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OAC Alumni Golf Tournament 2020
2020-08-28 - 2020-09-14
The annual golf tournament is an incredible opportunity to catch-up with peers and for many, it is the one time each year that their foursome gets together. This is why the OAC Alumni encourages everyone to get out on a course of their choosing with a foursome of alumni friends between August 28th and September 14th. Take a picture (socially distanced of course) and to share it on social media using #OACGolf2020 or send a picture to oacalumniassociation@gmail.com and they will share it for you!

Visit www.uoguelph.ca/oac/event/2020-oac-alumni-association-golf-tournament-alternate-format for more details.

First Day of the Fall 2020 Semester
2020-09-10
The Fall 2020 Semester is going to be a new experience for everyone but there is one thing that is the same as always; a new semester marks a new opportunity to learn!
Keep an eye on your GryphMail for Set for September email updates to help you prepare for this semester.

Trivia with the OAC!
2020-09-11 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Microsoft Teams will be host to our OAC Trivia O-Week event. This is a great way to learn about the OAC and meet some new faces!

The questions will be displayed on a powerpoint presentation and participants will answer the questions via a Qualtratics survey link. Prizes for the top 3 players!!

Women in Agriculture Club Meeting
2020-09-29 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Women in Agriculture Club for their first meeting of the school year with guest speaker Celie Diebold! Celie Diebold is a 2018 BSc Agriculture Grad from the University of Guelph with a passion for sustainable agriculture and animals!
This event will be held online via zoom, click here to join the meeting!

Drive Away Hunger Food Drive
2020-09-30 - 2020-10-08
Thanksgiving is all about giving and sharing, especially with those that are less fortunate. The Thanksgiving food drive is a long time OAC tradition, and really lets us showcase our Aggie Spirit. This year, with everything going on in the world, it is especially important.
Monetary donations are encouraged however food donations will always be accepted. Contact class reps for details and don’t forget to check out the Facebook event page!

Class of 2024 Election Meeting
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:30
The Election Meeting is one of the most important meetings for any OAC class and will help define your year! At this meeting the first executive will be elected and class colours and the mascot will be selected. Make sure to check out the Class of 2024 Facebook group for more meeting information.

4-H on Campus First Meeting
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:30
Join the 4-H on Campus club for their first meeting of the year discussing “What is 4-H?” and the opportunities it brings! Everyone is welcome, the meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams.

Poultry Club First Meeting
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Poultry Club for their first meeting of the year via Microsoft Teams! Follow the link in the University of Guelph Poultry Club Facebook Group to join!

Soil & Crop Club First Meeting
2020-10-01 17:30 - 19:00
Join the Soil & Crop Club for their first meeting of the year which will discuss some of the new technologies that John Deere has to offer with Graham Burton. The meeting will take place via the Soil and Crop Club Microsoft Teams Channel.

Virtual Careers and Cocktails
2020-10-05 20:15 - 21:15
The OAC Alumni Association will be hosting a virtual Careers and Cocktails on October 5th! Come on out to this great networking event and get the chance to meet potential employers and notable alumni!
Students interested in attending should click here to register!

OAC Virtual Job Fair
2020-10-06 10:00 - 15:00
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet with employers from all aspects of the OAC! Attendees are also entered for the chance to win a $50 gift card. Follow the steps listed in the September 27th Aggie Update to register. This event is made possible by Bayer and FCC!

Dairy Science Club Meeting
2020-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
The Dairy Science Club’s first meeting of the 2020-2021 school year will be discussing succession planning with Len Davies from Davies Legacy Planning Group Inc. A 2024 class rep will also be elected at this meeting.
The zoom link will be posted closer to the date, for now check out the Facebook event page!

SFOAC Open Meeting
2020-10-19 19:00 - 20:00
Feel free to join us during our virtual meeting to meet the SFOAC executive and find out what we are up to!

Sheep & Goat Club First Meeting
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Sheep and Goat Club for their first meeting of the school year with guest speaker Chris from Shady Creek Lamb Co.! Its sure to be a meeting you don’t want to miss so make sure to check out the Facebook event page for more details!

Beef Science Club First Meeting
2020-10-22 19:00 - 20:30
Join the Beef Science Club for their first meeting of the year via Microsoft Teams! The meeting will cover what the club will look like for the year as well as start off the election process for this year. Follow the link in the OAC Beef Science Club Facebook Page to join!

