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| Q. | What is the UCC Association?
| | A. | The Association is a non-profit organization that represent Old Boys, parents, past parents, grandparents and friends of UCC in all College matters. In particular, those matters include advancement, communications and governance. The Association is managed by a board, often referred to as the Association Council. The Council has 29 directors, 21 elected and eight ex-officio. The board meets three times annually and all members are eligible to stand for election.
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| Q. | What is Association Day?
| | A. | UCC Association Day or “A-Day” is the College’s version of a traditional homecoming. All members of the Association are invited to attend A-Day, typically held on a Saturday in late September or early October. Many school teams play (soccer, volleyball and football) and there are a variety of club displays and activities. There is a hospitality tent next to The Oval field and a barbecue lunch on the main drive. There are musical performances by College and professional groups as well as by students from our Horizons mentoring program. Other highlights include a lunch for the “50 Year” Old Boy class, open shinny hockey, ball hockey and tennis as well as a “KidsZone” for the younger set. There is no cost to attend A-Day. See you there!
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| Q. | What is Founder’s Dinner?
| | A. | Founder’s Dinner has been held at the College for more than 100 years. It is the annual opportunity for all members of the Association and senior students to celebrate the founding of UCC in 1829. The dinner is held at the College and typically attracts a sell-out audience of almost 700. There is a keynote speaker, Prep and Upper School band performances, and short student presentations.
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| Q. | Where can I purchase UCC crested items?
| | A. | UCC's Upper Blues Shop (located in the basement of the Upper School) and the Prep Blues Shop (in the basement of the Eaton Building at the Prep) both carry a large selection of UCC crested clothing and novelty items. For more information, including store hours, please visit Shop at UCC!
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| Q. | When and where do Old Boys’ sports nights take place? | | A. | The College is pleased to provide its facilities for the use of Old Boys!
View the Events page for a full listing of events. |
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| Q. | How can I organize a class function?
| | A. | The Association Office would be pleased to assist you in organizing a function for your class. The office will prepare and mail invitations and receive replies. Contact us at 416-484-8629.
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| Q. | How can I get in touch with a classmate?
| | A. | The easiest way is to log in to Bluenet (use the log-in box at the left side of the screen) and go to your class page!
To search for other old boys, after you've logged on, go to the directories tab on the left-hand menu. Select “Old Boys” in the first drop down menu; you can search by name, class year, or even region!
If you can’t find someone or need help, contact the Association Office at 416-484–8629.
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| Q. | How can I volunteer at UCC?
| | A. | Great! The College is always looking for interested and committed alumni to assist with projects or events. Volunteer opportunities are available in event organization, on committees, or in several other ways. Just contact the Association Office at 416-484–8629 for more information.
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| Q. | How can I become a part of the Common Ties Mentorship Program?
| | A. | Easy! Just go to the Common Ties section of the web-site and register, either as a mentor or a mentee. Or call Angie Foster, the Program Manager, at (416)488 – 1125, extension 3357.
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| Q. | How can I see and register for upcoming events at UCC? | | A. | Please see the Old Boys Upcoming Events page and the on-line registration tool. Or call the Association Office at 416-484-8629. |
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| Q. | How can I use Norval?
| | A. | The College hosts four great events at Norval each year, all on Sunday afternoons. Each event has a different theme, from bird watching to hiking, to maple syrup-making. All Old Boys and their families are welcome, and complimentary snacks and beverages are provided. For details, visit the Norval Open Houses page or contact the Norval office at 905-877–3732.
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| Q. | What's on the password-protected side of the web site?
| | A. | Once you login to the password-protected content on this web site, you will be able to find:
- your class web page,
- class notes to keep tabs on your old classmates or post news of your own,
- an Old Boy directory to contact your friends,
- news about fellow Old Boys' achievements,
- photos of alumni and community events, and more.
Log-in instructions were provided in a previous issue of Old Times. If you still require sign-in help, call 416-488-1125, ext. 3323.
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Did you know that UCC students are 'Making A Difference: OLPC Laptops, Solar Power, & Wireless Internet in Kenya'
Our four young “MacGyvers” figured out how to combine existing technologies — rugged OLPC laptops, cell-phone technology, portable wireless routers, and solar panels — to bring reliable Internet access to Ntugi’s 200 students, few of whom had ever touched a computer or even heard of the Internet.
So powerful is the success story depicted in this video that it won the National Middle School Association’s video contest and will be played for 7,000 educators at the annual North American conference’s general session.
WATCH THEIR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE |
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