Published by Communications and Public Affairs (519) 824-4120, Ext. 56982 or 53338
News Release
January 19, 2005
Macdonald Hall turns 100, celebration planned
Macdonald Hall, one of the oldest student residences at the University of Guelph, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special event is planned for Jan. 26 to mark the occasion.
Current and former Macdonald Hall residents, as well as the entire University community, are invited to attend an evening of history, images and shared stories from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Macdonald Hall Lecture Theatre, Macdonald 149 (accessible from the west side of the building). The event is sponsored by the Macdonald Hall residence life staff.
Macdonald Hall was established to house women enrolled in the Macdonald Institute. Part of the Ontario Agricultural College, the institute was originally set up to teach farmers' daughters about good nutrition, hygiene and home management in the hope that educated young women would help improve the social and economic conditions of rural families.
As part of a modern research university, the Macdonald Institute transformed itself into the College of Family and Consumer Studies in 1970, accepted its first male students and developed an international reputation for its programs in child studies, nutrition, marriage and family therapy, hotel and food administration, consumer studies and business administration. In 1998, the college amalgamated with the College of Social Science to create the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.
Over the years, Macdonald Hall has maintained a strong sense of tradition and remains a landmark on campus. It’s the only U of G residence offered exclusively to female students. Currently, some 150 women reside there, representing various colleges across campus.
For media questions, contact Communications and Public Affairs: Lori Bona Hunt, (519) 824-4120, Ext. 53338, or Rachelle Cooper, (519) 824-4120, Ext. 56982.
