Share your views with the Regents
The best way to make the University of Minnesota regents aware of your opinions on matters they consider is via the Board’s Virtual Forum, a public comment portal that becomes part of the regents’ public record.
There are Guidelines for Use of the Public Comment Portal. Written, audio, and video formats are accepted. Anonymous comments, threats, personal attacks, or information and comments on matters covered by data privacy laws will not be accepted. If you prefer, you can contact the board office or individual regents directly by email or phone.
The Board of Regents’ meeting schedule, agendas, and priorities can also be found online.
—John Finnegan, UMRA liaison to the Board of Regents
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One last reminder that the Nominating Committee is looking for your suggestions for candidates to serve on the UMRA Board—primarily president-elect, who serves as Program Committee chair for one year before becoming president; secretary; and up to five directors. The Board meets monthly from September through May and directors serve three-year terms.
Volunteerism is declining across the country, and the University Retirees Volunteer Center is gearing up to help reverse the trend. Please be on the lookout for a short survey in February or March. URVC wants to hear about your interests, experiences, and suggestions related to volunteering.
Meet UMRA member Nanette Hanks, a fourth-generation Texan who has hiked the Camino de Santiago in Spain nearly 40 times! She’s going back in June, and still has a couple places left if you’d like to join the group she will be leading.
There are some relatively easy things you can do to help protect yourself against identity theft and online and telephone fraud. Here are some New Year’s resolutions to help make your 2026 a safe year.
The third of Marilynn Erickson's three stories about her family history. She wrote each story “to check out the verbal family stories and connect them to documentation and photos.”
This third story is about Scandal in the Graveyard.
The second of Marilynn Erickson's three stories about her family history. She wrote each story “to check out the verbal family stories and connect them to documentation and photos.”
This second story is about the Sea Wing disaster.