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Take Pierre on Vacation Contest 2012  

Don't leave home without him! Pierre the Penguin is ready for another summer of fun, excitement, and relaxation. When you make your summer plans - include Pierre the Penguin.

Take Pierre on a trip – anywhere – and take a photo of him enjoying your vacation.

Pierre 1 2012The GSU View is once again sponsoring the Take Pierre on Vacation Contest. Take the GSU Penguin with you on vacation and send your best photo of him in a fun, unique, or exotic locale to the GSU View. Even if your vacation plans are local excursions, Pierre would love to join you and we would love to see a picture.

All images become property of the university and will be shared online and in the GSU ViewPierre in the sun

The contest, open to students, faculty, and staff, will run from May 28 through September 14. All entries must be received by September 14.

Pick up your very own Pierre the Penguin from the Office of Marketing and Communications (C1210).

On September 27, or thereabouts, one grand prize winner and two runners-up will be chosen. Fantastic  prizes will be awarded to the winners. Judges decisions are final.

And now for the rules and regs - which may be changed at any time –

  • All entries become the property of Governors State University
  • All entries must be submitted via email to the GSU View
  • Entries must be accompanied by name, phone, email address, and GSU status (student, faculty, or staff)
  • Limit three photos per email entry
  • Multiple entries accepted
  • Penguins available while supplies last
  • Limit one penguin per person
  • Signed photo release forms may be required 
  • And no computer generated or manipulated images - no matter how humorous 

Bon Voyage, Pierre!