year to revel in spooks and scares. When you’re a child, it’s easy to be put on edge by zombies or ghosts; as we get older and more jaded, the dread of the unknown becomes more muted as it becomes more… well… known.
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Stevens Institute of Technology is haunted! Not by ghosts. Not by some troll under the bridge. Not even by President Favardin turning into a duck under the power of a full moon (but someone may want to investigate that one).
The Stevens campus, along with the surrounding Hoboken area, is a lovely little city situated along the Hudson River. With how the campus is positioned, it brings forth a lot of nice places to hang out, both on and off campus.
Standing in the center of Stevens’ upper campus is a 16-foot-tall aluminum statue known as the Torch Bearers. Created by the American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, the statue was presented to Stevens in April 1964 as a gift.
With several dining locations on Stevens’ campus, students have plenty of places to grab a bite between classes or settle down for a proper meal.
Campus culture is central to building a sense of community at Stevens and giving the school its identity. I often wonder whether Stevens is losing some of that culture, especially given the current state of our campus and student life.
Students are usually only exposed to the teaching side of their professors. What they know is whether their professors are harsh graders, assign a lot of homework, or explain concepts well.
There are times when we often wonder what our professors were like before they stood at the front of the classroom.
First, I want to preface this article by saying that being a professor is truly an extraordinary job. On top of all the research, studies, and professional accomplishments you have achieved throughout your academic career, you also have to manage teaching students, maintaining communication with them, and grading hundreds of papers.
For Dr. William Querido, his day doesn’t begin with reviewing lesson plans or preparing research papers. It starts with taking care of his two beloved dogs and a cup of Brazilian coffee.