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PDX Ducks

There are 48,000 Duck Alumni in Portland and the PDX Ducks Chapter are all about creating community. Annual and past events include Duck Lunches, C-Suite Breakfast, Happy Hour, Basketball and Football Watch Parties and Portland Science Night. These events are held for alumni who are interested in networking, socializing, and meeting other local Ducks.

Events with the PDX Ducks

The We Give Blood Drive

We Give Blood Drive

Participating Blood Donation Centers

Season 2 of the We Give Blood Drive kicks off August 27. Schedule to give blood on day 1 of the competition to receive a limited edition Oregon t-shirt.

Teaser: Duck Watch Parties 2025 Season

PDX Ducks Watch Party

Portland, OR

Grand Central Bowl
808 SE Morrison
Portland OR 97214

Duck In and Connect Portland

POSTPONED - Duck In and Connect: Portland

Portland, OR

Connect with fellow UO alumni in Portland at Duck In and Connect. Attend guided networking activities, casually mingle, and support fellow Ducks on their career journeys!

Black Alumni Network Oregon vs Indiana Tailgate

UO Black Alumni Network Tailgate

Eugene, OR

Get ready to rep your Duck pride with UOBAN! Join fellow Black alumni for a tailgate before Oregon faces Indiana. See you at Autzen on October 11! 

Photo of the Erb Memorial Union amphitheater

EMU 75th Anniversary Celebration

Eugene, OR

Join us for a special Homecoming celebration on October 24 in the EMU Ballroom, honoring past EMU Board members and alumni.

Portland Science Night

Portland Science Night

Portland, OR

Learn how artificial intelligence and augmented reality impact society, storytelling, and media from UO Professor Daniel Pimentel.

ASUO Presidents Alumni Celebration

ASUO Presidents Alumni Celebration

Turner, OR

Former ASUO presidents—celebrate 125 years of student leadership at the UO by connecting with current and former leaders.

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Chapter Board Members

Geri Naumcheff BA ’88 MA ’90

President

Sam Woodell BS ’14

Treasurer

Melissa Gray BS ’04

Secretary

Leah Pons BA ’17

Signature Event Chair

Sandy Rice BA ’86

Portland Science Night Chair
 

Kaysha Duffy BA ’11

Social Media Co-Chair

Laylah Ricard BA ’18

Social Media Co-Chair

Ken Minger BS ’17

Member at Large

Brian Taylor BA ’06

Watch Party Chair

Tony Kullen BA ’00

Member At Large

Michael Jordan BA ’90

Career Network Chair

Lauren Garetto BS ’16

Chair

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