Office of Sustainability News Archive
Sustainability
U of M receives STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements
August 28, 2015 —
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
Four tips for (sustainably) beating the heat
August 11, 2015 —
Tips to help you keep cool and stay friends with your office mates
Research and International
Creating a new and sustainable food source for northern communities
July 31, 2015 —
A biosystems engineering team at the U of M are creating innovative greenhouses to help food production in the North
Sustainability
Market Tuesday returns
July 20, 2015 —
Fresh greens including cucumber, lettuce and more is available through the University of Manitoba Student Community Garden.
Converting waste into biofuels
July 15, 2015 —
University of Manitoba researchers Richard Sparling and David Levin are co-leaders in a $10.4 million international collaboration looking for new ways to convert waste materials like wood chips and straw into biofuels and other products.
Sustainability
Top 5 tips for new cyclists
June 9, 2015 —
Anna Weier with the Office of Sustainability offers five pieces of advice for commuters considering riding to work or school for the first time.
Campus Beautification Days 2015 & Grand Prize Winner
June 8, 2015 —
Campus Beautification is successful thanks to the help of the many faculty, staff and students who volunteer their time to make our campuses look amazing
Sustainability
Staff parking fees to be harmonized with student rates
June 3, 2015 —
Effective September 1, 2015, staff monthly parking fees will match student rates
Sustainability
Commuters share their advice
May 29, 2015 —
The 2015 Commuter Challenge takes place May 31 to June 6. Will you bike, walk, run, skate, bus, carpool or telecommute?
Sustainability
Join the challenge
May 27, 2015 —
Commuter Challenge runs from May 31 to June 6 and is open to faculty, staff and students