Hungry students ate their fill during the Faculty Cook-Off on central campus.

Each college was represented in the competition by its faculty member of the year, said Veishea Faculty co-coordinator Tyson Stichka, junior in electrical engineering.

“They were invited to bring their own ingredients . the students then tasted each faculty members’ burger and voted on their favorite,” he said.

The goal of the event, a part of Veishea for the past five years, is to bring students and faculty together, Stichka said.

Yong Chin “Master” Pak, adjunct professor of health and human performance and the winner of the cook-off, said he thought this year’s cook-off accomplished its goal.

“I participated in this [event] a couple of years ago when I filled in for the dean of the College of Education, and there weren’t a lot of people out for it,” Pak said. “This year, there was a good turnout.”

Andrea Meyer, Veishea faculty co-coordinator, also said the turnout was tremendous.

“I bet there were probably around 200 students who showed up for it,” said Meyer, freshman in chemical engineering. “We actually had to turn people away.”

Pak said he didn’t practice for the event or use any special ingredients.

“I just used the normal ingredients that I use at home when I grill out,” he said.

Pak said he was surprised he won a navy apron with an embroidered 2001 Veishea logo as his prize for his cooking.

“I asked if the winner was going to get two tickets to Hawaii,” he said. “I guess that wasn’t the prize, huh?”

But Pak also said he had a lot of fun and thought the event was a great idea.

“It was enjoyable to meet and talk with students and faculty,” he said. “This is my 27th Veishea here, and this is the best experience I’ve had so far.”