{"id":20309,"date":"2023-11-10T13:52:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T18:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=20309"},"modified":"2023-11-10T13:52:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T18:52:59","slug":"halloween-happenings-in-and-around-lynn-hall-showcase-the-spirit-of-purdue-veterinary-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/halloween-happenings-in-and-around-lynn-hall-showcase-the-spirit-of-purdue-veterinary-medicine.php","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Happenings in and around Lynn Hall Showcase the \u201cSpirit\u201d of Purdue Veterinary Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nearly 30 costumed Canine Educators and their student handlers gathered for a group photo before embarking on their Halloween Parade route through the Purdue campus Friday, October 27.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spooky scenes at the end of October made it clear that Halloween was having its annual impact on the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, all in fun, of course! Several special events and activities, along with creative costuming, provided a fitting, festive Halloween flavor in and around the college. From caped canines to a troupe of minions led by Gru, to devilishly delectable Halloween-themed desserts, to designer pumpkins, there was something for everyone who wanted to get into the Halloween spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Decked out in their festive Halloween costumes, the Canine Educators were quite the attention-getters as they made their way around Memorial Mall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The events kicked off with the annual Canine Educators Halloween Parade Friday, October 27, complete with costumed canines that first had their photos taken in the Canine Educators Photo Booth, so faculty, staff, and students would be able to vote for their favorite caped canine in the costume contest. Then the team of nearly 30 dogs and their student handlers, many of whom also were in costumes, gathered for a group photo in front of a fun but spooky skeleton backdrop outside of Lynn Hall. Next, the students and their canines headed off, following the annual parade route, which led from the Continuum sculpture, up Marsteller Street, and then around the Memorial Mall by Stewart Center before returning to the veterinary college via South University Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dogs drew accolades from passersby, and enjoyed the extra attention that their gala outfits generated. The students also had candy to share with onlookers. The week following, votes were cast for the best costumes. After the more than 300 responses to the poll were tallied, the winners were announced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n