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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.

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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.

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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. ?

President: Josh Egle (egle0010@d.umn.edu)

Vice President: Hank Miller (mill9507)

Treasurer: Zach Huffaker (huffa017@d.umn.edu)

Secretary: Ben Gornik (gorni034@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: Presedent, Trey Baalke (Baalk001@d.umn.edu) & Outreach, Elizabeth White (whit3369@d.umn.edu)

Steel Bridge: President, Austin Konrath (konra048@d.umn.edu)

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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.

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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.

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We are engineers competing in the Formula SAE Collegiate Design Series to design, fabricate, test, and compete with a small formula style vehicle.

All majors and levels of knowledge are welcome to join. Students will learn to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world design problems and learn new skills along the way that may give them a boost in their classes. There are also multiple opportunities for networking with some of the top engineers from the automotive industry.

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Bulldog Rocketry is a student organization at the University of Minnesota Duluth focused on the design, simulation, manufacturing, testing, and competition of high power rockets. Over the past few years, the team has grown from 5 to over 50 members due to the outstanding opportunities offered to the students.

Our organization is constantly striving to expand the expertise of the team and be as inclusive as possible. During the summer of 2018, the team placed second in the Space Port America Cup held by the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association, an international high powered rocketry competition. The team traveled to the competition in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The following summer, in 2019, the team took second place with the rocket reaching a height of over 30,000 feet. In order to advance our team, we have done extensive research into materials and equipment to ensure future successes. The advanced equipment we are looking forward to designing and manufacturing will include voice feedback, low power tracking systems, thermal imagining systems for finding missing persons, and advanced carbon fiber manufacturing methods. All components of the rocket have been designed and developed by the student teams.

Another endeavor our team has taken on includes further development of our Hybrid rocket, capable of reaching altitudes up to 40,000 feet. The Hybrid rocket will use advanced materials and manufacturing methods, which will provide our students with excellent real-world experience in cutting edge fields of engineering. Other developments is providing business students opportunities in expanding the business side of Bulldog Rocketry. We are also expanding our computer science capabilities with website building and data management.

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The Criminology and Sociology Club is a group on campus to help students that are majoring in, minoring in, or just generally interested in Criminology and/or Sociology make connections within this sphere of interest and have discussions on related topics.

Although some topics and discussions might take an academic vent, it is not meant to be another class or lecture for people to sit through. This club is meant to help students get immersed in the realm of Criminology and Sociology. We want this to be a fun and engaging experience for anyone that is comes and we want everyone to feel welcome and included.

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Our organization connects the studies of geology and environmental science. We host fun events to build community in Earth Sciences!

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Engineers Without Borders is a global organization that designs engineering projects for communities in need. All designs are created and built by students. Currently, we are working on designing a water purification and distribution system for a community in rural Kenya.

Benefits include the opportunity for international travel, the chance to work on real engineering projects as an undergrad, and networking with professional engineers (PEs) from all disciplines.

You do NOT have to be an engineering major to join - just come willing to learn!

Contact us with any questions!

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The Mission of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) is to promote and advocate for the interests of UMD graduate students. This organization serves as the primary communication channel from all graduate programs to the three elected Graduate Programs Committee student representatives; as well as one placed representative to Student Association. It will organize social and academic events for graduate students and serve as a means to disseminate information related to the graduate programs at UMD. Importantly, the association provides a stronger sense of community for the UMD graduate students and provides educational and interactive ways to collaborate and build the graduate culture. We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students to participate in our events. Whether you are interested in finding a community of other graduate students or interested in talking about graduate school, all are welcome here!

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The acronym of Hmong Living in Unity and Balance, HLUB, is the direct translation of the Hmong word, love. The name of our student organization is unique because it also represents how strong we can be as a student group by promoting unity and balance for Hmong Americans while promoting, preserving, and advancing the Hmong culture and heritage. Another one of our goals is to be a support system for students as well as offer students the opportunities for leadership. Moreover, we hope to restore balance as leaders in society, but also provide all UMD students the love that is needed to nurture a promising future.

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The Health of People Everywhere (HOPE) Clinic is a student-run, faculty-supervised educational clinic with the purpose to provide free medical access to the underserved populations of Duluth, especially those of who reside at the CHUM Center. Through the clinic, medical student and pharmacy student volunteers become aware of the needs of the uninsured, develop inter-professional relationships, and integrate clinical skills to promote health and improve the quality of life for patients.

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The Indigenous Student Organization promotes inclusion, cultural diversity, and engagement in cultural enrichment activities at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and the greater Duluth community. ISO looks to create a welcoming environment for all, and works to bridge the gap between students and Native American culture and community. This group offers a space for Indigenous students and voices to find kinship and invest in cultural activities within the community.

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The International Club welcomes all students of UMD. Our mission is to connect local and international students so that we are able to learn more about each other. We engage in progressive conversations in striving to unite the students at UMD. We host many great events every year including Taste of UMD and Feast of Nations. We also advocate for inclusivity and welcome all students no matter their race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc. Join today!!

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The Latinx/Chicanx Student Association (LCSA) helps to promote Latinx/Chicanx culture at UMD and in the Duluth community. Committed to uniting people with these heritages, LCSA provides the opportunity for social and educational interaction. We offer students from all walks of life the opportunity to come together and voice their opinion in a non-judgmental environment. Some members represent countries from Latin America yet, many of our members simply join because they are interested in Latinx cultures or languages.

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The UMD Men's Rugby Club is a group of hard working and competitive rugby players that strive for excellence every year. We accept players that range from newcomers to the sport to veterans who have played before in High School. Practices are usually Tuesday - Thursday from 5pm - 7pm during the fall. During the spring, the practice times are dependent on the total people willing to play as well as available practice times. Feel free to contact any of the club leaders or the main club email directly if interested in playing.

