Get involved

We all have a role to play in making healthy, sustainable choices for our campus and our planet. Sustainability involves hard work and dedication from every member of our community, including you!

You can get involved by attending events, volunteering, nominating someone for a sustainability award and following UM Sustainability on social media.

A group of people participate in the Jack Frost Challenge by snowshoeing in an open area at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus.

Get involved

Attend or celebrate an event

Join us throughout the year for a variety of events. Some of these are hosted on campus, while others are larger community or national events that we can participate in as part of our commitment to global sustainability awareness.

September

National Forest Week
National Tree Day
World Green Building Week
World Rivers Day
October

Sustainability Month
Waste Reduction Week
Fair Trade Week
November

Buy Nothing Day
December

International Volunteer Day
Human Rights Day
February

Jack Frost Challenge
Winter Bike to Work Day
March

Sustainability Day and Awards
UMSU Sustainability Week
World Water Day
Earth Hour
April

Earth Day
May

Campus Beautification Day
Jane’s Walk
June

Commuter Challenge
Bike to Work Day & Week
Canadian Environment Week
Clean Air Day
World Oceans Day

Past Events

Sustainability Day 2022

Eastern Transportation Corridor Design Workshop

Plastic Free July: UM Researcher Panel

Building Climate Resilience: UM Researcher Panel

Sustainable, Equitable Transportation: UM Researcher Panel

Sustainability Email Newsletter

Join our mailing list to be informed of upcoming sustainable initiatives and virtual events at the University of Manitoba, or watch our social media accounts for information on these events.

Read past issues

Plan a Green Event

Make your next event a sustainable one! Complete the new Green Events Certification form and find tips and resources for creating a greener in-person or virtual event.

Have your upcoming event certified “green” by following these steps:
1. Review the Green In-Person (pdf, Word) or Virtual Event (pdf, Word) Resource Guides to begin planning a greener event.
2. Complete either the Green In-Person or Virtual Event Certification form at least 2-3 weeks before your event.
3. The Office of Sustainability will review your form, finalize your event's score and send you the appropriate certificate and seal for you to promote your sustainability efforts prior to and at your event.
Green virtual event form

Green in-person event form

Become a Sustainability Ambassador

The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at UM through growth, education, research and action.

As a Sustainability Ambassador, you will lead and inspire the campus community to learn more about sustainability and explore how sustainability practices can change lives in a positive way.

Some benefits of being a Sustainability Ambassador:
- Earn Co-Curricular credit on your transcript
- Gain job-related skills and experience
- Participate in sustainability-related events, projects and research
- Make new friends by increasing connections within the UM community
How do I join?

Step 1: Complete a Sustainability Ambassadors Registration form to give us a better understanding of your interests and time commitment.

Step 2: Login to UM CareerConnect, search 'Sustainability Ambassador' within the Co-Curricular experiential catalogue and add the position to your co-curricular record.

Questions?

Email us

Join a sustainability group

There are a wide range of active groups on campus working on social, environmental or economic sustainability issues or sustainable development. Many have volunteer or membership opportunities, and we invite you to check them out.