Service and Outreach
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Campus conversation with John Morris
Event Date:UMF CEO John Morris
More...UMRA grants program announces six awards for 2026
UMRA’s 2026 grants for retirees will help to support scholarly and creative projects focused on art, architecture, creativity in children, public humanities, understanding human aggression, and volunteerism.
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A time and place to serve
The University Retirees Volunteer Center offers a variety of opportunities to be of help. “We all want to help stressed communities during this difficult time in Minnesota,” says Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers, URVC’s liaison to Neighborhood House, which is providing emergency groceries and other necessities to St. Paul families worried about their safety.
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Retiree focus group at the Campus Club
Event Date: -The Campus Club in Minneapolis is inviting UMRA members to participate in focus group discussions this fall, to provide insight on the U of M retiree experience and generate ideas about how the Campus Club can serve our retiree community.
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Retiree focus group at the Campus Club
Event Date: -The Campus Club in Minneapolis is inviting UMRA members to participate in focus group discussions this fall, to provide insight on the U of M retiree experience and generate ideas about how the Campus Club can serve our retiree community.
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Retiree focus group at the Campus Club
Event Date: -The Campus Club in Minneapolis is inviting UMRA members to participate in focus group discussions this fall, to provide insight on the U of M retiree experience and generate ideas about how the Campus Club can serve our retiree community.
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Volunteering can be transformative!
The retirees who serve on the Leadership Council of the University Retirees Volunteer Center clearly believe that volunteering contributes to both individual and community health and well-being. In the words of one long-time volunteer, it “counters the isolated, siloed forces in today's society and fosters a sense that we are all in this together.”
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Focus group sessions at the Campus Club
Event Date: -The Campus Club in Minneapolis is inviting UMRA members to participate in focus group discussions this fall, to provide insight on the U of M retiree experience and generate ideas about how the Campus Club can serve our retiree community.
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Current service opportunities
The University Retirees Volunteer Center provides numerous opportunities for service in the Twin Cities. Currently, there are several projects that have strong and immediate needs for volunteers.
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How to fix broken toast
The online Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is an excellent venue for showcasing works on topics both inside and outside academia.
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Volunteer spotlight | Keeping it real
During the more than 40 years she worked in the Controller’s Office, Leslie Koidahl learned to recognize hundreds of names: names of professors, department heads, directors, vice presidents, even the names of presidents.
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JOIE is seeking new editor-in-chief
The UMRA-sponsored Journal of Opinions, Ideas & Essays is seeking a new editor-in-chief who can promote the e-publication, solicit authors, and ensure JOIE’s continued success.
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What's in an hour?
Volunteer work is usually evaluated according to “replacement rate” figures based on hourly wages. But the data on hours contributed and people served are just the notes on the page; the music is in the human spirit behind and beyond them.
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Two new members elected to URVC Leadership Council
The University Retirees Volunteer Center Leadership Council has elected two new members, including UMRA member Scott Elton (pictured), and re-elected four members for second, three-year terms.
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Join the URVC Leadership Council
The University Retirees Volunteer Center is seeking candidates to serve on the URVC Leadership Council. The council meets six times per year to identify opportunities for volunteer projects and develop strategies for growing and supporting volunteer participation.
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