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HELLO, my name is Mary KnatterudUMRA member Mary Knatterud retired in 2021 from editing scholarly manuscripts and producing publications for the Department of Surgery, and says she currently enjoys kayak fishing together with her husband “every chance we get.” Published:More... |
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An exceptional postlude to a long careerDavid Hunter, M.D., retired U of M Medical School professor and interventional radiologist, typically volunteers more than 200 hours annually by participating in University Retirees Volunteer Center opportunities, including Help at Your Door and Academic Integrity Matters. Published:More... |
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‘A cornucopia of riches’ brought to life with UMRA grant supportJoanne Eicher’s new book, Global Trade and Cultural Authentication, published with support from UMRA’s grant program, is the capstone of a stellar career launched by serendipity. Published:More... |
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Celebrating 50 Years of Title IXTitle IX of federal civil rights law was passed in 1972, changing women’s access to sports. UMRA will celebrate that change by attending one or more Gopher women's sports events this year. Published:More... |
Member discounts: Center for Spirituality & Healing; ArboretumMore than a dozen University units offer nice discounts to UMRA members. Let's show our support by giving them our business while enjoying a discounted price. Here are just two examples. Published:More... |
UMRA programs: what’s new for 2022–23The start of the school year brings many changes, and I’m happy to share with you some changes for our monthly UMRA forums and living well workshops for 2022-23. Published:More... |
Thanks for supporting UMRA’s grant programIf you have made a financial contribution to UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program, thank you for your support. If you have not made a gift or would like to give again, it’s easy to make a gift online at any time. Applications for 2023 grants are due December 31. Published:More... |
Talent wantedUMRA has teams of folks who do all the work to make the organization and all its activities go. They are essential to our programs and work. And they share a little secret: they have fun doing it. Published:More... |
Member discounts: music, arts, and danceHey UMRA Members! Did you know more than a dozen University departments offer nice discounts to UMRA members? Here are just two examples. Published:More... |
No need to bowl aloneAre you someone who used to bowl and might like to join a University of Minnesota-based bowling league this year? Published:More... |
Big Ten RA ConferenceThree representatives of UMRA were among the delegates who attended this year’s Big Ten Retirees Association Conference hosted by the Northwestern Emeriti Organization. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Hugh Chester-JonesMeet Hugh Chester-Jones, a native of Liverpool, England, who retired in 2020 after 35 years as a professor of animal science at the U of M Southern Outreach and Research Center in Waseca. Published:More... |
Call for papers …UMRA’s Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is seeking authors to contribute interesting articles on most any subject. Published:More... |
Meet PDGR grant recipient Wayne PotratzSupport from UMRA’s grant program has helped artist Wayne Potratz to maintain his studio and provide opportunities for undergraduate interns. Published:More... |
Competition for 2023 grants opens October 1Retirees from all five campuses within the U of M System are eligible for UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program. Published:More... |