Office of Sustainability News Archive
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Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day
October 5, 2022 —
In celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, learn what UM is doing to increase energy efficiency on campus, and identify actions you can take at home
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Sustainability Month returns this October
September 23, 2022 —
Celebrate a sustainable future by participating in a variety of green events and activities throughout the month of October.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
COP26 experience helps guide research
September 6, 2022 —
Through my experience at COP26, working at the Office of Sustainability, and through courses during the later years of my undergraduate degree I have been able to determine I want to focus on working with people and communities to solve climate issues.
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Success Through Wellness for the Desautels Faculty of Music
August 16, 2022 —
A restorative space and plant wall provide a breath of fresh air at the Fort Garry campus! With help from the Success Through Wellness grant, hosted by Human Resources and Student Affairs in 2020, the Desautels Faculty of Music in partnership with the Office of Sustainability (OOS) has built a plant wall on the fourth floor of Taché Hall.
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There is a new fleet vehicle on campus, and it’s electric!
July 14, 2022 —
UM begins the transition to electric fleet vehicles
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Rolling into bronze
July 11, 2022 —
UM students, faculty and staff cycled, walked, took transit, carpooled, and worked and studied from home during Commuter Challenge week. Don’t let your sustainable commutes stop here!
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Ready, set, (EV) charge!
June 9, 2022 —
University of Manitoba (UM) community members who drive electric vehicles now have more charging options on campus.
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Bike to Work Day and Commuter Challenge are back and better than ever!
June 3, 2022 —
Bike to Work Day makes a triumphant return on Monday, June 6. Stop by UM pit stops for fun, snacks and prizes. Ready to save even more money on gas? Register for the Commuter Challenge, June 5-11.
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Jane’s Walk: Our Urban Forest
May 5, 2022 —
Take a stroll with guide, Kevin Handkamer, UM campus planner, and learn about our oldest trees, our expanding arboretum, and some of the history, challenges and future opportunities for urban forestry on campus.
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UM Waste Reduction: Recap as we return to campus
April 26, 2022 —
By limiting waste and changing our habits, we can reduce our environmental impact by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) being produced by the University. We've provided a recap of all the exciting initiatives at UM that focus on waste reduction, education and engagement to help us all lessen our impact.