Media Contact:
Sherry McIntyre, College of Design, 919/515-8311
Chad Austin, News Services, 919/515-3470

Oct. 27, 2004

NC State College of Design Hosts Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Students from North Carolina State University’s College of Design will blend their creativity and Halloween spirit at the college’s annual pumpkin carving contest on Friday, Oct. 29, from 4:45 to 6 p.m. at Kamphoefner Courtyard on the NC State campus. The courtyard is located behind Brooks Hall off Pullen Road.

The contest will provide a host of visuals as many of the college’s most creative students showcase their talents by creating original, elaborate and sometimes outrageous designs.

The finished jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at the College of Design following the event and then again on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the annual “Halloween Bash Celebration.” A costume contest is scheduled at midnight.

Media coverage of the pumpkin carving contest and the Bash is invited. Members of the media can also try their hand at making their own jack-o’-lanterns and receive design tips from students.

The pumpkin carving contest and Bash are sponsored by the student-led NC State University Design Council.

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