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URVC presents 2019 distinguished service awardsFour leaders of the University Retirees Volunteer Center were honored with awards at the Fall 2019 Volunteer Reception held in October. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Eric HockertMeet UMRA member Eric Hockert, an inventor who is well-versed in engineering and technology but still feels at home when he senses a farm nearby. Published:More... |
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PDGR deadline reminderStill driven to discover? The application deadline for next year's Professional Development Grants for Retirees is December 13. Published:More... |
Firsthand | experiences with agingDo you often feel cold when others do not? UMRA member Ron Anderson found a way to combat his "cold intolerance" by using mindfulness meditation. Published:More... |
HELLO, my name is Bev MoeMeet UMRA member Bev Moe, a retired paralegal who has hiked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago and is still going strong! Published:More... |
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Still driven to discover?If so, UMRA’s Grants Committee encourages you to consider applying for a PDGR grant for the coming academic year. The grants are available to any U of M retiree. Published:More... |
Volunteering through URVC is easyInformation about volunteer opportunities, both on campus and in the community, is now readily available through the University Retiree Volunteer Center’s new volunteer management system. Published:More... |
Firsthand | experiences with agingIn a personal essay, UMRA member Lynn C. Anderson discusses "remembering" and the importance of being intentional. Published:More... |
Duo and your UMN loginIf you have not yet installed Duo, we have a few tips. There are so many different scenarios (phone type, apps you use, etc) that there is no one simple explanation. Check out these tips. Published:More... |
UMRA service awardsAwards for outstanding service were presented to two UMRA members in May. Published:More... |
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Welcome UMRA's new boardMembers of UMRA's 2019-20 board of directors were elected in May. Published:More... |
UMRA launches new Travel CommitteeUMRA's new Travel Committee will partner with Roads Scholar to offer custom tours. Published:More... |
HELLO, my name is Craig SwanMeet a retired economics professor who started his work life making and selling potholders door to door. Published:More... |
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UMRA survey results are impressiveUMRA members volunteer to serve a wide variety of University departments and community organizations. Published:More... |
Promoting volunteerism at the UUMRA and URVC cooperate in promoting volunteerism by retirees. Published:More... |