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Ontario Agricultural College 150th Events

Let's Celebrate!

Celebrate 150 years with us. Join us for a range of events and initiatives commemorating OAC's 150th anniversary from May to December 2024. Check back often for updates and be part of the excitement!

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Inaugural Women's Aggies' Night Hockey Game

Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Gryphon Centre Arena

Be part of history as the University of Guelph hosts the first-ever Women's Aggies' Night hockey game, celebrating the Ontario Agricultural College's 150th anniversary! The Gryphon women's hockey team will take on the Laurier Golden Hawks in this special event, proudly sponsored by Syngenta. Come out and show your support for women's sports and the OAC community. The team will be wearing specially designed "Aggies" jerseys for the night, and will be highlighting the She's Got Game initiative, promoting equality in sport.

Purchase tickets for the Woman's Aggie Night hockey game here.

OAC 150th Night of 150 Parties - Denim & Diamonds Holiday Gala

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Location: Elora Grandway Events Centre or anywhere you're hosting!

OAC '92 invites you to join in celebrating OAC's 150th Anniversary on December 28th! Whether you’re attending the flagship Denim & Diamonds Holiday Gala in Elora or hosting your own party anywhere in the world, we invite you to bring together OAC community members for a night of fun, connection, and Aggie Spirit.

Two ways to celebrate:

Attend the Denim & Diamonds Holiday Gala. Join us in Elora at the Grandway Events Centre for a festive evening combining Aggie Pub energy with black-tie style. Dance the night away to live music and enjoy a night of memories with fellow Aggies. Event details and tickets here.
Host Your Own Party. Can’t make it to Elora? Host your own party from anywhere! Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, anything more than one person counts as a party. Pick your theme, invite your friends, and join the global Aggie community in celebrating 150 years. Register your party here.

At 10:00 p.m. EST, we’ll come together for a special global toast via Zoom to honor the next 150 years of OAC. Don’t forget to encourage donations to support the future of OAC!

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Men's Aggies' Night Hockey Game

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Gryphon Centre Arena

Join us for the 8th annual Men's Aggies' Night, a proud Gryphon tradition! Watch the University of Guelph men’s hockey team face off against the Western Mustangs. Presented by Syngenta, this game brings together students, alumni, and industry leaders to honor OAC’s legacy. The team will don special "Aggies" jerseys for this exciting matchup.

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Host Your Own Event!

We encourage the OAC community to join us in celebrating by planning and hosting their own unique celebrations or reunions! Keep us updated on what you plan by emailing us at oac150@uoguelph.ca !