44 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK DeBaun Performing Arts Center Dining Services The mission of DeBaun Performing Arts Center (PAC) is to provide performing arts opportunities for students to participate in, supporting and enhancing their education at Stevens, and to present high-quality performances and special events to the Stevens community. Music programs include the Stevens Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Pep Band, President’s Ensemble, and Voice Studio. Annual theater programs include DeBaun PAC’s Shakespeare Project, Modern Theater Series, Acting Workshops, Theta Alpha Phi (National Theatre Honors Fraternity) Musical Theater productions, and more. Students who are more technically minded can join the stage crew at DeBaun Auditorium, designing, building, and running the Center’s performances. You can learn more about DeBaun here. Stevens Dining offers a wide variety of wholesome and delicious menu selections which support the local economy, celebrate the diversity of the campus, and promote sustainability. It is an extensive program which features balanced, nutritious, versatile and exciting options across our on-campus locations: America’s Cup, Pierce Café, Pierce Dining Hall, Gateway Café, the UCC Marketplace, the Cannon Café, and Pi Kitchen (dining for faculty and staff). Meal Card The Stevens Mobile DuckCard allows our students, who have purchased a meal plan, to have access to Pierce Dining Hall and the ability to exchange a meal for specific menu items at any on-campus dining location Accessibility and options are determined by the meal plan selected. Learn more about meal plans here. Explore Meals On- and Off-Campus A Stevens meal plan gives our students the unique opportunity to experience Hoboken’s exciting dining scene. Our new meal plans allow students to use a “Premium” meal swipe at participating dining destinations on Washington Street in Hoboken – any day of the week. Learn more about our new exciting meal plans online. Nutritious Dining & Dining Accommodations As a resource to the campus, a full-time registered dietitian-nutritionist (RDN) is available on-campus daily to provide counseling services, engaging presentations and seminars to the entire campus community at no charge. All students with allergies and special dietary needs are highly encouraged to contact dietician@ stevens.edu to discuss their individual needs and accommodation(s). To set up an appointment, please email [email protected]. Pierce Dining Hall Reminders To keep serving our guests efficiently, please keep in mind the following: • A valid Stevens DuckCard must be used to enter Pierce Dining Hall. The DuckCard and your selected students can visit the CAPS office in person or call 201.216.5177. After hours, call 201.216.5177 and press option ‘2’to connect with a live counselor. • Campus police can also be reached 24/7 by calling 201.216.5105 (main line) or 201.216.3911 (emergency) • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can also be reached 24-7 at 1.800.273.8255 or by texting 988. • For concerns that do not require an immediate response, students can submit a referral to the CARE team by writing to [email protected]. Early intervention and prevention efforts aimed at reducing the risk of suicide are also provided by the CAPS staff. Stevens offers a mix of bystander intervention training and warning sign training to students, staff and faculty who might be the first to notice signs of distress in someone they care about.
