Each year to ring in the holiday season, the Oglethorpe community comes together for a beloved tradition, Boar’s Head. Although different from past years, this year’s 80th Boar’s Head celebration will usher in festive cheer and create lasting memories.

Typically held the first Friday of December, this year’s celebration will be broken into two dates: Nov. 22 for the student party and Dec. 6 for the alumni Evening of Holiday Enchantment, Omicron Delta Kappa induction, and a holiday concert by the Jazzy Petrels, the Oglethorpe University Singers and Chorale, and the Oglethorpe University Symphony.

The Nov. 22 Boar’s Head celebration invites students, faculty and staff to a festive, masquerade-themed reception in the Turner Lynch Campus Center to honor this year’s new Omicron Delta Kappa inductees before their induction ceremony on Dec. 6. 

Attendees can expect a DJ, a live painter doing guest portraits and a roaming magician. Besides dancing, attendees can grab a free giveaway, decorate a mask, take pictures with friends at the photo booth, or enjoy a cocktail (21+ students only.)

The entire OU community is encouraged to keep the holiday festivities going by attending the ODK induction and holiday concert on Dec. 6. 

Before attending the concert, alumni can attend the family-friendly Evening of Holiday Enchantment which features delicious food, great music and a room for children’s crafts and hot chocolate. 

Students can stay up to date on their event by following the Programming Board and the main university accounts on Instagram. Alumni should regularly check their emails for any updates and follow the Office of Alumni Relations on Facebook and Instagram.