UMRA hosts two organization-wide events each month during the academic year, some in person and some online. Interest groups, committees, and other groups also hold many events each month.
Forum & Living Well Workshop
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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.