By now, most people have met Tillie in one way or another, usually during her walks across campus, excitedly with her handler, or at an outdoor event, such as the Fall Fest organized by the Entertainment Committee held on October 8. The biggest question many students might have is how to spend some time with her. At the bottom of the “Meet Tillie” page, there’s a link to schedule a “Yappy Hour” with Tillie. Tillie only has one Yappy Hour a week, and it always takes place on Wednesdays, so spots are very limited. There are four 15-minute slots within that one hour, so only a few people per week can secure a spot with her. Therefore, students must sign up early to claim a slot. She is open to being booked by staff and faculty, two weeks in advance! Tillie, however, is not ready to be booked by student organization events just yet. Her official office is the Office of Student Affairs, located on the second floor of the Stevens University Center Complex (UCC), if you have any questions.
Another question students might have is what Tillie does exactly:
She is a certified service dog whose main responsibility is to help Stevens students’ mental health and to bring joy and support to students who might need it. She is a cuddly friend for anyone to spend time with, and all you need to do is schedule a “Yappy Hour” timeslot with her. Fortunately, Tillie is a goldendoodle, a breed known to be hypoallergenic, meaning anyone can visit her regardless of allergies. Tillie’s Instagram handle is @followtillie, so everyone can keep up with her activities and her on-campus adventures!
