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BOOK CLUB II
In the Garden of BeastsEvent Date:Erik Larson’s non-fiction narrative recounts the struggles of middle-class University of Chicago, Professor William Dodd, was appointed as U.S. ambassador to Germany during the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich. Dodd not only had to deal with the threats to democracy, but his thriftiness was criticized by State Department officials who mainly came from wealthy elite families. In addition, Dodd’s daughter began dating Nazi officials. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
How Stella Learned to TalkEvent Date:Laura Ericksen will lead the discussion of How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger, a true story by a speech-language pathologist who taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using buttons associated with different words. More... |
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HIKING
Bde Maka Ska kayaking hikeEvent Date:Our July 15 "hike" is going to be a kayaking adventure on Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun) and Lake of the Isles! If you don't have a kayak (or paddleboard), Wheel Fun Rentals, located next to the new concession stand rents single kayaks at $15 an hour and double kayaks at $25. The second hour is free if we rent before noon. Life jackets are provided with the rental. More... |
BOOK CLUB II
Edith Wharton – The Age of InnocenceEvent Date:Edith Wharton is best known for her stories about upper-class New York society into which she was born. Age of Innocence is her eighth novel, published in 1920 was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1921. More... |
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PLACE ON HOME
Age-Friendly University DayEvent Date:Healthy aging, mindfulness, fighting ageism, and more will be the focus of the third annual Age-Friendly University Day to be held on the U of M Twin Cities campus. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
'Scoop' by Evelyn WaughEvent Date:Diane Madlon-Kay will lead the discussion of Scoop by Evelyn Waugh when the UMRA Book Club meets via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
UMRA Summer Social and PicnicEvent Date:Picnic under the covered, open-air Como pavilion, gaze at the water, spy some birds, catch up with friends and former colleagues, and meet new members. We’ll have lunch with plenty of time for visiting and then compete in teams as we are challenged by our Quiz master(s)! More... |
HIKING
Como Lake hikeEvent Date:Please join us at 9:30 on June 17, 2024 for a walk around Lake Como in St. Paul before attending the UMRA Summer Social and Picnic starting at 11 at the Como Pavilion. A perfect opportunity to get in a walk before we gather to celebrate summer. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
U of M Day at Target FieldEvent Date:Get out to the ballpark with fellow UMRA members for the annual U of M Day at Target Field as the Minnesota Twins take on the Oakland Athletics on June 14 at 7:10 p.m. More... |
HIKING
Monticello hike & picnicEvent Date:We are in for a treat on June 3! Lynn Anderson, will lead us on trails at two parks near her Monticello home. Bring a bag lunch and we will gather in Lynn's yard along the Mississippi River for eating and socializing after the hike. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club to meet May 24Event Date:UMRA’s Fourth Friday Book Club welcomes back, for the second time, author Julie Schumacher, U of M Regents professor of creative writing and English, for a conversation about her novel The Shakespeare Requirement. More... |
HIKING
St Croix river hike in StillwaterEvent Date:The May 20 hike will start at the Historic Lift Bridge in Stillwater and go along the river to the new bridge, cross over and then back on the Wisconsin side, a total of approximately 5 miles. Most of the route is paved. We will eat lunch after at Brian's Bar and Grill in Stillwater. Car pooling will be available. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I to meet May 17Event Date:Stephanie Daily will lead the discussion of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by best-selling author Mary Roach when the UMRA Book Club meets via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17. More... |
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FAMILY HISTORY
Open forum and planning meetingEvent Date:You’re invited to join the final Family History Interest Group meeting for 2023–24. This will be an opportunity to ask questions related to family history, share insights, talk about recent projects, and suggest topics for next year. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
When will the Medicare advantage bubble burst? Part 2Event Date:This session will continue the discussion begun in the May 8, 2023 session. See that article for details. More... |
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HIKING
Arboretum hikeEvent Date:We are fortunate to have UMRA member and former Minnesota Landscape Arboretum director Peter Moe to lead this approximately 3.7-mile hike at the Arboretum on Monday, May 6. Plan to have lunch together after the hike at the Eatery café inside the Oswald Visitor Center. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
FF Book Club to meet April 26Event Date:Silk Parachute, an anthology of essays and the 40th of 44 published books by author John McPhee, will be the topic of discussion when UMRA’s Fourth Friday Book Club meets via Zoom from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CDT on April 26. More... |
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ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
From South Korea to GermanyEvent Date:UMRA’s spring Armchair Traveler Program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, will take us to South Korea with Marilyn DeLong and to Germany with Lynn C. Anderson. Please mark your calendars and save the date. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club to meet April 19, 2024Event Date:Joni Mitchell will lead the discussion of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne when the UMRA book club meets via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 19. More... |
