Shine Day T-Shirt
subject: Cloth
subject: T-Shirt
description: The Shine-Day activity originates from Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s fundraising initiative called Shinerama. This T-shirt is part of the mandatory dress code for student volunteers serving as marathon guides during the University of Ottawa’s 2025 101 Week, hosted by the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU). The purpose of this marathon is to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. This T-shirt represents UOSU and uOttawa students’ commitment to supporting their community through charity. It also symbolizes students’ dedication to taking action and embracing social responsibility. The T-shirt is size XXL, white in colour, with the uOttawa text and the Shinerama logo printed on the front.
creator: M&O Gold
source: Acquired from volunteering gift Curated by: Eli Pearce; Yanqing Lu; Ruiqing Bi; Ben Maduri Photo: Ruiqing Bi
publisher: University of Ottawa Sciences Students’ Association SSA
date: 2025 September 2nd
rights: University of Ottawa Student Association (UOSA)
relation: Charity and Marathon
format: Physical Object, T-Shirt: White T-Shirt with Orange and Blue texts spelling out “uOttawa”, “Shinerama”, and “Student Fighting Cystic Fibrosis”
language: English
type: Physical Object
type: Cloth
type: T-Shirt
coverage: T-Shirt used in 2025 September 2nd

Conversation with Diego Martinez
subject: Ethnographic Interview of a Mexican Immigrant, Diego Martinez
description: Diego Martinez is a 22-year-old engineering undergraduate student studying at the University of Ottawa. Diego immigrated from Mexico City, Mexico, to Calgary when he was four years old because his father found a job in the oil and gas industry. Diego believes that his family’s decision to immigrate to Canada was a good choice because it is safer than Mexico. After graduating from high school, Diego moved from Calgary to Chelsea, QC, to live with his uncle and cousin and pursue his studies at the University of Ottawa. Diego describes Chelsea as having a small Latin American community. However, he found a larger community presence at uOttawa. Throughout the interview, Diego discusses the key aspects of his culture, namely language, celebrations, art, and family ties. He talks about how all aspects of his culture have family elements. For example, he mentions that Christmas is an important celebration in Mexico that gets the whole family together. Additionally, he talks about how the arts are used to connect the family. Diego and his family make sure to keep the culture and heritage alive by speaking Spanish daily. Diego also has a friend who is learning Spanish at the time of this interview, and he takes time to explain how fun it is to speak with him and how much he’s enjoyed getting the chance to use his language outside of his home. He also discusses how his family in Canada makes sure to travel to Mexico to visit their relatives. When asked about his favourite Mexican food, Diego highlighted tortilla soup as his first choice. He enjoys making a variety of traditional foods weekly. He described tortilla soup as a comforting staple food from his childhood, often prepared by his uncle while he was growing up in Mexico. One thing that Diego thinks is very important is travelling to countries in Latin America. He wants people to be curious when they travel by trying new foods or visiting different landmarks. Essentially, he wants people to really explore the culture as…
creator: Matt Leclerc, Amy Biegler, and Adam Kallali
date: 02/03/2026
format: MP3 (17.3 MB), 12 min
language: English

Day of the Dead altar commemorating Québec artist Jean Paul Riopelle at Maison du Citoyen
subject: Photo of event.
description: This image was taken by student Noémie Burrs while attending a Day of the Dead celebration at UNAM-Canada in Gatineau Quebec. The image features vibrant colours, patterns and textures surrounding an alter dedicated to late canadian artist, Jean Paul Riopelle. He is known internationally for pioneering "mosaic" style abstract paintings in the 1950s.
creator: Noémie Burrs

Original Prusa MK4S HF0.4 nozzle
subject: Prusa 3D printers at University of Ottawa
description: 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.
creator: Prusa Research by Joseph Prusa
source: Acquired from: uOttawa Richard L'Abbé Makerspace, STM 107 150 Louis Pasteur Ottawa ON K1N 6N5. Catalogued by uOttawa General Inv. Original Prusa MK4S Curated by: Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde; Erica Doucet-MacDonald
publisher: Made by Prusa Research by Joseph Prusa. Purchased by the University of Ottawa
date: 2024
rights: Original Prusa research can reproduce this model. everyone with access to Richard L’Abbé Makerspace can operate it
format: The printer weighs 7 kg, and has dimensions of 500×550×400 mm. The building area is 250 x 210 x 220 mm and the printing plate is Magnetic heatbed with removable PEI spring steel sheets. It has a mainboard for controls, a nozzle of 0.4mm, advanced sensors and a cooling fan with a 360 degree cooling system. It uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) techniques. The print medium is with a USB drive, LAN or with the internet via Prusa connect. It is to be noted that the medium used at Richard L’Abbé Makerspace is a USB drive.
language: English
language: French
type: Physical object - 3D printing machine with a HF0.4 nozzle
coverage: Prusa Research A.S. EU Partyzánská 188/7A, 17000 Prague 7 Czech Republic

