TUARA Update, September 2023

September 11, 2023   

Learn about Long Term Care Coverage AMBA (AERA’s benefit provider) is offering a Lunch and Learn webinar on Long Term Care coverage on Friday, September 8, from 11 am to noon.  Register here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NOWZkdDbSyWxiFjVdIoFCA.   Attend the Annual AERA District 10 Webinar The AERA District 10 webinar is open to all higher education retirees.  It […]


TUARA Update, May 2023

May 29, 2023    /    Tags:   , , , ,   

Message from TUARA President Kevin Whitaker It is an honor to be your president for 2023-2025.  As we emerge from challenging times, I look forward to reconnecting with old friends and making many new friends.  I encourage every member of TUARA to do the same.  As president I will be your voice about issues relevant […]


TUARA Update: Luncheon Reminder

April 27, 2023    /    Tags:   , , , , ,   

Many thanks to everyone who RSVPed for the luncheon next Monday, April 24 at the Capstone Hotel. We are looking forward to seeing you. Books for the Black Belt As part of the annual luncheon, we will collect books for the UA Center for Economic Development’s Books for the Black Belt project. Books for the Black Belt collects […]


TUARA Update: Election Information and Book Drive

April 27, 2023    /    Tags:   , , , , , ,   

We look forward to seeing many of you at the luncheon and annual meeting on Monday, April 24. Please RSVP by Friday, April 14 by calling 205-348-9237 or sending an email to specialevents@ua.edu. See below for more information about the election of officers and board members and a reminder that we will be collecting books […]


TUARA Update, April 2023

April 27, 2023    /    Tags:   , , ,   

Join Us for TUARA’s Annual Spring Luncheon on April 24 Please join us for TUARA’s spring luncheon, hosted by UA President Stuart Bell, at the Capstone Hotel at 11 a.m., Monday, April 24. Dr. Bell will provide an update on news and activities at the University. TUARA’s annual business meeting, awards presentations, and election of officers and […]


TUARA Update, March 2023

April 27, 2023    /    Tags:   , , , , ,   

TUARA Talks Webinar Please join us for a TUARA Talks webinar Thursday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Our speaker will be Dr. Sharlene Newman, executive director of the Alabama Life Research Institute at The University of Alabama (ALRI). ALRI is a university-wide institute that serves as a focal point for interdisciplinary biopsychosocial research that seeks […]


TUARA Update: Reminders and Events

March 2, 2023    /    Tags:   , , ,   

Meet Your Legislators TUARA is cosponsoring the League of Women Voters’ Meet Your Legislators event.  The event will be held on Thursday, February 23, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, with Kim Bailey moderating.  It will be broadcast live on the League of Women Voters’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LWVGreaterTuscaloosa) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@lwvtuscaloosa1433), and it will be […]


TUARA Update, February 2023

March 2, 2023    /    Tags:   , , ,   

Meet Your Legislators TUARA is cosponsoring the League of Women Voters’ Meet Your Legislators event.  The event will be held on Thursday, February 23, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, with Kim Bailey moderating.  It will be broadcast live on the League of Women Voters’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LWVGreaterTuscaloosa) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@lwvtuscaloosa1433), and it will be […]


TUARA Update, January 2023

March 2, 2023    /    Tags:   , , ,   

TUARA Night at Wheelchair Basketball Join TUARA friends and colleagues in cheering on The University of Alabama Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team as they take on Arizona Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Stran-Hardin Arena. The arena is located at 410 Peter Bryce Boulevard next to the UA Rec Center. We will meet at 6 p.m. for […]


TUARA Update, December 2022

March 2, 2023    /    Tags:   , , ,   

Happy Holidays! TUARA wishes all our members and friends a joyous holiday season! We are looking forward to an exciting and productive year in 2023. Please watch for news of upcoming events in January. Volunteer Opportunities TUARA member Dr. Terri Boman, executive director of the Tuscaloosa Education Foundation, spoke about Reading Allies and the Tuscaloosa […]