It is almost time for Duck Days! But what is Duck Days? When asked in interviews with numerous Stevens students, the general consensus can be best summarized by 4/5 Visual Arts & Technology and Social Sciences student Amisha Patel; “I do not [know], but I have heard of it.” While other universities and colleges celebrate spirit week in the form of homecoming with football, Stevens will be celebrating spirit week through various activities and events during Duck Days. Duck Days are Stevens’ annual spirit week celebration made possible through the hard work of the Student Activities Committee and the Gear & Triangle Honor Society. Duck Days will take place the week of February 19, following Presidents’ Day weekend and will end with the highly anticipated fifteenth annual Founder’s Day Ball on Friday, February 23, a celebration of the anniversary of Stevens’ founding. Here’s an early preview of the events and activities of Duck Days, as well as a behind-the-scenes of the planning process for Duck Days.
Tuesday, February 20
Students, along with the entire campus, are encouraged to represent Stevens by wearing Stevens spirit wear or the school colors: red and gray. Stevens will be “duck-orated,” and student organizations and groups will have the opportunity to hang their banners in UCC and Babbio as part of an initiative to heighten school spirit. As Stephanie Hios, Student Activities Coordinator, said to The Stute, this is to “give the campus a real homecoming and spirit week feel.” Hios will be hosting a table on the UCC first floor for a game called Duck Pond from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21
Stevens mascot, Attila will be around for pictures between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and another to-be-determined table event will be happening.
Thursday, February 22
The Gear & Triangle Honor Society will have a table in UCC from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ‘Duck n’ Donuts’, and the Ducks on Display talent show will start at 7 p.m.
Ongoing throughout Duck Days
In addition to all the mentioned above, there will be a Duck Hunt starting on Tuesday, February 20 running through Thursday, February 22. Prizes will be won by scanning the QR code under the ducks when they are found. The Stevens bookstore will also be
