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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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The Academic Advising Center (AAC) oversees academic advising for Duke students until they declare their major during sophomore year. Through the AAC, students have a network of advising resources and services available to help them explore the many curricular and co-curricular opportunities at Duke. You can send a quick, general question to advising@duke.edu and someone will respond; you can schedule a virtual appointment with one of the AAC Advising Directors if you have questions that require more time than a quick drop in meeting; and you can meet with a Director of Academic Engagement (DAE) who can help you make the most of your time at Duke.

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The Academic Guides program integrates academic coaching and advising into the fabric of the Duke campus residential experience. Part of a new residential staffing vision, Academic Guides are available to support students where they live and learn.
We will also meet with you individually to:

--Provide guidance on the many academic decisions you face
--Identify and promote your individual goals and academic potential
--Show you how to cultivate the skills, confidence, and healthy habits that will enable you to make the most of your learning experience
--Amplify and connect you to helpful resources

Ultimately, if you live on West Campus and are unsure where to go, visit your Academic Guide and we will help you figure it out.

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We are members of the undergraduate community's support network, here to help you navigate your experiences inside and outside the classroom. By embracing the idea that true academic success comes from overall wellbeing, our purpose is to listen, engage, support, and connect you with any and all resources you need to thrive as a Duke student.

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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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Promote student and university excellence through AI & data science competitions

Specifically the club strives to:
Host competitions
Compete against other universities
Win industry competitions

With the benefits of:
Applying learning through practice
Relationship building and networking within and outside the program and department
Win awards and recognition for members, the program, and the university

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All of the Above presents a show annually including a series of anonymous monologues written, performed, and directed by Duke women about life at Duke.
All of the Above hopes to not only raise awareness of gender inequity on campus, but also to celebrate the many facets of the Duke woman in a rare theatrical setting. The Production Team of All of the Above must ensure the annual performance continues and upholds the values of the 2003 Duke Women's Initiative, giving a voice to all women on campus.

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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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We want to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for Duke students at all stages of their reading journeys. Especially on a campus with such intense academic pressure, conversations about literature can be intimidating for new members. Through small-group reading sessions and casual coffee-shop conversations, we hope to create intimate spaces where students feel comfortable freely sharing their thoughts and ideas (certainly about our monthly readings, but also about anything those readings might stir up in them). Our overarching goals are to integrate leisurely reading into daily student life at Duke and promote the message that reading can be a form of self-care, identity exploration, and pure enjoyment completely free of academic pressure.

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We aim to provide a space for chemistry majors to network about each other, learn more about the chemistry major, and discover chemistry opportunities and careers beyond Duke University.

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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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The American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter at Duke University is a student-run organization that enhances the experience of civil and environmental engineering students through guest lectures, opportunities to connect with industry professionals, mentorship, and various independent projects. Duke ASCE serves as the bridge to connecting students with the highly recognized international society of professional civil engineers.

Our local chapter holds monthly general body meetings and invites professors of the department, as well as corporate speakers to connect with student members to provide invaluable advice and opportunities to network. Please contact us at dukeasce@gmail.com for more information!

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The Duke Arabic Debate Club is dedicated to fostering an intellectual platform for Arabic-speaking students to engage in structured debate and meaningful dialogue. Our mission is to promote critical thinking, cultural exchange, and rhetorical skills in the Arabic language, while encouraging respect for diverse perspectives. Through debate and discussion, we aim to enhance participants' fluency, broaden their understanding of global and regional issues, and contribute to the vibrant academic and cultural community at Duke University.

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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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To create an open space centered in care, a culture of intentional relationship-building, and inclusivity for Duke's Asian community.
To form sustainable relationships, support, and be in solidarity with other campus affinity groups.
To demand that Duke implement institutional change that creates an inclusive space for marginalized students.
To be a communal learning space that is invested in the history of the Asian American as a political identity.
To remain accountable and open to the general body's needs and interests, constantly growing and changing as an organization.

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ATG seeks to recognize the unique ways in which Asians and Asian-Americans encounter Christianity and to provide a space for them to share those experiences. In this way, ATG hopes both to help facilitate a support system for Asians and Asian-Americans in the Divinity School as well as to raise awareness of Asian/Asian-American culture and experiences among non-Asians.

