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Canada Goose

Geese who’s back

April 16, 2024 — 
Respect the goose: Cohabiting with campus wildlife

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students walking outdoors on a sunny day in winter.

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What’s open and closed at UM during Winter Break

December 21, 2023 — 
Winter break is almost here! Here's what's open and closed on UM campuses Dec. 22 to Jan. 3

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Crews working to remove diseased trees from Fort Garry campus

December 19, 2023 — 
To protect the many, many healthy trees at Fort Garry campus, City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry crews will be working to remove trees with Dutch elm disease over the coming weeks and into the New Year.

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Smartpark Innovation Hub (SIH)

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Unit relocation for some key areas

September 7, 2022 — 
Space needs that were challenging prior to the pandemic have become further compounded by renovations and decommissioning of spaces including the B Lot trailers.

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Heating/cooling systems for University buildings being changed over from summer to winter operation

October 4, 2019 — 
It’s that time of year again—when heating/cooling systems in university buildings are changed over from summer to winter operation. Temperature fluctuations in spring and fall can be challenging on our heating and cooling systems, and efforts to make conditions comfortable. 

An aerial view of the University campus overlooking the Admin building, taken in Fall 2016.

Power and phone service restored

July 29, 2019 — 
Power and phone service has been restored to all affected buildings

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Water mains to be flushed June 10-14

June 4, 2019 — 
Work by the City of Winnipeg

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An image of a flock of Canada geese on the ground..

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Keep your distance

April 23, 2019 — 
Human safety priority for goose management plan

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Incoming … gaggles

March 26, 2019 — 
Spring has sprung and geese who’s back

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Fort Garry campus riverbank stabilization and infrastructure repair begins

February 2, 2019 — 
An infrastructure project related to riverbank stabilization at the Fort Garry campus is slated. Work will soon commence on the reconstruction of Outfall No. 2 located on the south side of campus near Drake Centre and Alumni Lane.

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