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London Poultry Show
2017-04-05 - 2017-04-06
Be sure to mark April 5-6, 2017 in your calendar for the London Poultry Show. 2017 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Show! A great way for animal science students interested in the poultry industry to learn more.

Brew-niversity: The Science of Beer
2017-03-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Sick of sitting in the same boring classes? Well here’s a lecture you won’t want to miss!! Grab a beer drinking buddy and come out to a crash course in brewing and beer tasting, featuring a brewer and a farmer!
Hosted by UoG Food Talk this event is $10 dollars a person or free if you bring a non Aggie friend!
If you plan on attending please RVSP to Valerie Hruska at uoguelphfoodtalk@gmail.com

2017 CAMA Student Presentation Evening
2017-03-30 17:15 - 20:30
The Univeristy of Guelph CAMA Student Chapter has been working hard all year in preparation for the NAMA Student Marketing Competition. The time has now come to showcase our work to University of Guelph students, faculty and industry members.
On Thursday March 30th from 5:15 to 8:30, the chapter will be holding a practice presentation night in PJ’s Restaurant. This event is set up to provide our team with feedback and advice before we leave for the national competition at the end of April. A cash bar will be available and appetizers served before the presentation begins.
Schedule:
5:15 Networking (cash bar and appetizers)
5:30 Team Presentation and Critique
7:30 Networking Continues
8:30 End of Event
Register here: http://conta.cc/2m8oeex

OAC Poultry Club Meeting
2017-03-29 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for our last meeting of the year! We’re hosting Dr. Kayla Price – UofG grad, previous poultry club president and Poultry Technical Manager for Alltech Canada. She obtained her Ph.D. at the University of Guelph studying under the supervision of Dr. John Barta. The focus of her Ph.D. was chicken Eimeria species and the environmental influence on live Eimeria vaccine success in commercial poultry rearing, specifically looking at practical ways to enhance success in pullets reared on wire floors. She’s going to speak to us about what she does at Alltech and opportunities within the field.
We’ll also hold our club elections – we are still looking for nominations!

OAC Beef Science Meeting & Elections
2017-03-28 19:00 - 20:00
Kendra Keels from the Veal Farmers of Ontario will be joining the OAC Beef Science Club to discuss veal production from bottle to market.
Afterwards we will also host our AGM to vote in next year’s executive. Available positions include:
-President
-Vice-President
-Secretary
-Treasurer
-18, 19, and 20 Grade Reps

OAC Euchre Tournament
2017-03-27 06:00 - 21:00
The annual OAC Euchre Tournament will be held on March 27th at 6pm in PCH. Entry fee is $5 per person and all proceeds will go to our very own Dylan Sher’s Before The Plate project. Send an email to vpinternal@aggies.ca to register a team. See you there!!

Aggies Got Talent
2017-03-22 17:30 - 19:00
Due to conflicts this week Aggies Got Talent has been moved to Wednesday March 22nd in Brass Taps starting at 5:30pm. Have an awesome talent to share!? We want to see it!! Come on out to see the best talent the OAC has to offer. This is always an amazing show so don’t miss it!! If you would like to enter a talent act please contact vpinternal@aggies.ca

Aggie Trivia
2017-03-08 17:30 - 19:00
This Wednesday March 8th in Brass Taps starting at 5:30pm there will be the battle for the bragging rights of who is the smartest in the OAC. Come out, drink, be merry, enjoy a fine Brass Taps meal, and see how many weird Aggie facts you know! Sweet prizes handed out to the best of the bests who have nothing but facts between their ears!

SFOAC Open Meeting
2017-03-06 17:30 - 19:00
SFAOC will be hosting an open meeting on Monday, March 6th at 5:30pm. We will be using this open meeting to allow candidates for next year’s SFOAC President, Vice President External & Vice President Internal, and each year’s class president the opportunity to tell you why you should vote for them, and for you to ask them some questions! Free pizza will be provided.

Canada's Agriculture Day
2017-02-16
How will you celebrate? It’s up to you. From organizing events for your clients or employees to singing the praises of our industry on your Facebook or Twitter feed, it’s all about celebrating Canadian agriculture in engaging, fun and respectful ways.

