U of G Hosts 89th College Royal Weekend
March 04, 2013 - News Release
More than 30,000 people are expected to visit the University of Guelph March 16 and 17 for the 89th annual College Royal weekend.
The free two-day event is North America's largest student-run university open house.
“We are excited to have an incredible variety of events and fun activities for the whole family, future students and those graduates looking to return,” said volunteer Mike Whiteside.
The theme of this year’s event is “Welcome to Royal Country.” Whiteside, who is heading College Royal’s public relations efforts this year, said the theme was chosen to allow people to enjoy traditional events and to showcase new offerings and celebrate Guelph’s diversity.
Activities will include livestock shows, square dancing, campus tours, a lecture series, logging competitions, dog and cat shows, photography and art, synchronized swimming demonstrations, a flower-arranging competition and a pancake flipping contest.
For kids, there will be Old MacDonald’s New Farm, a junior tractor rodeo, face painting, teddy bear surgery, a chemistry magic show and food science milkshakes.
U of G student clubs and classes have designed displays and exhibits.
For a complete schedule of events, visit the College Royal website. For more information, send an email to: colroyal@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120, Ext. 58366.
For media questions, contact Communications and Public Affairs: Lori Bona Hunt, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53338, l.hunt@exec.uoguelph.ca, or Kevin Gonsalves, Ext. 56982, kgonsalves@uoguelph.ca
