Forever Ducks Ambassadors
Building Culture, Preserving Traditions
The Forever Ducks Ambassadors (4Ds) are a select group of undergraduate students managed by the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement who serve as liaisons within the university’s alumni community. 4Ds are passionate about all things Stevens, eager to engage with the alumni community and ready to promote school spirit and Stevens traditions across campus.
Benefits
The Forever Ducks program focuses on providing students with opportunities to acquire and sharpen leadership and communication skills while building their personal and professional network with alumni and other student leaders. Participants receive formal training and in-person and virtual opportunities, and enjoy the following benefits:
Access to alumni, parents, and friends of Stevens through invitation-only programs and events
Potential opportunities to travel on behalf of Stevens
Resume-boosting skills and volunteer experience
Lessons on best practices for managing situations such as meetings, professional interviews, and dinner events
Opportunities to meet new people and interact with peers
Leadership Opportunities
The Membership Committee oversees internal membership development by helping to support and aid group morale. The committee plans social gatherings and end-of-year dinners to celebrate the program and recognize 4D Ambassadors’ accomplishments. The committee also assists the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement with staffing for events and social media outreach throughout the year. The Membership Committee is instrumental in communicating Stevens culture and campus traditions to incoming students, while contributing to the university’s efforts to continually improve the Stevens experience for all students.
The Traditions Committee fosters school spirit within the student body and maintaining the traditions that make Stevens so near and dear to its alumni. The committee plans festive campus activities and partners with campus organizations, continuing time-honored events like Track the Quack, Quack or Treat, Duck Days and more!
The Senior Week Committee, composed of members of the graduating class, helps graduating seniors leave their legacy at Stevens by planning social, spirit, and philanthropic events and experiences.
The Engagement Committee partners with campus organizations to assist with events such as the Stevens Awards Gala, Alumni Weekend, scholarship luncheons, the Adulting 101 series, and more. The committee also spreads awareness about philanthropy on Stevens’ campus and develops new and creative ways to thank donors.
Staff Contact
Thomas Gaudet (he/him)
Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement
[email protected] | 201.216.3892