News & Events Archives

Still driven to discover?

If so, UMRA’s Grants Committee encourages you to consider applying for a PDGR grant for the coming academic year. The grants are available to any U of M retiree. 

Volunteering through URVC is easy

Information about volunteer opportunities, both on campus and in the community, is now readily available through the University Retiree Volunteer Center’s new volunteer management system. 

Firsthand | experiences with aging

In a personal essay, UMRA member Lynn C. Anderson discusses "remembering" and the importance of being intentional.

Duo and your UMN login

If you have not yet installed Duo, we have a few tips. There are so many different scenarios (phone type, apps you use, etc) that there is no one simple explanation. Check out these tips.

UMRA service awards

Awards for outstanding service were presented to two UMRA members in May.

Welcome UMRA's new board

Members of UMRA's 2019-20 board of directors were elected in May.

UMRA launches new Travel Committee

UMRA's new Travel Committee will partner with Roads Scholar to offer custom tours.

HELLO, my name is Craig Swan

Meet a retired economics professor who started his work life making and selling potholders door to door.

UMRA survey results are impressive

UMRA members volunteer to serve a wide variety of University departments and community organizations. 

Promoting volunteerism at the U

UMRA and URVC cooperate in promoting volunteerism by retirees.

UMRA: Who are we?

The University of Minnesota Retirees Association (UMRA) is dedicated to connecting U of M retirees in lifelong, mutual support of the University and each other. Membership is open to all faculty, civil service, P&A, and bargaining unit retirees from all U of M campuses and their spouses or partners.

Book Notes: The Great Gatsby is considered F. Scott Fitzgerald’s greatest work

Annual election

During the business portion of our May 21 meeting, members in attendance will elect UMRA’s leadership for 2019–20.

URVC simplifies volunteering

The new volunteer management system Better Impact is now fully operational on the URVC website.

Help wanted: STEM volunteers

Volunteers who assist in STEM events enjoy the achievements of the student participants every bit as much as the kids themselves.