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UMRA-URVC group is exploring merger optionsAn UMRA-URVC working group is looking at ways in which the two units could join forces to better serve retirees and the University community. Published:More... |
It’s official: UMRA Hiking ClubThe UMRA Hiking Club is now an official UMRA special interest group. Our club motto is “hike for fun and fitness.” Published:More... |
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URVC—Making a differenceMore than 500 U of M retirees, spouses, partners, and friends currently participate in virtual or on-site volunteer opportunities offered through the University Retirees Volunteer Center. Published:More... |
HELLO, my name is Mariann TiblinMeet Mariann Tiblin, a 20-year member of UMRA who loves books, and proudly admits to alphabetizing her spices. Published:More... |
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Customizing UMRAOne of the gratifying things for UMRA in the difficult past year was that our special interest groups flourished. If you’re willing to organize and run a group or an event, UMRA can help by promoting your plans to the membership. Published:More... |
Update: UMRA Transition Task ForceA task force is exploring when to return to in-person monthly meetings, potential venues, the need for an event host committee, opportunities for member-proposed events, and public health COVID-19 restrictions. Published:More... |
UMN Alumni Assoc Minne-CollegeHead back to college through the University of Minnesota Alumni Association's Minne-College® and hear from some of the University of Minnesota's most exciting, innovative and ambitious faculty and staff. Minne-College® is open to all alumni and friends no matter your location! Join us virtually for the program from anywhere or in-person in Naples, Florida. Published:More... |
Help wanted: UMRA events hosting teamLooking ahead to when we return to in-person programming, UMRA needs a small group of folks to volunteer to do the things that are required to host a successful event. Published:More... |
Grant application reminderDecember 31 is the application deadline for next year’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees. All U of M retirees who will be fully retired by the time of their award may apply for grants. Published:More... |
HELLO, my name is Alan ShapiroMeet UMRA member Alan Shapiro, a historian of the physical sciences whose first job was delivering newspapers in The Bronx. Published:More... |
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Transition Task Force | Planning for uncertaintyUMRA’s Transition Task Force has been charged with providing recommendations to the UMRA Board about when and how to return to in-person meetings. Published:More... |
If you could walk in my shoesThe Reader/Writer program is a great opportunity to help struggling inner-city students develop their communication skills and to connect with them in a meaningful way. Published:More... |
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Science needs you, and your familyThe 10,000 Families Study is recruiting participants to join a multi-generational study aimed at increasing understanding of what causes or protects again disease, and what accounts for health differences within families and across communities. Published:More... |
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HELLO, my name is Jan McCullochYears ago, Jan McCulloch chose to pursue photography as a pastime rather than motorcycle riding, but she still thinks the latter would be a wonderful way to explore the world. Published:More... |
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Take a hike!“Hike for health and friendship” seems like a great motto for the new UMRA Hiking Club. Welcome hikers! Published:More... |
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