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Operations and Maintenance

What’s open and closed at UM during Winter Break

December 21, 2023 — 
Winter break is almost here! Here's what's open and closed on UM campuses Dec. 22 to Jan. 3

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Operations and Maintenance

Crews working to remove diseased trees from Fort Garry campus

December 19, 2023 — 
To protect the many, many healthy trees at Fort Garry campus, City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry crews will be working to remove trees with Dutch elm disease over the coming weeks and into the New Year.

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Fort Garry Campus-Pedway and Engineering and Admin

Limited-time pilot program launched for work orders under $500

June 13, 2023 — 
No charge-back to units for minor maintenance and service requests

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Fort Garry campus cooling capacities

June 1, 2023 — 
Higher than normal indoor space temperatures may be experienced

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UM staff stand in front of a new electric fleet vehicle.

Sustainability

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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THESE PIPES SNAKE THROUGH CAMPS TO FEED BUILDINGS WITH HEAT. // PHOTO BY ERIC POSTMA

Low steam pressure on Fort Garry campus

April 27, 2022 — 
If you are on Fort Garry campus April 27, please be aware that there may be isolated issues related to equipment that is powered by steam, including autoclaves and sterilizers; heating systems and hot water production may also be affected

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Power outage at Fort Garry campus

July 28, 2021 — 
See the current list of impacted buildings

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Protecting our trees through biological pest management

May 31, 2021 — 
Chemical-free spraying for canker worm and elm spanworm takes place on campus in June

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Unscheduled Power Outage: Monday, March 15

March 15, 2021 — 
If you experience any issues related to building systems or equipment, contact O&M Customer Service Desk

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Sustainability

Celebrating energy efficiency at UM and at home

October 6, 2020 — 
National Energy Efficiency Day (Oct. 7) celebrates the importance of increasing our energy efficiency to reduce consumption and greenhouse gases.

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