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February 22, 2017

University of Washington Communications Cooking Class in Rome

Last week the Communications program participated in a cooking class, and students highlighted this experience as one of their favorites so far! Below are some excerpts and photos which students shared about making the fabulous 4 course Italian meal from scratch. “Last week, I was given the opportunity to learn how to make homemade pasta. My…


February 13, 2017

US Department of State Internship -Application due March 4th, 2017

“The U.S Embassy to the Holy See (The Vatican) in Rome would like to bring your attention to the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program.  We are especially interested in students focused on communications, social and digital media, photography, video editing, and/or journalism. Please pass on this information to students who might be interested…


February 7, 2017

University of Washington Rome Center Internship Details: June 2017-June 2018

The UWRC is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the next UW Rome Center internship position (internship dates: June 2017 – June 2018).   An application form is attached below.    The application deadline is March 10, 2017.  Interviews will be scheduled and an intern selected by the end of March 2017….


January 23, 2017

Haoru Deng, Senior in the JSIS Winter 2017 Program Shares Her Experience Abroad

Haoru Deng is a Senior at the University of Washington and is here in Rome with the JSIS program for 2 months. The program will stay until the beginning of March, and already the students have had some unique cultural experiences abroad. Below Haoru shares some of her favorite memories from the first half of…


January 17, 2017

Anthropology Food- Autumn 2016: Program Highlights Video

The Anthropology Food Program who studied in Rome this Autumn 2016, have compiled a video highlighting some of their favorite moments on their trip. Below is the link to the youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsiZaYpchXw


January 12, 2017

Benvenuti!

The UWRC extends a warm welcome to all students and faculty who have just arrived for the Winter Quarter.  Click here for the complete list of UW programs in residence.  Benvenuti al Rome Center!


December 15, 2016

Happy Holidays from Rome!

Rome is a beautiful place to spend the winter holidays.   All of the streets are filled with lights and decorations, there is a spectacular Christmas tree in Piazza Venezia, and numerous Christmas markets throughout Rome attract both tourists and Romans alike.   Here are some of our staff’s favorite winter events in Rome this year!…


November 3, 2016

French and Italian Studies Undergraduate Photo Competition

The fourth annual French & Italian Studies undergraduate photo competition is now open to entries!  We know many of you have taken some outstanding photographs while studying abroad on our programs (Framing Rome Exploration Seminar; Italian Studies in Rome & Rogliano; Summer in Paris; Summer in Martinique; Fall in Nantes) or on independent trips to…


October 28, 2016

Anthropology Autumn 2016: Culture and Politics of Food Program Farm Stay

The students in the UW Anthropology department’s Culture and Politics of Food Program are currently spending 10 days on a farm stay through WOOF in Umbria. Below is an update on their experience from Dafne Chanaz, the local coordinator for the program. “In Trasimeno we felt the earthquake but mildly, we consulted maps and other sources…


October 27, 2016

Safety Update on Earthquake in Central Italy

Two strong earthquakes hit central Italy the evening of October 26.   The epicenter was in the province of Macerata in the Marche region, though tremors were felt throughout central Italy and in Rome. All UW students and faculty in residence at the UWRC are accounted for and safe.



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