Alumni Affinity Groups

Connect with alums who share similar experiences and interests

The Duke alumni community embraces the diversity of our backgrounds, experiences and passions. Duke's affinity groups help alumni connect around shared interests, such as faith, ethnicity or activities.

	Alpha Delta Pi Celebrates the strong commitment to sisterhood, values, academics, philanthropy and social responsibility of The Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2011. We Live For Each Other.
	Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship Program Since 1948, Duke University's flagship merit scholarship for undergraduates has recognized young men and women who demonstrate, through their excellent academic and personal records, outstanding promise of achievement in their chosen fields.
	Beta Theta Pi Keeping alive the Beta Brotherhood and spirit through reunions and Lo-Lai for members of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Beta Theta Pi, chartered in 1939 and closed in 2008.
	Brownstone Alumni Affinity Group Connecting alumni of the Brownstone Co-ed Selective Living Group -- a community, a house of friends, and a family with a diverse, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for residents.
	Chi Psi Fraternity Alumni Corporation (The Lodge) We are the Alumni Corporation of Chi Psi Fraternity's Alpha here at Duke, Alpha Sigma Delta, and have a growing alumni network of hundreds of Duke alumni. Chi Psi Fraternity, founded nationally in 1841, is one of the oldest and most distinguished social fraternities in America. Alpha Sigma Delta was founded here at Duke in 1989.
	Center for Race Relations Alumni Reunites former fellow members and retreat participants and facilitators – and introduces them to other CRRers from different years. Also engages the community of similarly motivated alumni who graduated from Duke before the CRR was formed.
	Duke Band Alumni Association The Duke Band Alumni Association provides support to the undergraduate band and also runs the Duke Alumni Pep Band!
	Duke Chinese Alumni Affinity Group An independent membership organization dedicated to serving Duke and the educational and intellectual needs of its Chinese community.
	Duke CRU Alumni Affinity Group Reuniting alumni of this community of students who seek to know and enjoy Christ, build lasting friendships with others, and reach out to campus and the world with God's love.
	Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN) The goal of this group is to be a sophisticated and active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and lucky encounters between Duke entrepreneurs. We are providing the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs, around the globe, to connect and increase their chances of success.
	Duke Global Health Connect with fellow alums that share your interest and passion for global health. The Duke Global Health Institute works to reduce health disparities in our community and worldwide. Recognizing that many global health problems stem from economic, social, environmental, political and health care inequalities, DGHI brings together interdisciplinary teams to solve complex health problems and to train the next generation of global health scholars.
	Duke LGBT Network Serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community of the university, welcoming alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of Duke.
	Duke Lutherans Helps Lutheran friends stay in touch after they depart. Lets them stay connected to and help support the current ministry of Duke Lutherans, which provides a home away from home, a safe place to reflect on and examine personal faith, and a vibrant social life for Lutherans on campus.
	Duke Med Minority Alumni Association (DMMAA) The mission of the DMMAA is to increase interaction and networking between the minority alumni of Duke School of Medicine and the current minority student population. Lastly, by engendering a spirit of giving back to the Duke Med community, we hope to inspire current medical students to give back to the Duke Med community once they become alumni themselves.
	Duke PT Alumni Association As an alumnus, you are one of the most valuable resources for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Division and the Alumni Affairs Committee is thrilled to be your partner and link to the important happenings within the DPT Division.
	Duke University Black Alumni Connection Since 1986, supporting black alumni in maintaining professional ties with former classmates. Mentors and supports current and prospective students and supports the university in its efforts to increase sensitivity and respond to the needs of African-American students. Raises funds to directly benefit African-American students.
	Duke University Hispanic/Latino Alumni Association We welcome your participation as we work together to shape the Hispanic/Latino Alumni Association
	Engineering Alumni Association Advances the cause of engineering education, promotes the interests of and loyalty for the School of Engineering, and promotes a spirit of cordiality, mutual acquaintance, good fellowship and communication among members.
	Hoof 'n' Horn Helps those who were part of the highest quality, completely student run musical theater group at Duke stay connected to it and to one another.
	Muslim Life at Duke Serves the interests and needs of Duke Muslim students and alums and offers a support network as they pursue their degrees or careers, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, sect, religiosity, or other affiliation. Engages the Muslim community in activities and public service on campus.
	Out Of The Blue Alumnae Association Welcomes those who were members of Duke’s first all-female a cappella group, which has been performing everywhere from Duke to Club Med to Carnegie Hall since (spring) 1981.
	Phi Delta Theta Celebrates one of Duke’s oldest fraternities, founded in 1878 when duke was Trinity College, the North Carolina Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta. The fraternity of Edmund Pratt, William Preston Few, and Peter Nicholas helps give our members a fun and exciting experience of brotherhood, and provides leadership opportunities and skills to help alumni succeed throughout the world.
	Project WILD Joins alums of the student-run Project Wilderness Initiatives for Learning at Duke, which provides experiential education opportunities for students, including wilderness-based pre-orientation for incoming first-year students.
	Round Table Alumni Group Connects fellow RTers with one another and with RT Reunions, local RT gatherings (maybe even some milk 'n cookies), and Homecoming and Alumni Weekend events at RT.
	Sigma Alpha Epsilon Connecting alums of the "True Gentleman" fraternity, founded at Duke on Feb 20, 1939 as the 131st chapter. Our values include fraternity, loyalty, friendship and honor.
	Women as Leaders Reunites former fellow members and retreat participants and facilitators – and introduces them to other CRRers from different years. Also engages the community of similarly motivated alumni who graduated from Duke before the CRR was formed.
	Women's Soccer Alumni Group Keeps former players connected to the university, to the community, and to one another.
	Zeta Tau Alpha Seeks to make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual through innovative programming, which emphasizes leadership development, service to others, academic achievement and continued personal growth for women, with a commitment to friendship and the future based on the sisterhood, values and traditions of the past.

Don't see the group you're looking for?

Here's how you can start it yourself

New affinity groups can form around any self-identified characteristic listed in our alumni database. All you need are at least two volunteers willing to lead the group for two years and a set of goals.

Duke Alumni Association staff can help you create an initial e-mail message inviting all alumni interested in your group's theme. We can help you survey those people and get your group listed on our website. We'll also be happy to help e-mail your group membership regularly with news, help your group reunite on campus – and even send an occasional postal mailing at no cost to you.

Just email us at volunteer@daa.duke.edu to get started.

Student Affinity Services

Affinity groups, one of the many ways to connect with Duke, are loosely defined as campus groups with a common interest: the marching band, Hoof 'n' Horn, residents of Blackwell dorm, the swim team; or nationally recognized organizations, such as sororities or fraternities. Affinity groups provide a tangible way for us to identify and engage both students and alumni in the life of the university. The DAA is committed to providing programming and communications assistance for affinity groups.

The DAA offers the following services and programming:

Homecoming

Each year, all Duke alumni are invited to return for Homecoming weekend. Homecoming provides a great opportunity to invite your group's alumni to visit – the DAA will even advertise your affinity events to your group. Simply provide the event information to the DAA by late May, and your event will be included in the DAA Homecoming mailing to all alumni.

DukeConnect

DukeConnect is an online networking database that connects alumni and current students for networking, mentoring, and advising purposes. In addition to search features for careers, education, Duke degree, and city, it also soon will be searchable by affinity groups and keywords.

To learn more about the DAA Affinity services available to your affinity group, please contact us at volunteer @daa.duke.edu.

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