You Can Make a Difference

Make a difference.
Discover your community.
Be a leader. 

Meeting our University sustainability goals depends on the participation and creativity of our community. The Campus Sustainability Office (CSO) supports students, faculty and staff in making our communities more healthy and resilient.

If you are wondering how you can get involved, then you have come to the right place! Click on the links below for more information. 

Contact us anytime to discuss your questions or ideas. We look forward to hearing from you!

1. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
   Join our mailing and sign up to find out about skill-building and leadership development opportunities. Here, you tell us about your interests and the opportunities  you're looking for, We'll use our newsletter to tell you  how to plug in to upcoming events, projects and initiatives.
   
   
2. JOIN A GROUP
   We can help you connect with groups, departments, or teams that best meet your interests.
   
   
3. ATTEND AN EVENT
   Check our calendar for events that pique your interest. And follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date opportunities, on campus and in the community. 
   
   
4. MAKE SUSTAINABLE CHOICES
   Discover information, resources and opportunities for sustainable choices on campus and at home. See SUSTAINABILITY EVERY DAY in our website menu. 
   
   
5. PARTICIPATE IN GRASS ROUTES
   Grass Routes in an annual, multi-day event co-hosted by the UWSA and UWinnipeg Campus Sustainability Office showcasing ideas, skills, art, music and food relating to environmental sustainability and social justice.share events or initiatives happening on campus or in the wider community.  Check out the festival website to see this year's program or email sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca if you'd like to host a workshop or join the planning committee.  All staff faculty and students are welcome!
   
   
6. SHARE OPPORTUNITIES
   If your're department or organization is working on an event, initiative or project that would benifit from the involvement of others on campus, click here to tell us about it.  The CSO can support your work by sharing events on our calendar and newsletter, and by helping to recruit participants for volunteer opportunities.
   
   
7. INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY IN YOUR ACADEMIC WORK
   Consider courses, research, and experiential learning opportunities that integrate sustainability. 
   
   
8. BE A GREEN OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE
   Participate in the Green Office program, as an individual or a group.
   
   
9. SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
   Nominate someone for a Sustainability Recognition Award.
   
   
10. INVITE THE CSO
    We are happy to provide presentations to your office, department, class, or group about creating a more sustainable workplace and about initiatives and opportunities on campus. Contact us!
    
    

Are you ready to be a change-maker?

Some examples of opportunities available at UWinnipeg:

• Educational events, including the annual Grass Routes sustainability festival
• UWinnipeg's Green Office Program
• For-credit experiential learning courses and research projects
• Volunteer and paid work with student-led sustainability initiatives like roof-top gardening and waste auditing
• Social and environmental organizations working on important issues impacting our community and our environment
• Workshops to help you develop your change-making skills