News & Events Archives

International Institute welcomes retiree volunteers

Leaders of the University Retirees Volunteer Center have identified an important volunteer opportunity at the International Institute of Minnesota: helping refugees and asylum seekers complete the complicated paperwork required for visa applications and becoming U.S. citizens.

Korea and Japan: September 2022 Armchair Traveler

Book Notes | The Personal Librarian

HELLO, my name is Mary Knatterud

UMRA member Mary Knatterud retired in 2021 from editing scholarly manuscripts and producing publications for the Department of Surgery, and says she currently enjoys kayak fishing together with her husband “every chance we get.”

An exceptional postlude to a long career

David Hunter, M.D., retired U of M Medical School professor and interventional radiologist, typically volunteers more than 200 hours annually by participating in University Retirees Volunteer Center opportunities, including Help at Your Door and Academic Integrity Matters.

‘A cornucopia of riches’ brought to life with UMRA grant support

Joanne Eicher’s new book, Global Trade and Cultural Authentication, published with support from UMRA’s grant program, is the capstone of a stellar career launched by serendipity.

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

Title IX of federal civil rights law was passed in 1972, changing women’s access to sports. UMRA will celebrate that change by attending one or more Gopher women's sports events this year.

Member discounts: Center for Spirituality & Healing; Arboretum

More than a dozen University units offer nice discounts to UMRA members. Let's show our support by giving them our business while enjoying a discounted price. Here are just two examples.

UMRA programs: what’s new for 2022–23

The start of the school year brings many changes, and I’m happy to share with you some changes for our monthly UMRA forums and living well workshops for 2022-23.

Thanks for supporting UMRA’s grant program

If you have made a financial contribution to UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program, thank you for your support. If you have not made a gift or would like to give again, it’s easy to make a gift online at any time. Applications for 2023 grants are due December 31.

Talent wanted

UMRA has teams of folks who do all the work to make the organization and all its activities go. They are essential to our programs and work. And they share a little secret: they have fun doing it.

Member discounts: music, arts, and dance

Hey UMRA Members! Did you know more than a dozen University departments offer nice discounts to UMRA members? Here are just two examples.

No need to bowl alone

Are you someone who used to bowl and might like to join a University of Minnesota-based bowling league this year?

Big Ten RA Conference

Three representatives of UMRA were among the delegates who attended this year’s Big Ten Retirees Association Conference hosted by the Northwestern Emeriti Organization.

HELLO, my name is Hugh Chester-Jones

Meet Hugh Chester-Jones, a native of Liverpool, England, who retired in 2020 after 35 years as a professor of animal science at the U of M Southern Outreach and Research Center in Waseca.