Native Duck Nation

Fostering relationships with Native American alumni

The Native Duck Nation creates opportunities for Native American Duck alumni to network, socialize and meet other alumni, students, faculty, staff and community partners. The network provides a space for alumni to stay connected with the cultural development of the campus community and build upon their own experiences.

Native Duck Nation Events

Native Duck Nation News

Listing: Current Past

Native Duck Nation recources

4/16/2024

In case you missed it, you can view the recording of our Native Duck Nation Inaugural Informational Session (Powerpoint slides). We also held a follow up session (Powerpoint slides) where we heard from campus partners and students.

UO grieves loss of Virginia Beavert, Native scholar and linguist

2/26/2024

Virginia Beavert, PhD ’12 (linguistics), died Feb. 8 at the age of 102. The much-loved Yakama Nation elder dedicated her life to preserving Native languages and culture.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

11/14/2023

The UO Alumni Association recognizes and honors the Native people who have called this land home for thousands of years. This Native American Heritage Month and every month, we express our deep gratitude for the many contributions of Indigenous UO alumni, students, and faculty in their communities, at the university, and across the land we now refer to as Oregon and the US.

The blankets are back!

10/10/2023

Home Flight blankets are a meaningful gift that support UO Native alumni and students. Get yours before they’re gone.

The UO launches the Home Flight Scholars Program

10/11/2022

The new UO program supports the long-term success of Native American students residing in Oregon. It includes financial aid, addresses retention as well as graduation and professional development of students.

Board Members

Michelle Singer BS '95

President

Tana Atchley Culbertson BA '00

Social Media Coordinator

Jolene Bettles BS '19

Stephanie Craig BA '09, MA '13

Tasha Blaircobb BS '21

Interested in being a board member, please contact Mimi Endo.

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