Office of Sustainability News Archive
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Conversations on sustainable food: Is it safe, healthy and just?
March 3, 2015 —
The University of Manitoba’s National Centre for Livestock and the Environment is hosting a special seminar and workshop on sustainable food systems on March 12 and 13.
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A conversation with a visionary
February 16, 2015 —
Read this powerful interview with David Suzuki by President Barnard
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Rapid Transit slowly accelerating
February 12, 2015 —
Phase two of the project will benefit the U of M and its wider community
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Award-winning: Keeping campus comfortable, sustainably
January 29, 2015 —
On one of the coldest winter days, a dense fog pours out of the smoke stacks above the Central Energy Plant at the U of M’s Fort Garry Campus. In that building is the complex network of equipment that distributes heat via pipes into every corner of the university
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U of M recognized by Province for reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions
January 28, 2015 —
Taking action on climate change
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The Campus Commuter Challenge is on!
September 29, 2014 —
With the great fall weather we're having, cycling is an excellent choice.
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The best way to bike to campus from Pembina
August 22, 2014 —
The Plaza Drive bike route is both scenic and quick, and avoids Bishop Grandin entirely. Here's a video to show you the way.
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Goods for sale
July 29, 2014 —
Bids on items will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014.
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It’s bike to work week
June 16, 2014 —
From June 16-22, Winnipeggers, and U of M faculty and staff, are encouraged to bike to work.