On Thursday, September 22, The Entertainment Committee (EC) will be hosting their first annual Fall Fling in the Walker Gym, with outdoor seating on Schaefer Lawn from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is free for all undergraduate and graduate students, the only requirement is to bring a Stevens ID for check-in, and a photo ID to get a drink ticket. Check-in begins at 6:30 pm.
The night will feature a wide variety of entertainment, including a string quartet, Stevens’ student Matthew Kirby as the DJ, and a dancefloor. Stevens will be catering the event with fall-themed foods, and three local Hoboken coffee shops will provide some hot drinks. Although dinner is not provided, a full spread of appetizers and a selection of desserts will be served. For attendees who are 21 and older, there will even be a bar where they will be provided with drink tickets. The attire is semi-formal, and the decorations will reflect a rustic-barn theme.
Students can hop on a hayride that will be traveling from Palmer Hall past DeBaun Field to Walker Gym. The hayride will feature a special guest—Attila the Duck—who will be giving out candy to the passengers. On par with past Entertainment Committee events, there will be free giveaways at the end of the night, including raffle baskets. A free photo booth will also be in place to capture the night.
In previous years, The Entertainment Committee hosted a Fall Festival around this time of year. This previous event featured more outdoor activities and inflatables. This year, the EC has reimagined this event into more of a dance, with a greater focus on food and music.
The Fall Fling is part of Steven’s weekend-long Fall Festival event, but unlike some of the later plans that are open to parents and alumni, Fall Fling is a student-only event
Special Events Coordinator Jenna Wynd, who has been planning this event since late June, stated she is “really excited for everyone to experience this event. The Entertainment Committee has been working hard to plan Fall Fling to make it as fun as possible for all of the students!”
Entertainment Committee Festivities Director Corey Batchelder shared a similar sentiment: “I wanted the event to feel like a classier take on your typical high school fall Homecoming Dance while still kindling that warm and cozy campus feeling as we welcome back our family, friends, and alumni to Stevens. With this in mind, Jenna and I agreed to give the event a rustic fall barn theme to set an elegant yet familiar tone. I’m truly looking forward to a festive evening with the entire student body!”
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