Office of Sustainability News Archive
Jane’s Walk 2017
May 3, 2017 —
The theme this year will be “There to Now,” which looks at the history of the university’s Fort Garry campus and its relationship to the community through its buildings and campus design
Faculty of Education
Sustainability in Manitoba schools ‘a hopeful story’
April 13, 2017 —
Some 80 Manitoba educators came together April 6-7 at the Faculty of Education to plan for the future of environmental sustainability in education in the province.
Sustainability
Active Living Centre achieves LEED® certification
March 14, 2017 —
ALC has been certified LEED Silver by the Canadian Green Building Council
Winter Bike to Work Day and the Jack Frost Challenge kick off this February
February 9, 2017 —
The Office of Sustainability will be co-hosting several events to celebrate active transportation and getting outside in winter
Talking trash
February 6, 2017 —
U of M prepares comprehensive waste audit and compost feasibility study
Top stories of 2016
December 26, 2016 —
Stories highlighting the success of our students and showcasing the global impact of our faculty, alumni and researchers
Christmas dinner … Making it more sustainable
December 19, 2016 —
Christmas dinner and other celebratory meals are a valued holiday tradition for many families and friends. But how often do we think about where that food comes from?
Sustainability
Sustainability ideas for the holiday season
December 14, 2016 —
A variety of ideas for gifts, activities and food for festivities from the Office of Sustainability
Transportation Survey results and news on sustainable transportation open houses
December 14, 2016 —
In January 2016, 4,384 people from our University community shared their experiences commuting to campus by participating in the University of Manitoba’s first ever comprehensive Transportation Survey
CBC: U of M lab abuzz after bee house wins sustainability design award
October 12, 2016 —
'A group of researchers and students at the University of Manitoba have won an international sustainability design award for a set of bee houses they created on campus'