Recreation Services News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Kick off your summer with Staff Appreciation Week on June 12
June 2, 2023 —
It's time to show our appreciation to UM Faculty and Staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Get moving on campus with Sneaker Day
May 16, 2023 —
It's time to lace up your sneakers and get active by joining everyone outside on our UM campuses! On Wednesday, June 14, the UM community will celebrate Sneaker Day with an accessible campus walk.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
U of Them Mondays at the bouldering wall
May 4, 2023 —
As Pride Week kicks off at the end of this month, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, specifically Recreation Services, continues to create a welcoming space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Get UM winter-active
January 24, 2023 —
Free cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, snow-shoeing and winter walks for Jack Frost Challenge
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Come ski for free at UM Southwood Grounds
January 12, 2023 —
Winnipeg Trails and UM Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management have teamed up to offer a free skiing event on January 19-20, and you're invited!
Students
Welcome to Winter Term 2023
January 9, 2023 —
Find out how to get involved and stay connected outside of formal classes through programs, events, and activities that have been planned throughout January.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Five reasons to try dance and martial arts programs for free, Sep. 11-17
December 22, 2022 —
UM Recreation Services is opening the dance and martial arts programs to UM students and members for free, September 11-17. But why should you take time out of your busy schedule to give them a try? There are many reasons, so we narrowed the list down to the best ones!
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services testimonial: Kim Armitt
November 16, 2022 —
Kim Armitt, who works as the manager of physician’s services at the Health Sciences Centre, has been an avid member at the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre for several years
Students
This Fall Term break build healthy habits to help support mental health and well-being
November 4, 2022 —
As you head into a well-deserved Fall Term break, be reminded of the many resources, programs, services and supports that are available to support your mental health, well-being and your academic success.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services testimonial: Nicole Evans
June 15, 2022 —
Nicole Evans works at a provincial lab near the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) at the UM’s Bannatyne campus. As someone who has tried many different gyms and work-out styles over the years, when she started working at the lab and signed up for a membership at JDRC she was pleasantly surprised by the diverse fitness classes offered through the centre