Site Director Silvia Minucci keeps things running smoothly with a welcoming smile.

AHA office manager Claudia Todero greets students warmly.

 Thunderstorms on Sunday and some of the students convened at Shelley's apartment for a pot luck dinner.

 After the thunderstorms Siena is as lovely as always!

Enjoying a coffee break between classes.

 

Setting up the studio for Painting Concepts class and preparing panels for painting.

 

 In the AHA student lounge meeting the Italian language faculty.

 Journalism class.

 "The Wave" was the victorious Contrada this year at the Palio, Siena's historic horse race.

Siena is divided into seventeen contradas (neighborhoods). Each one has its own insignia.

 Art History Professor Piergiacomo take the students on an informal tour around Siena. Here we are at the Di Medici Fortress overlooking the city.




Inside the Duomo. The inlaid floors are only on view for one month each year. Lucky us!

Day 2, Friday, September 27

We all met at AHA and each faculty member gave a presentation about their classes. Professor Jordon discussing her classes with the students at AHA.

later that evening we had dinner at The Trattoria Fonte Giusta. The food was delicious and a good time was had by all!

 Palazzo Publicco

Day 1- Orientation

















Students arrived jet-lagged but happy. Met them at their hotel and walked back together to AHA offices. Site Director Silvia Minuci gave students an overview of program and recommendations for safety, and places to eat. From left to right; Jules Perkins, Silvia Minuci (site director), Shelley Jordon (OSU visiting Art Professor), Jasmine Casimir, OSU, Daniel Salzman, U of O, Claire Sanguedolce, U of O, Danielle Homan, U of O, Danielle Stansberry, Eastern Oregon. Charolette Stoehr (not pictured).