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BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club to meet June 24Event Date:Sociologist and author Arlie Russell Hochschild travels the deeply conservative Louisiana bayou country in her 2016, but still timely, exploration of contemporary American politics. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I reads Still LifeEvent Date:Several UMRA Book Club I members are avid fans of the Louise Penny books while for a few this was their first introduction to the mysteries set in Three Pines. More... |
HIKING
June 20 HikeEvent Date:Please join us for a moderately paced 5.5 mile hike through the woods and around the ponds and lakes of Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. This trail is a bit rugged so wear good hiking footwear. Picnic after. More... |
EVENTS
Age-Friendly University DayEvent Date: -Mark your calendars and register for the inaugural Age-Friendly University Day to be hosted by the University of Minnesota Age-Friendly University Council on June 20 at the McNamara Alumni Center on the East Bank of the Twin Cities Campus. More... |
HIKING
June HikeEvent Date:Join us for a brisk 3 to 4 mile walk on Monday, June 6th at the U of M St. Paul Campus. We will be walking mostly on level sidewalks although we may encounter some gravel roads too. There will be some hills and steps along the way. At the end of our walk, we will stop for ice cream at the St. Paul Student Center. More... |
BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club to meet May 27Event Date:All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is the Fourth Friday Book Club selection for its meeting on May 27 via Zoom. More... |
HIKING
May 23 HikeEvent Date:Please join us for a special event hike and outing on Monday, May 23 at Franconia Sculpture Park at 29836 St. Croix Trail N, Shafer MN 56074, near Taylors Falls. You must sign up online for this hike. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I to meet May 20Event Date:Paula Knutzen will lead the discussion of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson when the UMRA Book Club I meets via Zoom on Friday, May 20. More... |
TRAVEL TOURS
Travel to Portugal with UMRA, Road ScholarEvent Date:Now that travel restrictions have opened, The UMRA Travel Committee has rescheduled the Portugal Wine Tour for May 5th, 2022. Please make your reservations directly with Road Scholar. Let me know so I can add your name to our UMRA list. If you have any questions, please contact Cherie. More... |
FAMILY HISTORY
Family History open forum and Q & AEvent Date:On May 11, 2022 the Family History Interest Group will meet for an open forum to give participants the opportunity to discuss any aspect of Family History. More... |
PHOTO CLUB
Photo Club to meet outdoorsEvent Date:The UMRA Photo Club is planning an outdoor photo shoot at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in May. More... |
HIKING
May 9 HikeEvent Date:Please join us on Monday, May 9, 2022 for a 5 to 6 mile hike at Hyland Lake Park Reserve located at 10145 East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington. You must sign up online for this hike. More... |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland AthleticsEvent Date:Join other UMRA members to celebrate U of M Day at Target Field, when the Minnesota Twins take on the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, May 7. More... |
TRAVEL TOURS
Travel to Portugal with UMRA, Road ScholarEvent Date: -Now that travel restrictions have opened, The UMRA Travel Committee has rescheduled the Portugal Wine Tour for May 5th, 2022. Please make your reservations directly with Road Scholar. Let me know so I can add your name to our UMRA list. If you have any questions, please contact Cherie. More... |
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
Turkey east of IstanbulEvent Date:Join Armchair Traveler via Zoom on April 27 when UMRA members Frank Busta and Jean Kinsey will share their 2013 journey through Turkey’s eastern sacred lands and ancient civilizations. More... |
HIKING
April 25 hikeEvent Date:The second hike in April is on Monday April 25 at Afton State Park. We will meet at Afton at 9:30 for a 5 tp 6 mile hike. This park has great prairie trails and views of the St. Croix River. It has some hills but nothing our hiking club can't handle!. We will gather for lunch after the hike. More... |
BOOK CLUB II
Fourth Friday Book Club to meet April 22Event Date:“A Tale of Two Cities” is historical fiction at its best, and is remarkably, and sadly, relevant today. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Club I to meet April 15Event Date:Diane Madlon-Kay will lead the discussion of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien when the UMRA Book Club I meets on Friday, April 15. More... |
FAMILY HISTORY
Writing your family storiesEvent Date:Have you always wanted to capture your family stories but never known where to begin? Perhaps you started but are feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Writer and teacher Brenda Hudson will share her story-project method when the Family History Interest Group meets via Zoom on April 13. More... |
PHOTO CLUB
Photo Club to meet April 12Event Date:“Black and white” will be the theme when the UMRA Photo Club meets via Zoom on April 12. More... |
NEWS
HELLO, my name is Chip PetersonUMRA member Chip Peterson retired from the U of M Learning Abroad Center, and in his younger days hitchhiked through every mainland country in the Americas, some 100,000 miles. More...Published: |
GRANTS FOR RETIREES
It’s not too late to applyUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program is an annual competition with applications accepted October 1 to December 31. Funding of up to $5,000 per grant is available. Retirees from all five campuses within the U of M System are eligible. More...Published: |
NEWS
Member discounts: Northrop and BookstoresMore than a dozen University units, including Northrop and U of M Bookstores, offer nice discounts to UMRA members. Let's show our support by giving them our business while enjoying a discounted price. More...Published: |
FAMILY HISTORY
Kevina and Lee MunnichEvent Date:Kevina and Lee Munnich gave a presentation on "Family History Tourism". They shared information about 4 different sites and insights into their family's history. More... |
VOLUNTEER CENTER
A 'powerfully gentle' leaderUMRA Past President Jerry Rinehart retired from the University as vice provost and dean of students. He is admired for being a “powerfully gentle” leader, and he continues to be an exemplar of service to others. More...Published: |
VOLUNTEER CENTER
International Institute welcomes retiree volunteersLeaders 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. More...Published: |
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER
Korea and Japan: September 2022 Armchair TravelerEvent Date:At this presentation, we traveled to South Korea with Marilyn DeLong and to Japan with Kathy Jensen and Gary Engstrand. More... |
BOOK CLUB I
Book Notes | The Personal LibrarianEvent Date:This historical novel tells a compelling story about the archivist and librarian who developed the Pierpont Morgan Library into a world-class collection in the early 20th century and kept secret her African American heritage her whole professional life. More... |
NEWS
HELLO, my name is Mary KnatterudUMRA 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.” More...Published: |
VOLUNTEER CENTER
An exceptional postlude to a long careerDavid 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. More...Published: |
GRANTS FOR RETIREES
‘A cornucopia of riches’ brought to life with UMRA grant supportJoanne 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. More...Published: |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Celebrating 50 Years of Title IXTitle 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. More...Published: |
NEWS
Member discounts: Center for Spirituality & Healing; ArboretumMore 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. More...Published: |
NEWS
UMRA programs: what’s new for 2022–23The 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. More...Published: |
GRANTS FOR RETIREES
Thanks for supporting UMRA’s grant programIf 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. More...Published: |