Class Information

Photo - Ruthorford Conservatory

Members of OAC graduating classes characteristically maintain close links with each other throughout their careers, and classes or "years" are the focal points for much alumni activity.

The most active classes have permanent class presidents, publish newsletters, hold reunions at Alumni Weekend (see Upcoming Events) and at other times.

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Class Projects

OAC classes have taken on many projects that better the University and strengthen the College. Notable projects undertaken by OAC classes in recent years include:

  • 'Portal to the Pond' doors in the Rutherford Conservatory by OAC '49
  • Gazebo in the Arboretum by OAC '56
  • Bioproducts Discovery & Development Centre — OAC '57, OAC '60, OAC '71, OAC '72, OAC '77 and OAC '80 are raising funds for this project
  • Renovation of the Arboretum Centre Reflecting Pool and Patio sponsored by OAC '52
  • Renovation of the Portico on Johnston Green and construction of a surrounding garden by OAC '49
  • Rutherford Conservatory and Gardens. Don Rutherford (OAC '51) provided the funds needed to renovate the 1931 Lord and Burnham Conservatory that was scheduled for demolition, and several OAC classes paid for the creation of surrounding gardens with a seasonal theme, decorative walkways, and a donor's wall:
    • spring - OAC '53
    • summer - OAC '55
    • fall - OAC '51
    • winter - OAC '65
    • water - OAC '49
    • woodland - the family and friends of Doug Robinson, OAC '53
    • decorative sidewalk - OAC'39
    • a donors' wall - OAC '64
  • Equipping the Forman Lawrence (OAC '43) Multimedia Laboratory