Staff News Archive
What’s open on both campuses, as of Jan. 18
December 18, 2020 —
Here's your updated list for the status of campus businesses and services, including UMSU University Centre.
Office of Sustainability
UM commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
December 10, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba has officially signed the Global University and Colleges Climate Letter, which acknowledges that our planet and climate are in a state of emergency.
Office of Sustainability
Buy nothing, or buy local
November 24, 2020 —
Our planet’s natural resources are being exhausted to meet the demand of over-consumptive societies, rather than being conserved to sustain future generations and ourselves.
Students
It’s your career and you’re the main character
November 20, 2020 —
Your career story will have twists and turns. And when you’re in the middle of the action, it can sometimes feel difficult to make sense of it all or envision what you want to happen next. That’s where your Career Consultant comes in.
Wellness tips for staff and faculty during COVID-19
November 4, 2020 —
It is more important than ever to pay attention to your well-being.
Office of Sustainability
New Waste Reduction and Management Plan in development
November 2, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is committed to operating an efficient campus that is continually working to be more sustainable. As part of the Sustainability Strategy 2019-2023, the Office of Sustainability is developing a Waste Reduction & Management Plan (WRMP), which will help UM work toward a zero-waste system. UM community invited to participate in waste reduction and management survey.
A year after launch, new UM website offers community-wide benefits, improved communications
October 13, 2020 —
An update on the Next Generation Website Experience (NGWE) project
Office of 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.
Information Services and Technology
Multi-factor authentication will add additional security
October 6, 2020 —
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is coming to the UM. This is great news because it means better security for our systems and data.
Office of Sustainability
Celebrate Sustainability Month at the University of Manitoba
September 30, 2020 —
You are invited to participate in a variety of virtual green-focused initiatives throughout October!