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In the News at Umbra

Featured Story 03-28-2012
Umbrian Medical Ethics Committee Talks With Umbra Students >>

Two members of the Medical Ethics Committee of the Region of Umbria were at the Umbra Institute yesterday

03-12-2012

Food Studies Program Featured by St. Bonaventure University >>

Students studying at the Umbra Institute Food Studies Program were highlighted in a recent SBU news article.

02-29-2012

Study Abroad Nurtures Global Citizenship, Study Says >>

The Umbra Institute has long promoted study abroad not only as a fun-filled adventure in exploring another country's

02-07-2012

Internship Course Speaks With Leading Goal-Setting Scholar >>

Guest Speaker, Professor Edwin A. Locke, discusses “The Case for Induction”, in Professor John L. Dennis’s INIT 350

Calendar of Events

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    • Umbra Gelato Night >>

      Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 7:00pm

      Come enjoy some gelato, on Umbra, and get to know your fellow Umbra students a little better. What's

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      Where: Gelateria Veneta -- Cost: Free
    • Perugia Nooks and Crannies Tour >>

      Saturday, May 26th, 2012 4:00pm

        Usually billed as the "Almost World-Famous And Definitely Not Boring NOOKS & CRANNIES TOUR OF PERUGIA," Professor Zachary

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      Where: Perugia -- Cost: Free
    • Aperitivo 101 >>

      Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 7:15pm

      The Italian aperitivo is the beautiful art of pre-dinner drinks and munchies -- but one that is largely unknown

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      Where: Lunabar Ferrari -- Cost: €7
    • Wine Tasting at a Local Enoteca >>

      Thursday, May 31st, 2012 7:15pm

      Curious about the art of wine tasting? Come join us at local enoteca énonè and learn the basics from a

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      Where: énonè -- Cost: €12
    FULL EVENT CALENDAR

Featured Profiles

Featured Faculty
Elgin Kirsten Eckert, Ph.D.

Harvard University

Featured Student
Mary Remy Shu

Home Institution: Elon University Umbra Semester: Fall 2005

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