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Hello, my name is Brad ClaryMeet UMRA member Bradley G. Clary, emeritus clinical professor of law, Distinguished University Teacher, and tae kwon do black belt. Published:More... |
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JOIE wants your opinions, ideas, and essaysIf 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. Published:More... |
UMRA’s Silver Gopher Service Corps welcomes youIf you’re one of the 200-plus new members who joined UMRA in the past two years and are looking for ways to meet people and give back to the community, consider volunteering with UMRA’s Silver Gopher Service Corps. Published:More... |
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UMRA dues will increase in 2024UMRA provides an engaging array of learning opportunities and social events to make UMRA membership a great value. But, like everyone, we’re feeling the effects of inflation and paying more for everything we buy. Published:More... |
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Hello, my name is Alice A. LarsonMeet UMRA member and Professor Emeritus Alice Larson, and take note of what she has to say about the importance of “creative muscle” as we age. Published:More... |
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Help wanted: Nominating Committee membersAs UMRA’s immediate past president, it’s my job to chair this year’s Nominating Committee to recommend nominations for our next president-elect/Program Committee chair and open positions on the UMRA Board of Directors. Might you be interested in serving on the committee, or being a candidate? Published:More... |
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Andy Phelan enjoys keeping his mind active during tax seasonFor the past six years, UMRA member Andrew “Andy” Phelan has been part of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team of volunteers that provides free tax assistance and preparation service to millions of taxpayers throughout the United States. Published:More... |
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PDGR: Make a gift today and double the value of your supportUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program is an annual competition for awards that support projects related to retirees’ research, instructional history, new scholarship, or creative interests. If you would like to make a financial contribution to the program, do it by December 31 and your tax-deductible gift will be doubled thanks to a $20,000 challenge grant from a generous anonymous donor. Published:More... |
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FY23 Financial Report shows UMRA's overall financial status is goodIn my first year as treasurer for UMRA, I learned a lot. It was a year of change as we grappled with issues of venue for the luncheon forums, and trying to determine the best possible ways to reach our members and offer the most value. Published:More... |
Hello, my name is Ann NordbyUMRA member Ann Nordby’s first job, at age 15, was in the Sears catalog department, fulfilling orders arriving via the vacuum tubes lining the walls. Today, among many interests, she coaches high school students on how to write effective college application essays. Published:More... |
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Variety and flexibility suit himUMRA member Scott Elton started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity eight years before he retired from the University in 2016. Photo by Dennis Chick. Published:More... |
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Homes: Leaving the old, starting anewLeaving one’s longtime home is both emotionally draining and exciting. But the catharsis of right-sizing your belongings, and saving and relocating just the right things, brings a new kind of freedom that makes the transition exciting. Published:More... |
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New Membership and Communication CommitteeUMRA has formed a new Membership and Communication Committee, replacing the Membership Committee and the Communication and Outreach Committee. Published:More... |
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Cyber tips & tricks--Protecting your cyber identityCybersecurity is a pervasive concern. And the recent “data incident” where a hacker obtained the personal information of past UMN employees and students raises the specter again for UMRA members. What can we do to protect against potential identity theft resulting from the stolen data? Published:More... |
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2023 PDGR AbstractsFor 2023 grant year, the UMRA PDGR Committee reviewed 10 applications for Professional Development Grants for Retirees. The applications covered a diverse set of topics and goals. The PDGR Committee recommended that nine be funded in April 2023. The recipients represented the Morris and Twin Cities Campus. Published:More... |
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