Gryphon And Rascals

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that two rascals must be in need of opportunities for shenanigans." ~ Jane Austen- Pride And Prejudice And Polar Vortexes

Some of the newer architecture at the University of Guelph can be seen here.

A large sculpture sits at one of the major intersections passing through the campus. It is a gryphon, a nod to the university sports team name.

As to the two rascals- my brother and I. It's said that when we're around each other, the noise doubles and the shenanigans, goofing off, and tomfoolery commence post haste.

We carried on, walking back towards where we had parked. This beaver was on the grounds outside one of the buildings.

Some more of the architecture here, a mix of old and new campus buildings. Tomorrow I'll show you where we went to next.

University Of Guelph

The University of Guelph was formally established in 1964, out of the amalgamation of three other institutions: the Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College. These institutions had roots stretching back into the 19th century. My brother studied here, and took me on a tour of some of the sprawling main campus, which lies south of the downtown core. We start with War Memorial Hall, a lecture hall erected as a memorial to students from the OAC who served and died in the First World War. Unfortunately the building was locked; my brother has attended classes in here and said it's quite a sight inside.

We carried on across the lawn.

This portico stands on the lawn. It was the entrance for the Frederick Stone farmhouse, where classes for the OAC were first held. The portico is still here, used for grad photos.

The path carried on past older and newer buildings.

This cannon is at the heart of the campus. It's called Old Jeremiah. It does not fire- the cannon was last fired in 1913 and plugged. And yes, it is routinely painted and repainted as a student tradition. It is apparently now concreted into place so that it can't be moved. There are stories of this thing being moved all over campus... and off campus.

Here we have a view inside the university centre building.

A trophy case for the university sports teams. Collectively the teams use the Gryphon name. More from the university tomorrow.