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The weight of books
On dispersing your personal library at retirement.
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Retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of your research
In fact, it can free you to tackle new subjects that would have been off limits while you were still employed.
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Why you should consider reinventing yourself after retirement
It is important to move beyond your previous experience and challenge yourself in this new phase of life.
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A chemistry professor reflects on his decision to resign
Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor.
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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.