Barbados (Ottawa) Association Inc.
description: The Barbados (Ottawa) Association (BOA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1966, making it the oldest Barbadian association in all of Canada! Their mission entails working closely with similar organizations to help their members find their place in Canada’s changing society, while having a space where they can maintain a close relationship with Barbados. This year, they will be celebrating their 60th anniversary. It was founded on the same day that the nation of Barbados obtained its independence from the United Kingdom by six Barbadians who wanted to create a space for Barbadian immigrants. This space would help Barbadian immigrants adapt to life in Canada while also sharing their heritage with the Ottawa community. The current president of the BOA is Jacquie Belgrave-Dixon. The BOA has since organized many cultural, educational, and recreational activities. They host yearly Independence Receptions and Galas in Ottawa, to celebrate the anniversaries of Barbados’ independence and of becoming a Parliamentary Republic. Additionally, they often encourage their members to volunteer in community events in Ottawa, as seen in events like the yearly Ottawa Race Weekend and Ottawa Black Film Festival. Volunteers represent Barbados and support fellow Caribbean and Black communities. They also regularly host recreational activities, such as bowling nights, trivia nights, and “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles” seminars throughout the year. To see their upcoming events and get updates on the organization, you can reach the Barbados Ottawa Association by email or follow them on their social media pages linked above
creator: Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse
source: Facebook | Instagram | Email: barbadosottawa@gmail.com

Jamaican Ottawa Community Association
description: The mission of the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association is to support and empower Jamaican Ottawa-Gatineau residents by creating a community in which all can participate and be involved. They provide services to their members, such as support for elders, resources/information for newcomers, and cultural and educational programs. The Jamaican Ottawa Community Association was founded in the early 1960s by Carleton University students, and was later federally incorporated in the late 1970s. Also known as the J(O)CA, they are a non-profit organization that aims to support and engage residents in community issues and projects, while also being a pillar of the Jamaican community through its various activities, ranging from celebrations to awareness-raising. This association is currently under the presidency of Claudine Mitchell, who originates from St. Thomas, Jamaica. The J(O)CA is known for hosting a “JAMDAY” yearly, to celebrate the independence of Jamaica, typically in the first or second week of August. There, you will find good food, music, and a community coming together to celebrate their roots and freedom. You can sign up to be a member directly on their website, and follow events from their Facebook and Instagram pages.
creator: Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse
source: Facebook | Instagram

Holas: The Humanitarian Organization of Latin American students
description: The Humanitarian Organization of American Students (Holas) is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, specifically at Carleton University, which allows them to have a greater reach and collaborate with different organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Their mission is to provide humanitarian aid in Latin America through food, shelter, clothing, and education. They want to eradicate food insecurity in Latin America while also raising awareness of these issues. They aim to reduce poverty and inequality. The club was motivated and driven by a commitment to social responsibility, helping communities back home. A non-profit founded in 2007 by students in Ottawa. They have helped with humanitarian development in Latin America and in the Caribbean. They have raised 50,000 in development projects. There are about 200 members in HOLA who are actively participating and volunteering. On their website, there are many pictures of Latin American and Caribbean dance and celebrations featuring traditional costumes. They are partnered with an NGO that allows others to donate to them. They have fundraisers in which they teach free salsa classes with cultural dance groups and folklore. They also host Spanish and Portuguese lessons free of charge for students to learn, practice, and improve their skills. To maintain the group, they meet once a week to discuss upcoming events, allowing students to network.
creator: Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse
source: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Email: holacentral@gmail.com

