Friends Chapters

AUK seeks to open its doors to all its friends and supporters who aspire to become active members in promoting the future of the University. We strive to find ways to work together to promote the mission and aspirations of the University. If you would like to set-up a “Friends of AUK” chapter in your location, the information below provides an indicative outline of functions and activities that your chapter could choose to adopt. AUK’s friends in the U.S. are actively working to set-up friends’ chapters in Nashville, Boston, San Diego, Dallas and Virginia, all home to Kurdish communities. If you are based in the U.S. and would like to join one of these chapters, or if you live elsewhere and want to set-up a friends’ chapter in your location, please contact us for more information.

1. ‘Friends of AUK’ chapters work to build solid networks between the University, its supporters and friends, by holding various cultural, social and professional activities.
2. The chapters are directly affiliated to the University. The Office of Advancement is the official administrator and coordinator of this affiliation.
3. The chapters organize activities for AUK friends and supporters. Each activity should be in-line with the standards of the University.
4. The chapters are responsible for formulating their internal regulatory standards in line with the regulations of AUK, and the country they are located in.
5. Each chapter shall name an executive board and develop administrative mechanisms in order to achieve its objectives.
6. All chapter members shall abide by the relevant basic laws and principles imposed by their respective countries, and in accordance with AUK objectives.

1. Work as a network that brings together all those who are interested in cooperation on projects to support and promote AUK and chapter(s) in their respective countries.
2. Implement various cultural, scientific and social activities/events that bring together AUK friends/supporters (and alumni), to strengthen relations and create a space for interaction and communication between them and the University.
3. Raise awareness on AUK and its mission and disseminate AUK news.
4. Encourage friends and supporters to visit AUK and attend its programs or summer institutes (for example, spend a semester/enroll for a course, learn Kurdish/live in Kurdistan).
5. Explore opportunities to promote AUK Advancement, help to attract philanthropic donations to AUK.

1. The chapters will develop an annual plan of activities, in cooperation with the Office of Advancement, focusing on the following:
   1. An annual event for AUK chapter members (and alumni).
   2. Cultural and professional activities, to facilitate interaction between friends’ chapters and AUK.
   3. Social and cultural hubs, as common spaces for interaction, in order to reach out to the largest possible number of friends/supporters.