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Alumni News: Every Duck Has a Story

From campus happenings to fascinating news from around the world, consider the UOAA your source for news about our alumni chapters and networks, updates about on-campus activities and milestones.

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Surviving hate, spreading hope

Surviving hate, spreading hope

January 18, 2023

Evelyn Diamont Banko, BA ’57 (elementary education), and the parents of Rob Aigner, BS ’86 (journalism), are Holocaust survivors. The two alumni share their families’ stories of hardship, resilience, and hope.

Humberto Chacon

Tiny habits for big success

January 18, 2023
Humberto Chacon, BA ’87 (psychology), shares how tiny habits brought him from swimming one lap to escaping Alcatraz. With his tips, you can create tiny habits, too!
Julia Wong

Ducks Take Flight: Julia Wong

January 18, 2023
Double Duck Julia Wong, BS ’18 (business administration), MNM ’22 (nonprofit management), shares her career journey from recent grad to associate events director.
An eye for architecture

An eye for architecture

January 13, 2023
Michael Wilkes, BArch ’71 (architecture), shares his fine art photography, which has been recognized nationally by the American Institute of Architects.
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