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Pedro the Panda

Pedro the Panda is a symbol for university students in Ottawa. It goes to the winner of the iconic “Panda Game” that takes place in early October between the two universities in Ottawa. It's where the Carleton University Ravens and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees partake in a football game where the winner keeps it until the next game the following year. It represents pride for the winner and instills a greater sense of rivalry between the two schools.
The game alone is one of the most celebrated traditions in the Ottawa local area; Pedro is more than just a trophy, he is a mascot of the rivalry, a symbol of school spirit, and a part of the lives of many university students. It represents not just victory in a football game, but also bragging rights, student pride, and a connection to the legacy of the Panda Games.

"Every Child Matters" Orange T-Shirt

These Orange “Every Child Matters” T-shirts are made specifically for raising awareness of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Day. These T-shirts are representative of the “Every Child Matters” movement with the purpose of spreading awareness and showing support. The University of Ottawa “Every Child Matters” T-shirt is both symbolically supportive to the Indigenous Community as well as financially, with proceeds donated to various charities supporting Truth and Reconciliation. The University of Ottawa students and staff are taught the history of Canadian Indigenous Peoples through guest lectures, and courses throughout the school year, all with the goal of awareness and support. In addition to this education, each course syllabus includes a mandatory land acknowledgement, with many professors adding additional education for their students.

U Cup; Coupe Mug

This travel mug exemplifies the common device of students at the University of Ottawa, along with students at large. Whether it contains coffee, tea or simply water, this drinking vessel is unmistakable on a university campus in 2025.
While a mug bearing the University of Ottawa's insignia is not always in public use, students on the uOttawa campus and those across the country are rarely found without some sort of mug, bottle, or tumbler.
Whether you are tracking your hydration intake, carrying it as a status symbol, or simply carrying it with you to help your morning motivation, this mug is undoubtedly a college kid’s necessity.

University Pub Glasses – Father & Sons

These glasses come from the University of Ottawa’s most iconic student pub—Father & Sons. Though not officially for sale, the glasses are a collectible among students, often ending up in off-campus apartments as unofficial souvenirs of university life. They represent shared experiences—brunches after exams, beginnings of nights out, and karaoke nights. While the design and logos may change, the glasses remain a recognizable part of uOttawa’s undergraduate social culture. Their “borrowed” nature adds to their legend, marking them as cheeky, nostalgic symbols of student identity and belonging.

Original Prusa MK4S HF0.4 nozzle

3D printing machines can be found in the STEM building in MakerSpace since 2017. This space is a part of Centre of Entrepreneurship and Engineering Design (CEED) and is a crucial aspect of the engineering faculty . Back in 2017, the only printers available were the UltiMakers released in 2013. In Summer 2025, CEED acquired two Prusa MK4S in MakerSpace. This place is available to all students and staff members of uOttawa. It is useful to engineering students for many of their classes, but it is also used for personal projects by other faculties. In prior years, access to the printing machines was free. As of Fall 2025, costs of ten dollars are included in tuition fees of engineering programs. For other members of the community, a few options are offered; it is free on Sundays, they can buy a day pass for 5$ or pay 25$ for a semester with unlimited use. Since 2017, Richard L'Abbé Makerspace and its 3D printers have been part of the culture, but the Prusa MK4S are truly unique to the current culture now in 2025 and have changed how things work in general.

O-FRANGO

O-Frango is an affordable food truck near the University of Ottawa campus that has become a go-to dining spot for many students after class. Their fried chicken and fries served with a variety of sauces are a big hit among students. It perfectly reflects the daily life and food culture of uOttawa students in 2025. Outside their food truck, there's a plastic canopy and tables where students can eat their fried chicken right away or share it with friends. Not only that, but their lunch boxes and food carts all feature their own logo—a chicken wearing a chef's hat—along with the date they opened and their slogan: “O-town Fried Chicken.”