Algonquin College buries time capsule for 50 years

Posted on Friday, August 31st, 2018

Algonquin buried a 2017 time capsule in a wall of the DARE District on Thursday. It is slated to be opened 50 years from now when the College celebrates its 100th anniversary.

The College community of the future will uncover everything from a Coat of Arms pin to the president’s Blackberry cell phone.

2017 was an exciting year for Algonquin College as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. This milestone was an opportunity to engage and connect with students, alumni, current and past employees, employers, and the community at large that have shaped the College over the half-century.

Four general celebration themes and principles guided anniversary planning events: pride, connection, give back, and diversity. These themes were highlighted in an incredible series of stories and videos that told the College’s history to through its numerous stakeholders, past and present.

The objects in the time capsule also reflect some of Algonquin’s anniversary celebration.

They include:

  • Cheryl Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blackberry cell phone
  • Coat of Arms pin
  • 50th anniversary magnet
  • 50th anniversary branded USB key
  • Thor mascot key chain
  • 50th anniversary T-shirt
  • 2017 branded “Changing Lives” pin
  • Menu from the Restaurant International (A hands-on teaching restaurant for Algonquin’s culinary and hospitality programs)
  • Signed posters from four key events hosted in the Algonquin Commons Theatre
  • 2017 brochure on Algonquin College
  • 2017 brochure on the Algonquin Students’ Association
  • Cheryl Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer, business card
  • Photo album with photos from key message events in 2017-2018
  • USB key with videos and photos from various message events in 2017-2018
  • Construction hardhat from DARE District, the College’s newest building
  • Alumni and Friends Network flag
  • Alumni pin
  • Alumni and Friends mugs (Ottawa, Perth, and Pembroke)
  • Algonquin Times (three editions)
  • Map of Algonquin College Ottawa Campus
  • State of the Union written by Ron McLester, Executive Director – Truth, Reconciliation & Indigenization
  • Mini 50+5 Strategic Plan (2017-2022) signed by the Algonquin College Executive Team
  • 2018-2019 Business Plan
  • 2018 Spring Ottawa Convocation Book
  • 2017 Viewbook Program Guide
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