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| Membership is open to all individuals age 50 years or older who have an interest in learning, whether their formal education ended early in life or they acquired advanced degrees. |
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To join the
University for Seniors or for more information, contact
us.
Partial and full scholarships funds are available for those with a financial
need.
Contact the US office Carole at cschweig@d.umn.edu
or 218 726-7637.
Contributions to the US program can currently be directed to the UMD
University for Seniors Development Fund. The fund was established in
1991 to support the US organization for the primary purpose of providing scholarships,
special projects and general operation. Members and friends regularly contribute
memorials, celebrations or general contributions to the program.
Robert N. Brownlee, an active US member and supporter endowed University for Seniors in 1998 with a generous bequest which was used to establish a foundation fund. It provides monies for grants that will enhance the intellectual and cultural lives of the members of US.
The Jory Peterson memorial fund was established in 2002 in memory of our former US director, the funds will be used to create a permanent art collection to be housed in our conference center.