Office of Sustainability News Archive
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U of M hosts first-ever outdoor farmers’ market
July 22, 2019 —
The outdoor market, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, operates every second Tuesday during the summer
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Plastic Free July
July 2, 2019 —
Join the “Choose to refuse” single use plastic challenge, all month long!
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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!
Faculty of Architecture
Landscape + Urbanism 3rd Year Studio on Display at the University Office of Sustainability
June 17, 2019 —
Designs from students in Brenda Brown’s Landscape and Urbanism Studio 4 (EVLU 3008) will be on display at the University Office of Sustainability throughout the summer.
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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!
Office of Sustainability
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
Food Systems Research Group
Second UofM Food Systems Student Symposium set to “Bridge the Gap”
May 16, 2019 —
Register today for the University-wide Food Systems Student Symposium - F3S - taking place June 26th.
Office of Sustainability
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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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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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