JOIE
All JOIE articles are collected here.
Wokiksuye for Renée Good
Renée Good was killed in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, during Operation Metro Surge. One month later, a community memorial to mourn her death and celebrate her life was held. Susan Ranney attended the ceremony and wrote an evocative essay on the service, which was published recently in UMRA’s Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays.
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How to fix broken toast
The online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is an excellent venue for showcasing works on topics both inside and outside academia.
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JOIE is seeking new editor-in-chief
The UMRA-sponsored Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is seeking a new editor-in-chief who can promote the e-publication, solicit authors, and ensure JOIE’s continued success.
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JOIE has videos!
The UMRA-sponsored Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays has added three videos to its online collection of original publications by UMRA members.
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Seeking editor-in-chief for JOIE
Leading the online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays has been a labor of love for Kris Bettin. Alas, a change in family needs has necessitated her retirement. So, JOIE is seeking a new leader to join a savvy editorial committee of five and bring fresh ideas for continued development of the UMRA-sponsored journal.
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JOIE wants your opinions, ideas, and essays
If you have an article you’ve written, or would like to write, but haven’t found a place for publication, UMRA’s online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays may be just the right place for you.
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Invitation to write about resilience
As retirees, we are all learning to adapt to a world that seems to change on a daily basis. So, the editorial committee of the Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays (JOIE) is inviting UMRA members to share their thoughts on resilience via a short essay.
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You’re invited to share your stories of retirement
The open-access Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays, sponsored by UMRA, invites you to share some of your retirement experiences for an anthology to be published later this year.
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History of intercollegiate sports at the University
The newest article published by UMRA’s online, open-access Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is a convoluted story with a dash of drama.
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Call for papers …
UMRA’s Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is seeking authors to contribute interesting articles on most any subject.
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Revival of JOIE
The past year saw the revival of the online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays (JOIE), sponsored by UMRA. The open-access journal was established in 2013 as a venue for publishing articles written by members of the University community, both retired and employed.
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JOIE of Writing
The Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays (JOIE), has seen a recent influx of new articles on a wide variety of topics. With the addition of six articles, the number of papers downloaded for reading during the first seven months of 2021 was nearly 20% higher than during the same period one year previously. Everyone associated with the University of Minnesota, both active and retired, qualifies as an author -- faculty, P & A employees, civil service/bargaining unit staff, and alumni.
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JOIE is up and running
UMRA's Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays, newly relaunched, has published four articles so far in 2021.
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Re-launching UMRA’s online, open-access journal
JOIE has great potential as a resource for scholars of all types to enjoy reading and/or writing that may be outside their professional spheres.
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JOIE has a new editor
Kristine M. Bettin is the new editor-in-chief of UMRA’s online journal, JOIE. She was appointed by a unanimous vote of the UMRA Board.
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