https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/d09914562286ffd8ce423bf02521c6ff.png 0bc22ab70bf2859066aec676cf481f95 https://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/files/original/609f528da766840e0a423ae6b4dee9b9.png 078ea41a6b2d2ea8a75e98d2ab63de52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource uOttawa Time Capsule 2025 Subject The topic of the resource According to Google AI, "A digital time capsule is a curated collection of digital assets, like photos, videos, and documents, intended to capture a specific moment, person, or theme and be preserved and shared in the future." In our case, this time capsule reflects important objects, places, and ephemera that illustrate campus life in fall 2025. All were chosen by the students who were participant-observers of their own cultures. The students not only chose and photographed the objects, but they also wrote the stories or narratives associated with them. Description An account of the resource The culture of the University of Ottawa can be understood through the everyday objects that define student life. It begins with the uOttawa student card, the first sign of belonging. Paired with a Gee-Gees lanyard or a bilingual business card, it reflects the university’s bilingual identity and its position as a meeting point between English and French. This duality shapes how students learn, communicate, and represent themselves both on and off campus. Student culture at uOttawa is also reflected in what people wear. Levi’s jeans, University of Ottawa hoodies, sherpa jacket, and Telfer sweatshirts show how clothing blends comfort, pride, and practicality. The 101er Frosh T-shirt and Shine Day shirt add another layer of meaning, symbolizing both community and philanthropy. Frosh week introduces students to campus life, while Shine Day connects them to broader causes like Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Together, they show that school spirit at uOttawa extends beyond academics. The academic side of university life is seen in objects like the Apple products, headphones, notepaper, laptop stickers, syllabus, water bottles, and criminology string bags that fill classrooms and study spaces. These represent both creativity and routine. The Tim Hortons coffee cup might seem simple, but it captures a familiar ritual across campus. Coffee runs are part of the rhythm of student life, a shared pause in busy days. School pride and social life also find expression in items like Panda Game tickets and the Pedro Panda Trophy. These objects represent one of uOttawa’s biggest traditions, a yearly football rivalry with Carleton University that brings students together in celebration. Moments like this create a strong sense of community, even among a large and diverse student body. The Orange Shirt acknowledges the atrocities and suffering experienced by those who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the national Truth and Reconciliation mandate to honor Indigenous peoples. Finally, artifacts such as the U Cup mug, beer glasses from Father and Son's, a Prusa 3D printer, and even O-Frango’s—a popular student food stop, represent the blend of innovation and everyday culture. They show how uOttawa combines research, creativity, and social connection in a way that feels uniquely its own. Taken together, these objects tell a story about identity and community. The culture of uOttawa is defined by hard work, inclusivity, and pride, but also by small moments of connection. From the student card to the Panda Game, each item reflects how students experience and shape university life every day. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Ottawa Student ID Card. Subject The topic of the resource A piece of plastic that includes a chip that can be used to access university facilities and student perks. Description An account of the resource This laminated plastic card is used as a form of identification for all uOttawa students in addition to uOttawa services like to open automated entry points, a source of payment, and a proof of ID for activities or spaces with specific access requirements, whether it’s in person or digitally. Recently, the university discontinued physical U-Pass cards, and it was absorbed by the UO Student Card, granting university students access to OC Transpo and STO public transportation through their student ID. Exams require student cards as photo ID to verify a student’s identity, as well as your student number which is on the card. As a key card, it grants access to the UO Dining Hall, residences, labs, classrooms, sports facilities, gyms, and libraries. The card can even be used as a debit card for Dining Hall expenses, for eateries on campus, or to spend uOttawa’s Flex Dollars. In 2025, new students can send in their photos for their card rather than having their picture taken in person. This represents how in 2025 education has evolved to be more hybrid, integrated with technology. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource University of Ottawa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Acquired from: 90 University Pvt (room 145) Ottawa, K1N 6N5 Canada Curated by: Henry Shepherd; Jun Li; Nikolett Zimmermann; Fred Sherman; Erica Doucet-MacDonald; Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde; Olive Soki-Kavwahirehi; Cloée Ennis; Patrick Levesque ; Erica Woolsey; Hadissa Shahzad; Meera Thoniyil; Liliana Cianci; Alice Girard; Maya Johnson; Sydney Finkle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Ottawa. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-09-22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Card owner, University of Ottawa. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource A white card that on the front has a student's legal name, their photo, their unique student number. To the right is a symbol of three grey curved lines incrementally growing to show that the card has electronic scanning capability. On the back of the card there is a barcode, a sticker for the gyms, and some information that could be useful for students, these details appear in French and English. Dimensions: 84.6 mm by 54 mm. Language A language of the resource English French Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object - laminated plastic card. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant University of Ottawa students. University of Ottawa. Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission. Société de transport de l'Outaouais.This card's appearance and style began printing around 2020 and is still used as of 2025. uOttawa Card Service 90 University Private, Room 145 Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5 Phone: 613-562-5885 E-mail: uOttawaCard@uOttawa.ca Digital Functional Physical Technology