Office of Sustainability News Archive
Human Resources
Robotic arm grabs attention at Fort Garry campus
November 20, 2018 —
U of M hosts close to 50 students at the Fort Garry campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day
Sustainability
Let’s Talk Waste: Disposable Cups
October 12, 2018 —
Disposable coffee cups are a big problem not only for the U of M, but also across the globe. The university community can do its part to prevent more disposable coffee cups from ending up in the landfill.
Sustainability
Let’s Talk Waste: Composting
October 12, 2018 —
The most recent addition to composting on campus starts Oct. 15, 2018. The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC), in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, is beginning a compost pilot project with Compost Winnipeg. The pilot project will be kept in motion by student sustainability ambassador volunteers and will be maintained by ASBC and the Office of Sustainability.
Sustainability
Celebrating Sustainability Month
October 1, 2018 —
Range of free events open to all staff, students, faculty and the greater university community
Sustainability
Bannatyne Campus to receive fair trade designation
September 17, 2018 —
On Monday, September 24, the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus will mark a milestone as the first university campus in Manitoba to receive the Fair Trade Campus designation from the Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN) for its promotion of social and environmental sustainability and innovation.
Preventing bird deaths with art
September 14, 2018 —
“Coda”, an exposé of bird window strike mortality, will open on Sept. 17, with a reception at 5 p.m.
Sustainability
Sustainability is top-of-mind for many students, staff and faculty at the U of M
September 6, 2018 —
Dr. John Robinson, a leading expert in the fields of sustainability and climate change, will deliver a public lecture on Sept. 26 along with other sustainability-focused events
Sustainability
Become a Sustainability Ambassador
September 5, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability through personal growth, education and action!
Sustainability
Connect Your Commute: GoManitoba
August 30, 2018 —
The cost of traveling alone by car may be too much for some, and perhaps choosing to walk, bike, or bus is too confusing. If this sounds familiar, GoManitoba is the app for you.
Sustainability
University of Manitoba Continues to Show in Commuter Challenge
June 11, 2018 —
This year, 630 University of Manitoba participants logged over 43,000km of sustainable commuting which avoided almost 7,000kg of CO2.