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HELLO, my name is Michelle Trudeau-SpanjersMeet Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers, an UMRA member since 2021 who’s fast-paced job in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory amplified her respect for anyone involved in public health regarding the COVID crisis. Published:More... |
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Election of UMRA’s 2022–23 officers and directors to be held onlineThis year’s election of UMRA’s officers and new board members will be conducted via an online poll from May 17 to 22. Published:More... |
Reconnecting with a shared commitment to serviceThe University of Minnesota Retirees Association and the University Retirees Volunteer Center have agreed to reconnect as a single organization to broaden and expand volunteer service opportunities for U of M retirees. Published:More... |
UMRA’s 2021–22 officers and directors to be elected May 25Members attending UMRA’s Annual Meeting on May 25 will elect UMRA’s leadership for 2021–22. Ron Matross, nominated to become president-elect, heads the slate of candidates put forward by the Nominating Committee. Published:More... |
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Input requested on UMRA websiteSeveral UMRA members with website and communication interests and skills have begun meeting to work on a redesign of the UMRA website. Published:More... |
U of M Day of Service Spring 2022Organized annually by the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, this year’s U of M Day of Service has been expanded from a single day to the full month of April. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Lee MunnichMeet Lee Munich, who started work as a paperboy and retired as senior fellow and director of the Humphrey School’s State and Local Policy Program. Published:More... |
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People who careThere are some very special UMRA volunteers who reach out to individual members and/or our families with personal notes in times of grief and loss, and for the past five years Kathleen O’Brien has led this important work with exceptional dedication and grace. Published:More... |
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New MOU expresses mutual support and respectA new memorandum of understanding, signed by UMRA President Jan Morlock and University Provost Rachel Croson on March 1, is a renewal of our mutually beneficial commitment and support. Published:More... |
Nominating Committee updateThe Nominating Committee has presented a strong slate of candidates to the UMRA Executive Committee and Board for approval. The membership will vote in May. Published:More... |
2022-2023 PDGR AbstractsWayne E. Potratz, Professor Emerita, Art Department, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota was awarded a PDGR grant for Texture: Form, Process, and the Aesthetics of Surface and Attendance at the 9th International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art, Berlin, September 15-20, 2022. Published:More... |
Transition Task Force updateThe UMRA Transition Task Force presented its final report to the UMRA executive committee and board at their January meetings. Among the considerations for decisions are when to initiate in-person forums and the possible use of a hybrid format. Published:More... |
Going OTT to cut the cordWith more Internet entertainment options becoming available, you have likely heard the terms “cutting the cord” and “over-the-top” or “OTT.” This can be very confusing. Published:More... |
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Revival of JOIEThe past year saw the revival of the online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays (JOIE), sponsored by UMRA. The open-access journal was established in 2013 as a venue for publishing articles written by members of the University community, both retired and employed. Published:More... |
Mentoring undergraduate research scholarsThe Retired Faculty Mentorship project is a collaborative effort that provides Undergraduate Research Scholar students with opportunities to work with volunteer faculty mentors (current or retired) to develop and conduct research. Published:More... |
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