OAC Winter Games
2017-02-03 - 2017-02-05
The best sporting weekend of the year is fast approaching! The OAC Winter Games will be held in Guelph this year and takes place February 3-5th 2017. Sports teams from Guelph will be competing against teams from Ridgetown. The Games are open to first and second year students in the OAC.

OAC Good Times Banquet
2017-01-28 05:00 - 2017-01-29 01:00
Join us at the Ancaster Fairgrounds to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of OAC faculty, alumni and students.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE THIS YEAR.
Cocktail half-hour will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. Buses will be leaving from P14 by the soccer fields at 5:00pm. STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE BUS, IF YOU DRIVE YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY AT THE DOOR.
Tickets will be on sale during regular office hours in the SF office Monday, January 16th and Tuesday, January 17th. The price will be $40 a ticket. Let us know about any dietary restrictions when you purchase your ticket. Event is semi-formal dress.
Alumni please email goodtimes@aggies.ca ASAP to reserve your tickets. The SFOAC looks forward to seeing everyone out for a good time.

FarmSmart Agricultural Conference
2017-01-21 09:00 - 16:30
The FarmSmart Agricultural Conference features more than 50 concurrent sessions that appeal to anyone involved in farm operations. From cash crop, livestock, business and environmental topics to the popular youth tour, beef symposium and the new “Women in Agriculture Program,” there is something for everyone.
Preregistration closes Jan. 19. General admission is $115; students/youth are $40.
Location: Rozanski Hall

OAC Leadership Conference
2017-01-20 17:00 - 2017-01-21 21:00
The OAC Leadership Conference Committee invites you to “Harvest Your Knowledge, Yield Your Potential” at this year’s OAC Leadership Conference. For only $15, listen to a list of fantastic speakers, a panel of career experts and take part in leadership skill-builiding activities lead by your commitee members. Meals will be provided throughout the event as well as a semi-formal banquet dinner on Saturday night at the Holiday Inn.
For more details and directions to the venues please visit our websitehttps://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/leadership-conference
Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!

New York Dairy Science Trip
2017-01-13 - 2017-01-15
Its time for the annual dairy science trip this year! This years tours will be held in New York State this year. This years trip will feature a variety of different dairy farms including tie stalls, parlours, and robots. Its a very good chance to get to see the American side of the dairy industry.

OAC Ski Trip
2017-01-06 - 2017-01-08
A weekend getaway to Blue Mountain with all of the aggies! Each class gets their own cabin. A fun weekend for all, even those who can’t ski or snowboard.

Ontario Young Farmers Forum
2016-11-20 - 2016-11-21
The Ontario Young Farmers Forum (OYFF) is back, Sunday November 20 and Monday November 21, 2016 at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto.
OYFF attracts some of the brightest and most innovative young farmers (age18-40) from across the province for a 2-day forum in conjunction with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) annual meeting and convention.
Stay tuned for more details!

Evening with Ian Millar
2016-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
This November 19th, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Rozanski Hall, ten-time Canadian National Champion and Olympian Ian Millar, presented by Purina, will discuss “The Engagement of Professionals in Horse Industry Sector – Role, Requirements & Opportunities” Tickets: $5 for students • $10 for general admission Register at uoguelph.ca/oac/ian-millar

Tractor Tug for Tots
2016-11-16 09:00 - 17:00
An annual fundraiser on campus! Get a team of 8 together, raise money, pull a tractor, enjoy great company! Tractor tug for tots is an annual charity event run by the Student Federation of the Ontario Agricultural Collage under the University of Guelph.