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The mission of the Association of Mixed People at Duke is to build a space of community and support for Duke students who identify as mixed. We aim to help students navigate their multicultural identities through social outreach activities and educational campaigns. We intend to offer a community where their identity will not be questioned but welcomed and celebrated. Students of any mixed-race background can have the opportunity to form bonds with others who have shared similar experiences. Although AMP@D's focus is on celebrating those from multicultural backgrounds, we are open to anyone interested in supporting their fellow mixed students at Duke. Through social and educational events, AMP@D is committed to providing a forum of interaction open to all interested in multiculturalism.

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DAU shall be committed to its founding mission to foster cultural exchange, promote understanding
of Azerbaijan's heritage, and support the academic and personal growth of Azerbaijani students at
Duke University. DAU aims to provide a platform for exchanging cultural values, insights, and
perspectives and strengthening ties between Azerbaijani and other cultures while offering a
supportive network for its members through events, discussions, and collaborations.

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The Duke Baha'i Community promotes a pattern of campus life where spiritual conversation and service to others go hand-in-hand. Our community building activities aim to foster inner transformation and cultivate a sense of collective ownership for the spiritual, social and economic well-being of both the Duke campus and the wider Durham, NC area.

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Join others who are working towards the betterment of the world.

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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 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 Duke/Durham community.

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The Benelux Society's mission is to promote cultural awareness and appreciation of the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) through events and activities. We aim to foster cross-cultural connections, facilitate idea exchange, and create a sense of unity among our members, emphasizing the region's significance within the European Union and globally. Additionally, we seek to provide a welcoming and supportive community for students from or connected to the Benelux region, ensuring they feel at home within the wider Duke community.

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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 mission of BEPSA is to give a voice to the BME PhD student body and improve the PhD
student experience within the BME Department. The organization will facilitate communication
between students and faculty, connect students to resources available within the department, and
advocate for the department within and outside of the university.

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Black Policy Student Association focuses on advancing the interest of Black students and effectuate change in the policy community. Through community engagement, professional development, and advocacy opportunities, BPSA helps educate the Sanford community about the implications of policy on Black communities while providing spaces for students to engage in meaningful community building. Outside of Sanford, BPSA aims to connect students to the historically Black Durham community and to platform their interest through policy and advocacy. Further, BPSA prioritizes creating and holding the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Black Policy Conference annually.

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The Black Pre-Law Society (BPLS) at Duke seeks to diversify the legal profession by promoting transparency and accessibility to resources regarding the law school admissions process and legal profession for Black-identifying undergraduate students. BPLS is dedicated to fostering a community of Black excellence, success, networking and mentorship. With these values, we strive to aid Black students in their legal journey.

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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 team aims to hold instructional meetings to teach participants traditional Greek folk dances at a recreational level and, if there is enough interest, a competitive level. In addition, the organization may hold Greek cultural events and perform at local venues and events. All club activities would be open to any Duke University or DKU student regardless of cultural background. Lastly, the organization hopes to increase Greek cultural awareness on campus.

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At Blue Devil Bakers, our mission is to cultivate a deep appreciation and understanding
of the art and science of baking. We are dedicated to exploring and sharing the rich
cultural heritage embodied in baking traditions from around the world. Through hands-on workshops, educational sessions, and community events, we aim to enlighten our
members about the intricate science behind baking techniques and ingredients. Our
goal is to create a welcoming community where enthusiasts and beginners alike can
discover the joy and knowledge that baking brings, fostering both skill development and
cultural awareness

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The mission of our student organization is to provide Duke students with an environment conducive to improving their physical well-being, mental strength and learning proper powerlifting technique. Rather than emphasizing physical traits, powerlifting develops a healthier relationship with food and exercise where athletes are encouraged to build strength, muscle and feel powerful. Everyone is welcome!

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Access to an elite powerlifting gym off campus, group training with coaching on technique, nutrition, and mobility. Supportive training team that travels to powerlifting weightlifting competitions. Transportation will be provided to our gym and all competitions. Ability to learn coaching principles and philosophy from leaders of the club for personal interest or to take larger leadership role in the club.

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Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses.

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