Third Wednesdays in the West Wing
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 11:30am
Minneapolis
Join fellow UMRA members for “Third Wednesdays in the West Wing" lunch at the Campus Club in Coffman Memorial Union on the Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. This is a pilot program for spring 2026.
The model is simple. Purchase your lunch in the Servery, then proceed to the West Wing dining room to join one of the tables with an UMRA sign.
UMRA president Diane Young and one or more board members will be there to greet you at 11:30 a.m. on March 18, April 15, and May 20.
Go to umra.wildapricot.org/events to register (required). Contact Email Diane Young with questions about the event. For questions about reservations, contact the reservationist.
After the May lunch, this pilot will be evaluated for continuation. So, let’s gather at the Campus Club for lunch and conversation. See you soon!
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