Here, friends and colleagues join in discussions, workshops, and research projects to rethink the role of retired faculty in the University and invent new forms of participation. ARRUF is the site of new work on phenomena affected by demographic and technological shifts, especially longevity. In ARRUF, depth of experience in scholarship and research facilitates new avenues of multidisciplinary and mixed methods research, international awareness, and mentoring. ARRUF's home, located in 412 Fondren Library, hosts many activities, quiet conversations, and meetings, with on-line participation for members outside Houston.
ARRUF members are likely to fall in the population rated more vulnerable to Covid19. Please take every possible precaution. Every member is precious. Participate in ZOOM sessions to keep in touch. See the March-April newsletter for ideas.
Independent audiologist Enrique Sanchez, Au D., CCC-A illustrated how new technologies assist in both diagnoses and new devices. Use the contact information on the handout to ask questions or get an expanded explanation..
Like the Birding in the City Wild events (held on February 22)? Might be interested in a more ambitious bird outing?
ARRUF could take a trip to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in 2021 to see the spectacular and very rare Whooping Cranes. Mark would likely be the leader for this tour also. Probably we would take the special boat that virtually guarantees that one will see the cranes (though the cost is not insignificant). Interested parties could add on a land tour of Aransas NWR with Mark (no cost) – or do only that. (The Whooping Cranes are only present in the winter, so January, February or the first half of March are recommended. FYI: There is a Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, with a boat trip for $55 (2020 price) – and perhaps an additional $25 registration fee for the festival. See https://www.whoopingcranefestival.org/event/field-trip-whooping-crane-boat-tour-20-2020-10am/ to learn more about this events connected to this possible trip.
As you may have noted, the first Benefits and Privileges Committee succeeded in fostering changes in the library policies for retired faculty. Their survey is now two years old; we need an update! Want to work on this pleasant project? Send your name to Coreen Kovacs by way of ARRUF.invites@rice.edu.
Finally, the Houston Rodeo had to close early for the first time this year because of the pandemic. But if you're feeling nostalgic and a bit whimsical, read on:
Link to tutorial “How to Join a Zoom conference.
You may join a zoom meeting using a PC or MAC computer as well as an iPad, iPhone, or Android device.
