News & Announcements
November 20, 2018
Coming – Cloud-based Version of Microsoft Office
By Neath Folger 
Mayo is preparing to upgrade to a new, cloud-based version of Microsoft Office products called Office 365. This upgrade will occur in phases over the next 12 to 18 months. Cloud-based services, as well as the documents created using those tools, are hosted by Microsoft via the internet rather than on Mayo servers. Security of cloud […]
November 14, 2018
Flu Vaccination for Emeriti – Rochester
By Neath Folger
Rochester Emeriti will have several options to receive their flu vaccinations this year. While Emeriti will not be able to use the employee walk-in vaccination centers on campus, the options below offer many convenient locations and times. Scheduled visits for non-employee ECH patients Appointment lines open on Oct. 3: Please call your primary care site for […]
November 9, 2018
By Neath Folger
The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees has named Kent Thielen, M.D., as vice president, Mayo Clinic, and CEO of Mayo Clinic in Florida, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Dr. Thielen succeeds Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., who has been named Mayo Clinic’s next president and CEO. A native of Minnesota, Dr. Thielen first came to Mayo Clinic as […]
November 1, 2018
Emergency Response Refresher Course – Rochester
By Bethany Krom
Where: Charter House, room 158 When: Thursday, December 6th Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm (approximately) We will be doing some hands on and face to face review of basic emergency response topics. We will be discussing proper positioning of the rescuer and safety of the rescuer for all the above topics also. I believe this […]
October 24, 2018
Educational Adventure Series – Arizona
By Neath Folger
Mayo Clinic Emeritus Association Presents: Educational Adventure Series 2018 On and Off the World’s Beaten Path by Alan Yudell MD Guest Speaker Friday, November 2, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MT Mayo Clinic Hospital (Phoenix Campus Waugh Auditorium – (Live!) Mayo Clinic Emeritus Staff, employees, patients, and guests are invited to bring lunch and […]
October 21, 2018
Highlights – October Quarterly Noon Luncheon
By Neath Folger
Mayo Clinic Admin Talent Pool – New Opportunities for Emeriti Mayo Clinic endorsed an organized approach to access an energized and skilled talent pool (Mayo Emeritus) to fill administrative temporary staffing needs (positions and projects) Enterprise approach supported by the enterprise HR shared service Opportunity to match interests and proven Mayo skills with Mayo needs […]
October 21, 2018
2018 Distinguished Emeriti Award
By Neath Folger
Jane K. Campion, M.S.N. 9/15/1976 to 11/30/1999 23 years of ServiceFor her never ending impact on our community through her contributions of time, talent, and resources to an ever-growing list of organizations, programs, and persons; for living her values, and those of Mayo Clinic with clarity and integrity; for actively looking for ways to add […]
October 21, 2018
The Balfour Fund and Mayo Clinic Emeriti
By Neath Folger
The Balfour Fund is intended to raise funds in perpetuity to facilitate energetic, talented, and driven emeritus staff to continue educating Mayo patients, students, residents, fellows, nurses, employees, and colleagues. It is the hope of the Officers and Councilors, the Emeritus Executive Council, and the Dean of Education that these additional resources can be utilized […]
October 4, 2018
Fall Emeritus Quarterly Newsletter (EQN) now available online
By Neath Folger
To view the Fall edition of the EQN, go to “Staying Connected” on the Emeriti Association website and scroll down on right hand side to Emeritus Quarterly Newsletter and select the current edition. ALSO, note new time for the fall Quarterly Noon Luncheon at the Foundation House. It will be Thursday, October 18th. and the speaker […]
October 2, 2018
Keeping smart homes safe and secure
By Neath Folger
The Internet of Things (IoT) is all about connecting everyday devices to the Internet. These devices can provide wonderful features that make your life simpler, help save money and even increase the physical security ofyour home. However, like mobile devices, IoT devices also come with their own individual security issues. To learn more about steps […]