Communication in Agriculture Symposium
2016-11-14 08:00 - 15:30
Are you interested in cultivating conversations about agriculture? Unsure of how to facilitate effective discourse with the public about those sensitive issues? Interested in learning about networking in both agricultural science and business? Then you should take advantage of this FREE event!
The University of Guelph is hosting the first Canadian Chapter of the Dupont Pioneer Plant Sciences Symposium on November 14th from 8 am to 3:30 pm, with the theme of Communication in Agriculture. It will be a full day (including a free light breakfast and full lunch!) of guest speakers from near and far addressing the best ways to have your voice heard and understood in the agriculture world.
Speakers include:

Bruce Sargent of Farm Boy Productions – “Breaking Through the Noise – Communicating Ag Effectively in a Fast Paced World”
Dr. Radu Totir from Pioneer – “A Private Industry Perspective on Communication throughout a Scientist’s Career”
Dr. Kevin Folta’s kenote address “Discussing modern agricultural technologies with a concerned public” + more!

If interested, please see http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/PS-Symposium and follow the link to registration!

OAC Curling Bonspiel
2016-10-29
It’s almost time for Halloween! Along with Halloween comes the most exciting event of the season, the OAC curling Bonspiel!
Get your team of 4-5 people and your kick ass costumes ready for the OAC Curling Bonspiel on October 29th from 10-4! There is only available space for 10 teams so be sure to send in your teams ASAP to:
Erica Gibson- egibso04@mail.uoguelph.ca
We would also like to add a HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsors P&H and Woodrill. This event would not be possible without their generosity!

OAC Soccer Tournament
2016-10-13 09:00 - 15:00
The annual OAC soccer tourney is scheduled for October 13th from 9am-3pm.
Each year will have a team. Same rules as intramurals apply. Schedule will be posted soon.
Show up, have fun, and rep your year!

SFOAC Open Meeting
2016-10-12 18:30 - 19:30
The SFOAC open meeting is scheduled for October 12th 2016 at 6:30pm.
The open meeting is a great opportunity for OAC students to see what the federation has been up to over the past couple of months and what they have planned for the rest of the semester. It is also a great opportunity for students to have their voice heard by the federation and throw out suggestions or comments. We are always looking for ways to improve what we do and for more ways to enhance OAC students time at school.
Free pizza will be offered! Hope to see you there.

OAC Baseball Tournament
2016-10-06 09:00 - 15:00
Lace up your cleats and bust out your rally caps, its time for the annual OAC Baseball Tournament sponsored by Alltech!
When? Thursday October 6th from around 9am-3pm
Where? Same diamonds as last year! (south twin diamonds)
How? Email your teams to Ryan Schryver or Mandy Beneff and show up ready to have some competitive fun!

OAC Job Fair
2016-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Peter Clark Hall, Guelph, ONT, Canada
The annual OAC Job Fair is coming to the Peter Clarke Hall on October 5th 2016 from 10am-3pm. The job fair helps hundreds of OAC students obtain summer and full-time employment each year and is a great place for students to network and mingle with OAC alumni and potential future employers. Stop by for a few minutes or a few hours with a resume and smile.

Advancing Women in Ag Conference
2016-10-03 - 2016-10-04 | Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ont , Canada
The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference is set to take place October 3-4 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, ON. For more information see the website: http://www.advancingwomenconference.ca/2016east/index.html

2017 Class Potluck
2016-09-29 18:00 - 22:00
Our first potluck of the year is next Thursday at 363 Cole. It will be a Mexican themed event so feel free to bring mexican food, or anything else you would like to make. Getting ready for the Ranch will also be happening.

Hawaiian Aggie Pub
2016-09-28 22:00 - 2016-09-29 02:00
Come on out to PCH on Wednesday September 28 2016 at 10pm for a night of hula dancing, two stepping and networking.

2019 vs 2020 Pizza Lunch
2016-09-28 11:30 - 13:00
20’s!! You are being invited to your first class vs. class competition!
The 19’s are challenging the 20’s to a pizza eating contest at Pizza Hut located on Stone Road, on Wednesday, September 28th at 11:30. For you first years, the 50 bus will take you basically there. The 19’s are looking forward to seeing how well you guys can represent, make us proud baby Aggies!

Stags Baseball Game
2016-09-27 18:00 - 20:00
Bring your gloves, bats and maybe a few beverages to the ball diamond next Tuesday at 6:00 to show off your baseball skills to the rest of the class. Then head to squirrels to sing your heart out for the rest of the night.
