Alumni of ACTION (AoA)
Celebrate your identity or connect with like-minded peers through the Alumni of ACTION network, led by committed alumni volunteers. With five affinity groups*—AANHPI, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ Pride—you'll join in cultural celebrations, community-building activities, and networking events. Whether you're seeking professional development, opportunities to mentor or volunteer, or simply a supportive space to embrace who you are, Alumni of ACTION provides a platform for alumni to thrive while also nurturing the future of DU students.
*If there are underrepresented networks that you wish to see here, please reach out to Zakiya.Markland@du.edu and she will guide you through the proposal process.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Alumni Affinity Network (AANHPI)
The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Alumni Affinity Network (AANHPI) connects those with an affinity to community-build within the AANHPI communities through providing opportunities for networking, professional development, and mentorship.
Join the AANHPI Community by signing up for our listserv here!
Black Alumni Affinity Network (BAA)
The Black Alumni Affinity Network (BAA) connects those with an affinity to community-build within the black community through providing opportunities for networking, professional development, and mentorship.
Join the Pride community by signing up for our listserv here!
Indigenous Alumni Affinity Network (IAA)
The Indigenous Alumni Affinity Network (IAA) is dedicated to connecting those within DU and the greater Rocky Mountain area who possess a passion to community-build within the Indigenous community.
The University of Denver and the greater city of Denver acknowledge that they reside within the traditional territories of Hinonoeino (Arapaho), Tsitsista (Cheyenne), and Nunt'zi (Ute).
Join the IAA community by signing up for our listserv here!
DU Latinx Alumni Affinity Network (DULAA)
The DU Latinx Alumni Affinity Network (DULAA) connects those with a passion to community-build within the Latinx/e community through providing opportunities for networking, professional development, cultural connection/exploration, scholarships, and mentorship.
Join the DULAA community by signing up for our listserv here!
LGBTQ+ Pride Alumni Affinity Network (Pride)
For our alumni, students, faculty, staff, and external community members of all sexual orientations and gender identities, the Pride Network, in partnership with DU’s Cultural Center, offers opportunities for support, networking, professional development, mentorship, and community service. Let's build a supportive community that celebrates diversity, empowers careers, and contributes to positive change at the University of Denver.
Join the Pride community by signing up for our listserv here!
A Message from the AoA Staff Leader
Zakiya Markland, Assistant Director of Volunteer Networks
Welcome all! I joined DU’s Regional Advancement & Volunteer Engagement team as the Assistant Director of Volunteer Networks in December of 2023. I am here to support and facilitate the vital engagement of DU’s alumni of ACTION networks by collaborating with network leaders to bring to their communities authentic, impactful, and seamlessly coordinated programming in alignment with the university’s DEI action plan. Too, I am here to equip DU’s full community of volunteers (alumni, parents, and friends) with tools and resources that prepare them to thrive in their volunteer assignments, further generating a holistic and sustainable model of volunteer-led network growth for DU.
With deep respect and gratitude for all beings, and a commitment to a future that is bright even for our most vulnerable civilians, I look forward to being of service to you. Feel free to contact me here: Zakiya.Markland@DU.edu!