Service and Outreach
All Service and Outreach articles are collected here.
Firsthand—experiences with agingRon Anderson addresses the question, What components of wisdom grow or decline in our later lives? Published:More... |
2019-20 PDGR awards: from death to taxesUniversity retirees associated with the Law School, Medical School, Carlson School, College of Liberal Arts, and Libraries have been awarded 2019-20 grants from the PRDG program. Published:More... |
URVC launches new websiteThe new website will serve as the front door to an online volunteer management system powered by Better Impact. Published:More... |
Volunteers needed at the Bell Museum and Festival of NationsBoth the new Bell Museum and the Festival of Nations, the longest-running multicultural festival in the Midwest, are accepting applications for volunteers. Published:More... |
2019-2020 PDGR Abstracts2019 Awards. In March 2019, a subcommittee of the UMRA Grants Committee reviewed 6 applications for the Professional Development Grants for Retirees and recommended that 5 be approved and 1 be asked to resubmit. In March Allen Levine, Vice President for Research announced the recipients of the 2019 Professional Development Grants for Retirees. The recipients represented CLA, CSOM, MED, Law Clinic and University Libraries. Published:More... |
Love Science? Volunteer at The BakkenThe Bakken Museum in Minneapolis nurtures enthusiasm for science with a special emphasis on electricity and medicine. Published:More... |
Firsthand—experiences with agingClaudia Parliament explains how returning to synchronized swimming after a 32-year hiatus has significantly altered her life. Published:More... |
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Tutoring opportunities seeking volunteersYou could change a life—for the better. Consider contributing your skills by volunteering for one or more of these opportunities Published:More... |
Firsthand—experiences with agingA recent downturn in physical health led to unexpected freedom and new meaning for Ron Anderson. Published:More... |
Firsthand—experiences with agingFor John Anderson, the fun of interacting with young people who are enthusiastic about joining the U of M community has not changed since his retirement. Published:More... |
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A better way to manage your volunteer activitiesThe University Retiree Volunteers Center will soon be offering a better way to explore opportunities and manage your volunteer activities. Published:More... |
PDGR 2019 updateThis year’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees awards will be announced in March. The application deadline was December 14. Published:More... |
AARP Tax-AidesJoin the team to help seniors, low-income, disabled and otherwise disadvantaged taxpayers at metro-area sites prepare 2019 Tax returns. Substantial training will be available and the volunteer effort continues through the 2019 tax season. Published:More... |
Be a Reading TutorVolunteer to assist with providing intensive academic support in a caring environment that builds self-esteem and confidence for at-risk youth. Published:More... |
One-on-One Tutoring ProgramAssist 7th and 8th grade students on developing solid study skills in core subjects including English, Science, Math, and Social Studies. Published:More... |