THUNDER BAY – LIVING – Things got a little spooky, a little strange and a whole lot more colourful at Confederation College this Halloween, as employees transformed their workspaces into elaborate themed experiences for the College’s annual departmental decorating competition.
What started as some friendly competition has become a much-anticipated tradition, with departments going all out to claim bragging rights and show off their creativity.
This year’s themes certainly didn’t disappoint. Employees brought the glitz and glamour of a casino to campus, took a sweet trip through Candyland, stepped back in time to a 1950s diner and travelled to a galaxy far, far away with a recreation of the Mos Eisley Cantina from Star Wars.
Even Microsoft 365 got the Halloween treatment, proving that workplace software can be a source of inspiration beyond spreadsheets and emails.
Behind the costumes, decorations and friendly rivalries, there’s also a spirit of giving. Employees use opportunities like Halloween to raise money in support of Stock the Bank, a College tradition that helps students facing financial challenges and food insecurity.
Organized by the Student Union of Confederation College Inc. (SUCCI), Stock the Bank is celebrating its 21st year in 2026. Since launching in 2006, the campaign has raised more than $250,000 and collected over 12,000 non-perishable food items to support students in need.
From creative teamwork to supporting fellow members of the College community, Halloween at Confederation is about much more than costumes and candy.
And judging by this year’s decorations, the competition is only getting tougher!
Check out some of this year’s creative transformations in the photos below.
Learn more about Stock the Bank.
Confederation College has served the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1967, delivering postsecondary, apprenticeship, and workforce training across a 550,000-square-kilometre region. The college’s main campus is in Thunder Bay, with seven regional sites in Dryden, Geraldton, Kenora, Marathon, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout, as well as a growing Distance Education division. Each year, Confederation College supports more than 7,000 full- and part-time learners from across the region and around the world. With more than 600 employees, the college plays a key role in regional development, contributing $707.3 million annually to the local economy. Confederation College is committed to equity, access, and community partnership, working closely with students, employers, and communities to support learning, workforce readiness, and long-term regional prosperity.