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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Commercializing UMN Research & Inventions- Yields Excellent, Lasting ReturnsEvent Date:UMN Technology Commercialization facilitates the transfer of UMN innovation beyond the research lab by helping our diverse researchers in development of new products and services that benefit the public good, foster economic growth, and generate revenue to support the University's mission. More... |
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NEWS
Our journey with Alzheimer’s“I convinced myself I could handle this problem without support groups or doing additional research, but that’s only because I didn’t want to make it any more real than it already was. Denial comes in many forms, and one is to avoid thinking about the problem any more than need be.” —Alice A. Larson More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
HELLO, my name is Peter MoeMeet UMRA member Peter Moe. He retired in 2023 after a career that spanned nearly half a century at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, and is credited with developing the “Arb” into one of the few in the U.S. with world-class fruit and landscape breeding programs. More...Published: |
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
URVC Leadership Council welcomes two new membersThe University Retirees Volunteer Center (URVC) has welcomed two new members with valuable skills and experience to the URVC Leadership Council: Lynn Slifer and Jeanne Jacobson. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
Changes to @umn.edu internet identityThe University plans to remove retirees from the @umn.edu internet identity domain on December 7. UMRA has advocated for ensuring continued access to this identity (including email, Google Workspace, and associated services), citing University retirees’ enduring contributions to and engagement with the University. Thus far, our efforts have not prompted any change of plans. More...Published: |
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JOIE
Seeking editor-in-chief for JOIELeading the online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays has been a labor of love for Kris Bettin. Alas, a change in family needs has necessitated her retirement. So, JOIE is seeking a new leader to join a savvy editorial committee of five and bring fresh ideas for continued development of the UMRA-sponsored journal. More...Published: |
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PHOTO CLUB
An overview of the UMRA Photo ClubIf you’re looking for an opportunity to explore your photographic interests, hone your photographic skills, and hear what other retirees are up to, the UMRA Photo Club is a great place to be. We have fun! And whatever your skill level, there is room for everybody. More...Published: |
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NEWS
Renew your UMRA membershipSoon you will receive an email or letter inviting you to renew your UMRA membership for the 2024–25 year. Please renew before you get busy with your summer activities. Your support helps to make our programs and many other member benefits possible! More...Published: |
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NEWS
Operational needs: Help make UMRA runThis will be a new regular column where you can find organizational tasks that need your help! We are currently looking for help researching a new UMRA Membership Database and URVC volunteer database, and a co-producer for UMRA's Zoom webinars. See more details: More...Published: |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | ‘The Other Einstein’Event Date:In 'The Other Einstein,' an historical novel about the life of Albert Einstein’s first wife, Mileva Marić, author Marie Benedict speculates that Marić contributed significantly to the papers and relativity theory that are attributed to Einstein. The book raises several questions. More... |
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NEWS
HELLO, my name is Millie WoodburyMeet UMRA member Millie Woodbury, a lifelong world traveler whose favorite place on campus is Aisle C, Seat 24, at Northrop Auditorium. More...Published: |
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GRANTS FOR RETIREES
UMRA grants program announces 2024 awardsEight retirees from the Twin Cities and Morris campuses have been chosen to receive 2024 awards from UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees Program. As in previous years, their projects cover a diverse set of topics, reflecting the breadth of studies and continuing professional activities undertaken by University retirees. More...Published: |
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PLACE ON HOME
Cyber tips & tricks—changing your U emailMany of us are busy switching from using our UMN email to another email account – or at least contemplating how to go about it. This Tips & Tricks article highlights several key steps you may want to take, or need to take, as you make this change. Instructions are also included for making this change to your UMRA account login and UMRA member communications. More...Published: |
GRANTS FOR RETIREES
2024 PDGR AbstractsThe 2024 PDGR grants have been decided and awarded. Seven grants were awarded to a variety of worthy studies. More...Published: |
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NEWS
Supporting the U at the LegislatureUMRA’s mission is, in part, that of advocating for the University. There are several ways to show that support to your elected officials, including emails, phone calls, visits to your elected representatives, and rallies coordinated by the U. More...Published: |
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NEWS
HELLO, my name is Julie WestlundMeet UMRA member Julie Westlund. She retired as the director of UMD Career and Internship Services, a position she enjoyed for 30-plus years—serving students and doing meaningful work to make a difference in their lives. More...Published: |