... Read MoreOct | 27
After a 10-day mid-semester break, Umbra Institute students are pouring back into Perugia in time for the conclusion of EuroChocolate, Perugia’s annual chocolate festival during which the city center is crowded with cocoa-lovers from across the world sampling and purchasing... Read MoreOct | 18
Last Thursday, Umbra Institute students in the Urban Engagement class met with the local Borgo Bello neighborhood association to hear about new initiatives to “enhance the livability and usability” of the old town. Volunteers are aiming to recover knowledge about... Read MoreOct | 18
Last week, Umbra Institute International Marketing class went on a field trip to the San Francesco d'Assisi Airport in Perugia, launching the service-learning project portion of the class.Airport Managing Director Piervittorio Farabbi gave the students a tour of the newly-remodeled airport,... Read MoreOct | 15
“Bravo, Sole! Hai trovato il tartufo (Well done, Sun! You found the truffle)!” Matteo Bartolini called to his dog, feeding him cubes of parmesan, his reward. Picking their way carefully over the muddy, uneven ground, a group of Umbra Institute students... Read More