Halloween Spirit Week Fun at CHSU!

The California Health Sciences University campus community had a spooky, good time this Halloween! From decorating and costume contests, to potlucks, and even a trunk or treat…the students, faculty, and staff got to show their creativity and have fun on campus. The CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students also participated with SGA Halloween Grams fundraising, the OPSC Donation Drive for Poverello House, and the Art-ery Club Spooky Photoshoot fundraising.

The campus community also celebrated el El Día De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) on Friday, November 1st. The CHSU-COM Office of Student Affairs (OSA) set up an Ofrenda and invited the campus community to bring a framed photo of loved one’s (including pets) who have passed. This is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. November 1-2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2. The OSA also shared information about local community Día De Los Muertos events.

Employee Contest Results

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners:

• Scary – Lyndi Lyman – 120 Building
• Creative – Jiehan Chen – 2500 Building
• Favorite/Popular – Dr. Allen Keshishian – 120 Building

2500 Building

Office/Cubicle Decorating Contest Winners:

• Scary – Megan Oleski
• Creative – Sarahi Bravo
• Favorite/Popular – Marijose Nuno

Costume Contest Winners:

• Scary – Hope Weber
• Creative – Dr. Jared Ham-Ying
• Favorite/Popular – Mlyn McCune
• Team – Student Affairs/Admissions

120 Building

Office/Cubicle Decorating Contest Winners:

• Funniest – Erin Bennett
• Scariest – Lyndi Lyman
• Most Creative – Sandra Acuña

Costume Contest Winners:

• Scariest – Erick Diaz “Dracula”
• Most Original/Creative – Lyndi Lyman “Cowgirl”
• Most Popular/Favorite – Nicole Contreras “Boo”
• Best Group or Team – MSBS Faculty & Staff “Deadly Drugs”

Trunk-or-Treat

MSBS Program Events

Students and faculty in the CHSU Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program also got into the Halloween spirit!

After midterms, the MSBS students joined MSBS Staff & Faculty for, “Pumpkins & Pastries”, as a way to decompress after a long two weeks of strenuous exams. This Health and Wellness Event was hosted by the MSBS staff & faculty and included pumpkin painting while sharing some laughs and enjoying delicious pastries and refreshments.

The MSBS students enjoyed a great potluck for Halloween with the MSBS Faculty & Staff, including a student costume contest. The students enjoyed dressing up, sharing some of their favorite foods with each other, and voting for their favorite costumes.