# Interactive Graduation Apps The 'Be a Duck' Campus App Details Commencement Info By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-app References: [around.uoregon.edu](https://around.uoregon.edu/content/be-duck-app-and-website-commencement-now-live) & [guidebook](http://guidebook.com/app/beaduck) Created for the [University of Oregon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-arcade) student population, the 'Be a Duck' campus app works to help detail pertinent information as well as a streamlined roster of everything that's needed to be known about graduation. The 'Be a Duck' app offers users easy access to the [entire schedule of events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/event-countdown) as well as an interactive campus map to know exactly where everything is located. Users can access information within the app on the day of or view events further in advance to help plan their graduation schedule. The 'Be a Duck' campus app keeps everything regarding graduation organized neatly within including information on the Grad Parade, Senior Send-off, Alumni InDUCKtion and many more department-specific ceremonies. Although ideal for graduating students, the 'Be a Duck' app can also be utilized by visiting guests to get them involved in the celebration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Graduation Apps:** Opportunity for developing personalized graduation apps that streamline information and facilitate engagement for students and guests. - **Campus Event Scheduling:** Potential for developing apps that provide a comprehensive schedule of events and interactive campus maps for various university activities beyond graduation. - **Department-specific Ceremony Apps:** Opportunity to create specialized apps for department-specific ceremonies, offering tailored information and interactive features to enhance the experience. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Innovation potential in creating interactive apps that enhance the overall student experience and improve engagement in educational institutions. - **Event Management:** Disruptive potential in developing event scheduling apps that streamline information and provide a seamless experience for attendees. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Opportunity for apps that cater to visiting guests, providing easy access to information and enhancing their engagement during various events and celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Utility Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckfloat.md) - [Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-app.md) - [Connective Student Grad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devgrads.md) - [Comprehensive Festival Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivawl.md) - [Snack-Forward Graduation Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-and-queso.md) - [Academic Planner Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-planner.md) - [Weland Conservation Fundraiseres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-and-run-2025.md) - [Gamified Productivity Goal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooster-day-app.md) - [Student Achievement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamyuni.md)