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Like the classic Black Beauty, in which a horse is the narrator, The Art of Racing in the Rain is narrated by a dog named Enzo. The title of the book is a metaphor for the scary times we face in our lives.
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Security Analyst Jenny Blaine began our September Workshop with a cautionary note about cybersecurity: You may not think you have anything valuable to steal, but you do.
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Will vergangenheitsbewältigung become the next German loanword in American English? It means “working through the past” and it is the topic for discussion as we welcome guest speaker Henning Schroeder, PhD, director of international programs in the College of Pharmacy and a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics.
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An enthralling memoir, “The Girl with Seven Names” describes author Hyeonseo Lee’s story as she defies all odds to live a life of freedom outside North Korea.
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In a warm and engaging exchange with UMRA members on August 18, Rachel Croson told us about her life as our new provost in the age of COVID-19 and a time of economic uncertainty. She is a quick study with a great attitude.
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Despite difficult times, Minneapolis Chief of Police Medaria Arradondo remains an optimist with a clear goal of transforming the culture of the MPD, reconciling with the community, and improving the quality of life for everyone in the city.
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Quirky characters help lift this initially depressing story into one of redemption and personal growth.
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Noted grief and transitions educator Ted Bowman offered a sobering but hopeful presentation on “Resilient coping: Facing life course realities plus a pandemic and community upheaval” for UMRA’s first Living Well workshop via Zoom.
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Medicare reform is on the agenda of most candidates running for office this fall, 2020. In UMRA’s June webinar, Jon Christianson, PhD, discussed characteristics of the existing program, pointed out differences in proposals on the table, and assessed their implications.
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Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget Myron Frans offered a crisp and clear description of the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during UMRA’s May 2020 Forum, the first in the history of our association to be convened remotely.
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Delia Owens’ novel is “… an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder.”
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UMRA’s February workshop, moderated by Ron Anderson, featured presenters picked for their expertise in the fields of senior housing and long-term care.
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In an inspiring presentation for our February forum, Minneapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director Tom Evers outlined the RiverFirst Initiative, a vision for the addition of new parks and trails along the Mississippi River stretching from St. Anthony Falls to the city’s northern border and better connecting neighborhoods to the river.
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UMRA members had an opportunity to hear from a panel of legal experts in early March about the immigration situation at the Texas-Mexico border, and to learn about the large number of international students who come to the University.
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Liz Anderson, PhD, an audiologist and researcher at the University’s Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Science, explained to the standing-room-only audience attending January’s Living Well Workshop why dealing with hearing loss “is more important than you might think.”
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John Suzukida, our January forum presenter, shared details of his parents’ experiences as Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, and important lessons we can all learn from their resilience.
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In her latest book, Leadership: In turbulent times, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin tells how four presidents persevered through early life adversities with strong determination to succeed.
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UMRA's first-ever December holiday party was festive and well attended.
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Regents Davenport and Mayeron were open and candid in their recent meetings with UMRA members.
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Professor Joseph Gaugler, director of the University’s Center on Aging, led UMRA’s November workshop addressing two topics: how to create an Age Friendly University (AFU), and how to keep our brains healthy.
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In front of the largest crowd in UMRA history, President Joan Gabel offered brief opening comments, responded to an extensive interview with two of our members, and then took questions from the audience attending UMRA’s November Forum.
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Common themes expressed in Sinclair Lewis’s satirical portrait of small-town America continue to be relevant today: women’s roles, anti-immigration attitudes, hints of labor unrest, and socialism.
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UMRA's annual October benefits workshop gave members a preview of the University's latest health care and retirement savings plans.
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“Can we afford personalized medicine?” was the topic presented at UMRA's October forum by Douglas Yee, MD, director of the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.
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Author Fanny Flagg intertwines history with fictional characters and family identity to deftly describe an organization of brave, patriotic women who served during World War II.
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Participants in UMRA's September Living Well Workshop learned that there are abundant on-campus learning opportunities for retirees at the U of M.
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Author Jack Zipes, a professor emeritus of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch, introduced UMRA’s September forum audience to Charles Godfrey Leland, “the forgotten folklorist of the 19th century.”
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At our April forum, Professor Steven Schondelmeyer exposed the brokenness of the U.S. prescription drug market.
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At UMRA's 2019 Annual Meeting, Regent Chair David McMillan offered a candid description of the work of the Board of Regents, and underscored its commitment to serving the U community.
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Published in 1925, the novel depicts a summer of selfishness and momentary happiness on Long Island.
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