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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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UMRA to participate in U of M Day of ServiceLooking for something interesting and useful to do this spring? Then please consider volunteering for the U of M Day of Service in April. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Urve DaigleMeet UMRA member Urve Daigle, whose long and eventful journey to Minnesota started in Estonia. Published:More... |
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Nominations sought for UMRA Board and officersThe UMRA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve as members and officers of the UMRA Board of Directors. Published:More... |
2021–22 PDGR awardsUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program received only two applications for support over the past two years. It is not clear why, but the pandemic was almost certainly a major factor. Published:More... |
PDGR grant recipient honored for COVID paperUMRA member and Professor Emeritus John Romano received a “best paper” award from the American Psychological Association for his work emphasizing the importance of adapting prevention applications to ethnic and cultural groups. Published:More... |
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Protecting the popular voteUMRA member Mark Bohnhorst, together with Aviam Soifer, a constitutional law scholar and retired law school dean, has put forward a novel suggestion for how Congress could take action to protect the people’s right to vote for president. Published:More... |
HELLO, my name is Jerry RinehartMeet UMRA member Jerry Rinehart, who retired as vice provost and dean of students, Twin Cities Campus. His first job was mowing lawn—at age 7. Published:More... |
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