USP seals 50th anniversary Time Capsule for another 25 years

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USP pro-chancellor Winston Thompson and Professor Rajesh Chandra, Vice-Chancellor and President at the sealing of the time capsule. Picture: SUPPLIED

THE University of the South Pacific (USP) sealed the 50th Anniversary Time Capsule during an event to mark its 50th anniversary of existence at the Laucala Campus last Thursday, December 13, 2018.

USP Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council Winston Thompson said the time capsule, the size of a small suitcase, would establish what 2018 was like and would be opened in 25 years’ time.

The time capsule is kept in a glass box at the Vice-Chancellor’s foyer with a list of the 50 events that were held to commemorate the anniversary throughout 2018.

It contains items that appropriately represent the university, the Pacific and our culture in 2018 for future generations.

In a statement issued by the university, Mr Thompson explained that unlike the last time capsule, which was buried in 1997 under the Australia-Pacific Lecture Theatre during its construction, this one was visible and neatly kept in a glass box to avoid difficulty in accessing it in the future.

“The last capsule was buried and it was difficult getting it out and took a couple of hours, however, when we finally did, it was a soggy mess, hence a different approach now,” he said.

The contents of the Time Capsule include the:

  • 50th anniversary welcome to students and anniversary calendar of events;
    • Program from the unveiling of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Commemorative Monument;
    • Plaque given to those involved in the construction of the RNZAF Commemorative Monument;
    • 50th anniversary insert from the Fiji Sun newspaper;
    • Letter from Librarian of the Day to the USP Librarian of the Future;
    • 50th anniversary Commemorative Medal;
    • 50th anniversary pen;
    • Hand spinner (an iconic 2018 item popular with youths);
    • Samsung smartphone; and
    • a USB containing videos and photographs from the 50th anniversary.
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