Gift planning strategies and ideas for impactful tax-efficient gifts to accomplish your goals.

Professor Kathryn Pearson, a well-known and respected specialist in U.S. politics and political behavior, will help us to decipher the results of the 2026 midterm elections as the guest speaker for UMRA’s November 2026 Luncheon Forum. 

UMM staff will share news about the UMM International student recruitment climate, enrollment and services.

Gather with UMRA members in the Campus Club West Wing dining room to share lunch and conversation. No agenda. 

The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris Sweeney.

Consult with a tax professional to come up with a financial plan well before year end.

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Join us as to navigate the trails through the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington.

The theme for December is "Pathways and roadways."

Share lunch and interesting conversation.

"Landscape" is the theme of the UMRA Photo Club meeting on Tuesday, January 12.

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Join us for our midwinter social event featuring the UMN student ensemble Urban Sound. Delicious appetizers, sweet treats, coffee and tea will be provided. A cash bar will also be available. This year, we would like to request nonperishable food donations for the Nutritious U Food Pantry, the UMN student food shelf.

Tour the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Containment Lab for a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers study aquatic invasive species. Participants will learn about current research projects and discover how scientific findings are translated into practical management tools that help protect Minnesota's waters.