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ABOUT//

Code. Create. Elaborate.

QuackHacks is a student-run hackathon hosted at the University of Oregon, where students come together to learn and collaborate on technical projects. Open to all majors and experience levels, participants spend a weekend turning ideas into real projects while exploring new technologies, attending workshops, and connecting with other innovators. Whether you are coding your first project or your tenth, QuackHacks is a place to experiment, grow your skills, and create something you can add to your portfolio while enjoying free food, merch, and a community passionate about building.

Testimonials

QuackHacks gave me the chance to apply what I learned in class to build something real. By the end of the weekend, my team had a project we were proud to add to our portfolios.

─ Song Zhang

I walked in unsure what I could contribute, but the collaborative environment made it easy to learn and try new things. I left with new skills, new friends, and a strong sense of community.

─ Samuel Young

As someone interested in entrepreneurship, I was nervous about my lack of coding skills. But my team combined business ideas with technical skills to build something meaningful which is something I never would have experienced in a normal class.

─ Margaret Obrien

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Our mission is to create a space where students from any background can come together to innovate, learn, and collaborate. QuackHacks encourages interdisciplinary teams where technical skills, creativity, and curiosity combine to build something new. We aim to give students an experience that goes beyond the classroom by helping them apply what they know, develop tangible portfolio projects, strengthen their professional networks, and gain experiences they can leverage in their job search. Ultimately, we strive to build a supportive community where students can learn from one another and continue creating beyond our event.

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PAST_EVENTS//

highlights from our previous events

Spring 2024

QuackHacks 1.0

Our inaugural hackathon brought together 300+ students for 24 hours of hacking, workshops, and fun.

Fall 2024

QuackHacks 2.0

A mini mid-year jam focused on AI/ML projects with mentors from local tech companies.

Winter 2025

QuackHacks 2.0

Our biggest event yet — 200+ participants, industry sponsors, and $5k in prizes.

Spring 2025

Design Jam

A design-focused sprint where teams reimagined campus apps with fresh UI/UX.

Summer 2025

Hack Night

An overnight coding marathon with pizza, energy drinks, and creative chaos.

Fall 2025