McGill Campus by late Emeritus Professor and Artist, David Farley, McGill School of Urban Planning
Welcome to the McGill University Retiree Association (MURA)
One community, one voice for all retired McGill employees under one umbrella
What MURA Does For You
- builds a sense of community among those who retire from McGill
- monitors policies of interest to retirees, especially on University benefits
- organizes social events such as concerts, lectures, information sessions, workshops
- offers activities such as cycling, restaurant group, bookclubs, golf, bridge etc.
Membership Benefits
- participation in the social activities of a dynamic community of McGill retirees
- a voice in the discussions about University benefits
- free associate membership for spouses and significant other
- membership in McGill Athletics at half the public monthly rate.
- MURA is a member of the Canadian University and College Retiree Associations (CURAC). It has about forty member organizations in the ten provinces and offers discounts on services such as home/car and healthcare insurance and travel planning (CURAC discounts).
Join Us!
- membership is not automatic, but is free or at a nominal rate if you were a member of MAUT, MUNACA, MUNASA and SEU Trades (Downtown) at the time of retirement.
- otherwise, the annual fee is $30 payable either by e-transfer, cheque or PayPal.
See Membership section for details.
Are you retiring soon from McGill?
If you are retiring soon, you can find useful information and guidance at these links.
The MURA pre-retirement presentation helps you prepare for psycho-social and financial challenges of transitioning into retirement.
MURA YouTube Channel
MURA has a YouTube channel for virtual lectures and events. Watch this video about the history of MURA and the experiences of its members at McGill and as MURA members.
Communications
MURA has four different options that keep our members informed about MURA events, activities, and items of interest:
MURA’s Partners
McGill Association of University Teachers (MAUT)
McGill University Non-Academic Certified Association (MUNACA)
McGill University Non-Academic Staff Association (MUNASA)
Service Employees Union, Local 800 (Downtown Trades) (SEU)
Looking for a way to remain intellectually active during retirement?
Then you should consider the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL). MCLL is a non-profit, volunteer community of seniors who wish to continue learning for the joy of it. Unlike traditional academic settings, there are no exams and no grades to worry about; instead the focus is on peer learning and active participation. MCLL also offers a series of Friday lectures and workshops. Members have the flexibility to attend sessions in person on the McGill campus or participate remotely.
College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC)
Discounts for Members
As a member of CURAC, our members can take advantage of the offers negotiated with their affinity partners.
These services include discounts on:
- insurance (car, home, travel, and extended health insurance)
- health (eye glasses, hearing aids),
- travel (guided tours, cruises, solo travel, etc.)
CURAC recently held a webinar about member discounts.
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CURAC Lifelong Learning Events Calendar
Provides links to fascinating and thought-provoking virtual lectures, series and conferences across Canada.
