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Halloween fun at Alfred University

Oct 31, 2025   |   News   Student Life  

Several departments at Alfred University participated in the annual Halloween costume contest on Friday, Oct. 31.

little kids trick or treating
Children from the Montessori School in Alfred stop at Seidlin Hall on the Alfred University campus, where members of the Student Services Center—dressed for a Mario World theme—greeted them and handed out candy.

Staff dressed up in themed costumes and also decorated their offices and work areas in a fun celebration of the spooky holiday. Participating offices included: the President’s Office, Human Resources, Student Activities, University Advancement, Registrar, and Libraries.

Alfred University students voted for the contest winners and Alfred University Libraries came out on top with the 2025 "Masters of Disguise" award.

people dressed up in Dr. Seuss themed costumes
Staff from the President's and Provost's offices dress in Dr. Seuss-themed outfits for Halloween

Several offices also participated in handing out candy to area youngsters, including students from the Montessori School in Alfred. And two corgi dogs (Wynnie and Lyra) owned by Susan Morehouse, professor of English, were seen strolling with their master around campus, dressed as bats.

four people wearing Uno card game shirts
Staff from Alfred University Libraries dressed as Uno playing cards.
group of people dressed up in Harry Potter themed costumes
Staff from Alfred University Student Activities dressed as Harry Potter characters
three women dressed in shiny pink jackets
Staff from Human Resources dressed as Pink Ladies from the movie Grease.
several people dressed for Halloween
Staff from University Advancement dressed in costumes to match their theme: House of PUNdraising.
corgi dogs on campus for halloween

Corgis Wynnie and Lyra, belonging to English Professor Susan Morehouse, walk through campus sporting Halloween bat wings.

 

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