Office of Sustainability News Archive
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October is GoTober
October 21, 2021 —
October is GoTober at GoManitoba, and this year we invite the UM community to try something new and take the pledge to convert Just One Trip each week to a more sustainable mode, like carpooling, transit, biking or walking.
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Play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals Game
October 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba community is invited to register to play The World’s Future: A Sustainable Development Goals game, a unique social simulation game developed by the Centre for Systems Solutions.
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New sustainability course launches on UM Learn
October 5, 2021 —
Just in time for Sustainability Month, the Office of Sustainability has released a short course on UM Learn available to all community members
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Get ready, get set for Sustainability Month at UM
September 28, 2021 —
Celebrate a sustainable future by participating in a variety of virtual green events and activities throughout the month of October
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UM ReShop moving online
September 20, 2021 —
Through the ReShop Online, UM can continue to reduce its waste and serve our community in a sustainable way
Canada and Manitoba support green infrastructure and upgrades to UM and other communities
July 23, 2021 —
This project will upgrade University of Manitoba’s Central Energy Plant and the Max Bell Centre building on its Fort Garry Campus
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Join in Plastic Free July
July 6, 2021 —
Join the global movement and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Making small changes to everyday habits makes a huge difference—on a local and global level.
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Commutes look different this year – and so will the Commuter Challenge
May 20, 2021 —
The annual Commuter Challenge will take place from May 30 to June 5 – and this year, it’s expanding!
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Steering around the potholes of spring cycling
May 17, 2021 —
Follow a few tips from the Office of Sustainability and UMCycle to help find your route, arrive safely and secure your bicycle
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UM Climate Action Plan underway
May 10, 2021 —
UM community invited to participate in a short survey and series of online lunch-and-lunch sessions about UM’s Climate Action Plan currently in development