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Create Multiple Email Addresses in Gmail
Why Use Gmail Aliases? Are you tired of a cluttered inbox? Gmail aliases offer a simple and powerful way to organize your emails, protect your
Wireless Mesh – Addressing Wi-Fi Dead Zones in Your Home
Most electronic devices today are able to connect to the internet within your home (referred to as a ‘wifi enabled device”). Your cell phone is
Protect Your Digital Legacy
In this digital age the majority of us have multiple email accounts, social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, et al), do banking online, shop (Amazon,
Emergency Contacts on your Mobile Phone
Ever thought about what might happen if you were in a bad fall, car accident or other emergency situation that left you unable to communicate
Lighten the Landfill with Electronic Recycling
Ann Arbor, and many other cities, usually have regular or annual electronics recycling programs. That old computer, laptop, DVD player, iPhone or TV you have
Create a Mobile Phone Shortcut for the UMRA Website
Did you know? …. You can turn any commonly used website into an ‘app/shortcut’ on your phone or pad? Are there websites you use often
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Free Online Programs for Older Adults
MDHHS and GetSetUp offer interactive learning and socialization for older Michiganders this holiday season LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
A Volunteer Vaccinator Helps Fight Covid
Michigan Medicine asked UMRA to help identify retirees with health care backgrounds to assist with the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. A call for volunteer
The Duderstadts’ Contributions to the U-M Millennium Project
U-M President Emeritus Jim Duderstadt and his wife, Anne Duderstadt, have devoted considerable time and talent to the U-M Millennium Project, a research center at U-M
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July 1 Changes to Ann Arbor Campus Parking—Retiree Impacts
The Ann Arbor campus parking permit system is changing effective July 1, 2025. The new virtual parking permit system using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology
Non-Local UMRA Members Provide Feedback
UMRA aims to keep its members connected to the university and to each other through communication, programs and events. This is easer for members living
WATCH: Travel Group Discusses Rail Travel
Watch: The Travel Discussion interest group discusses travel by rail, both domestic and international https://youtu.be/HUldscA7Ins The UMRA Travel Discussion interest group discusses travel experiences at
New Interest Group is Forming: Music is FUN!
A new Interest Group, Music for FUN, is for those interested in a music play-a-long gathering. The idea is to get together monthly playing your
LISTEN: Why Incompetence Fails to Recognize Itself with Professor David Dunning
Why Incompetence Fails to Recognize Itself David Dunning Professor of Psychology in the College of Literature, Science, and the ArtsFaculty Associate in the Research Center
Information on Retiree Life Insurance and Beneficiaries
The U-M Benefits office published a new webpage with information about retiree life insurance and beneficiaries. Life insurance is a benefit many people are hesitant
Announcing new Ride Share app
The University of Michigan Retirees Association is excited to announce the launch of a new Ride Share website application designed with your needs in mind.
U-M President’s House Reception
U-M President Santa Ono welcomed members of the University of Michigan Retirees Association to a reception at the President’s house on Thursday, Jun6, 2024.
Distinguished Staff Scholarship
The University has a scholarship fund which we believe retirees, or soon to be retirees, might be interested in using. The Distinguished Staff Scholarship provides
Senior Resource Directory for Washtenaw County
Senior Resource Connect was established in 2019 through generous support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Their goal is to connect older adults and care
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