Office of Sustainability News Archive
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Jack Frost Challenge
February 5, 2018 —
Join us Feb. 11 – 17, for a week of outdoor activities at the University of Manitoba
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One week left to win great prizes
February 2, 2018 —
You have one week left to fill out the Campus Commute survey for a chance to win great prizes! Up for grabs are an iPad Mini 4 ($620 value); $500 grocery store gift certificate; or a bike ($600 value). Don’t miss your chance, fill out the survey before it is too late.
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Winter Bike to Work Day 2018
January 29, 2018 —
Curious about winter cycling? Try it out on Friday, Feb. 9! UMCycle and the Office of Sustainability will be hosting pit stops
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Win prizes and improve your commute. Take the 2018 Campus Commute survey.
January 22, 2018 —
Take the 2018 Campus Commute survey
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Sustainability Night needs your passion
January 11, 2018 —
Sustainability Night is an evening of innovative ideas and stories on how we can reduce our impact on the planet and make our day-to-day actions and systems more sustainable. A call for presenters is on now and we need your passion and desire for change to make the event a success!
Some of our favourites of 2017
December 20, 2017 —
A look back at a few of the noteworthy stories from the year, spanning scientific discoveries, sustainability and inclusiveness
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Sustainable holiday tips
December 7, 2017 —
This holiday season, the Office of Sustainability challenges you to think outside the gift box when planning events and giving gifts
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Pedestrian & Cycling Plan Open House
November 24, 2017 —
Round two of public feedback on the Pedestrian and Cycling Plan is open. If you are interested in seeing what the future holds for pedestrians and cyclists on the Fort Garry campus, then attend the open house and let us know what you think!
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Track Your Commute this November
November 10, 2017 —
Track your travel through GoManitoba for a chance to win great prizes! To be eligible for this contest, participants are asked to track at least 10 days worth of trips in their Commute Calendar for the month of November. Green Action Centre will be drawing dozens of names from the successful participants of the challenge. Just track at least 10 commutes using GoManitoba and you will be automatically entered!
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Live screening of Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power featuring a Q&A with Al Gore
October 20, 2017 —
Thursday, Oct. 26 – Q&A at 5:30 p.m., with film screening from 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.