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Lynn AndersonMy paternal grandfather Hildum Anselm Anderson was in France during the WWI and in France, Luxembourg, and Germany after WWI... Published:More... |
UMRA elects leadership for 2021–22UMRA members elected a stellar list of board members and officers and approved changes in the UMRA Bylaws when the Retirees Association held its 2021 Annual Meeting via Zoom on May 25. Published:More... |
A new opportunity for Legal Eagle volunteersEvent Date:This will be the first trial in more than a year held in-person, on site at Mitchell College, where volunteer jurors will view the trial, deliberate on a verdict and, finally, offer constructive criticism to the student "lawyers." Volunteer involvement and feedback is a very important part of the legal education system as it assists in training lawyers to better serve the needs of their clients. More... |
John AndersonUsing information gathered from family members I have put together a document about my paternal grandfather's family consisting of names, spouse names, progeny and birth dates that includes more than a hundred persons. Published:More... |
Retired Faculty Mentorship ProjectOne of the University of Minnesota’s current strategic goals is to enhance the research experience for undergraduate students. The Retired Faculty Mentorship of Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) project is a collaborative effort between the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the University of Minnesota Retiree Volunteer Center (URVC). Through faculty mentorship, undergraduate research scholars gain valuable research experience, skills and connections. Faculty have the opportunity to conduct research with talented undergraduates while making a difference in the academic careers of these students. Published:More... |
JOIE is up and runningUMRA's Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays, newly relaunched, has published four articles so far in 2021. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Lynn C. AndersonLynn Anderson has traveled the world and can count dancing with a future king among her many overseas adventures. Published:More... |
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Staying in touch this summerThe UMRA Program Committee is looking at ways for us to meet over the summer, with a virtual program in June or July and a possible outdoor gathering in August. More... |
On being maroon and gold, and BlackCatherine R. Squires, PhD, is associate dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Over the past decade she has collaborated on a variety of civic media and public history projects to expand understanding of Black history in Minnesota. Published:More... |
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PDGR Committee welcomes new membersUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees Committee recently increased its membership to gain representation from the University of Minnesota beyond the Twin Cities campus. Published:More... |
Vote to approve amendments to the UMRA BylawsAt our 2021 Annual Meeting on May 25, all members will have an opportunity to vote on proposed amendments to the UMRA Bylaws. These changes were first considered and overwhelmingly approved in a poll emailed to members in October 2020. Published:More... |
Ron MatrossI wanted to share with my descendants my memories of growing up on the edge of Yellowstone Park. Published:More... |
Update on campus parking discountParking and Transportation Services (PTS) has installed new equipment on the Twin Cities campus to collect parking fees. PTS still provides UMRA members a discounted rate, but the way to obtain the discount has changed. Published:More... |
The Campus Club needs helpThe CC needs to develop a new, sustainable business model and would like input from its important stakeholders, including UMRA. Please respond to this request by April 12 if you have suggestions. Published:More... |