Stevens Fall Festival

Community & Family Weekend 

September 23–24, 2022 

Entrance to Stevens Campus in Fall

A quacktacular multi-day celebration!

Stevens’ inaugural Fall Festival is a multi-day community celebration for alumni, students, families, faculty and staff. Activities range from President Farvardin’s state of the university address, open houses and tours, performances and faculty presentations to athletic contests, Hoboken food crawl, carnival fun, movie nights and more!

Online registration remains open for only select signature events. On Friday: Happy Hour, Athletic Hall of Fame events. On Saturday: Community Carnival and BBQ, Beer Garden, Order of the Engineer Induction Ceremony, Skyline View event and all athletic contests. Registration for all other events is now closed.

Featuring

  • Family Weekend
  • Homecoming & Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
  • Carnival & Community BBQ
  • State of the University Address
  • The Future of Stevens Talk
  • and more! 

Schedule

All Week

#AllRise Challenge
Noon on September 19 to 9 p.m. on September 23 / Virtual
Our Annual #AllRise challenge rallies support for Stevens Athletics. Help us change the game both on the field and in the classroom and support your favorite team!
Visit the #AllRise Challenge site

Monday, September 19

Service and Donation Fair
Noon to 3 p.m. / Babbio Atrium
Come learn about service opportunities within the Hoboken community and how to get involved with volunteering at Stevens. For the list of donation items, follow @stevenstudents on Instagram.

Tuesday, September 20

Students vs. Faculty Beach Volleyball
5 to 6 p.m. / Beach Volleyball Court, Humphrey’s Lawn
Take in the beach volleyball match of the century: students vs. faculty!

Women’s Soccer vs. TCNJ
7 to 9 p.m. / DeBaun Athletic Complex
Be there as we take on local rival TCNJ for in-state supremacy in women’s soccer.

Wednesday, September 21

Field Hockey vs. Drew University
7 to 9 p.m. / DeBaun Athletic Complex
Support the Ducks as they battle the Drew Rangers in a key intrastate contest.

Thursday, September 22

Fall Fling
7 to 10 p.m. / Walker Gym
Enjoy an evening of dancing, food, refreshments, giveaways and more at the inaugural Fall Fling. Dress in your autumnal semiformal best as we dance the night away to kick off the Fall Festival! Free, student-only event. DuckLink RSVP required.

Friday, September 23

Red & Gray Day
All day
Snap a selfie (or group selfie!) in your favorite Stevens gear and tag @followstevens, @stevens_sga and #stevensfallfest on Instagram.

Arrival and Check-In
11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. / University Center Complex Gallery
All Fall Festival guests and attendees should check-in upon arrival.

Campus Tour
2 p.m. / Meet at Babbio East Patio (Rain Location: Babbio Atrium)
Tour the beautiful Stevens campus and take in all the exciting changes. Also great for families and prospective students. This tour includes the University Center Complex.

Library Historical Tours
2 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3 p.m. / Meet at Edwin A. Stevens Building Front Steps
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Castle Point led by archivists Leah Loscutoff and Ted Houghtaling. Learn about the historical significance of the university's iconic buildings — and how they shaped the landscape of Hoboken and Stevens. 

University Center Complex Tour
3 p.m. / Meet at University Center Complex Welcome Desk
See the interiors of the new University Center and Residential Towers and catch some amazing views along the way.

Happy Hour
4 to 6 p.m. / Babbio Patio (Rain location: Babbio Atrium)
Take in the beautiful view while enjoying cocktails and connecting with members of the Stevens community.

Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration Reception
6 p.m. / University Center Complex Reception Area
Gather at a reception prior to Hall of Fame Ceremony.

Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
7:30 p.m. / University Center Complex Tech Flex Auditorium
Celebrate the induction of seven new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame and the presentation of the President's Cup award for top overall team in 2021-2022.
Click for Livestream

Musical Comedy Performance: Here I Go Again – The Music of the ’80s
8 p.m. / DeBaun Auditorium
Travel back to a time when video killed the radio star and girls just want to have fun! Presented by DeBaun PAC and Theta Alpha Phi and featuring our favorite songs from the 1980s.

Ducks After Dark: Camp Stevens
8 to 10 p.m. / Palmer Lawn and Humphreys Volleyball Court
Enjoy s’mores, snacks, outdoor games and more! Student-only event.

