No tricks, all treat

Halloween Fever is here. While creepy crawlies, cobwebs and skeletons are popping up in every yard around town, the Specialized Masters Programs (SMP) decided to do something fun on campus. On Friday October 24th, we brought out our very best artists to participate in a Pumpkin Carving Event. The afternoon was beautiful ! The sun was out just enough, the shade in the Simon Hall courtyard was keeping us cool and bright orange pumpkins littered every table. It was fabulous seeing everyone kickback, relax and break out a pair of carving tools. Creativity flowed in the courtyard along with food, drink and conversation. It was exciting to see everyone outside the classroom engaging in banter and a friendly contest.

Pumpkin carving SMPThe afternoon was all about taking a few minutes to sit together enjoy the weather and great company. While some focused on the carving, others, like me, simply walked around the tables exchanging stories and chatting. Yet others were busy at work – setting up the tables and tools, making sure the food had arrived and the drinks were kept cold. Every event has someone who takes over the logistics so the rest of us can relax and enjoy. Needless to say, thanks to this team the event flowed without a hitch.

The winning pumpkin

The winning pumpkin

By the end, the pumpkins had a personality of their own. As I walked around the table pondering over which one to vote for, they came to life. One snarled at me, another wept, the corner pumpkin looked confused, one looked scary and yet another reminded me of a horror movie. Interestingly, a pumpkin sitting at the center of the table, brightly announced the program with pride. In the end we had a winner!

The pumpkin carving event was an afternoon well spent enjoying sunshine, great company and the bright orange spirit of Halloween.

Happy Halloween!

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