News & Events Archives

A better way to manage your volunteer activities

The University Retiree Volunteers Center will soon be offering a better way to explore opportunities and manage your volunteer activities.

PDGR 2019 update

This year’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees awards will be announced in March. The application deadline was December 14.

Wanted: orphan articles and essays

Do you have a pet article you’ve written or would like to write but haven’t found a place for publication? The online Journal of Opinions, Ideas, and Essays is soliciting articles for its 2019 issue.

AARP Tax-Aides

Join the team to help seniors, low-income, disabled and otherwise disadvantaged taxpayers at metro-area sites prepare 2019 Tax returns.  Substantial training will be available and the volunteer effort continues through the 2019 tax season.

November Book Notes

Keep politics, division out of choice of U president

On November 15, the StarTribune published a commentary penned by Frank Cerra and Bill Donohue on behalf of UMRA. Underscoring the importance of securing the right leadership for the University, the essay aligns with UMRA’s focus on advocating in support of the University and its constituents. —Jerry Rinehart, president

Book Notes: debut novel is a family tell-all

Be a Reading Tutor

Volunteer to assist with providing intensive academic support in a caring environment that builds self-esteem and confidence for at-risk youth.

One-on-One Tutoring Program

Assist 7th and 8th grade students on developing solid study skills in core subjects including English, Science, Math, and Social Studies.

Assist Adult English Language Learners

The International Institute of Minnesota is looking for empathetic, patient, motivated people to assist in piloting a new Volunteer Navigator program. These Navigators will be part-guidance counselor, part-coach, part-cheerleader, and part-mentor for students. If you are eager to use your communication skills and your creative problem-solving to help our adult English language learners reach their career, educational and personal goals, this opportunity could be for you.

Reader Writer Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference with one hour a week …from your own home!

Reader/Writer is a high impact, low effort literacy initiative that pairs public school adolescents with writing-proficient adult volunteers. Each volunteer serves as a real life audience and writing coach for one or two metro area public middle or high school students in a writing exchange conducted through the mail. This process builds writing fluency and resilience for teens.

Big Plans for 2019

The Social Activities Committee has put together a draft of possible events for early 2019.

Search committee chair inspires confidence

Firsthand—experiences with aging

Shingles, as you may know, is a malady of aging, rarely fatal but very painful for weeks on end. Also, it can reoccur. 

Real fishing

Sam Bonhus, grandson of photographer Sheri Goldsmith May, proudly displays his group's catch for the day.