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With close to a hundred universities in Canada to choose from, here’s what makes uOttawa different.

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Indigenous garden: A tribute to the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation

A new garden featuring plants indigenous to the National Capital Region is budding on campus. Located in front of the Social Sciences Building, the space acknowledges the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg.

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uOttawa announces mandatory vaccination for everyone returning to campus

Vaccination will be mandatory for all students, faculty, staff, and anyone returning or visiting campus as of September 7th, 2021.

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What uOttawa experts want you to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

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Aug 31 to Sep 11

This year we’re more excited than ever to offer you some safe in-person orientation activities along with our virtual ones.

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