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Duke Academia for Social Responsibility and the Common Good (DASRCgood) is a community of graduate and professional students committed to exploring how academia can serve the public good. We foster interdisciplinary dialogue to understand how diverse fields—ranging from science and public health to policy, law, and the humanities—can contribute to a more just and equitable society.

Through critical discussions, collaborative learning, and public engagement, we examine the role of research and professional practice in addressing pressing social challenges, including inequality, healthcare advancements, nonprofit efficiency, and policy impact. We also advocate for and engage with social justice movements, including climate action, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), trans rights, women’s rights, and international human rights.

DASRCgood seeks to bridge the gap between academia and real-world impact, empowering scholars to apply their knowledge in ways that drive meaningful change. By fostering a culture of responsibility and ethical scholarship, we aim to cultivate a new generation of socially engaged academics and professionals dedicated to the common good.

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Adopt a Grandparent is a student community service organization of students who volunteer with the elderly, many of whom reside at nursing homes and rehabilitation centers close to Duke University. The mission of AAG is to provide disabled and institutionalized senior citizens with social and emotional support, to foster the formation of positive social relationships between senior citizens and Duke students, and to encourage understanding and appreciation of the senior citizens in our community, especially those who lack social support and financial resources.

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The mission of the organization is to provide resources, education, and real-world consulting opportunities to first-generation, low-income, minority, and women students at Duke University, aiming to create a more inclusive consulting environment and address inequities in professional opportunities. Additionally, the organization seeks to apply consulting skills to support local businesses and nonprofits in Durham, fostering community engagement and real-world impact.

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Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP) is a national program that fosters student organizations for animal advocacy, with chapters at multiple leading schools like MIT, Harvard, Yale, etc. The ASAP chapter at Duke aims to raise awareness about animal welfare issues in the modern agricultural industry and encourage more compassionate and sustainable choices on campus. We will achieve this through educational events, tabling, outreach activities, and collaboration with other student groups to build a more informed and engaged community. Anyone interested in animal rights advocacy is welcome to join us, regardless of where they are in their personal dietary journey.

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The purpose of the Iota Mu Chapter is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind as stated in the Constitution and Bylaws of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

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Our mission is to provide sisterhood among women, and to promote scholarship, leadership and Asian awareness in the University and community. Further, to provide a support group for those in their times of need and to encourage the making of successful women.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. The Kappa Omicron Chapter has continuously worked to uphold these standards since the Chapter's chartering on Sunday, December 7, 1975.

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The official purpose of the Fraternity is to assemble college students in a National Service Fraternity in the fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and Scout Law of the Boy Scouts of America; to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship, and to provide Service to humanity; and to further the freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage.

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The mission of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. is to create a strong sisterhood that will serve as a support for college women in today's society. The sisterhood shall support its members in their individual journeys towards a balanced life. The Alpha Pi Omega woman will always strive for greater scholarship, honesty, leadership, service, and personal integrity. The Sorority will work to preserve our Native American traditions, for through celebration and practice of our cultural and spiritual heritage, we become one with each other.

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The purpose of the organization is to give Duke students unique opportunities to explore the intersection of business with public policy and politics. We strive to teach our members important problem-solving skills that they can use to succeed on client projects and to succeed in making a difference in real world public policy for years to come.

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The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) is a non-profit organization that is composed of a team of over 70 doctors and students working to increase awareness of lung cancer and lung cancer screening in communities across the country. Our mission is to improve the rate of lung cancer screenings for high-risk patients and reduce the rate of lung cancer through outreach efforts. By working with cities, local and national governments, and other organizations, ALCSI raises awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening. High-risk individuals can significantly benefit from lung cancer screening, and ALCSI focuses on promoting screening in this population to save lives.

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Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. In pursuit of this vision, Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights.

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To build strong officers for the United States Air Force through our professional, honorary, service organization.

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Build community among Air Force officer candidates, provide opportunities for members to exercise leadership, management, organizational, and public relations skills, and provide opportunities for members to participate in regular service activities.

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Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. In our free extracurricular programming led by college students, we provide 6-9-year-olds with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and dialogic reading. The chapter at Duke University aims to provide this programming for children in the Durham community.

