‘What’s the meaning of life?’… and other questions
How do you cope when facing challenges in your life? Some people turn to religion, whereas individuals who don’t identify with any particular faith tradition might not know where to go for advice on...
View ArticleMental health and wellness resources for students
The following list of on- and off-campus resources is provided to help outline support available: STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTRE (SCC) FORT GARRY CAMPUS, 474 UMSU UNIVERSITY CENTRE, 204-474-8592 BANNATYNE...
View ArticleJanuary Instagram photo contest
To celebrate UMSU’s Mental Health & Wellness Week and Bell Let’s Talk on Jan. 31, we want you to show us how you take care of your mind, body and spirit for a chance to win prizes! To be entered to...
View ArticleWinter Bike to Work Day 2018
Curious about winter cycling? Try it out on Friday, February 9! UMCycle and the Office of Sustainability will be hosting pit stops at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses to reward you for your winter...
View ArticleJack Frost Challenge
Get out and enjoy winter! Join us February 11 – 17, for a week of outdoor activities at the University of Manitoba. The Office of Sustainability and UMCycle will be co-hosting several events during the...
View ArticleJanuary Instagram photo contest winners
To celebrate UMSU’s Mental Health & Wellness Week and Bell Let’s Talk on Jan. 31, we asked you to show us how you take care of your mind, body and spirit in our January @umstudent Instagram photo...
View ArticleSustainability Night: Exploring Passion for the Environment
Come join us for Sustainability Night March 8. Enjoy an evening of sharing sustainability ideas and stories about creating positive impacts on our environment that benefit our planet and ourselves. Cap...
View ArticleUnlocking a healthy relationship with food
Our ever popular Body Talks series returns with a special edition seminar on nutrition. A healthy relationship with food is essential to a person’s well-being. Food is intrinsically related to human...
View ArticleJane’s Walk: Bringing communities together
Join us for the Restorative Spaces and Art & History Jane’s Walks May 4th on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. Jane’s Walk is an international movement to bring communities together through...
View ArticleChampions of sustainable commuting
The results are in! In January 2018, our University community shared their experiences commuting to campus by participating in the University of Manitoba’s second comprehensive Campus Commute survey....
View ArticleCommuter Challenge: Tips for Success
This week, commuters across Canada are signing up for Commuter Challenge 2018, a week-long event encouraging businesses, organizations, and individuals to ditch the car and choose more sustainable...
View ArticleBike to Work Day 2018
Grab your helmet, clean your brakes, and oil your chain, because Bike to Work Day 2018 is on its way! Monday, June 18th is Bike to Work Day! From 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM, cyclists can stop at pit stops...
View ArticleUniversity of Manitoba Continues to Show in Commuter Challenge
Another new year and another great showing for the University of Manitoba in Commuter Challenge. University of Manitoba staff, students, and faculty from Bannatyne and Fort Garry campus chose to bike,...
View ArticleConnect Your Commute: GoManitoba
Welcome staff, students, and faculty for another year at the University of Manitoba! For those of you who are new to Fort Garry or Bannatyne campus, or are simply looking to change things up,...
View ArticleStudent support on campus
Classes are underway and it won’t be long before assignments are due and tests are looming. As you dive into studying and other activities on campus, it is a great time to take note of the supports and...
View ArticleCan single arm training offset declines in function of opposing, immobile limbs?
The Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute’s Research Seminar Series kicks off it’s 2018-19 season Friday, Sept. 21. Dr. Jon Farthing from the University of Saskatchewan presents,...
View ArticleCelebrating Sustainability Month
Throughout October, organizations, community groups and individuals gather together to promote sustainable behaviours and events across the province in celebration of Sustainability Month. This year,...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Waste: Composting
Welcome to the Office of Sustainability’s series on waste as part of Waste Reduction Week, an annual event celebrated across Canada and hosted by provincial organizations from coast to coast....
View ArticleLet’s Talk Waste: Disposable Cups
Welcome to the Office of Sustainability’s series on waste as part of Waste Reduction Week, an annual event celebrated across Canada and hosted by provincial organizations from coast to coast....
View ArticleTry it out – Buy Nothing Day
Originally published November 11, 2017 When was the last time you went shopping? Was it for something essential, like groceries, or something that could be considered a luxury? If you’re the average...
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