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Affinity Groups

The Office of Community Enrichment (OCE) at Northwestern houses six staff and faculty affinity groups with the primary aims of enhancing personal and professional development, and creating a workplace in which everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Any staff or faculty member is welcome to join an affinity group, and all affinity group events and programs are open to everyone.

There are many other affinity groups across the university, and many schools operate their own groups. We encourage you to explore all the available options and join any groups that feel meaningful to you.  If you are interested in forming a new group, email community-enrichment@northwestern.edu.

OCE-Sanctioned Affinity Groups

To read bios about the co-chairs of the sanctioned affinity groups visit the co-chairs page via the button below.

Affinity Group Co-chairs

Additional University-wide Affinity Groups

Listed below are a few additional Northwestern affinity groups:

  • Association of Northwestern University Women - Open to all, the Association of Northwestern University Women (ANUW) is committed to encouraging and supporting the professional development of those who self-identify as women on staff at Northwestern University.
  • One World \ One Northwestern - The One World\One Northwestern Affinity Groups bring together staff members from across the university working in similar areas and facing similar challenges.

Add Your Staff Affinity Group

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All University-sanctioned groups and activities must be open to all employees and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates. Read the full University Non-Discrimination Statement at the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance site.