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Firsthand—experiences with agingClaudia Parliament explains how returning to synchronized swimming after a 32-year hiatus has significantly altered her life. Published:More... |
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Look for the new UMRA SalonA new online bulletin board and discussion area for members of UMRA will soon debut on the UMRA website. Published:More... |
UMRA advocates for regents of integrity and good willWe hope the Legislature will elect regents who will help foster the U in all its missions and preserve it as an educational and economic engine of the State. This commentary was published in the Star Tribune editorial pages on February 18, 2019. Published:More... |
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Tutoring opportunities seeking volunteersYou could change a life—for the better. Consider contributing your skills by volunteering for one or more of these opportunities Published:More... |
Candidates wanted for UMRA boardThe chair of the Nominating Committee wants your suggestions for anyone you think should be considered as a candidate for UMRA's board of directors-yourself included. Published:More... |
Firsthand—experiences with agingA recent downturn in physical health led to unexpected freedom and new meaning for Ron Anderson. Published:More... |
HELLO, my name is Vernon CardwellMeet UMRA member Vern Cardwell, distinguished both as a professor and for the years he spent getting down-to-earth in Africa. Published:More... |
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Selecting Regents of the University of Minnesota: A Process that Works Well but Could Be ImprovedIn early January, several members of UMRA met with leaders of the U of M Regents Candidate Advisory Committee to determine how groups like ours can participate in the selection of regents. The discussion identified several ways. Published:More... |
Nominations requestedWould you like to be involved in the selection of next year’s Board of Directors and officers? If so, the chair of UMRA’s Nominating Committee would like to hear from you. Published:More... |
Firsthand—experiences with agingFor John Anderson, the fun of interacting with young people who are enthusiastic about joining the U of M community has not changed since his retirement. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Carol UrnessMeet UMRA member Carol Urness, a world traveler, bookstore owner, and published author whose first “big” job was washing and waxing her great-uncle Sam’s immense Cadillac. Published:More... |
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A better way to manage your volunteer activitiesThe University Retiree Volunteers Center will soon be offering a better way to explore opportunities and manage your volunteer activities. Published:More... |
PDGR 2019 updateThis year’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees awards will be announced in March. The application deadline was December 14. Published:More... |
Wanted: orphan articles and essaysDo you have a pet article you’ve written or would like to write but haven’t found a place for publication? The online Journal of Opinions, Ideas, and Essays is soliciting articles for its 2019 issue. Published:More... |
AARP Tax-AidesJoin the team to help seniors, low-income, disabled and otherwise disadvantaged taxpayers at metro-area sites prepare 2019 Tax returns. Substantial training will be available and the volunteer effort continues through the 2019 tax season. Published:More... |