Halloween costume contest deadline is Friday

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

by Robert Scott

The annual staff Halloween costume contest, sponsored by Staff Council, takes place this week.

Departments can dress up for the CPDC parade or choose another day when department employees can participate.

This year, departments will submit photos to the Staff Council President by Friday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. Photos should be emailed to jabarlow@muw.edu using the following email subject line:

Costume Contest-[Department Name] to help with organization.

Once the all photos have been received, voting will take place on the Staff Council’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Voting opens Oct. 30 and closes Nov. 1.

The three departments with the most votes will advance to the final round to determine the overall winner.

About The W

Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,371 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

Be Bold.