Latin American Soldiers Committee in Canada
description: The Latin American Soldiers Committee (LASC) is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa. Their mission is to recover names and stories of Latin American soldiers who have served in the Canadian military. Founded in 2022, they have published remembrance books in honour of the veterans and their families. Their goal is to inspire future generations by telling each other stories. To educate young people and inspire individuals entering the army. They hold ceremonies and events for Latin American Heritage Month, recognizing all the soldiers and those who have made an impact on Canadian history, for example, Major General Michel St-Louis. All while celebrating Latin American culture and heritage. They advocate not only for the Latin American veterans but also for the communities in which many of those Latin American soldiers were not recognized or documented throughout Canadian history. Collecting the records allowed the group to show its historical and cultural impact by preserving its work.
creator: Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse
source: Facebook | Instagram

Latin Hub Canada
description: Latin Hub Canada is a non-profit organization that operates in Ottawa. Their mission is to foster the growth of local artists by being the leading platform for international Hispanic and Latin artists, while providing a safe space for them to connect with Canadian audiences. Latin Hub Canada is a local club where Latin artists are able to perform and connect with a Canadian audience on stage, in a way that creates cultural exchange. They are located in Gatineau at 94, rue du Patrimoine. They were founded by a Cuban-born pianist named Miguel de Armas, and, as of 2023, they are a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, Ontario. They organize activities and soirées showcasing Latin and Hispanic artists in Canada, while helping them gain visibility and opportunities. They host multiple events such as the Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference, which explores the dynamics of jazz music and includes art exhibits, workshops, and discussions. The Latin Jazz Conference has diverse music and promotes unity. They also host the Fiesta Cubana Fest, which explores Cuban culture, dance, and literary work, with top salsa bands, authentic Cuban cuisine, and cocktails, offering a multitude of flavours. They have 4,307 attendees, 42 activities, 27 bands, and 184 artists.
creator: Roodmya Douge and Amy May Lajeunesse
source: Facebook | Instagram | Email: latinhubcanada23@gmail.com
language: English

University of Ottawa Telfer Hoodie
subject: University merchandise, promotional items for the school of management (Telfer)
description: This Russell Athletics garnet hoodie (M) was given to all first-year ADM1700 students of Telfer School of Management on 07/09/2024 (DMS 1101). It was made of cotton-polyester with TELFER and the Telfer school logo in white lettering. Distributed as a welcome gift to celebrate entry to the program and to be worn with pride, it was very quickly adopted by students as everyday attire and seen commonly on campus during Fall 2024–2025. The hoodie is a piece of typical university merchandise that was used in ways to foster a community, commemorate a milestone, and become a part of everyday student life.
creator: Russell Athletics - Manufacturer
source: Gifted from: ADM1700 (Section A) Desmarais Building (DMS 1101) Ottawa, ON K1N 9B9 Canada Curated by Damon Han
publisher: University of Ottawa - Telfer School of Management
date: 2024-09-07
rights: Logos/trademarks © University of Ottawa; garment image © 2025 contributor
format: Garnet cotton and polyester fabric with white “TELFER” text and logo; Size Medium
language: English
type: Physical object - Hoodie
identifier: Catalogue number 2025-002 #071721
coverage: Used 2024-2025 Telfer Faculty of Management 55 Laurier Ave E Ottawa, On K1N 9B9 Canada

Map of Sandy Hill’s Active Rental
subject: This research focuses on the demographics of Sandy Hill’s housing, specifically rental properties and apartments.
description: Our group mapped apartments and rental properties in Sandy Hill. This topic is important for understanding food assets because it maps physical distance between people and food sources, as well as the financial status of people who live in rental properties and how much money they have to spend on food. Sources for our findings include real estate agents (collect information on housing for the purpose of selling, investing, and advising others), and Statistics Canada. The average household income in Sandy Hill before taxes is $87,400. The median household income before taxes is $62,400. (CMHC, 2020) There is a large student population in Sandy Hill, which likely contributes to the lower average income in the neighbourhood as opposed to the Ottawa average. Students tend to live on the west side of the neighbourhood, closer to the University of Ottawa campus where household income is generally lower (John Castle, 2023). Additionally, Sandy Hill has a slightly higher than average rent for single-person households compared to the Ottawa average. Sandy Hill has also had rapid growth in population since 2017, with unemployment rates being higher than the national average (John Castle, 2023). Vacancy rates rose during the pandemic but have since recovered (CMHC, 2020). According to residents, housing is a major point of complaint, as rent prices have been high in recent years (areavibes.com via Statistics Canada). According to a study done focusing on student living in Ottawa and Ontario "The average rent paid by students surveyed is $926.8, with 95% (n= 310) identifying rent prices as a primary challenge. Students in Ontario face a higher average rent ($935.4) compared to those in Quebec ($830.1). Financially, 25% (n= 106) of respondents rely solely on employment income. A student earning the minimum wage in Ottawa ($17.20/h) would need to work 54 hours per month just to cover the average rent cost, excluding tuition, food and transportation costs."STUDENT HOUSING CAUCUS …
creator: Sarah Donaldson & Sarah Struthers
date: April 8
language: English

