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EVENT SUMMARY
Exclusive UMRA meeting with Regent OmariEvent Date:University of Minnesota Foundation, Large Conference Room More... |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Tour the new Bell MuseumEvent Date:This tour is now full.RSVP by October 5 to learn about the diversity of life on earth through a 70-minute guided tour of the new Bell Museum of Natural History planned by UMRA’s Social Activities Committee. More... |
FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
Charitable giving and the new tax codeEvent Date:“How to get a better tax bang for your charitable buck” is the title for this first of two sessions on tax-efficient charitable giving. Online or in person session. More... |
EVENTS
New member welcome and orientationEvent Date:Have you joined UMRA since November 1, 2017? Then you’re invited to the Welcome New Members Reception in the Campus Club Lounge. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club to discuss I Heard the Owl Call My NameEvent Date:Beth Bedell will lead the discussion of Margaret Craven’s book. More... |
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PHOTO CLUB
Photo Club to relive summerEvent Date:Members of the Photo Club will share their favorite pictures of summer when they meet in October. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book club meets September 21Event Date:Join the Book Club to discuss Brat Farrar, by Josephine Tey. Pat Tollefson will lead the discussion. More... |
PHOTO CLUB
UMRA Photo Club MeetingEvent Date:“Structures” is the theme for the Photo Club’s September meeting at the St. Anthony Library. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome to attend! More... |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Social Committee plans early autumn Arboretum tourEvent Date:UMRA’s Social Activities Committee invites you to a narrated, one-hour tram tour to view the vibrant early autumn colors at the award-winning Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The tour will be followed by light refreshments and socializing. More... |
FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
FLG estate planning meeting CANCELLEDEvent Date:CANCELLED: This Finance & Legal Group workshop has been cancelled. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
July jazz happy hour at the Campus ClubEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee invites you to join other UMRA members for the Jazz Happy Hour at the U of M Campus Club on Tuesday, July 24, 4-7 p.m. Sample spirits from J. Carver Distillery while enjoying live jazz music on the beautiful 4th Floor Terrace. See invitation to learn more, including how to make a reservation. More... |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
A day in the countryside: Auto museum plus marvelous garden tourEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee invites you to enjoy a day in the countryside with a midsummer visit to the Veit Automotive Museum in Buffalo followed by a walk through the marvelous Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud. More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Summer wine on the TerraceEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee invites you to a summer wine tasting on the Campus Club Terrace with sommelier Jason Kallsen. Jazz music featuring vocalist Charmin Michelle will set the tone. More... |
EVENTS
UMRA tour of new U of M Athlete’s VillageEvent Date:The U of M Athletic Department has invited UMRA members to tour the recently completed facilities known as Athlete’s Village. Athletic Director Mark Coyle will briefly address the group at the beginning of the tour. More... |
EVENT SUMMARY
President Kaler to keynote Annual Meeting in Campus Club West WingEvent Date:We are excited to welcome University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler as the keynote presenter at UMRA’s 2018 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 22, in the West Wing of the Campus Club. It has been a while since we’ve had the University president join us, and this perhaps makes the general theme of his talk particularly relevant: “Perspectives on the U Today and Tomorrow.” More... |
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Social Committee invites you to Campus Club summer HH kickoffEvent Date:The UMRA Social Activities Committee and the Campus Club invite you to the first of the Campus Club’s summer Happy Hours on the 4th Floor Terrace of Coffman Memorial Union. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club to discuss Brother, I'm Dying in May; summer readingEvent Date:Join the Book Club to discuss Brother, I’m Dying, a memoir by Edwidge Danticat. Judy Grimes will lead the discussion. More... |
PHOTO CLUB
UMRA Photo Club meetingEvent Date:Join University photographer Patrick O’Leary for a two-hour photo shoot on campus. Location to be announced. More... |
TRAVEL TOURS