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The Music Students Association serves as a group of student ambassadors that aims to foster the musical community at UMD, and act as a group of delegates on the behalf of the music student body to the department. The Music Student Association also works to promote the department to prospective students who are interested in music at UMD.UMD Department of Music Head/ Org advisor: Dr. Mark Whitlockmwhitloc@d.umn.eduUMD Music Student Association President: Rufina Robbinsrobbi272@d.umn.edu

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The National Society of Black Engineers endeavors to achieve the accompanying goals for our association:Invigorate and create understudy enthusiasm for the different designing controlsEndeavor to expand the quantity of minority understudies examining designing at both the undergrad and graduate levelsUrge individuals to look for cutting edge degrees in science or related fields and to get proficient designing enrollmentsAdvance public consciousness of designing and the open doors for Blacks and different minorities in that callingCapacity as an agent body on issues and advancements that influence the professions of Black Engineers

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Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is an organization for leaders. Our newly formed group is part of a national affiliation of over 300 campus Circles, representing approximately 6,000 new inductees every year.
ODK consists of sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are in the top 33% of their class academically (typically a 3.4 GPA). Those who are eligible will be invited to apply in the spring of the year that they are eligible. All majors are accepted!
Leadership is defined by five different areas of campus: Academics, Athletics, Service, Communication, and Arts.
If accepted into the society, members must pay a one-time due of $94 (as ODK is a lifetime membership).
If you have questions about ODK, please contact umdodk@d.umn.edu. If there are others who you believe could also benefit from membership in ODK, please encourage them to contact us as well!

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The Oromo Student Association is an organization that empowers its members by informing them about the Oromo people, culture, and rich history. We also want to bring awareness to the issues that are affecting those that are in Oromia. We create a safe environment that can help build relationships within the people in the community.

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Our goal is to create sustainable relationships with our environment and the world around us, starting with our local food system here in the Great Lakes region. We pursue projects at the UMD Land Lab farm that allow us to increase food security, sovereignty, and local organic produce in our area. We currently have several projects in progress including: mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, composting, edible forest gardening, biochar research, and much more! We also want to spread awareness about the UMD Land Lab and encourage other students and community members to visit the farm to learn more about sustainable farming techniques. Building relationships and engaging with the community is a very important aspect of our overall purpose. 

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Political Science Association is a nonpartisan organization aimed at making political science more accessible to the students at UMD. By sponsoring political science presentations, showing political science films, sending out updates on current affairs and departmental research, and holding events where students can learn about politics from a nonpartisan viewpoint, we hope to educate a broad demographic of UMD students, not just political science majors.

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AboutThe mission of the Queer and Allied Student Union is to celebrate the diversity and culture of the queer community, engage socially and recreationally to create a sense of belonging among members, educate ourselves and the campus community on issues pertinent to the lives of queer students, empower queer individuals and organizations, and advocate for inclusion, equality, and social justice, of all persons.You can sign up to be on QASU's email list here https://z.umn.edu/QASUemailsignup

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Sales is found in any career path. The Sales Club is a club designed to give students of any major a leg up on gaining real-world knowledge and career opportunities in sales. Students participating in Sales Club can expect to have opportunities at their disposal such as sales competitions, networking events, leadership opportunities, interview preparation, and community involvement. Our mission statement is "connecting students to sales careers". Given 75% of business school graduates find themselves in customer facing roles post graduation, the Sales Club is providing key resources to keep Bulldogs ahead of the competition. We are not just a club, we are the bridge from college to career for students, run by students. 

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SASO is an organization to represent South Asian culture and diversity. It is mainly for people with a South Asian ethnic background but, anyone is able to join. We will be hosting cultural events and, having biweekly meetings. We are open to the public and anyone can join by attending the meetings or by talking to one of our board members. (Formerly known as the Indian Student Association).

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The SCAC serves as a governing body composed of and run by UMD students currently participating in Sport Clubs, with the purpose of assisting in making the sport clubs program at the University of Minnesota Duluth run as smoothly as possible for all involved. The SCAC does this by offering regular meetings executed with standard practices found in business, not-for-profit, and legislative settings. The SCAC is headed by elected leaders, and all topics are negotiated amongst The Council and their respective committees formed to address specific issues/topics.

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The Stage 2 Theatre Company strives to cultivate a community of open minded and passionate student artists. We focus on joy filled and playful exploration of the performing arts. We value the importance of empathy and respectful collaboration as a tool for growth and learning, not only in our creative work but as diverse individuals and leaders.

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The Bark is the University of Minnesota Duluth student news organization. UMD students create, select and approve all content, publishing online daily to an audience of over 10,000 students, staff, faculty and the greater community on topics ranging from hard news, sports and outdoors, to culture, entertainment, creative writing and more. Once a month The Bark also publishes a free print magazine that can be found on racks around the UMD campus.Come join The Bark; all students are welcome to contribute content but we want you to become a part of the team; volunteering can lead to paid positions, leadership roles or an internship in journalism, marketing, sales, graphic design, photography, multimedia etc. You can start small, find your niche and build up to reporting or editor! We will train you!There are two sides to a media outlet, editorial and business. Editorial: Journalism, writing, campus news, sports reporting, editing, social media, graphic design, photography, video. Business: Advertising sales, marketing, social media, media analytics, web management, promotions, business administration. Weekly editorial meetings are lead by the Editor in Chief.

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UMD Alpine is a competitive racing team consisting of ~30 skiers and snowboarders. We travel to races and practice every week at Spirit Mountain. 

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