Office of Sustainability News Archive
Office of Sustainability News
Plastic Free July
July 2, 2019 —
Join the “Choose to refuse” single use plastic challenge, all month long!
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July 2, 2019 —
Join the “Choose to refuse” single use plastic challenge, all month long!
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U of M to host first-ever outdoor farmers’ market
June 26, 2019 —
Join us for the first-ever outdoor University of Manitoba Farmers’ Market! The outdoor market, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, operates every second Tuesday during the summer.
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June 26, 2019 —
Join us for the first-ever outdoor University of Manitoba Farmers’ Market! The outdoor market, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, operates every second Tuesday during the summer.
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Commuter Challenge 2019 results
June 21, 2019 —
The Commuter Challenge results are in! From June 2-8, University of Manitoba participants logged over 30,000 KMs by foot, bike, bus or carpool, and avoided almost 6,000 KGs of CO2 emissions in just one week!
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June 21, 2019 —
The Commuter Challenge results are in! From June 2-8, University of Manitoba participants logged over 30,000 KMs by foot, bike, bus or carpool, and avoided almost 6,000 KGs of CO2 emissions in just one week!
Office of Sustainability News
Bike to Work Day 2019
June 7, 2019 —
Grab your helmet, clean your brakes and oil your chain, because Bike to Work Day is on its way!
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June 7, 2019 —
Grab your helmet, clean your brakes and oil your chain, because Bike to Work Day is on its way!
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Commuter Challenge 2019
May 31, 2019 —
Get active this June 2-8 in the friendly competition that challenges participants to walk, cycle, carpool or bus to school or work
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May 31, 2019 —
Get active this June 2-8 in the friendly competition that challenges participants to walk, cycle, carpool or bus to school or work
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Jane’s Walk: Bringing communities together
April 25, 2019 —
Join us for the Restorative Spaces and Art & History walks as part of the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2 and May 3 at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses
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April 25, 2019 —
Join us for the Restorative Spaces and Art & History walks as part of the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2 and May 3 at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses
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U of M advances to STARS Gold rating for sustainability achievements
March 12, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba has been awarded a STARS Gold rating, improving upon the three-year status of STARS Silver, in recognition of its improvements to the university’s efforts in sustainability initiatives
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March 12, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba has been awarded a STARS Gold rating, improving upon the three-year status of STARS Silver, in recognition of its improvements to the university’s efforts in sustainability initiatives
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Sustainability Night: Exploring the UN Sustainable Development Goals
February 25, 2019 —
Come join us for Sustainability Night on March 7 to connect with other sustainability-focused people
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February 25, 2019 —
Come join us for Sustainability Night on March 7 to connect with other sustainability-focused people
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Celebrate Winter with the Jack Frost Challenge
January 31, 2019 —
Join us Feb. 3 – 9, for a week of outdoor activities at the University of Manitoba
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January 31, 2019 —
Join us Feb. 3 – 9, for a week of outdoor activities at the University of Manitoba
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Nominations Open for the Campus Sustainability Awards
January 14, 2019 —
Do you have a friend or student group who shows leadership, creativity and dedication to a sustainability on campus? If so, nominate them for a 2019 Campus Sustainability Award. The University of Manitoba Campus Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, student groups and staff to advance our campus commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability.
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January 14, 2019 —
Do you have a friend or student group who shows leadership, creativity and dedication to a sustainability on campus? If so, nominate them for a 2019 Campus Sustainability Award. The University of Manitoba Campus Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, student groups and staff to advance our campus commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability.