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Firsthand | Experiences with aging

Seven phases of aging provide a framework for describing what Helen Carlson has come to think of as her “gifts of aging.”

Retirement plan changes delayed by COVID-19

The Office of Human Resources has asked us to share with UMRA members a notice regarding the transition from Securian to Fidelity in the administration of the University’s retirement plans. It postpones the change until June 12, 2020, and indicates there will be no blackout period from March 20 to April 13.  —Bill Donohue, President UMRA

2020-2021 PDGR Abstracts

2020 Awards. In March 2020, a subcommittee of the UMRA Grants Committee reviewed 22 applications, recommending 18 be approved. In March Chris Cramer, Vice President for Research announced the recipients of the 2019 Professional Development Grants for Retirees. The recipients represented Morris, Duluth and CLA, CSE, CoD, CEHD, CECG, MED, Law and University Libraries on TC Campus.

On the front lines of immigration

Three opportunities to volunteer

If you are seeking an opportunity to give back by volunteering, here are three possibilities currently available through the University Retirees Volunteer Center.

Firsthand | Experiences with aging

Ron Matross has learned, through firsthand experience and observing others, that successful aging involves an ever-changing mixture of grace and grit. Grace to accept your limitations and enough grit to keep them from dominating your life.

SECURE Act retirement account changes

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which took effect January 1, resulted in a number of changes for retirement accounts that may affect you. 

Retirement Plan Transition Guide - Resources

The University's Office of Human Resources asked us to share this information about the upcoming retirement plan change from Securian to Fidelity. Please take advantage of the resources available to assist you, as needed.

U of M joins Age-Friendly Universities Global Network

The University of Minnesota has joined the Age-Friendly Universities Global Network, a partnership that will give the U of M access to resources and technical assistance to support local age-friendly initiatives.

HELLO, my name is Diane Young

Meet new retiree and UMRA member Diane Young, who started work at age 7 selling vegetables in her family’s front yard and today loves bowling, playing bocce, and square dancing with her husband, Nevin.

Nominating Committee seeks board and officer candidates

The Nominating Committee invites you to nominate one or more candidates, including yourself, to serve on the UMRA Board of Directors.

Nominating Committee seeks board and officer candidates

The Nominating Committee invites you to nominate one or more candidates, including yourself, to serve on the UMRA Board of Directors.

Firsthand | Experiences with aging

A state of gratitude is one of the most important paths to the enjoyment of aging, says Carol Urness, whose lifelong passion for books, and becoming an Internet bookseller, have brought her into contact with other “book people” all over the world.

URVC makes volunteering easy

The University Retiree Volunteer Center’s new volunteer management system makes it easy to connect University retirees with opportunities for volunteering.

2020-21 PDGR applications update

The UMRA Grants Committee received 22 proposals for this year’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees (PDGR) competition. The winning proposals will be announced in March.