As the days fly by, March is upon us, and when it comes to the University of Guelph, everyone knows what that means.
Students across campus are getting ready for College Royal, and their hard work and preparations are sure to make this year one to remember.
Next weekend, on March 19 and 20, when current students, prospective students, the community and alumni will come to the University of Guelph for the annual tradition of the College Royal Open House.
College Royal is the largest student run, university open house event of its kind in North America, and has been an annual tradition for 87 years at the University of Guelph.
Each March, the University of Guelph is opened to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts over 30,000 visitors.
“This year’s open house promises to be yet another fantastic display of student achievement,” said 2011 event president Kaiti Nixon. “We have made some big changes but kept the old favourites. I know our guests will be thrilled as usual.”
The event will showcase how the university can cater to past, present and future students as well as the Guelph community and the whole world in terms of research and innovation.
“I can’t say enough about our 2011 executive; they are energetic, excited and ready to bring out the best College Royal has to offer,” said Nixon. “I hope when visitors see our maroon jackets that they will take a moment to congratulate the exec on a job well done.”
College Royal Open House offers a wide range of events and activities including livestock shows, square dancing, campus tours, a lecture series, logging competitions, dog and cat shows, photography show, flower arranging competition, seeds and forages competition and more. The weekend is full of events for the kids such as Old Mac’s new farm, the junior tractor rodeo, face painting, teddy bear surgery and milkshakes at food science. Check out a chemistry magic show, a juried art show and the many displays and exhibits designed by student clubs and classes.
The 12 days of College Royal began March 9 and run through to the end of open house weekend.
For more information about these events or if you are interested in participating in or attending College Royal 2011, email at colroyal@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 ext. 58366.
