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VOLUNTEER CENTER
Become a Health Consultant VolunteerVolunteer to act as a team teaching consultant for students from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work. More consultants are needed who have a diagnosed medical problem and are taking a prescribed medication. Registration deadline is August 19. If interested in volunteering respond to <[email protected]> More... Published: |
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URVC Volunteers -- Red Cross Run for BloodRUN FOR BLOOD – URVC VOLUNTEERS—A Red Cross Fund-Raiser. Saturday, July 23 @ Lake Calhoun (Field Area/ south of the lake). More...Published: |
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Volunteer to Distribute ProduceJoin Neighborhood House / Wellstone Foundation for a meaningful, direct-service opportunity. Volunteers will work outside at one of four St. Paul locations helping to distribute up to 15,000 pounds of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other vital food items directly to families in need. More...Published: |
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NEWS
The future calls for Smart Cities with Smart Grids, says April speakerDr. Massoud Amin, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Technological Leadership Institute at the U of M, was both entertaining and enlightening about a very serious topic—the expanding demands on our electric grid and an aging infrastructure that can’t be expected to cope. More...Published: |
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Jan Hogan recognized by the University Foundation for her philanthropy and charitable giving strategyProfessor emeritus Jan Hogan, Ph.D., devoted her academic career to studying family economics to promote and support healthy, happy families. Through her fellowship for graduate students, she has inspired another generation of students devoted to similar work at the University of Minnesota. Hogan’s giving to the U has allowed students the opportunity to pursue their interests while also supporting the future of her academic passion. More...Published: |
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JOIE
‘Journal of Opinions, Ideas, and Essays’ welcomes new leader, Bud ClawsonLast month the UMRA Board named Bud Clawson, professor emeritus of pediatrics, to serve as editor-in-chief of the JOIE project. Bud has published in JOIE and has the breadth of interests and experience essential to the continuing development of the JOIE program. More...Published: |
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Candidate for Treasurer Carl AdamsCarl Adams retired in 2013 from the faculty of Information and Decision Sciences in the Carlson School of Management (CSOM). His expertise includes strategy and structure of information systems/information technology. He is the current UMRA Treasurer. More...Published: |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Judy Leahy GrimesJudy Leahy Grimes retired in 2002 from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs after 19 years. For many years Judy has been the skillful coordinator of UMRA luncheon reservations with the Campus Club Events office. More...Published: |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Gerald RinehartGerald Rinehart retired from the University after 35 years in senior administrative roles in the Carlson School of Management and University-wide leadership activities. He spearheaded the Carlson School’s successful conversion from an upper division to a freshman-admitting college with an undergraduate program recognized for outstanding retention and graduation rates. More...Published: |
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Candidate for Secretary Sherilyn Goldsmith MaySherilyn Goldsmith May retired in 2009 after 17 years as education specialist at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center in the College of Education and Human Development. More...Published: |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Cherie HamiltonCherie Y. Hamilton is active in the University Women’s Club and served as its president for two terms. She has been active in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) as course leader, committee member, and board member. More...Published: |
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Candidate for President-elect Chip PetersonChip Peterson retired from the Learning Abroad Center in 2012. His passion for social justice-focused experiential learning found expression through decades of involvement in both HECUA (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs) and the U of M’s Minnesota Studies in International Development. More...Published: |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Martha FedaMartha Feda, formerly in administration in the School of Public Health, works as a health coach. “My passion is assisting people to reach their highest potential,” she says. More...Published: |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Kathleen O'BrienKathleen O’Brien retired from the University in 2012 after 10 years as vice president for University Services. She has been on the UMRA Board of Directors for the past three years. In her retirement, she has created and is conducting the “Women in Minnesota City Government, 1970 to 2000” oral history project and has been awarded grants from the UMRA grant program. More...Published: |
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Now you can search this websiteWhen you are looking at any of the UMRA website content, the upper right University of Minnesota menu includes a search field – followed by the “magnifying glass” icon. You have always been able to search the entire University using that tool. Now when you enter your search term on our website, it is searched and the results are presented separately from the rest of the University. More...Published: |