University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Lanyards
subject: University merchandise, staff tools, identifier, accessories
description: lanyards emblazoned with the Gee-Gees logo repeating across the polyester strap. They sport a plastic buckle on one end, with a metal clip on the other to allow for ID and other items to hang from the lanyard. Comes in black, red and burgundy styles.
creator: Sharper Marketing (for uOttawa Campus Store)
source: Gifted to students on their first day. Can also be bought at the uOttawa Campus Store. Curated by: Aymane T.; Donovan Coker; Zhyn Zao
publisher: University of Ottawa
date: 2024-2025 Academic Year
rights: Educational and non-commercial use only. Image and description © University of Ottawa
format: 5/8" width. Composed of polyester and plastic, with a metal clip to attach keys, cards or other items.
language: English
type: uOttawa merchandise or staff equipment.
identifier: Lanyard, card holder,
coverage: Used extensively by Uottawa staff and students to identify themselves, keep important items safe or simply show their affiliation to the university. Can be commonly seen across all faculties and areas around campus.

Apple iPads
subject: Electronic device that many university students have become dependent upon
description: Apple iPads are a staple in the lives of university students for its conveniency. They singlehandedly replace physical notebooks, textbooks, and heavy laptops, in addition to saving much needed space. Textbooks can be downloaded on these iPads from anywhere that has Wi-Fi services. Notes are typed faster, and the screen can split to show two tabs at once. iPads are easily accessorized to match a student's personality both physically and digitally. Apple provides students with incentive to purchase these iPads because of the special student discounts that are offered to students on their iPad lines.
creator: Steve Jobs
source: Located at CF Rideau centre 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7 Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J7
publisher: Apple Inc
date: iPad Air (5th generation) March 2022
rights: Apple Inc
format: 13” or 11” Liquid Retina display P3 wide colour True Tone Antireflective coating
language: English
type: Electronic device
coverage: These ipads have been used by students ever since they came out partly due to popularity, but mostly out of convenience.

Laptop Stickers
subject: Personalization, customization, accessories, stickers
description: A sticker is an image that is sealed between plastic or vinyl, and some sort of adhesive so it sticks (hence the name stickers). These stickers are then placed on laptops, notebooks, or water bottles, as a form of non-verbal communication between students. Usually, these objects are used to convey information to other people in their "groups," for example people who enjoy sports might use a sticker with their favourite team's logo to convey to other sports fans that they too like sports. These stickers can be bought online or homemade. Homemade stickers are usually made using parchment paper, tape, and whatever image one would want to make into a sticker, much like commercial stickers, yet way more personal to the user, as there is the connection of making it. Many people opt to leave their laptops blank.
creator: Stickers can be acquired from various retailers, or handmade.
source: Found on laptops, notebooks, or water bottles, etc. Curated by: Jasmine Dicaire; Isabella Eccleston; Charlotte Fox; Raven Roberge; Nicholas Schenk.
rights: All photos taken with consent of classmates, for the purpose of this exhibition by Jasmine Dicaire.
format: vinyl or paper covered in plastic, with adhesive typically 0.5”-5”
type: Physical – Decor