Broadway Tickets: Beetlejuice
8 p.m.
Take the family to Broadway! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of an unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a ghost with a thing for stripes. Families enjoy a special group ticket price of $79 per person. Pre-purchase tickets and pick them up at Fall Festival check-in.
Note: Transportation is not included.
Address: Marquis Theatre, 210 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

Atilla the Duck mascot jumping for joy in front of Babbio Center.
Exterior of University Center with Torch Bearers in foreground.
Three smiling students sitting on picnic table in the fall.
Women's volleyball player setting up a serve.
Group of alumni listening to tour guide at University Center.
Students clapping and cheering at outdoor carnival.
Spire of the Empire State Building lit in Stevens red.

Saturday, September 24

Arrival and Check-In
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. / University Center Complex Gallery
All Fall Festival guests and attendees should check-in upon arrival.

Hoboken Bagel Showdown
8:30 to 10 a.m. / UCC Marketplace
Taste test some of Hoboken's local bagel options for breakfast and cast a vote for your favorite. There's much controversy over which bagel is best!

Breakfast with the Deans and Academic Leadership
8:30 to 10 a.m. / Babbio East Patio (Rain Location: Babbio Atrium)
Meet the deans and academic leadership of Stevens' schools and college and learn more about their vision and goals.

State of the University
10 to 11 a.m. / University Center Complex Tech Flex Auditorium
Hear from President Farvardin about the most recent accomplishments and happenings at Stevens, as well as the university's new strategic plan: Stevens 2032: Inspired by Humanity, Powered by Technology.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Farmingdale State
10 a.m. / Canavan Arena
Cheer on the Ducks as they face off against Farmingdale State.

Faculty Forum and Self-Guided Lab Tours
10 to 10:45 a.m. (Faculty Forum); 10:45 a.m. to noon (Self-Guided Lab Tours) / Burchard 111 and various lab facilities
Meet and interact with faculty representatives as they speak about their latest research and learn more about their areas of focus. After the faculty forum ends, visit labs on a self-guided tour and see some of Stevens’ state-of-the art facilities.

Supporting Student Mental Health at Stevens
11 to 11:45 a.m. / Bissinger Room, Howe Center 
Recognize the signs of a student in distress and the resources available to support student mental health.

University Center Complex Tour
11 a.m. / Meet at University Center Complex Welcome Desk
See the interiors of the new University Center and Residential Towers and catch some amazing views along the way.

Admissions Information Session
11 to 11:45 a.m. / Burchard 111
Hear from admissions counselors about the application process as well as life as a Stevens student.

Introduction to Fraternity and Sorority Life
Noon to 12:45 p.m. / Burchard 111 
Learn about the rich, 148-year history of fraternity and sorority life at Stevens, the more than 20 recognized fraternal organizations on campus, their community impact and ways to get involved.

Making the Most of Career Services at Stevens
Noon to 12:45 p.m. / Bissinger Room, Howe Center
Join this session to learn about the Stevens Career Center's broad range of events, services and resources for students — and take advantage of all the Career Center has to offer.

Campus Tour
Noon / Meet at Babbio East Patio (Rain Location: Babbio Atrium)
Tour the beautiful Stevens campus and take in all the exciting changes. Also great for families and prospective students. This tour includes the University Center Complex.

The Future of Stevens: The Academic and Research Enterprise
Noon to 1 p.m. / University Center Complex Tech Flex Auditorium
Join Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jianmin Qu for a talk on the university's strategic initiatives related to Stevens' academic and research enterprise.
Click to register for Livestream

State of the University
1 to 2 p.m. / University Center Complex Tech Flex Auditorium
Hear from President Farvardin about the most recent accomplishments and happenings at Stevens, as well as the university's new strategic plan: Stevens 2032: Inspired by Humanity, Powered by Technology.
Click to Register for Livestream

Field Hockey vs. DeSales University
1 p.m. / DeBaun Field
Cheer on the Ducks as they face off against DeSales University.

Introduction to Study Abroad
1 to 1:45 p.m. / Bissinger Room, Howe Center
Learn about the many opportunities for students to get an international learning experience through both in-person and virtual opportunities.

Carnival and Food Trucks
1 to 4 p.m. / Campus Lawns and North Parking Lot (Rain Location: Pierce Dining Room, Howe Center 2nd floor and Bissinger Room, Howe Center 4th floor)
Join us for an afternoon of fall-themed fun with the whole Stevens campus community! Grab a bite to eat at the food trucks, visit our pumpkin patch, stuff your own Stevens duck and so much more.

Beer Garden
2 to 4 p.m. / Morton-Peirce-Kidde Quad
Tailgate with fellow parents, alumni, staff and faculty. Go Ducks!