Fall PDR Meeting
2020-10-26 19:00 - 20:00
The meeting will take place through the Virtual Aggie Lounge on Microsoft Teams. If you have submitted a PDR Application stay tuned for the schedule.

OAC Scavenger Hunt
2020-11-04 - 2020-11-08
This virtual event is open to all current students and Alumni. Participants will be divided into teams of 5 and given 50 items to acquire photos of. The team with the most tasks completed will be the winners and receive custom OAC Yeti Ramblers!

Take Your Next Best Step
2021-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
Come out and connect with program Alumni and discuss their career path and experiences with mentorship. For a full list of speakers and additional details click here.

2021 Goodtimes Banquet
2021-01-23 19:00 - 21:00
A new take on an Aggie favourite! Join us for a virtual Goodtimes celebration via Zoom complete with awards and speeches. RSVP by Jan. 8th to reserve your spot, the first 50 to do so will be sent a special Goodtimes Party Box! Make sure to send your stories and pictures to goodtimes@aggies.ca!

2021 OAC Leadership Conference
2021-01-25 16:00 - 2021-01-28 17:00
Join us in the evenings for the first ever virtual OAC Leadership Conference, Grow Through What You Go Through. The conference is free of charge this year and will be comprised of advice from alumni, Kahoots and cash prizes! Attend a minimum of 3 of 4 nights to be entered to win the grand prize!

SFOAC Open Meeting
2021-02-08 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us during our virtual meeting to find out what we are up to! Speeches for the positions of class presidents and SFOAC Core will also take place at this meeting so you don’t want to miss it! These candidates will be helping to shape the OAC and student experiences as we hope to return to an in person experience next semester! The meeting will take place in the Virtual Aggie Lounge on MS Teams, see you there!

Winter PDR Meeting
2021-02-22 19:30 - 21:00
The meeting will take place through the Virtual Aggie Lounge on Microsoft Teams. If you have submitted a PDR Application stay tuned for the schedule.
PDR Applications are due to ericha06@uogulph.ca by Friday, February 19th!

Canada Agriculture Day
2021-02-23
A day to celebrate the Canadian agriculture industry! Share your favourite pictures of Canadian agriculture on social media with #CdnAgDay and tag @oacaggies on Instagram and @SFOAC on Facebook to be entered in the UoG FoodTalk Photo Contest!

#CdnAgDay Trivia
2021-02-23 19:00 - 20:00
Join UoG FoodTalk for some fun trivia on Canadian agriculture, country music and Letterkenny! Join the game on MS Teams and visit UoG FoodTalk on Facebook to learn more!

Tractor Tug For Tots
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-08
Everyone’s favourite charity event is back in a new way this year! Proceeds from this fundraiser go the The Seed, a food movement project of the Guelph Community Health Centre. This year instead of pulling actual tractors in person participants will donate to push their favourite tractor brand further in the competition. For more details visit OAC Tractor Tug For Tots on Facebook and check out their newsletter.

Aggies Got Talent
2021-03-17 19:00 - 21:00
There’s no way we would let a year go by without showcasing our extremely talented Aggies so we’re taking Aggies Got Talent to an online format! Pre-record your act and send it to jgras@uoguelph.ca by March 15th, then join us March 17th at 7 pm on the MS Teams Aggies Lounge for live judging!

Drive Away Hunger 2021 Campaign
2021-09-28 08:00 - 2021-10-08 12:00
This is your opportunity to show some Aggie spirit and make a difference in the Guelph Community!

This year both physical and monetary donations will be accepted. Drop off your food items to the Aggie Lounge or give your cash donations to your class President. All donations must be in by October 8th at noon!

$1 or 1 item is equal to 1 spirit point.

Resume Workshop
2021-09-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join career advisor Karolina Rachtan to learn how to create a standout resume for the upcoming Food, Environmental & Agriculture job fair!
Click here to register and take advantage of this great opportunity!

First Year Election Night
2021-09-29 05:30 - 19:00
This is a super important event for first year Aggies as you will be electing your first class executive as well as selecting your class colours and mascot! To learn more visit the 2025 Class Page and join the Facebook event.

Job Fair Preparation Workshop
2021-10-04 10:00 - 11:00
Join career advisor Karolina Rachtan to get some tips on how to prepare yourself and feel confident for the Food, Environmental & Agriculture Job Fair.
Register Here
