Events

Shielding immigrants and foreign students

Event Date: September 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM

View the video presentation by R. Linus Chan, Professor of Clinical Law, Andy Whitman, Carlson School’s Partners, and Scott Whitman, Immigration Attorney.

The Search for Anna Christina Modig

Family history with Craig Moody.  A tale with many dead ends.

Armchair Traveler: Wales and NW England

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Which way to go?

Family history with Michelle Casey.

'Growing Up' by Russell Baker

Growing Up by Russell Baker.

Meet the CEO of the Minnesota State Fair

Renee Alexander’s first job at the Great Minnesota Get-Together was as an intern in 1989. She took over the top job in 2023, following the 26-year tenure of her predecessor.

'Where Rivers Part' by Kao Kalia Yang

UMRA's Book Club I will discuss Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life.  Author is Kao Kalia Yang.  Discussion leader is Linda Lindeke. 

How the current generation of older Americans is transforming retirement

Well-known Twin Cities-based financial journalist and economics commentator Chris Farrell will be the featured guest for UMRA’s February 17 Living Well Workshop via Zoom. He will discuss why and how the current generation of older Americans is not following the traditional retirement pattern of a relaxed lifestyle. 

Cabinets of Curiosities - Mapping our world: a visit to the Borchert Map Library

UMRA’s Cabinets of Curiosity tour on Thursday, February 12, will offer an inside look into the rich resources of the University Libraries Borchert Map Library. Map Librarian Ryan Mattke will showcase the treasures and innovations of one of the largest map libraries in the U.S. 

What did grandfather find in America?

Family history with Jim Kurle. A tale of Swedish emigration to Dunn County, North Dakota including my grandfather, whose unusual relationship to several churches, and religion in general, was one of the reasons for his emigrating.

Theme: "One color"

"One color" is the theme for the meeting of the UMRA Photo Club on Tuesday, February 10.

Theodore Wirth Park hike

Join fellow UMRA members for a morning hike in Theodore Wirth Park to celebrate Groundhog Day on Monday, February 2. 

Minnesota Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Women’s Basketball

Here’s another great opportunity to buy discounted tickets and join your UMRA friends to cheer for the Gophers when the Women’s Basketball team hosts the Purdue Boilermakers at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on February 1.

'Bleak House' by Charles Dickens

Bleak House by Charles Dickens. 

An Icelandic saga

When you are of Icelandic descent you can trace your ancestors back to around 1200 and sometimes further.