There are numerous ways to connect with Duke. Affinity groups are loosely defined as campus groups with a common interest: the marching band, Hoof 'n' Horn, residents of Blackwell dorm, the swim team, DUI; 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 programs, communications, and opportunities to connect affinity groups, and allow them to interact with us and each other.
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The DAA offers the following services and programming:
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Homecoming:
Each year, all Duke alumni are invited to return for Homecoming weekend.Homecoming is an especially great opportunity to invite your groups’ alumni to visit – the DAA will even advertise your affinity events to your group, among many other services.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.
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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 will also be searchable by affinity groups and keywords in the near future.
One free printed mailing to all group alumni per year (4 pages, bluescale; final text should be submitted 4-6 weeks in advance)
Monthly email blasts (final text should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance)
Event planning assistance
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To learn more about the DAA Affinity services available to your affinity group, please contact Beth Higgins '07 at networking@daa.duke.edu.
k *All services are provided at the discretion of the DAA, and are contingent on several conditions:
~Website logon information and administrator privileges are intended only for groups’ website administrators – logon information is strictly confidential. ~Groups must provide leadership information and formally designate two current undergraduate group members to develop and maintain the group website and serve as a contact for DAA staff.Plan of succession must also be provided as group contacts are lost to graduation.
~Newsletter and website content will be monitored by DAA staff – while approval of website changes is not necessary before publication, groups are required to abide by Duke University community standards.
