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The Academic Writing and Learning Center offers student-centered, needs-driven programs and courses to promote academic and personal success and provides tailored services to advance the writing skills of all members of the campus community.

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Access for All (AFA) is a social and advocacy group on campus. AFA welcomes everyone and focuses on hosting accessible, fun events and advocating for students experiencing permanent or temporary disabilities, visible or invisible.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Actuary Club was created to promote the actuary career. We aim to educate, prepare and aid students in exam preparation and aim to help students to become strong actuarial candidates by offering tools and support. We host talks and seminars at UMD by working actuaries who discuss their careers, many of which whom are UMD alumni. Our club attends local career fairs as well as the University of Minnesota Actuarial Career Fair in the Twin Cities each year to learn and network about actuarial career opportunities.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Advocates for Reproductive Freedom at UMD (previously the Student Advocates for Choice) work to protect everyone's reproductive freedom through advocacy, educating our peers, volunteer work, and political action. Our group fights for equal access to abortion services, contraception, and pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care; scientifically-accurate medical information regarding reproductive health care; support for LGBTQ+ students, students of color, and students with disabilities; and the connection between campus and community advocacy. We are affiliated with Pro-Choice Minnesota.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Album Listening Club is an organization open for music-lovers to listen and discuss new albums every meet.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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Alpha Delta was founded on August 4, 2007, but by the end of the first stages, the fraternity would have 22 founders from three different all-male chapters of Alpha Phi Omega (University of Maine, Drexel University, Duquesne University). The fraternity also holds to the values prescribed by Alpha Phi Omega founder and first national president Frank Reed Horton upon the creation of Alpha Phi Omega and therefore claims him as spiritual founder. The second national president H. Roe Bartle is also claimed as a spiritual founder. Alpha Delta was founded to uphold a standard of manhood set by the founders that would withstand the test of time. They ensure that although Alpha Delta is not a service fraternity for logistical reasons, the sole purpose of Alpha Delta is to provide service to mankind in four areas: to the brotherhood, to the university, to the community, and to the nation.

Starting at the Alpha Phi Omega National Convention in 2006, on December 29, numerous all-male chapters of the fraternity gathered together, feeling alienated and isolated, to discuss the option of creating a new direction that would protect the truest intentions of founder Frank Reed Horton by continuing to spread his principles and standard of manhood. This new direction culminated in the formation of a new national fraternity due to an ideological split between the all-male chapters and the national fraternity. The new fraternity would continue to hold community service at the highest of its ideals, but also preserve their respective chapters rich all-male heritage.

The Nu Mu Chapter of Alpha Delta (formerly of Alpha Phi Omega) was started in 1961. Since then the chapter has had a strong program of service along with many various social events. The Nu Mu Alumni base is large and full of great men and leaders in their communities.

*As allowed under the Title IX exemption for social fraternities and sororities, this organization may limit membership to a single gender*

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Alpha Nu Omega is a local social fraternity founded in 1959. Our basic founding principles are social betterment, academic achievement, community relations, friendship and brotherhood. To further our academic goals, Alpha Nu Omega is the only fraternity on campus to offer $10,000 in scholarships to members based on the principles of academic excellence, need, and community activity. We also have a blazer program that is sponsored by the Alpha Nu Omega Alumni Association which provides a custom-made blazer to each member. Due to our beliefs that the Greek life experience should be available for everyone, the first semester associating with Alpha Nu Omega is free of any dues.

*As allowed under the Title IX exemption for social fraternities and sororities, this organization may limit membership to a single gender*

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For more than 117 years, Alpha Sigma Tau has empowered women to excel in life. The Sorority invests in women by instilling the skills necessary to navigate life, and inspires members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others. Our mission is to invest in women by instilling the skills necessary to navigate life, and inspire members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others. We encourage women to create lifelong friendships that are grounded in shared values. Alpha Sigma Tau’s National Philanthropy is the Women’s Wellness Initiative. The Initiative empowers Alpha Sigma Tau members to improve women’s wellness through service activities and projects. The Epsilon Chi chapter at UMD was recently established in the Spring of 2017. Please contact us if you are interested in joining.