Potential Sites for New Sandy Hill Community Gardens
subject: Potential areas of reform, including residential areas, current community gardens, community garden expansion areas, recreational/natural landscapes, and gentrified areas.
description: Introduction. Our group, consisting of Supreet Phangura and Jodie Choy mapped community gardens and landlord company-owned areas in Sandy Hill. The boundaries of our mapping were from Rideau Street to Mann Avenue, and then up to Range Road. Community gardens are critical for our understanding of food assets in a few central ways. Firstly, community gardens can indicate socioeconomic status of an area through observation of infrastructure and how well-maintained it is. Secondly, the crops that a community garden produces can signify a gap in food assets as well as physical and monetary accessibility otherwise provided by food infrastructure in the area. Finally, the demographic of the community garden’s users can signify the level of food insecurity and need for mutual aid. In particular, an analysis on how socioeconomic factors shape what people think community gardens are for found that age, education, and annual household income had significant impact on how residents perceived benefits and purposes of community gardens. Annual household income was a strong indicator of whether a resident viewed gardening as a tool for physical health and increased produce intake, with higher-income individuals more likely to view community gardens as a way to increase physical activity. On the other hand, for lower-income individuals, community gardens were viewed as essential tools to obtain food while under financial pressure. Lower-income households were also found to be more likely to be recipients of produce, rather than active participants in the gardening process itself (Tackie et al., 2014). Community gardens are an essential part of the story about how communities address food insecurity. Community gardens reveal the socioeconomics of food asset availability in Sandy Hill. In combination with this, the amount of landlord company-owned housing is also critical for the understanding of food assets because increases in landlord companies are heavily associated with gentrifi…
creator: Supreet Phangura & Jodie Choy
source: Methodology The research for this map combined existing data and on ground fieldwork to build a comprehensive understanding of community garden opportunities and urban changes in Sandy Hill. To start, Google Maps was used as the base of the map and to establish the geographic boundaries of Sandy Hill. Both the standard and satellite view options of Google Maps were applied to identify spatial features such as flat roofed or vacant buildings as well as to assess the extent of existing and potential garden spaces. Google Maps’ first person street view feature was also utilized to examine how buildings and streetscapes appeared in the summer in addition to comparing imagery from 2010 to 2026 in order to identify signs of gentrification or other changes in the neighbourhood. To locate confirmed community gardens, JustFood.ca was consulted, which provided verified listings within the Sandy Hill area. Furthermore, the University of Ottawa’s campus sustainability initiatives website helped identify existing communal gardens and understand the regulations governing them. The university’s Edible Landscape Proposal and green space campus map aided in highlighting potential areas for future garden development. Upon completion of research, primary fieldwork was done, where a walkthrough survey of the neighbourhood was conducted. During this, recreational spaces, major residential zones with flat roofs, gentrified areas, and existing gardens such as those in Strathcona Park and Robinson Park, as well as smaller campus plots were noted or documented via photograph. To supplement the map further, a team member who resides in Sandy Hill carried out additional informal walkthroughs and tracked potential areas of reform and residential opportunities. To verify which gardens remained active, online searches were verified by cross referencing with active Facebook groups, community garden websites, and recent news articles. Finally, these findings were compared with the “Where’s the Foo…
rights: All photography was done by Supreet Phangura (Creative Common license, 2026)

Conversation with Monica Fosado
description: This interview features Monicaa Fosado, a vibrant member of Ottawa’s cultural landscape, sharing her personal passions, cultural identity, and community engagement rooted in her Mexican heritage. She pursued her academic journey in Canada at Carleton University, where she completed a master’s degree in journalism. In her free time, she is highly active and engaged in personal hobbies that bring her joy and connection. She teaches salsa dancing at least once a week, and plays soccer regularly. She emphasized both physical activity and social connection as important parts of her routine. Food also plays a central role in how she maintains her connection to her Mexican heritage, regularly preparing traditional dishes such as tacos and quesadillas not only as meals but also as meaningful cultural practices. She also celebrates culturally significant traditions, such as the Day of the Dead, honouring the celebration's importance in Mexican culture. However, what stands out most is how she chooses to engage with her culture on her own terms. She maintains her cultural identity through food, language, and personal traditions, while also contributing to the community in her own way. She teaches Spanish one-on-one, helping others learn the language while sharing aspects of her culture in an informal setting. Her story offers an important insight into the diversity of immigrant experiences. While some individuals seek out strong cultural communities abroad, she demonstrates that cultural identity can also be maintained in more private, self-defined ways. Her life in Ottawa is a blend of independence, cultural pride, and active engagement, showing that belonging does not always require a formal community hub, but can instead be created through everyday practices and personal choices.
creator: Teagan Logie, Emma Rhéaume, Joshua Foreshew
date: March 3rd, 2026
format: MP3, 112 MB
language: English