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Duke Beyond Borders is a student-led club that advocates for justice for (im)migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the United States of America.

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The mission of BBBS is to create meaningful one-to-one relationships between Bigs (Duke students) and Littles (children from local elementary schools), allowing the former to serve as role models and a loving older siblings to inspire the latter to reach their full potentials. BBBS at Duke works with the local BBBS of the Triangle to accomplish such a mission through training sessions, monthly personal check-ups, as well as seasonal parties that brings Bigs and Littles together on campus to further develop their relationships.

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The Black Policy Student Association (BPSA) focuses on advancing the interests of Black students and effectuating change in the policy community. Through community engagement, professional development, and advocacy opportunities, BPSA helps educate the Sanford community about the implications of policy involving Black communities while providing spaces for students to engage in meaningful community building. Outside of Sanford, BPSA aims to develop meaningful connections between students and the historically Black Durham community. BPSA hopes to further student engagement within Durham through advocacy, policy, and organizing. Further, BPSA prioritizes creating and holding the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Black Policy Conference annually.

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Fellowship: To engender Christian fellowship between Black seminarians, the larger Divinity School, the University and the Durham community.

Education: To ensure the development of theological perspectives, commensurate with traditions of the Black Church and further, to educate the larger community regarding Black Church traditions, theology and experiences in America.

Unity: To foster intentional cooperation between the BSU, the Office of Black Church Studies, Black faculty, and the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association; to maintain ties with Black Divinity School Alumni; and to foster unity between all seminarians regardless of sex, race, and nationality realizing that we are all a part of God's creation.

Support: To serve as an agency of support and advocacy to meet the academic, spiritual, and social needs of Black Seminarians.

The Black Seminarians Union adheres to the policy of non-discrimination and
harassment as set forth in Duke's Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct. Discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status is prohibited.

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The Black Women's Union (BWU) is a student organization whose mission is to establish community among Black women and non-binary students at Duke and to provide opportunities for personal and professional development.

BWU is committed to promoting excellence, inclusivity, and accountability through networking, mentorship, dialogue, and service. With these values, we strive to be a catalyst for individual growth, thus fostering a more enriched community of Black
students at Duke.

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The purpose of this organization is to support the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) in their effort to fundraise for cancer research, help improve patient care and accelerate the translation of cancer-related discoveries in the lab into better treatment for cancer patients.

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The Duke Body Empowerment Project aims to create a safe space for open conversations about body image and mental health, with the goal of dismantling diet culture in all its forms on Duke's campus and beyond. Not only do we aim to provide a tight-knit community for individuals to share their struggles with food, exercise, and/or self-esteem, we also intend to reach the greater Duke community through our online platform and campus-wide advocacy events.

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BOOST Beyond is an extension program of BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology), a multidimensional pathway program to excite students in the Durham Public School system about science. BOOST Beyond serves to expand post-secondary access through individualized mentoring. BOOST Beyond pairs Duke graduate and medical students with BOOST high school mentees to provide individualized guidance on navigating the post-secondary school process, with a specific emphasis on the college application process - making a school list, writing college essays, applying to scholarships, choosing schools, and preparing for the transition to college.

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The mission of BrainIAC is to foster a multi-disciplinary community of students who will come together to learn, discuss, engage in community outreach, and spread data-based awareness involving brain injuries. BrainIAC members will engage with researchers, patients, caretakers, and doctors in critical discussions, share stories of people impacted by brain injuries, and connect with the broader Durham community in outreach efforts. One of BrainIAC's top priorities is to acknowledge that we don't have all the answers yet, but as a group, we aspire to find them by opening our minds and thinking critically.

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In order to ease the process of dying for both the patient and the family, hospice is an essential component of end-of-life care. Patients are given comfort and medical care during their last days alive, and families are given greater peace and ease while losing their loved one. However, due to the high cost of hospice care, families often lack the means to fulfill their loved one's wishes while paying for the care itself. For instance, when speaking with nurses and the volunteer coordinator at Hock Family Pavilion, it became clear to me that patients in hospice care may ask for specific books to be read to them, a specific meal to be delivered, or a certain product/item. These requests can be costly, and hospice centers like Hock Family Pavilion are not equipped to fulfill these requests. In order to ease the burden of these requests and to increase hospice patients' happiness and wellbeing, Bring Happiness for Hospice will be dedicated to raising funds to fulfill hospice patients' requests while in care. In conjunction with Hock Family Pavilion (and with the potential of partnering with more hospice centers in the near future), funds will be raised and allocated towards this purpose. Additionally, club members will work towards delivering the requests (e.g., physically purchasing and delivering a book, meal, item, or other request).

