2024 Staff Pumpkin Decorating Contest

UC Davis School of Law held its 8th Annual Staff Appreciation Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Thirteen department teams participated and showcased their creativity. 

Staff members voted on four categories: funniest, scariest, best in show, and most creative. There were also two categories for Faculty Choice and Student Choice. Everyone had until Wednesday, Oct. 30 to vote. 

Staff impressed the King Hall community with their craftsmanship (see photos below).

The results were announced on Thursday, Oct. 31:

  • Funniest Pumpkin: Career Services – “E.T. the Extra-TerRESUME”
  • Scariest Pumpkin: IT - “Alien in IT”
  • Best in Show: UC Immigrant Legal Services Center – “Where the Wild Things Are”
  • Most Creative: Library - "Totoro and Friends."
  • Faculty Choice: Dean's Office – “Enchanted Shire Cottage of Law” and UC Immigrant Legal Services Center – “Where the Wild Things Are” tied
  • Students Choice: International Law Programs – “Happy Howl-o-ween!”

The pumpkin contest brought UC Davis Law staff together for a festive fall celebration and everyone’s creativity made it memorable. 

A pumpkin painted blue for a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
 Law Centers – “Be Fluffy and Scary!”
A pumpkin painted white for a pumpkin decorating contest.
Financial Services – “Financially Stressed DoodleBob”
A pumpkin decorated as "Where the Wild Things Are."
UC Immigrant Legal Services Center – “Where the Wild Things Are”
A pumpkin decorated as "All Hallows Eve."
Registrar’s Office – “All Hallows Eve”
Pumpkin decorated as a game.
Faculty Support – “Faculty Support: For When you Need a Boost!”
A pumpkin decorated as E.T.
Career Services – “E.T. the Extra-TerRESUME”
A pumpkin decorated for a contest.
International Law Programs – “Happy Howl-o-ween!”
A pumpkin decorated as an alien.
IT – “Alien in IT”
A pumpkin decorated as Moana.
Academic Success – “Moana: Blame it on the Pig”
A pumpkin decorated as Mickey Mouse.
Development, Alumni Relations & Marketing – “King Mickey”
A pumpkin decorated as Totoro.
Library – "Totoro and Friends"
A pumpkin decorated as an enchanted cottage.
Dean's Office – “Enchanted Shire Cottage of Law”
A pumpkin decorated as a Magic 8 Ball.
Admissions and Financial Aid – “An Applicant’s Nightmare”