News & Events Archives

HELLO, my name is Fred Bertschinger

Meet UMRA member Fred Bertschinger, who has taken advantage of retirement to become a master naturalist and a beekeeper.

Denied access to Zoom: One person's experience

In late August, I set up a Zoom meeting that was to be held September 3 for a fundraising discussion with a national nonprofit that I work with as a volunteer. When I went to open the meeting as host, the system would not let me in.

Support our Zoom presentations

We need your help! The Retirees Association is seeking contributions from its members to support the technical side of our Zoom presentations.

Deactivation of retiree access to Zoom services

A number of our retirees have experienced the deactivation of their umn.edu-domain access to Zoom when trying to schedule a Zoom meeting. Here's why.

Still making change

Five recipients of awards from UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program, including Regent Emeritus Josie R. Johnson, are highlighted in “Still Making Change,” a feature article about U of M retirees written by UMRA Board member Will Craig and published in the Winter 2021 issue of Minnesota Alumni.

Grant application deadline reminder

December 11 is the application deadline for next year’s awards from the Professional Development Grants for Retirees (PDGR) program.

Support the UMRA grants program

UMRA, together with the University of Minnesota Foundation, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the Professional Development Grants for Retirees program.

Building and documenting family trees

Overwhelming and wonderful

How to preserve and share family history

Driven campaign is in the home stretch

As the University’s 10-year capital campaign enters its final months, UMRA members are urged to continue their generous support of our University, its students, and its essential programs.

HELLO, my name is Sally Kohlstedt

Although still teaching and advising in the Program in History of Science and Technology, Sally Kohlstedt is already enjoying the benefits of membership in UMRA.

On being maroon and gold, and Black

Amelious N. Whyte Jr., PhD, is director of public engagement in the College of Liberal Arts Office of Institutional Advancement, and previously worked in the Board of Regents office and served as senior associate vice provost for Student Advocacy and Support.

Volunteer spotlight | Fran Linhart

Committed to life-long learning and volunteering, musician and global traveler Fran Linhart says, “The U is my best friend. It offers so many wonderful opportunities for retirees.”

Sentimental but timely