*As allowed under the Title IX exemption for social fraternities and sororities, this organization may limit membership to a single gender*

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The mission of the American Choral Directors Association is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy. The UMD student chapter of ACDA accepts members from all majors and disciplines with an interest in choral music and choral compositions. The organization seeks to encourage participation in UMD's choral concerts and events, and in regional and national ACDA events such as conferences and workshops, through advertising, fundraising, and through the invitation of guest choral musicians.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The American Fisheries Society is committed to improving the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals. Events in Duluth include invited speakers from local agencies, trash pickup on local shorelines, helping with local scientific studies, aquarium visits, hatchery tours, habitat restoration projects, and much more.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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AIChE is a national professional organization for chemical engineers. Here at UMD's student chapter, you can learn about professionalism and participate in social events with your fellow ChE majors. You will be able to meet fellow engineers and faculty as well as prepare yourself for life after school in industry and research.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is a Civil Engineering organization for students who are looking to increase their knowledge of steel construction through hands on learning. This organization is open to students of all academic levels and majors. We focus on designing and fabricating a 20 foot long bridge made out of steel for the Student Steel Bridge Competition. This competition takes place in the spring with colleges from all across the region. We will also hope to have opportunities for academic, social, and professional development, along with various opportunities for volunteering.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Chapter of the American Marketing Association aims to provide students opportunities to apply their classroom knowledge into real world experience allowing for professional development and being around like-minded individuals with a common interest in their path to success.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The American Sign Language club is a place for both new and current signers to improve their skills and fluency, learn more about deaf culture, and engage in events within the Duluth Deaf community. We are also working to spread more information about UMD’s Deaf Studies minor, and provide students with a unique experience in sign language that can give students an advantage when exploring future career options!

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The American Society of Civil Engineers UMD Student Chapter is a professional group of students who meet with working professionals within the Civil Engineering field to further develop our applicable knowledge and to network with local businesses. We strive to have our members walk away from our meetings feeling that they know more about their chosen major, make new friends, and nerd out about concrete, water, dirt, construction, and anything else involving civil engineering.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

President: Zach Huffaker (Huffa017@d.umn.edu)

Vice President: Hank Miller (mill9507@d.umn.edu)

Treasurer: Ben Gornik (Gorni034@d.umn.edu)

Secretary: Emilio Vargas (Varga236@d.umn.edu)


ASCE is also affiliated and coordinates with several competition teams in the Civil Engineering Department. These teams include GeoWall, Concrete Canoe, and the Steel Bridge teams. For more information about these competition teams, get in touch with their officer team. Contact info is listed below.

Concrete Canoe: President, Caleb Dirkx (dirkx007@d.umn.edu)

GeoWall: President: Outreach, Elizabeth White (whit3369@d.umn.edu)

Steel Bridge: President, Taylor Dawyduk (dawyd004@d.umn.edu)

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The Concrete Canoe Team competes in the American Society of Civil Engineers‚ (ASCE) symposium every year against other colleges across the country. The team uses the year to prepare and create the concrete mix design, create a new hull, and prepare for the presentation for the final competition. We meet every week in order to finish the canoe on time. No previous experience is needed! At the competition, the team also races the canoe to see how well it performs against the other teams. If any of these aspects of the team sound interesting, please reach out to the email provided below!

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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To create a fun, relaxing, and welcoming environment where people can relax and watch some of their favorite show or watch new shows and hold discussion on the impacts and thoughts on them. We meet on Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM in Bohannon Room 108 starting January 25th.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Anthropomorphic Student Union is a Student-Led organization at the University of Minnesota Duluth exploring and celebrating the Furry identity. The "Furry Identity", relates to the distinct culture surrounding the community of individuals interested in the anthropomorphization of animals. The ASU will serve to provide for this community by acting to fulfill the institution's goals, as outlined below.

