safety News Archive
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Geese Are Back: Respecting Wildlife on Campus
March 24, 2025 —
As spring arrives, so do the geese! These familiar campus residents are returning to the Fort Garry campus, where they share space with students, staff, and faculty. While geese are accustomed to human activity, they can be territorial during nesting season. To ensure peaceful coexistence, observe geese from a distance, respect posted nesting signs, and never feed or antagonize them.
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Enhancing Safety at the University of Manitoba
August 29, 2024 —
New Environmental Health and Safety Training and Incident Reporting Available
Students
Staying safe on UM campuses
November 10, 2022 —
s exams are nearing, more and more people are studying on campus. The recent change to daylight saving time brings darkness at an earlier hour. UM is committed to your safety, and has many safety protocols in place to help keep you safe.
Stay alert for wildlife on campus
March 29, 2021 —
There's been a recent sighting of a coyote on the UM Fort Garry campus
Stay safe on campus
February 24, 2021 —
UM takes a proactive approach to staff and student safety and security on our campuses, through a variety of programs and security measures.
Fire safety while social distancing
June 16, 2020 —
Utilizing the nearest exit will reduce crowding and allow for a faster evacuation