Carving lasting impressions
by Courtney McLain, posted Nov. 7, 2008
Students and faculty stopped by the Academic Programs office to cast their vote at the annual pumpkin carving contest from 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 31, in College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources.
The pumpkin carving contest is a unique opportunity for students to get into the career service office. It gives the faculty a chance to let the students know that they are there to help. It also helps introduce the faculty to students they have not yet had the opportunity to meet.
Eight pumpkins were on display, all of which were carved creatively by a professor in CAFNR. The pumpkins ranged from a Cyclops to a haunted hospital. The students were encouraged by their professors to vote for their favorite pumpkin.
“My advisor, Dr. Freyermuth, just asked me to stop by and see the pumpkins,” said Katie Eggerman, a senior Biochemistry major.
Each pumpkin was unique, which made it challenging to vote. Students that came in critiqued each pumpkin and made their decision.
“The pumpkins are very unique,” said Stephanie Chipman, CAFNR Career Services director. “I was impressed at the work our professors did. It is going to be tough to pick.”
The competition was intense, but someone had to win. The professor that won favor of the students was Dr. Bryan Garton. He received a $50 gift certificate to the CAFNR gift shop.
The pumpkin carving contest is just one reason to stop by the career service office. Faculty are there each weekday to help students with questions concerning their future.
“Whether it’s getting in touch with an academic advisor or scholarships, we’ll help,” said Chipman.
