12 Days of Sustainable Giving
December is a time for gathering, relaxing and reflecting on the past year’s events. This holiday season, the Office of Sustainability challenges you to think outside the gift box when planning events...
View Article10 Resolutions You Can Stick To
Moving into a new year is always a bit challenging. We start off strong with promises like Dry January, hitting the gym 4 days a week and eating healthier. Some of these promises and resolutions stick,...
View ArticleSustainability Strategy Renewal
The Sustainability Strategy 2016-2018 was a major stepping-stone towards sustainability at the University of Manitoba, building on the University’s initial 2012 Sustainability Strategy, and the work of...
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 ArticleCelebrate Winter with the Jack Frost Challenge
Get out and enjoy winter! Join us Feb. 3 – 9, for a week of outdoor activities at the University of Manitoba. U of M’s Office of Sustainability and UMCycle will be co-hosting events during the week of...
View ArticleRunning scales and running trails
Despite all of the broken legs they’ve incurred over the years, a group of four Desautels Faculty members competed in the Hypothermic Half Marathon on Sunday, February 17. Laura Loewen, Jacquie Dawson,...
View ArticleVolunteer applications are now open for Healthy U 2019/2020
Health and Wellness and the Student Counselling Centre (SCC) is looking for motivated and engaging students to apply to be a volunteer peer-educator with Healthy U. Healthy U is an incredible...
View ArticleJane’s Walk: Bringing communities together
Join us for the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2nd and 3rd at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. Jane’s Walk is an international movement to bring communities together through free, locally...
View ArticleBike to Work Day 2019
Grab your helmet, clean your brakes and oil your chain, because Bike to Work Day 2019 is on its way! Monday, June 17 is Bike to Work Day! From 6:30 – 9:00 AM, cyclists can stop at Pit Stops along their...
View ArticleCommuter Challenge 2019 Results
The Commuter Challenge results are in! University of Manitoba staff, faculty and students stepped up to the challenge for 2019. From June 2-8, University of Manitoba participants logged over 30,000 KMs...
View ArticleU of M to host first-ever outdoor farmers’ market
Join us for the first-ever outdoor University of Manitoba Farmers’ Market! The outdoor market, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, operates every second Tuesday during the summer. The market’s...
View ArticlePlease don’t tell Selene Sharpe to break a leg
[See image gallery at news.umanitoba.ca] At 19 years old, Selene Sharpe was the youngest person running the 2019 Manitoba Marathon, but it clearly didn’t slow her down. Known in the Desautels Faculty...
View ArticlePlastic Free July
Join the “Choose to refuse” single use plastic challenge, all month long! The world is currently in a plastic pollution crisis. Much of our plastic is unrecycled and thrown away after a single use....
View ArticleConnect your commute with GoManitoba
Are you ready to try commuting in a healthy, sustainable way or get rewarded for your efforts if you are already doing so? GoManitoba is a province-wide platform that connects individuals to...
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 ArticleUniversity message on COVID-19: March 13
The University of Manitoba continues to closely monitor the Coronavirus COVID-19 threat. Currently, there are three presumptive case of COVID-19 in Manitoba. The Public Health Agency of Canada...
View ArticleYour guide to health and wellness at UM
Health and wellness play a critical role in academic success and UM offers a wide range of services to support your wellbeing. While you may not be physically on campus, you can still access these...
View ArticleUM influenza immunization clinics begin Nov. 5
You have several options to get an influenza immunization at the UM this season. University Centre Pharmacy Flu Clinic Starting Thursday Nov 5, the University Centre Pharmacy* will be offering flu...
View ArticleWellness tips for staff and faculty during COVID-19
Faculty, staff, students. COVID-19 has created a challenging time for us all. Here are some tips to stay healthy and flourishing. Stay Connected Stay in contact with your colleagues and supervisors....
View ArticleFaculty and staff wellness is a priority
The University of Manitoba offers a wealth of wellness programming and services for faculty and staff throughout the year. Many can be accessed online, and can provide both individual and unit support....
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