Panda Games Tickets
subject: Admission ticket
description: The Panda Games are an annual event in which the University of Ottawa plays a high-stakes game of American Football against Carleton University. There has been a long standing rivalry between the two universities, resulting in these tickets becoming a hot commodity. Typically, sides are chosen for each team’s university to sit at, and these sides are displayed as the tickets are purchased. It was also common for the audience of the winning university to bypass their safety restraints and go onto the playing field, known as “storming the field.”
creator: Ticketmaster Inc.; University of Ottawa
source: University of Ottawa’s “Panda Game” website page, which linked to the Ticketmaster page to purchase tickets. Curated by: Jasmine Dicaire; Isabella Eccleston; Charlotte Fox; Raven Roberge; Nicholas Schenk
publisher: Ticketmaster Inc.
date: Purchased September 12th, 2025; Valid October 5th, 2025.
rights: Ticketmaster Inc.
format: Digital
language: English
type: Digital

Tim Hortons Coffee Cup
subject: Tim Hortons beverage container
description: Coffee is a hot, dark and bitter drink that contains coffee beans and caffeine. This beverage powered by caffeine fuels countless students through long lectures, study sessions, and general daily routines. This drink has become a powerful staple of campus culture. It is used by thousands of uOttawa students as a tool to combat fatigue, enhance focus, and improve mood to help students navigate academic life and complete tasks such as studying, homework, and assignments. Coffee is particularly valued during periods of high stress, such as exam seasons. Coffee is also consumed by students out of academic contexts because of the appealing taste. Coffee can be purchased at several locations on the uOttawa campus, and many more locations in the surrounding area. On campus, some popular locations include Tim Hortons (145 Jean-Jacques-Lussier Pvt), Second Cup Coffee (65 University Pvt), and Starbucks (55 Laurier Ave E). Because of the high demand for coffee by the student body, these locations are open every day of the business week, and even regularly employ students.
creator: Tim Hortons Inc.
source: Curated by: Henry Shepherd; J. Li; N. Zimm; F. Sher.
date: Item purchased October 24, 2025
language: English
type: Physical object - cup
coverage: Tim Hortons cup with white lid introduced in 2022, still in use as of November 2025. Available internationally, largest concentration in Canada, USA, and China.

University of Ottawa Syllabus
subject: The syllabus is an outline provided to students by their professors to give them a roadmap of the goals, expectations, and schedule for the course.
description: A syllabus is a long, detailed document written by the professor that outlines the key information of a university course. It contains a course schedule, themes of lecture material, rules for class conduct, and technical information for the class. All professors are required to follow a certain format for their syllabi. The title page must have the University’s logo, the professor’s name, the class title and code, the location, day and time the class will take place, and also the professor’s office hours. If there is a teacher's assistant for the course, their office hours, name and email should also be included. For the rest of the syllabus, it should contain a description of the course, the objectives of the course, any required texts, the weight that each assignment and evaluation will have on the students’ final grade and a schedule for the semester.
creator: University of Ottawa Curated by: NZimm; JLi; FSher; Henry Shepherd
source: University of Ottawa. https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/images/passed-events/EN/tip-2.4-syllabus-template.docx
publisher: University of Ottawa
date: October 23, 2025
rights: University of Ottawa, individual professor of the course.
format: Word Document.
language: English
language: French
type: Digital Document.
coverage: As of August 2024, this syllabus template is available to the public but is mostly catered to uOttawa professors to help them prepare for their courses.

101er Frosh T-Shirt - AÉDSA
subject: University student orientation; Faculty of Social Sciences; School of International Development and Global Studies; University of Ottawa; 101 Week 2024; campus culture; student life
description: A short-sleeved cotton T-shirt produced for the 2024 101 Week (frosh week) Kits at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences. Purchased in order to attend all the 101 week events created to facilitate community and visibility among new students.
creator: University of Ottawa
source: Purchased from the AÉDSA as part of a 101 Week Kit from: 120 University Drive (FSS 2039) Ottawa, K1N 6N5 Canada
publisher: University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) in collaboration with the Development Students Association (AÉDSA)
date: 2024-09-01
rights: University of Ottawa Development Students Association
format: Cotton t-shirt with a printed graphic design
language: English
type: Physical object, event memorabilia, apparel
coverage: Used from 2024-09-01 to 2024-09-07

University of Ottawa Student ID Card.
subject: A piece of plastic that includes a chip that can be used to access university facilities and student perks.
description: 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: University of Ottawa
source: 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: University of Ottawa.
date: 2025-09-22
rights: Card owner, University of Ottawa.
format: 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: English
language: French
type: Physical object - laminated plastic card.
coverage: 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

