Age-Friendly University Day at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is an annual event that engages retirees, older Minnesotans, and lifelong learners in a day of enriching activities and discussions centered on aging.

Hosted on the UMN Twin Cities campus, the day typically features:

• Keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics like healthy aging, fighting ageism, and trends in aging research.
• Breakout sessions covering a range of interests, such as writing memoirs, digital health and technology for seniors, mindfulness, and campus tours.
• Opportunities for networking and engaging with exhibitors who share resources relevant to age-friendly communities.

The event reflects UMN’s commitment, as a member of the Global Network of Age-Friendly Universities, to purposefully engage older adults for the betterment of the university and the wider community, fostering an inclusive and intergenerational learning environment.

Age-Friendly University Day 2026

Age-Friendly University Day 2026 will take place on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities campus.

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