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Campus Sneak Preview DaysSneak Preview Days have been happening at the University for many years. This year, adding 18 UMRA Silver Gopher Service Corps volunteers put a new twist on the welcome. Who better to provide a friendly greeting and lend a helping hand than those of us who have spent our careers at the University? Published:More... |
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Membership renewal reminderOne of the great benefits that come with UMRA membership is the discounted rate for parking in University parking facilities. Forgotten whether you’ve already renewed your UMRA membership for 2023–24? It’s easy to check online. Published:More... |
Big Ten conference was collegial, productiveEric Hockert and Ron Matross represented UMRA at the 2023 Big Ten Retirees Association Conference held at UW–Madison in late July. They enjoyed sharing ideas and practices with the other conference attendees, and came away with several ideas worth pursuing. Published:More... |
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UMRA Board chooses Midland Hills for luncheon forumsThe UMRA Board has selected Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville as the location for five of our in-person luncheon forums in the coming year, in part because of the high marks those who attended last year’s forums gave the location for its food, service, and easy and free parking. Published:More... |
Invitation to write about resilienceAs 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. Published:More... |
Cyber tips & tricks—UMRA governance documents and using searchHistory and best practices for UMRA officers and committees are preserved by the UMRA Organizational Continuity Committee. Most of these tips and tools are stored in the Governance Documents page under Resources. The Search function can help you find information there, and throughout the UMRA site! Published:More... |
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Book Notes | ‘Flight Behavior’ by Barbara KingsolverSet in a poverty-stricken Appalachian town in rural Tennessee, Barbara Kingsolver’s novel delves into the climate change culture wars and the pressures of striving to be an individual while living in a close-knit community. Published:More... |
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UMRA Annual Meeting marks changing of the guard for 2023–24The results of UMRA’s online election of officers and new board members for 2023–24 were at the top of the agenda for UMRA’s 2023 Annual Meeting at the Campus Club in Minneapolis. Published:More... |
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Election of UMRA’s 2023–24 leadership to be held onlineThis year’s election of UMRA officers and new board members will be conducted via an online poll from May 15 to 19, with the results to be announced at our annual meeting on May 23. Also on the ballot will be a vote to amend the UMRA bylaws. Published:More... |
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Silver Gophers volunteer to help children experiencing food insecurityNearly 20 members of UMRA’s Silver Gopher Service Corps met as a team in mid-April to pack food for school children facing food insecurity at home in Minnesota. The food-packing event, held at the Every Meal Volunteer Center in Roseville, was superbly organized. It felt “good to be involved in a worthy cause,” said Clif Ware, one of the volunteers. Published:More... |
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Cyber tips & tricks—UMRA member portalThe UMRA Member Portal, also called our member database, is where you will make reservations for upcoming events, and renew your membership. Beyond those functions, the portal has additional resources that you may find helpful. Published:More... |
Still driven to discover?Applications for UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees will be posted on the UMRA website this summer. It is an annual competition open to all U of M retirees, with applications accepted from October 1 to December 31. Published:More... |
Silver Gopher Service Corps steps up to help fill the Class of 2027An enthusiastic group of stalwart retirees trudged through snow, ice, and wind to greet future students and their families on the University’s first-ever Newly Admitted Students Welcome Day, hosted by the Office of Admissions. Published:More... |
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Time to renew your membershipSoon you will be receiving an invitation to renew your UMRA membership for the 2023–24 year. UMRA is an all-volunteer organization that depends on membership dues to provide a wide range of opportunities and other benefits to its members. We hope you’ll renew before you get busy with your summer activities. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Cathrine WambachMeet UMRA member Cathine Wambach, a recipient of the Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award. Her first paid job was as the organist and de facto choir director for her church—when she was in high school. Published:More... |
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