Upcoming HRS & TIAA joint seminars

Join HRS and TIAA for a series of upcoming retirement seminars! Whether you’re mid‑career and want to make sure you’re on track, or nearing retirement in the next few years, these sessions will provide valuable information for you to take with you into the future.

Benefits and Retirement Check‑in:
April 19, 2–5 p.m.
Audience: All retirement plan participants, mid-career
TIAA Pre‑Retirement Seminar:
April 19 & 20, 9 a.m.–noon (Repeat sessions)
Audience: WSURP Participants, nearing retirement

Location for all sessions: In person in Lighty 405 (Pullman) or by Zoom

Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) also offers ongoing live and recorded webinars on a variety of topics. To view the upcoming schedule and register to attend, visit DRS Webinars.

For more information, see Live Retirement Seminars. Questions can be directed to HRS Benefits at 509‑335‑4521 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.

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