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Candidate for Secretary Sherilyn Goldsmith MaySherilyn Goldsmith May retired in 2009 after 17 years as education specialist at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center in the College of Education and Human Development. Published:More... |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Gerald RinehartGerald Rinehart retired from the University after 35 years in senior administrative roles in the Carlson School of Management and University-wide leadership activities. He spearheaded the Carlson School’s successful conversion from an upper division to a freshman-admitting college with an undergraduate program recognized for outstanding retention and graduation rates. Published:More... |
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Candidate for the Board of Directors Judy Leahy GrimesJudy Leahy Grimes retired in 2002 from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs after 19 years. For many years Judy has been the skillful coordinator of UMRA luncheon reservations with the Campus Club Events office. Published:More... |
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Candidate for Treasurer Carl AdamsCarl Adams retired in 2013 from the faculty of Information and Decision Sciences in the Carlson School of Management (CSOM). His expertise includes strategy and structure of information systems/information technology. He is the current UMRA Treasurer. Published:More... |
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Now you can search this websiteWhen you are looking at any of the UMRA website content, the upper right University of Minnesota menu includes a search field – followed by the “magnifying glass” icon. You have always been able to search the entire University using that tool. Now when you enter your search term on our website, it is searched and the results are presented separately from the rest of the University. Published:More... |
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Volunteer your way to a more balanced lifePeople who do volunteer work and help others on a regular basis have a healthier outlook on life. They are inclined to be go-getters, and consistently report being happier and more contented. . . . And please remember, volunteering is a privilege.” Mr. McKay's article follows this one. - Alan Kagan, URVC Project Director [email protected] Published:More... |
Harvey McKay on VolunteeringYears ago, my father sat me down and gave me what was some of the best advice I have ever received. “Volunteer,” he said. Published:More... |
Make a difference—Share the visionSenior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Hanson spoke at the UMRA Luncheon in February; she described the development of the Grand Challenges Research Strategies, designed to build clusters of cross-disciplinary researchers to attack really big world problems. Published:More... |
Online journal JOIE continues with new leaderThe Journal of Opinions, Ideas, and Essays (JOIE) is open to submissions of varied content and format from retired and still-employed faculty, P&A, and civil service staff on the Twin Cities and coordinate campuses and is searchable via Google and other web-based systems. Published:More... |
From the URVC: Nature projects await volunteersSpring is in the air! This is a great time to give thought to engaging with the environment. Yes, if we are still in our homes, we look forward to cutting back raspberry canes, planting gardens for the lovely flowers and vegetables that will spring forth, and mowing lawns. But, many are in apartments and need the exercise and to use our nature skills. What to do? Published:More... |
Nominating Committee is at workBy the next Newsletter the Nominating Committee expects to report its recommendations for 2016-17: four Board members, the Secretary, Treasurer, and the President-elect. Published:More... |
Information for future retireesUMRA made contact with 188 attendees at the pre-retirement seminars, March 1 and 10, sponsored by the Office of Human Resources. Each was emailed an electronic copy of the “UMRA Retirement Kit," which has active web links to a variety of topics of interest to retirees. You can download your own copy. Published:More... |
Shall we dance?Have you heard of the Faculty Dancing Club? Although it was primarily for faculty members at the University of Minnesota, it now is also open to non-faculty members. There is one more dance this spring — on April 30. The typical charge is $80 per couple, which includes dinner. There is a cash bar. Published:More... |
2016-2017 PDGR AwardsA committee of retirees, appointed by Frances Lawrenz, Associate Vice President of Research, reviewed and recommended 11 of 12 applications for Professional Development Grants for Retirees. On March 1, the Office of the Vice President for Research announced the recipients for the 2016-2017 Professional Development Grant for Retirees. Published:More... |
Parking on campus can be a vexing issue! Why and how to minimize difficultiesMembers have reported special parking challenges this year that have thwarted their attempts to attend the winter luncheons. The membership committee has done some research and offers an explanation. Although many of our members are now finding that the Green line light rail also works very well in getting to Coffman, there is a way to park on campus and stay dry and warm in spite of the weather...and that is the Gopher way! Admittedly, the Gopher way is probably not the most direct route to your destination and may require use of stairs and/or elevators to access different levels of some routes, but the signage should help you find your way. Published:More... |