News & Events Archives

Technology Training Assistance for Disabled

Volunteer to assist a disabled person become adept with the technology of a laptop, table, and/or mobile phone.

2018 Summer At a Glance

Happy summer! 

Please save the date for UMRA's next meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 4-6 p.m., in the Campus Club West Wing.

Cares Committee recommends two local meditation centers

Of the many places to find meditation classes in the Twin Cities, two that have attracted UMRA members are the University’s Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Common Ground Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

Book Notes | Summer 2018

Meet the candidates

The seven individuals up for election to UMRA's 2018–19 Board of Directors offer a wealth of experience from the University of Minnesota and beyond. 

Volunteer Opportunities: Help people with memory loss and their caregivers

Memory loss is frightening for all of us. The Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul offers programs to assist both clients suffering from memory loss and their caregivers. There are two ways you can help.

May meeting includes annual election

Book Notes: Club Members learn a lot about Zimbabwe from The Last Resort

News you can use: Book donation drop-off sites

Are you looking for somewhere to donate your extra books? Here are some resources to consider. 

2018–19 PDGR grant awards: from prevention science to folklore

Nine grants totaling nearly $36,000 have been awarded to individuals who applied for 2018–19 funding from the Professional Development Grants for Retirees program.

Cares Committee continues series on meditation and mindfulness

Thinking that meditation can only be learned by sitting with a personal guide? That personal guide can come to you via your smartphone. 

Nominating Committee develops slate for May election

Committee will recommend candidates for officers and members for the Board of Directors to lead UMRA in 2018−19.

Volunteer Opportunities: Be a 'Help at Your Door' volunteer

Volunteer to change lives; help seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and continue living in their homes. Help at Your Door volunteers assist with transportation, home support, groceries, and in many other ways. 

Book Notes: A Memory of Violets elicits favorable response

2018-2019 PDGR Abstracts

2018 Awards. In February, 2018 a subcommittee of the UMRA Grants Committee reviewed 10 applications for the Professional Development Grants for Retirees and recommended that 9 be approved. In March, Allen Levine, Vice President for Research announced the recipients of the 2018 Professional Development Grants for Retirees . The recipients represented the fields of Medicine, Art History, Indian Studies, Education, Design, Indian Studies, Information Studies, Graphic Arts, History, and Psychology.