The University of Oregon Alumni Association keeps more than 275,000 Ducks around the world connected to their alma mater and to each other, through domestic and international chapters and groups, reunions, tailgates, career networking, travel opportunities, watch parties, service opportunities, and more.
275,117
Living Alumni
153
Countries Where Ducks Live
45
Chapters and Affinity Groups
Testimonials
As a Life Member, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to engage with other UOAA members at football watch parties, tailgates, and other local gatherings. Serving as president of the Reno Ducks and hosting weekly watch parties has allowed me to build strong connections with local alumni, parents, and friends of the university. I’m excited for another great football season—Go Ducks!
Being a Life Member of the UO Alumni Association helps me stay connected to the Duck community no matter where life takes me. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate my time at the UO while continuing to support future Ducks. I love showing off my Ducks pride with my license plate—it’s a daily reminder of where I came from and what I’m still a part of. Once a Duck, always a Duck!
I’m a [Life] Member because of the people! As a member of the UO Alumni Association, I love meeting Ducks everywhere. I see the ‘O’ on cars and shirts all over. Go Ducks!
When I went to the UO, I already had 20 years of professional experience in theatre—as an actor, director, writer, producer, and artistic director in Portland, Oregon. I was ready to make a shift. I wanted to share via higher ed what I’d been working on for decades. I didn’t have to put aside making art to become an academic. The program encouraged me and my peers to continue creating while developing as scholars.
Doing my research on the [advertising and brand responsibility master's] program, looking at the alums who went through it, I saw the work they were doing and the impact they were making on the industry. I saw that their work became something really meaningful, and they didn't take the traditional route of working at an agency. The program really empowered them and encouraged them to do something different. Of course, I already knew my professors, so I knew they were great. I was excited to learn more from them and see their perspectives.
The [College of Education] Family and Human Services program refused to let me fail and I am forever grateful. I would not have graduated college without the help and support of the FHS faculty and staff. I really enjoyed the comradery of the cohort. College felt really big and overwhelming. It was helpful to have a group of people that felt like my community at UO.