Men’s Soccer vs. Widener University
4 p.m. / DeBaun Field
Come out and support the Ducks in a match against Widener University.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Brooklyn College
4 p.m. / Canavan Arena
Show your Duck pride at the women's volleyball match against Brooklyn College.

Order of the Engineer Induction Ceremony
5 to 7 p.m. / University Center Complex Tech Flex Auditorium
Join us as we induct our first group of Stevens alumni into the Order of the Engineer — an association for graduate and professional engineers that, since 1970, emphasizes pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. Advanced registration necessary.

Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses
5 to 8 p.m. / Various locations:
Alpha Phi: BC Babbio Center, Room 122 (Auditorium)
Alpha Sigma Phi: 903 Castle Point Terrace
Beta Theta Pi: 812 Castle Point Terrace
Delta Phi Epsilon: 800 Castle Point Terrace
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.: 831 Castle Point Terrace
Lodge (Chi Psi): 804 Castle Point Terrace
Nu Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc.: Babbio Center Room 319
Sigma Phi Epsilon: 530 Hudson Street
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.: Babbio Center Room 320
Theta Phi Alpha: 808 Castle Point Terrace
Theta Xi: 805 Castle Point Terrace
Designed for both students and alumni, learn about and engage — or re-engage — with Stevens' fraternity and sorority chapters. By invitation only.

A Skyline View You Won’t Want to Miss
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. / Babbio Plaza
Gather together as the weekend reaches a glorious apex and witness the Empire State Building’s tower lights shining in “Stevens red.” Celebrate with dessert, music, selfies and red-themed festivities and fun!

Musical Comedy Performance: Here I Go Again – The Music of the ’80s
8 p.m. / DeBaun Auditorium
Travel back to a time when video killed the radio star and girls just want to have fun! Presented by DeBaun PAC and Theta Alpha Phi and featuring our favorite songs from the 1980s.

Students on Stevens campus in the fall.

Fall Festival Weekend Restaurant Discounts

The following Hoboken restaurants are offering discounts for Fall Festival attendees on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 – show your Stevens ID and mention Fall Festival: 

The Ainsworth (15% off)
310 Sinatra Drive
201-716-7070

Alfalfa (10% off)
1110 Washington Street
201-790-0491

Curry Up Now (15% off)
91 Washington Street
201-659-2879  

 Del Frisco’s Grille (10% off)
221 River Street
201-653-0195

Happy Vegans (15% off)
410 Washington Street
201-253-0659

Piki Poke (10% - use coupon code FALLFESTIVAL when ordering)
535 Washington Street
201-876-8889

VegBar (10% off)
464 Newark Street201-253-0600  

Pricing

Participant Type All Weekend
(Sept. 23-24)
Single Day
Fri/Sat
Adults (13+) $40 $15/$30
Stevens Alumni $40 $15/$30
Stevens Faculty/Staff $10 $0/$10
Students $10 $5/$5
Children
(ages 6-12)
$15 $10/$10
Children
(ages 2-5)
$10 $5/$5
Children
(under 2)
No charge No charge

The following events have extra fees associated with them: 

  • Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Ceremony: $40 per person
  • Broadway: Beetlejuice: $75 per person
  • Beer Garden: $20 per person (21+)
  • Order of the Engineer: $20 per person for inductees; $10 per person for reception attendees 

If you need financial assistance, please email fallfestival@stevens.edu or call 201.216.5699.  

Note: Stevens faculty and staff can attend for no charge if they volunteer on Saturday. 

Hotel Information

La Quinta by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands 
350 Lighting Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Rate: $119 (single) or $149 (double/double, 1-4ppl)
Breakfast: included in the rate and free parking
Stevens rate is available until September 2, 2023

Fairfield Inn and Suites North Bergen 
1707 69th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Rate: $169 (single) or $189 (double/double, 1-4ppl)
Breakfast: Breakfast is served a la carte at the bistro.
Parking: FREE
Stevens rate is available until August 26, 2022

Hyatt Regency, Jersey City
2 Exchange Pl
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rate: $279 (single or double/double, 1-4ppl)
Breakfast: $36 per person
Parking: $25 per night, Self-parking
Stevens rate is available until September 1, 2022

Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
500 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawken, NJ 07086 
Rate: $115 per night inclusive of taxes 
Stevens rate is available until August 31, 2022 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

Questions? Email fallfestival@stevens.edu or call 201.216.5699.

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