Age-Friendly University Day

A day filled with discussions on healthy aging, mindfulness, fighting ageism and more

June 24, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The event will take place at the McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis Campus.

Retirees, older Minnesotans, and lifelong learners – join us for the third annual Age-Friendly University Day on June 24th, 2024! The day promises to bring lively speakers, engaging conversations, and new connections.

The event will begin with a keynote presentation from Dr. Alyson VanAhn from Associated Clinics of Psychology, followed by a panel discussion featuring local experts discussing aging and social connections. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions titled “Disrupt Aging,” “Nature RX: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling,” and “The Gift of Mindful Movement as we Age.” Throughout the event, there will be exhibit booths for further exploration. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided for in-person attendees.

Join us in-person for $25, inclusive of a full day of learning and networking, along with breakfast and lunch. Opt for our $30 option to support someone who can’t afford the full registration, or choose our free option if you’re unable to pay. Virtual attendance is free of charge. Register to receive the Zoom link. Live streaming includes the keynote, panel, and one breakout session.

8:00 Tai Ji Quan presented by Trellis

8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast (Memorial Hall)

9:00 Welcome & Remarks Rajean Moone, Age-Friendly UMN Council

9:15 Keynote: “Finding Joy in Community: Inspiring Narratives on Overcoming Loneliness”

Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinics of Psychology

9:35 Panel: Linda Camp, James Falvey, Sherrie Pugh

10:30 Break & Booths (Johnson Room)

11:00 Breakout Sessions

(We will be having three breakout sessions in the morning and three in the afternoon. The session options will be the same in the morning and afternoon, which means you will have the opportunity to attend two of the following sessions)

Session 1 – Disrupt Aging

Moderated and Presented by: AARP Minnesota

Session 2 – Nature RX: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling

Moderated by: UMN Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

Presented by: Kristen Mastel, MLS

Session 3 – The Gift of Mindful Movement as we Age

Presented by: Mariann Johnson

12:00 Lunch, booths, shopping at MN Alumni Market & chat time

1:00 Breakout Sessions (Repeat)

Session 1 – Disrupt Aging

Session 2 – Nature RX: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling

Session 3 – The Gift of Mindful Movement as we Age

2:00 Age-Friendly University Day concludes. We hope to see you on campus and at the 2025 Age-Friendly University Day!

Exhibitors to be announced this spring.

University Avenue Parking Ramp

An adjacent 500-car ramp is connected by tunnel to the McNamara Alumni Center. Parking is $3.00 per hour with a daily maximum of $13.00. If the ramp is in event mode there will instead be a daily rate of $10.00, and no hourly rate. Once inside the parking ramp, take the East elevator to tunnel B or street level. The Alumni Center is the copper building adjacent to the ramp.

Directions to University Avenue Ramp, adjacent to Alumni Center

Ramp address: 1926 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

From the north, heading south on 35W

  1. Take Exit #18, 4th St-University Ave exit
  2. Cross 4th Street SE; turn left on University Ave
  3. Stay in the right lane, drive 9 blocks to the University Ave Parking Ramp — located on the right side of the street

From the south, heading north on 35W

  1. Take Exit #18, 4th St-University Ave exit
  2. Turn right on University Ave
  3. Stay in the right lane, drive 9 blocks to the University Ave Parking Ramp — located on the right side of the street

From the east or west on I-94

  1. Take Exit #235B, University of Minnesota/Huron Boulevard
  2. Follow Huron Boulevard one block and turn left onto Fulton St (1st stop light)
  3. Drive 3 blocks and turn right onto Oak St
  4. Follow Oak St past the Alumni Center (on the left) and cross over University Ave.
  5. Oak St will curve to the left and turn into 4th Street
  6. Turn left at the first available street (18th Ave, 17th Ave or 16th Ave)
  7. Drive 1 block and turn left onto University Ave
  8. Immediately get into the right lane and turn right into the University Ave Parking Ramp

Other ramps if needed:

  • Oak Street Ramp: 401 Oak St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Washington Ave Ramp: 501 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Metro Transit- Green Line: 

The Green line stops a short block from the McNamara Alumni Center at the East Bank Station. It is on Washington Avenue across from the Graduate Minneapolis hotel. For specific route and schedule information visit www.metrotransit.org

Retirees, older Minnesotans, and lifelong learners – join us for the third annual Age-Friendly University Day on June 26th, 2024! The day promises to bring lively speakers, engaging conversations, and new connections.

What: 

  • A keynote presentation from Dr. Alyson VanAhn from Associated Clinics of Psychology, followed by a panel discussion featuring local experts on the topic of aging and social connections.
  • Breakout sessions titled; “Disrupt Aging”, “Nature RX: Forest Bathing & Nature Journaling”, “The Gift of Mindful Movement as we Age”.
  • Exhibit booths.
  • Breakfast and lunch.

Who: Retirees, older Minnesotans and lifelong learners.

When: June 26, 2024 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis Campus

Cost: $25.

We offer a $30 level which helps someone who cannot afford the full registration, and a free option if you are unable to pay.

Event Partners

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Friend Sponsors

University of Minnesota Women’s Club

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