University of Rochester

Boar’s Head Dinner. One of the University’s oldest and most beloved traditions, the Boar’s Head Dinner began in 1934 and is held annually in December. The dinner recalls the spirit of English court dinners, such as those served at Queens College, Oxford University, during the Middle Ages. Source

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  • Color: Yellow and Blue.
  • Mascot: Rocky the Yellowjacket. Read more