News & Events Archives

UMRA advocates for regents of integrity and good will

We hope the Legislature will elect regents who will help foster the U in all its missions and preserve it as an educational and economic engine of the State. 

This commentary was published in the Star Tribune editorial pages on February 18, 2019.

Book Notes: a dream job turned nightmare

Tutoring opportunities seeking volunteers

You could change a life—for the better. Consider contributing your skills by volunteering for one or more of these opportunities

Candidates wanted for UMRA board

The chair of the Nominating Committee wants your suggestions for anyone you think should be considered as a candidate for UMRA's board of directors-yourself included.

Firsthand—experiences with aging

A recent downturn in physical health led to unexpected freedom and new meaning for Ron Anderson. 

HELLO, my name is Vernon Cardwell

Meet UMRA member Vern Cardwell, distinguished both as a professor and for the years he spent getting down-to-earth in Africa.

Selecting Regents of the University of Minnesota: A Process that Works Well but Could Be Improved

In early January, several members of UMRA met with leaders of the U of M Regents Candidate Advisory Committee to determine how groups like ours can participate in the selection of regents. The discussion identified several ways.

Nominations requested

Would you like to be involved in the selection of next year’s Board of Directors and officers? If so, the chair of UMRA’s Nominating Committee would like to hear from you. 

Firsthand—experiences with aging

For John Anderson, the fun of interacting with young people who are enthusiastic about joining the U of M community has not changed since his retirement.

HELLO, my name is Carol Urness

Meet UMRA member Carol Urness, a world traveler, bookstore owner, and published author whose first “big” job was washing and waxing her great-uncle Sam’s immense Cadillac.

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