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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.

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Developing leaders of character for tomorrow's Air and Space Force.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The American Fisheries Society is focused on preserving and protecting local fisheries and waterbodies surrounding the Duluth, MN area. In order to have sustainable fisheries, water quality is of utmost importance. Events include invited speakers from local agencies, trash pickup on local shorelines, helping with local scientific studies, and much more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Org Goals: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12OmE1QNmtx7HTPiWi_93PfRoz_gxoVbYatCvA2W9ECk

Constitution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KuuA48-iDSu88krdV2x9lZ413-vXQw5HRW8_MSBiShc

Interested in joining? Please check out our Discord server to get started! https://discord.gg/d3a4YPe4ex

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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.

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We strive to create a connected group of Art Educators who can rely on and trust one another whilst gaining experience in the field.

Art Education Club is for any student looking to get to know more about the Art Education program at UMD.

Students outside the major are more than welcome to check it out.

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Elevating student creativity, our student art sale is a vibrant showcase of talent, providing a platform for emerging artists to share their unique expressions with the community. Fostering a sense of entrepreneurship as well as providing artists an opportunity to sell their work.

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The Arts and Medicine group aims to integrate art and medicine into the medical school experience. We hope to create a community within the medical school to collaborate and share creatively, to provide social activities and events for the membership, and to engage with, explore, and support the communities of artists around us. We believe it is important to continue engaging with art interests throughout medical school and hope to help bridge the gap between art and medicine!

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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.

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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.

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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, Fiona Stahl at stahl217@d.umn.edu

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Formerly known as "Chemistry and Biochemistry Club" and "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.

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

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The purpose of the Black Student Association(BSA) is to unite students of African descent and serve as a link to the greater Black community in Duluth and surrounding areas. The BSA increases awareness and appreciation for Black history and culture.

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Hello! If you enjoy reading and want a way to talk about books and find a community of book lovers, this is the place for you! We will be reading about one book per semester and will be meeting twice or three times per month to discuss it. Let me know if you are interested or have questions! ocon0552@d.umn.edu

Update! We are accepting suggestions for our fall 2024 book here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRfMW7jUM_MASwg0_V3Vp8jqs9Hqt1Fbru03J_byo7dLQqGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you are interested in the club or an incoming student who plans to join, feel free to throw a suggestion in there!

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Our mission is to build a community where students garner the confidence to express themselves with ballroom dance. Bulldog Ballroom strives to provide opportunities for students to learn and develop their skills.

We teach ballroom dancing at a beginner level with no experience or partners required. The club learns seven main dances: Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, and Club Swing. We aim to create a welcoming and fun environment for new and experienced dancers to meet others, learn ballroom dancing, and enjoy themselves. Everyone is welcome to join at any point in the year! Follow us on Instagram @bulldog_ballroom for updates on club activities!

Formerly known as "Ballroom Dancing"

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Our mission is to bring together people who share a love for the game.

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Powerlifting is a strength sport focused on maximizing the amount of weight that can be successfully lifted in the squat, bench, and deadlift. Powerlifting is more than a sport however; Powerlifting brings individuals of all ages together for camaraderie, team-bonding, and friendship. Bulldog powerlifting seeks to encompass these traits with all students!

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We are a community of tennis plays ranging in skill from beginner to advanced. Our main purpose is to give students a safe and fun environment to play tennis recreationally and competitively. We are a registered USTA Tennis on Campus organization. If you are want to show up to a club meeting please reach out to the email (bulldogtennisclub@gmail.com) for the latest details and to organize rides to Duluth Indoor Sports Center when we are playing indoors. There is a $75 fee to play inside, if you are unsure feel free to give it a test try, by showing up to a couple practices before deciding.

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Bulldog Yoga Club is a free organization for students to learn and grow in their yoga practice. From beginners to advanced yogis, we will help you build strength and find your zen during the chaos of college life.

Bulldog Yoga Club welcomes EVERYONE interested in yoga. Even if you're not sure if it's right for you, come check us out anyway! We will happily supply you with one of our mats if you don't have your own. We'll also give you more information on fitness and yoga related businesses/events within the Duluth area to try.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and stay up to date with club events through our email list!

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