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Staff and faculty members from across Concordia's Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science came out in droves on Friday afternoon to celebrate the approach of Halloween. While most came "disguised" as administrators, technicians, or professors, you could still spot a scarecrow and a witch or two in the crowd.

A lavish Halloween lunch spread gave attendees the chance to mingle and snack. But the star attraction was by far the inedible pumpkin display. The giant orange gourds were carved with care by staff members and professors from across the faculty. A feather-boaed entry from the General Studies Unit, a penny-filled pumpkin from the Budget Office, a light-up jack'o'lantern from Student Academic Services, and an automated pumpkin infrastructure from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering were just a few of the highlights.

The Faculty's Associate Deans and Department Chairs were named Official Pumpkin Judges and took their duties very seriously, judging each entry on several criteria. Dean Robin Drew was very pleased with the strong turnout for the Halloween happening but abstained from the vote, as he was naturally biased towards the Dean's Office entry.

The competition amongst the pumpkins proved so fierce that there was a tie for top place!  Due to the seriousness of the matter, the final decision was brought to Faculty Council. There, the final winners were decided:

1st place: CSE (Ms. Algorithma Ciesi)

2nd place: MIE

3rd place: BCEE

Congratulations to all the entrants... and happy Halloween to one and all!