While this club is dedicating towards increasing happiness amongst people towards the end of their lives, it also recognizes the great stress and burden that weighs on college students. Thus, the fundraising for hospice patients will center around wellness events that are open to all Duke students. With free events ranging from yoga classes (led by yoga instructor-certified Duke students) to painting classes and meditation practices, these events will be dedicated towards providing stress relief for Duke students. Additionally, events will vary from week to week to keep students interested in and excited about attending. Any Duke student will be able to attend these events for free via registration, and donations at these events will be greatly encouraged and promoted. Additionally, Hock Family Pavilion has expressed interest in conducting fundraising events in the broader Durham community in partnership with a sub-committee at their hospice center.

Thus, the overall purpose is to increase the happiness of hospice patients through activities that simultaneously improve Duke students' well-being.

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Bringing Hope to the Family is dedicated to supporting the education of children in the rural village of Kaihura, Uganda by organizing fundraising events and supply drives. We believe that education is the key to unlocking potential and breaking the cycle of poverty.

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Our mission, as Bull City Scholars, is to create a sustainable mentorship and tutoring program centered around educational equity and college access for middle school students in Durham that are actively underserved by Duke's Partnerships for Service. To support an informed framework of service, students may participate in an optional, introductory house course investigating education inequality and pedagogy.

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Camp Kesem is a weeklong, sleep-away camp for children aged 6-18 who are affected by a parent or caregiver's cancer. It is free for the campers and is designed to provide a week of support, community, and fun for Camp Kesem campers. In addition to camp, we offer support to families throughout the year in the form of birthday cards, virtual cabin chat meetings, one in-person event for camper families each semester, and connection to resources. The Kesem chapter at Duke University, is one of the largest of 137 chapters nationwide committed to serving children affected by a parent's cancer diagnosis.

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Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond a parent's cancer.

Kesem's flagship program, Camp Kesem, operates 137 free summer camps across the country for children ages 6 to 18 who have been impacted by a parent's cancer.

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To ensure that every child impacted by a parent's cancer is never alone.

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To support children through and beyond their parent's cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community.

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A child's friend through and beyond a parent's cancer.

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1. Cards for Humanity aims to host and teach diverse card games from around the world to
connect and engage Duke’s diverse student body with one another and with members of the
Durham community, allowing students to participate in games they already played or learn
new ones while getting to know each other and become better acquainted with Durham.
2. Cards for Humanity aims to organize interactive events at local community centers ranging
from nursing homes and senior centers to hospitals/clinics and high schools, using card
games as a medium to engage and connect with members, including those with dementia and
Alzheimer’s as well as students attending local high schools. Through this, we hope to support
as many individuals as possible in and around Duke and Durham, regardless of age,
education, condition, or language barrier.
3. Cards for Humanity aims to host card game events and tournaments to support charitable
causes, raise awareness for social issues, and contribute to nonprofits both on and off
campus. For instance, we plan on hosting monthly tournaments to support various nonprofits
in and around Durham.

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CARE Connections aims to serve as a reliable resource that addresses social isolation and social drivers of health for older adults in the community, a historically marginalized population. We provide weekly well-check calls, free health fairs, urgent food delivery, and resource connection to local resources related to food insecurity, transportation, and housing. The weekly well-check calls are the foundation of the program: volunteers are paired with senior partners with the goal of establishing authentic and trusting relationships. CARE Connections allows students to connect with the greater community, build skills in discussing structural issues surrounding health, and practice a form of care for older adults.

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The mission of CfH @ Duke is to foster a community environment in which all Duke students, regardless of religion, can come together to fight hunger, which is widespread throughout our world. CfH @ Duke seeks to accomplish this goal by making and selling Challah bread on and off campus and using the proceeds to donate money to a global hunger organization and a local hunger organization in Durham.

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