| Halloween University - HU - is a concept
that was born in 2002 by Robert Kocher & Indrani Sen.
After the initial concept was designed the ideas for a launch
were discussed at Transworld 2004 at the haunters pavilion.
The hope was that eventually Halloween University would be
allowed to thrive an expanding part of the pavilion of Transworld
itself as a continuing educational program for the Halloween
& Haunt Industry.
In 2007, opportunity
presented itself, as it was the first year of the Eastern
Haunters Convention. The seminar classes at the convention
were so overcrowded due to the huge demand for Halloween
and Haunted Attraction knowledge. There was clearly a need
for a much larger venue for education and the time for Halloween
University was born.
In 2008, the Eastern
Haunters Convention expanded with the National Halloween
Convention to begin a phase into the National Haunters Convention
& the National Halloween Convention by 2009. We were
a part of that expansion with the seminar lineup being organized
and run by Halloween University.
The initial early demand
for seminars was so strong that two divisions of Halloween
University were formed: The Professional School & The
Public School.
The Professional
School is geared for the serious haunt professional
interested in furthering his or her knowledge. The classes
are more expensive to attend, but allow us to bring in some
of the heaviest hitters in the industry to attend. These
classes are much more specific and advanced. In additional,
these classes also allow for smaller groups giving you more
intimate feel and personal attention. The knowledge of the
professional classes earns you credits towards your Halloween
University Degree.
The Public
School division of classes will cover a much broader
spectrum range of classes. These classes will have a lower
cost, but will still cover many of the important topics
that you will want to hear. They will just be a bit broader
in scope.
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