Interested in joining? Check out our Carrd to get started: https://asu-umd.carrd.co/

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Arnold Air Society is a professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. The “service” aspect is perhaps the foremost in the mind of many members, because of the society’s continuing contributions to our campuses, our communities, and our corps–but it should always be remembered that our primary mission is to improve ourselves as future Air Force officers.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The mission of the Asian Pacific American Association is to provide an environment for social and educational interaction where students can get involved, interact, and foster leadership development among the various groups of Asian Americans and the greater Duluth community. To allow students to engage in a conversation, to learn, to teach, and preserve the Asian-American culture and heritage. Finally, APAA also gives interested individuals both on campus and in the community to learn more about Asian-American culture.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The UMD ACM club may be computer science oriented, but we're open to everyone. We meet weekly and we host guest lectures, hold career prep workshops, do STEM outreach in the Duluth area, participate in coding competitions, and host company talks/panels as well.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) is a student organization representing Native American graduates, health professionals and students throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our goals include providing support and resources for all Native Americans currently enrolled in various allied health professions schools. The University of Minnesota Chapter specifically provides support for students enrolled in both the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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ADA is an inter-collegiate dance club with dancers from the University of Minnesota Duluth, Lake Superior College, and the College of Saint Scholastica. We accept dancers of any and all dance levels! We do dance workshops in the fall in a variety of styles (jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, etc.) and difficulty levels (beginner-advanced). In the Spring, we put on a dance recital. Interested in being a choreographer for the Spring show? Send us an email for more information. Attitudes is one of the largest student organizations currently at UMD and we are so excited to welcome incoming members! If you are interested in joining ADA or just want to learn more about our organization, follow us on Instagram @umdattitudes or email our secretary, Rien Scrivner at scriv042@umn.edu

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The BSW Student Association's goal is to help create connections for students in the UMD Social Work program as well as those who are interested in the field of Social Work. We hope to support the community and each other through various forms of community engagement.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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Biodiversity and Ecology Advocates for Vulnerable Environments and Resources (BEAVER) club is committed to providing information on conservation and wildlife management in fun yet impactful ways. We believe that our ecosystems are the base of society and should be protected, cherished, and enjoyed by all people. In order to do this, curiosity and education are key: we aim to provide more complete and accurate perspectives on the environment by presenting issues in interesting and digestible ways. Through sustainable practices and further informing the public about current ecological issues, we can create a more healthy world for all.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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At the University of Minnesota Duluth Believers of Christ (UMDBOC), we are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals from all backgrounds can explore and deepen their relationship with God. Our mission is to create a supportive environment that celebrates diversity, encourages spiritual growth, and builds a sense of belonging.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

We believe that each person’s journey with Christ is unique and valuable, and we are committed to providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service that reflect this diversity. Through prayer, study, and outreach, we seek to grow together in faith, understanding, and love, embracing our differences as strengths that enrich our community.

UMDBOC strives to be a place where everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to live out their faith authentically. Join us as we journey together, supporting one another in our walk with Christ and making a positive impact in the world around us.

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Beta Lambda Psi is a local social and sisterhood sorority founded in 1992, making it the oldest sorority at the UMD campus. The purpose of Beta Lambda Psi is to first and foremost unite unique women together in a true and everlasting sisterhood. Through this union, we shall promote dedication to sisterhood, academics, community service, and ethics.

*As allowed under the Title IX exemption for social fraternities and sororities, this organization may limit membership to a single gender*

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Our mission is to create a community between the students and faculty. Our job is to create that connection and create the safe space where students can meet the faculty from the department. This is where students can find opportunities and expand their connections. We also provide the student with connections with their upperclassmen and graduate students and allow them to get a sense of what their future holds.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

Also known as the "Chemistry and Biochemistry Club" and the "UMD Society of Chemists & Biochemists".

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This group is aimed at providing medical students an opportunity to discuss and apply bioethical rationale to real world situations and practice in an ethically sound manner.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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The Biology Club was established in the late sixties and gives students a place to interact socially and academically. We have a history of providing services to our department and connecting individuals within the SCSE Biology community.

Our officers coordinate with faculty and members to assign initiatives for each semester. Members collaboratively act on these initiatives by helping organize social or service events that engage the department faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, by helping out with UMD Biology Club, students gain access to resources for networking and career guidance, as well as information regarding science courses and faculty. Biology Club provides a fun, social atmosphere for students to engage with their peers and with the scientific community of Duluth, while contributing their services on campus.

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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Our bird club seeks to explore the resident and migratory birds of the greater Duluth area through field excursions and discussions. We also participate in volunteer activities and outreach to the local community about birds, habitat, and the importance of conservation. We are open to all levels of birding enthusiasts!

*In accordance with University of Minnesota Policy, all students are welcome to join and participate in this group's activities as members or supporters, regardless of identity*

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