Sustainability News Archive
Sustainability News
Win BIG with the Campus Commuter Challenge
September 19, 2017 —
A friendly two week competition that challenges students to walk, cycle, carpool or take transit to school September 18 – 29!
September 19, 2017 —
A friendly two week competition that challenges students to walk, cycle, carpool or take transit to school September 18 – 29!
Partners help U of M enhance The Great Trail
September 14, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba opened the UMCycle Bike Kiosk, a new hub along The Great Trail, on Sept. 14
September 14, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba opened the UMCycle Bike Kiosk, a new hub along The Great Trail, on Sept. 14
UMCycle’s Bike Kiosk grand opening
September 1, 2017 —
'The Cycle Plaza and Bike Kiosk have formed an active transportation hub'
September 1, 2017 —
'The Cycle Plaza and Bike Kiosk have formed an active transportation hub'
Sustainability News
New pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on Sidney Smith
August 29, 2017 —
A pedestrian path (1.5m wide) and bi-directional buffered bike lanes (3m wide) have been introduced on the west side of Sidney Smith Street, with vehicle traffic flowing northbound-only in this area.
August 29, 2017 —
A pedestrian path (1.5m wide) and bi-directional buffered bike lanes (3m wide) have been introduced on the west side of Sidney Smith Street, with vehicle traffic flowing northbound-only in this area.
Sustainability News
Share Your Commute for a Chance to Win
August 3, 2017 —
GoManitoba offers a free, easy way to find people interested in carpooling to the U of M
August 3, 2017 —
GoManitoba offers a free, easy way to find people interested in carpooling to the U of M
Canada Summer Games 2017 News
Getting to and around the Games
July 21, 2017 —
Getting to the University of Manitoba has never been easier. Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling are all great options for getting to campus.
July 21, 2017 —
Getting to the University of Manitoba has never been easier. Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling are all great options for getting to campus.
Sustainability News
Voice Your Opinion: Pedestrian & Cycling Plan
July 11, 2017 —
The purpose of the proposed Pedestrian and Cycling Plan is to build upon the existing system of campus pedestrian and cycling facilities and link them together in an integrated network. We would love to hear what you think!
July 11, 2017 —
The purpose of the proposed Pedestrian and Cycling Plan is to build upon the existing system of campus pedestrian and cycling facilities and link them together in an integrated network. We would love to hear what you think!
U of M doubles participation in Commuter Challenge
June 16, 2017 —
University of Manitoba staff, faculty and students stepped up to the challenge in 2017
June 16, 2017 —
University of Manitoba staff, faculty and students stepped up to the challenge in 2017
Sustainability News
Celebrate Earth Day with the Office of Sustainability
April 18, 2017 —
Friday, April 21 between 9 and 11 a.m. in the Brodie Atrium on Bannatyne campus and between noon and 2 p.m. in UMSU University Centre on Fort Garry campus
April 18, 2017 —
Friday, April 21 between 9 and 11 a.m. in the Brodie Atrium on Bannatyne campus and between noon and 2 p.m. in UMSU University Centre on Fort Garry campus
Faculty of Education News
Sustainability in Manitoba schools ‘a hopeful story’
April 13, 2017 —
Some 80 Manitoba educators came together April 6-7 at the Faculty of Education to plan for the future of environmental sustainability in education in the province.
April 13, 2017 —
Some 80 Manitoba educators came together April 6-7 at the Faculty of Education to plan for the future of environmental sustainability in education in the province.