LIVING HISTORY TO SUSTAIN THE FUTURE

LIVING HISTORY TO SUSTAIN THE FUTURE

UBC Rural Sustainability in Central Italy

This program will be led by Dr. Donna Senese. This experiential seminar explores the historic and contemporary connections between local food and wine and the tourism industry in the rural countryside of Tuscany. Within a framework of sustainability students participate in local food and wine production and agritourism consumption. This program fits with UBC’s growing focus […]

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY – Writing la Dolce Vita: Food, Art, and Culture in Italy

This experience will introduce students in one of the most inspiring and evocative places for writers and historians in the world.  A historic cross-road between East and West, Italy has for centuries drawn travelers from North Africa, the Arabian peninsula, Europe, and the Americas by its radiant landscapes, verdant agriculture, and lasting legacies of art […]

Adventure, Culinary Art and Tourism

We are sorry to announce that due to the Corona virus contingency the course has been cancelled. We hope to host Prof John Hull and the students next year! Stay safe, stay well. Much love from Italy!!!!!

Sustainable Rural/Food/Wine Tourism

We are sorry to announce that due to the Corona virus contingency the course has been cancelled. We hope to host Prof Donna Senese and the students next year! Stay safe, stay well. Much love from Italy!!!!!

Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Justice

Program Overview In much of the world, industrial food systems provide plentiful and relatively cheap food, a convenience that comes with steep environmental and social costs. HECUA’s exploration of culinary culture and food production in Italy offers an alternative, taking students behind the scenes at Castello Sonnino, a family-owned historic estate with a sustainable farm […]

Sustainable Agriculture Food and Justice

Program Overview In much of the world, industrial food systems provide plentiful and relatively cheap food, a convenience that comes with steep environmental and social costs. HECUA’s exploration of culinary culture and food production in Italy offers an alternative, taking students behind the scenes at the Castello Sonnino, a family-owned historic estate with a sustainable […]

Introduction to Global Climate Change

Block 4: EV128 Introduction to Global Climate Change Known for its ancient monuments, delectable cuisine, and world-class vineyards, Italy faces a unique set of challenges tied to modern-day climate change. In this variation on the popular on-campus “EV128: Introduction to Global Climate Change” course, we will discuss the fundamentals of Earth’s climate system as well as […]

Rural Sustainability – Tourism, Food and Wine in Central Italy

20Program Overview: This experiential seminar explores the historic and contemporary connections between local food and wine and the tourism industry in the rural countryside of Tuscany. Within a framework of sustainability students participate in local food and wine production and agritourism consumption. This program fits with UBC’s growing focus on sustainability and the international transferability […]