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Creating retirement, step by step
Building a fulfilling life after work means remaining creative, playful and open to opportunities.
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The curious incident of the nobbled college and university retiree associations
All soon-to-be-retired academics should be encouraged to join their institution’s retiree association – but some don’t even know it exists.
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The weight of books
On dispersing your personal library at retirement.
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What happens when an academic mindset and corporate culture collide
Volunteering during retirement should be fun, but one academic unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a clash of cultures.
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The Age-Friendly University: engaging retirees
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Re-imagining yourself after retirement
Why thinking about lifestyle planning before and after you retire is so important.
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Privileged and full of hope
A retired kinesiology instructor continues to fulfill his passions as a mentor to students, teachers, coaches, and outdoor guides.
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McMaster University retirees continue to give back to the university
Members of Canada’s longest-running university retiree association contribute to research, aging initiatives and planning.
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Insights from the ‘other side’
A professor emeritus reflects on how she still feels ‘on the brink of everything’ even after retirement.
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Staying connected, or not: views of a still very active professor
Academic retirees are likely to consider scholarly activities but should remember that retirement offers the freedom to choose.
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Lifelong learning: seeking out new frontiers
Much like the latest iteration of Star Trek, lifelong learners see the benefits of seeking out strange new worlds.
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Staying in touch after retirement
Academic retirees should find the “optimal leisure lifestyle” that works for them.
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Entering the next chapter: the value of university retiree associations
Members benefit from social and intellectual engagement as well as important information to guide a successful retirement.