Cruise Portugal's Wine ValleyEvent Date:Cruise through Portugal's Wine Valley on the Douro River. OLLI is sponsoring this tour of Lisbon and its environs. The Douro region is said to be the oldest wine region in the world dating back to 1756. It is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage listed territory. The cruise begins in October 2019, but the tour company is offering a $1000 discount for persons who sign on before April 30, 2018. More... |
FINANCE AND LEGAL GROUP
FLG April Meeting to focus on elder care healthEvent Date:Join us for the April meeting of the Finance and Legal Group. Details can be found below. More... |
FAMILY HISTORY
John AndersonUsing information gathered from family members I have put together a document about my paternal grandfather's family consisting of names, spouse names, progeny and birth dates that includes more than a hundred persons. More...Published: |
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BOOK CLUB II
Book notes | Red PillEvent Date:There is plenty to deal with for the unnamed narrator of this contemporary novel, from ghosts and mystical rhetoric to politics. More... |
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FAMILY HISTORY
Family History—preserving lettersEvent Date:The UMRA Family History Interest Group meeting on April 28, 2021 focused on Family Letters. More... |
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BOOK CLUB I
Book notes | The Color of WaterEvent Date:The Color of Water is James McBride’s tribute to his remarkable mother. He skillfully alternates chapters relating his life story growing up in New York City projects with chapters conveying his mother’s life, told in her voice. More... |
VOLUNTEER CENTER
Retired Faculty Mentorship ProjectOne of the University of Minnesota’s current strategic goals is to enhance the research experience for undergraduate students. The Retired Faculty Mentorship of Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) project is a collaborative effort between the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the University of Minnesota Retiree Volunteer Center (URVC). Through faculty mentorship, undergraduate research scholars gain valuable research experience, skills and connections. Faculty have the opportunity to conduct research with talented undergraduates while making a difference in the academic careers of these students. More...Published: |
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JOIE
JOIE is up and runningUMRA's Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays, newly relaunched, has published four articles so far in 2021. More...Published: |
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NEWS
HELLO, my name is Lynn C. AndersonLynn Anderson has traveled the world and can count dancing with a future king among her many overseas adventures. More...Published: |
NEWS
Staying in touch this summerThe UMRA Program Committee is looking at ways for us to meet over the summer, with a virtual program in June or July and a possible outdoor gathering in August. Published: |
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NEWS
On being maroon and gold, and BlackCatherine R. Squires, PhD, is associate dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Over the past decade she has collaborated on a variety of civic media and public history projects to expand understanding of Black history in Minnesota. More...Published: |
GRANTS FOR RETIREES
PDGR Committee welcomes new membersUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees Committee recently increased its membership to gain representation from the University of Minnesota beyond the Twin Cities campus. More...Published: |
NEWS
Vote to approve amendments to the UMRA BylawsAt our 2021 Annual Meeting on May 25, all members will have an opportunity to vote on proposed amendments to the UMRA Bylaws. These changes were first considered and overwhelmingly approved in a poll emailed to members in October 2020. More...Published: |
FAMILY HISTORY
Ron MatrossI wanted to share with my descendants my memories of growing up on the edge of Yellowstone Park. More...Published: |
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
April 6, 2021 -- Muir Trail & Amazon RainforestEvent Date:We had two fabulous presentations. Craig Swan, economics professor emeritus from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, presented on the John Muir Trail. We traveled with him and his family 211 miles along the trail from the Yosemite Valley to the top of Mt. Whitney, from 4,000 to 14,500 feet. Her presentation was in three parts: the Huaorani Ecolodge, the Kichwa Añangu community, and a “toxic tour” of oil exploration sites in the region. More... |
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BOOK CLUB II
Book notes | A Gentleman in MoscowEvent Date:This novel by Amor Towles was a good read for a pandemic, given that the story takes place while the protagonist is living under house arrest. More... |
FAMILY HISTORY
Jim LewisMy husband and I helped my mother write her autobiography. More...Published: |