As I start my 15th season coordinating the DC Ducks’ football watch parties, I want to share how special it is that we have created such a passionate, welcoming community of Duck fans in Washington, DC. Friendships and career connections have been forged between yelling 'O' on third down and singing the fight song when we score! Birthdays and anniversaries have been celebrated with cheers of 'de-fense' or the refrains of Shout! echoing in our ears. It’s wonderful seeing old and new faces (including newly-minted alumni) as we come together each fall to celebrate our pride in the University of Oregon.