Wittenborg Hosts Double Halloween Party Bash in Apeldoorn and Amsterdam

Wittenborg Halloween Parties Attract Over 150 Staff and Students

This October, Wittenborg hosted two Halloween get-togethers — one in Apeldoorn and one in Amsterdam — bringing students and staff together for costumes, dancing and loads of Halloween fun.

The first party, held on 25 October at Teun in Apeldoorn, was packed with around 100 people showing off their creative costumes. Characters included the Joker, Maleficent, and Star Wars icons, with other mysterious masks adding a touch of intrigue.

A highlight of the night was the costume contest, where the audience voted by cheering for their favourites. Upinder Kaur, a third-year Tourism Management student, took home the top prize for her Maleficent costume. “I was so excited because it was my first Halloween party ever,” Upinder said. “The costumes were all amazing, and it was really tough to pick just one winner. My friends dressed up as clowns, pirates, Greek goddesses and even Disney princesses and witches.”

Alexandra Kukhtina, Wittenborg’s External Relations & Events Administrator, shared her thoughts on the event: “The event was a success; students and staff were happy. The atmosphere allowed everyone to network in an informal context.”

On Halloween night itself, Wittenborg's study location in Amsterdam hosted its own celebration at The Waterhole in Leidseplein. Organised by EBA (Entrepreneurial Business Administration) student and events committee member Leila Keller, the event drew a lively crowd and had everyone in high spirits. “It was a lot of fun,” Keller said, adding that attendees got very creative with their costumes. Her favourite of the night was a character from a horror movie released in 2018 The Nun, while she dressed as Keira Knightley’s character from Pirates of the Caribbean.  

Now, with Halloween wrapped up, everyone is looking forward to the next big gathering: Wittenborg’s Christmas drinks, where holiday cheer will take centre stage.  

WUP 11/11/2024 
by Erene Roux 
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