Office of Sustainability News Archive

January 22, 2018 — 
Take the 2018 Campus Commute survey

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!

December 20, 2017 — 
A look back at a few of the noteworthy stories from the year, spanning scientific discoveries, sustainability and inclusiveness

December 7, 2017 — 
This holiday season, the Office of Sustainability challenges you to think outside the gift box when planning events and giving gifts

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!

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!

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.

September 28, 2017 — 
Each year on September 28th the world comes together to celebrate Green Consumer Day, a day that highlights the problems of consumerism and its impact on the environment. Whether you are buying a large item like a refrigerator or grabbing your morning cup of coffee, there are things you can do to tread lightly on our planet.

September 18, 2017 — 
Two University of Manitoba alumni, Dee Barsy [B.F.A./08] and Kenneth Lavallee [B.F.A./08], have their art dislayed on the state-of-the-art UMCycle building

September 14, 2017 — 
The University of Manitoba opened the UMCycle Bike Kiosk, a new hub along The Great Trail, on Sept. 14