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BOOK CLUB II

Edith Wharton – The Age of Innocence

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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.

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Age-Friendly University Day 2024
PLACE ON HOME

Age-Friendly University Day

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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.

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BOOK CLUB I

'Scoop' by Evelyn Waugh

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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.  

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Como Lakeside Pavillion
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

UMRA Summer Social and Picnic

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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)!

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HIKING

Como Lake hike

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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.

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U of M Day at Target Field, pre-game at Fulton Taproom
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

U of M Day at Target Field

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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.

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HIKING

Monticello hike & picnic

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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.

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BOOK CLUB II

Fourth Friday Book Club to meet May 24

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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.

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HIKING

St Croix river hike in Stillwater

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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.

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BOOK CLUB I

Book Club I to meet May 17

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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. 

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FAMILY HISTORY

Open forum and planning meeting

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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. 

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FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP

When will the Medicare advantage bubble burst? Part 2

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This session will continue the discussion begun in the May 8, 2023 session.  See that article for details.

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UMRA Hiking Club, Richardson Nature Center, 4.15.2024. Photo by Bev Moe
HIKING

Arboretum hike

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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. 

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Silk Parachute, book cover
BOOK CLUB II

FF Book Club to meet April 26

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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.

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Springtime in South Korea. Photo by Marilyn DeLong
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER

From South Korea to Germany

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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. 

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BOOK CLUB I

Book Club to meet April 19, 2024

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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.

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Commercializing UMN Research & Invention
FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP

Commercializing UMN Research & Inventions- Yields Excellent, Lasting Returns

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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.

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Richardson Nature Center
HIKING

Richardson Nature Center hike

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Join us for a 4 to 5 mile hike at one of the most popular parks in the West Metro, Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington.  It is located at the north end of Hyland Lake Park Reserve at 8737 East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington.  This trail is mostly dirt and grass with some paved areas.  Enjoy the park's wildlife and celebrate Tax Day with your UMRA hiking friends!

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TRAVEL TOURS

French Quarter music festival, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Enroll by June 30, 2023, and receive a $100 discount.

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Monterey, CA November 2023. Photo by Patricia Brennecke
PHOTO CLUB

Photo Club to meet April 9

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“Mountains” is the theme for April 9 meeting of the UMRA Photo Club. Newcomers are always welcome.

 


 

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VOLUNTEER CENTER

URVC Leadership Council welcomes two new members

The 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.

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PLACE ON HOME

Changes to @umn.edu internet identity

The 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. 

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Big fish! Photo by Sheri Goldsmith May
PHOTO CLUB

An overview of the UMRA Photo Club

If 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. 

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JOIE

Seeking editor-in-chief for JOIE

Leading 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.

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UMRA, Engaging the future
NEWS

Renew your UMRA membership

Soon 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!

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Help us make UMRA run
NEWS

Operational needs: Help make UMRA run

This 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:

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BOOK CLUB I

Book Notes | ‘The Other Einstein’

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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...
Millie Woodbury and Goldy
NEWS

HELLO, my name is Millie Woodbury

Meet UMRA member Millie Woodbury, a lifelong world traveler whose favorite place on campus is Aisle C, Seat 24, at Northrop Auditorium. 

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Andrea Gilats, PDGR 2024 award recipient
GRANTS FOR RETIREES

UMRA grants program announces 2024 awards

Eight 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. 

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Tips and Tricks
PLACE ON HOME

Cyber tips & tricks—changing your U email

Many 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.

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GRANTS FOR RETIREES

2024 PDGR Abstracts

The 2024 PDGR grants have been decided and awarded.  Seven grants were awarded to a variety of worthy studies.

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NEWS

Supporting the U at the Legislature

UMRA’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.  

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Julie Westlund, UMN Duluth
NEWS

HELLO, my name is Julie Westlund

Meet 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.  

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NEWS

OLLI offers free online ‘At-the-U’ lecture series

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering a free, online lecture series this spring to showcase work and research taking place at the U, with topics ranging from cancer treatment to awesome apples and design in everyday objects.

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VOLUNTEER CENTER

Spring volunteer opportunities in the community and on the Twin Cities campus

Working with Great River Greening, the Silver Gopher Service Corps is recruiting volunteers to photograph plants, insects, and critters and then crowdsource species identification with the iNaturalist app.

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