50 | 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 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. 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 dietitian@ stevens.edu to set up an appointment to discuss their individual needs and accommodation(s). Our Delicious Without (DW) station is a great resource to all of our students with special dietary restrictions, allowing them to choose nutritious foods while avoiding the top nine major allergens (eggs, milk, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, wheat) & gluten. The DW menus rotate on a four-week cycle and consist of protein, starch/grain, and vegetable options. All students with any form of dietary restrictions have access to ordering allergen-friendly and special request items such as gluten-free baked goods, dairy-free alternatives, and vegan meats, cheeses, and other packaged products. In addition to all management and head chefs being required to pass an online allergen training, all dining hall staff are trained personally by our Campus Registered on this essential topic at the beginning of each semester. For those with more severe allergies, an individualized plan is created. The student and their family work personally with our Campus Dietitian and Foodservice Director to formulate a plan, which is specifically tailored to the individual’s needs and schedule. Made-to-order Allergen-Friendly meals specially prepared by • 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. Click here to learn more about CAPS’ signature trainings.
