Upcoming Retirement Organization Conferences
Tue, July 21, 2026, at 4pm
National Retiree Conferences
AROHE and BTRA
Supporting university retiree organizations
See below
Two major conferences, one organized by AROHE and the other by BTRA, will take place this year.
The Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE) recognizes that higher education retirees are valuable assets to society, positively impacting their communities and contributing to the greater good.
The conference is a biennial gathering and brings together leaders, members, and friends of retirement organizations in higher education to reimagine what retirement can be through community, learning, and innovation.
Retiree organization leaders, university administrators, faculty and staff retirees, allied professionals, and strategic partners who are committed to strengthening engagement across the retirement landscape are invited to attend October 6 through 8 in Gainesville, Florida. For more information, see 2026 AROHE Conference—you’re invited!
Also this summer, UMRA is honored to host the Big Ten Retirees Association (BTRA) conference. A team of UMRA volunteers has worked over many months to put together an array of listening and learning opportunities that allow retiree chapter leaders to share insights and competencies from their retiree associations. Two people from each big ten university are invited to attend.
~ Eric Hockert, [email protected]
Upcoming Events
How much do the experiences of our earliest years shape who we become — and even our physical health — decades later? For more than 50 years, University of Minnesota researchers have been exploring that question through the Minnesota Longitudinal Study of Risk and Adaptation. In this UMRA Living Well Workshop, Professor Jeffry Simpson, PhD, will draw on findings from the study to explore the connections between our earliest relationships and our health later in life.
The theme for November is "Hands"
Join us for breakfast and discussion about this year's election results.
UMRA’s Cabinets of Curiosity tour will offer an insider's look into the important work happening at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. We will enjoy a walking tour through patient exam rooms, student learning areas, and clinical/surgery suites, highlighting how faculty experts and student veterinarians collaborate to deliver life-saving care.
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.
Gather with UMRA members in the Campus Club West Wing 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.
Join us as we navigate the trails at the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge Education and Visitor Center.
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.
Delicious food and beverages provided as well as hearing from "Urban Sounds" the U of M student acapella group. Cash bar will also be available. This year, we would like to request nonperishable food items collected for the U of M student food shelf, the Nutritious U Food Pantry.