June 4, 2023 – University Affairs/ Challenge Factory: The McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA) is a fantastic example of how strong relationships with retired employees can contribute to an organization’s mission and community. Check out all the ways MURA members participate in research, ageing initiatives, and planning.
The McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA) is one of the oldest and largest university retiree associations in the country. In addition to fostering retirees’ connections to each other and being a voice to support our members, MURA’s original purposes were to contribute in as many ways as possible to the welfare, prestige and excellence of the university and to promote interest in, cooperation with, and support of the university.
MURA is fortunate that there is an emphasis at McMaster on research into aging, especially aging well in the community, and that we have a cadre of retired, dedicated professionals who wish to be involved in relevant and meaningful endeavours such as those presented by research.
We have embraced this opportunity from both sides, and as a result have forged links between MURA and the research community at the university.
Read the full article by Susan Birnie and Helen Barton here