University of Ottawa bilingual business card / QR code.
subject: Two QR codes on each poster representing bilingualism.
description: QR codes are frequently found on the University of Ottawa campus in 2025, often used on; business cards, posters, tickets, and menus. Each code being particular and specifically curated for the organisation who created it, made up of small black and white squares arranged in a grid. QR codes are important because they allow for versatility with marketing as they hold much more data and can help reduce the use of paper. By scanning the code with a cellphone camera, the QR quickly brings the students to informational sites and links. On this poster there are two QR codes, one leading to the French website and one to the English website. This represents how this technology is crucial and a staple for the University of Ottawa students in 2025 as it caters to the bilingualism that is a core value of the university, as well as being an efficient way of accessing information on campus through cellphones.
creator: University of Ottawa, QR code originally created by Masahiro Hara.
source: Acquired from: Advanced Research Complex of the University of Ottawa, 25 Templeton St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7P6. Microsoft - QR codes Curated by: Erica Doucet-MacDonald; Fred Gagne; Maya Norgaard; Lorelie Houde
publisher: University of Ottawa, Denso Waves.
date: Accessed: 2025-10-18 Date: 1994 QR code was created, later popularized in 2021
contributor: University of Ottawa.
rights: Creator of the QR code / organisation.
format: Flyers, posters, or cards with a QR code to scan with electronic device.
language: English
language: French
type: Hybrid object; physically on materials, containing information existing in the digital sphere.
coverage: Made and displayed on University of Ottawa campus in 2025.

Uottawa Waterbottles
subject: Stainless steel water bottles that hold hot or cold beverages
description: Water bottles are convenient, and a portable method of bringing water or any other beverages of a student’s choice with them wherever they go. Not only do they allow the student to stay hydrated, but they are also environmentally sustainable since they are refillable at university water fountains or at any beverage store around campus thus reducing plastic waste. They easily fit into backpack side pockets and are comfortable to hold in your hand as you walk around campus. When Students choose to purchase their stainless-steel water bottles from the University of Ottawa’s bookstore, they have the added benefit of carrying the uOttawa logo with them everywhere they go!
creator: WillLand Outdoors Inc
source: University of Ottawa, Jock-Turcot University Centre 85 University UCU, Level 0, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
publisher: WillLand Outdoors Inc
date: March, 2018
contributor: WillLand Outdoors Inc
rights: University of Ottawa
format: 24oz
language: English
type: Physical object: Beverage holders
coverage: These water bottles have been available since 2010 when the University of Ottawa officially put an end to selling plastic water bottles in vending machines.

Conversation with Anonymous
description: Anonymous is from Uruguay and immigrated to Canada. They Came to Toronto 25 years ago to start their graduate studies and 10 years later moved to Ottawa to be a professor. Anonymous speaks Portuguese, English, and French but mainly uses Portuguese when talking to their family. They have a larger community in Toronto since most of their family and Uruguayan community are integrated there. Anonymous often travels between cities for celebrations, Uruguayan food items, and gatherings with their community. Eating food at family gatherings is important to their culture. Uruguayan culture consists of a meat heavy diet that grills large amounts of beef. Toronto is the only place where they can find Uruguayan style beef. Anonymous is not integrated into Ottawa’s Latin community.
date: 2025-03-12
format: MP3, 15 min 00 s.
language: English

Conversation with Anonymous
description: Our Dominican-born interviewee moved to Ottawa, Canada, for higher education and family connections. Their sister's presence in Ottawa influenced their relocation, and over time, other family members likewise settled there, forming a strong support system. Despite living in separate homes, their family remains close-knit, frequently gathering for meals and celebrations. Cultural preservation is central to the interviewee's identity, with language playing a key role. Spanish is actively spoken at home, ensuring younger generations maintain fluency. Celebrations such as Christmas, birthdays, and Father's Day reinforce their heritage. Dominican holiday traditions, including festive gatherings, music, and food, are preserved within their family. Culinary traditions further connect the interviewee to their Dominican roots. They highlight "sancocho," a hearty stew, and "la bandera," a meal of rice, beans, and protein, as cultural staples. Access to Latin American ingredients in Ottawa supports their ability to cook traditional dishes. Overall, the interviewee underscores the challenges of cultural preservation while adapting to a new society. Their experiences provide insight into the immigrant experience in Ottawa, reflecting the importance of family, language, and tradition in maintaining cultural identity.
date: 2025-03-11
format: MP3, 11 min 34 s
language: English