Campus Beautification Day

Campus Beautification Day is an extremely popular annual tradition at the UM, thanks to the hard work and contributions of the volunteers who take the time out of their busy schedules to help spruce up the campuses. Staff are encouraged to come out and have fun with their co-workers.

This year’s event takes place on May 25^th at the Bannatyne campus (rain dates May 26^th) and May 31^st on the Fort Garry Campus (rain date of June 1^st). BBQ lunch for all even those that aren’t able to come out to plant/cleanup the campus.

Activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and go until noon both days. The entire university community is invited to join in planting while connecting with co-workers and getting some fresh air.

We have coordination stations starting at 9 am. Bannatyne coordination station will be at the BBQ location on the green space between Medical Services and Medical Rehab. There are 2 locations at Fort Garry: UMSU & Physical Plant. All 3 locations will have refreshments, Timbits, hand tools (limited numbers we are encouraging staff/students to bring their own) along with garbage bags and T-shirts.

A free barbecue lunch will follow at both campuses, and everyone is encouraged to attend even if they did not partake in the gardening activities. Participants can also enter to win some great prizes. See maps for BBQ locations FG map and BC map.

More information will be provided closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you!

Green Events Certification

This event has been certified as a “green event” through UM’s new Green Events Certification program. In-person and virtual events that consider sustainability throughout their planning process can save energy, reduce waste, and support social and environmental sustainability on campus. This event has been recognized with a Gold Green Events Certificate and Seal.
To learn more, visit umanitoba.ca/sustainability

Past Beautification Days

Person planting green plant in front of university building. — PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

2 women digging in the dirt. — PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

AVP-Admin Raman Dahliwal (2nd from left) and office staff in their gardening gear. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

President Emeritus David Barnard stands with current UM President Michael Benarroch. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

University leadership standing in a line holding plants. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

UM staff in line-up at BBQ. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

UM staff smiling. PHOTO BY MIKE LATSCHISLAW

Flowers with Admin building in background

Flower with admin building in the background

Prizes

See Prizes here

Sneak peak: Grand Prize

Prizes Winners Fort Garry Campus

Prize Winners Bannatyne Campus

Special Events Special Events

Painting rocks at Campus Children Centre — Photo: Courtesy of Campus Children Centre

University of Manitoba Food Bank

There will be donation bins to collect items for the UM Food Bank at both Campus Beautifications (Bannatyne and Fort Garry) along with the 2 upcoming townhalls.

The Food Bank accept donations of non-perishable food and hygiene items. Please see the list of items we need the most.

Monetary donations should be placed in sealed envelopes and addressed to:
Jane Lastra
Associate Registrar and Director of Financial Aid & Awards

UM Food Bank

email: foodbank@umanitoba.ca

PH: 204 474-9850

Contact Us

Physical Plant – Campus Beautification

89 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

PH: 204 474-8912

campus.beautification@umanitoba.ca

Facilities

University of Manitoba