A first-generation Southeast Asian Canadian born and raised in Winnipeg, Dhaliwal is the first woman of colour to hold the dual position of Associate Vice-President Administration and Chief Risk Officer at the University of Manitoba. She received the award for her exceptional achievements, leadership and outstanding community service.

“I feel very honoured to be recognized among the Asian women in Winnipeg,” says Dhaliwal. “It’s always fascinating to me that people actually know who I am because I feel like I have a pretty low profile in Winnipeg,” says Dhaliwal, who graduated from UM with a commerce degree in actuarial mathematics and finance in 2007, and is currently pursuing her MBA in the Asper School of Business.

“The Asian Women of Winnipeg award is really important because the South Asian community is so large in Winnipeg, and there is a lot of success in this community,” says Dhaliwal. “Celebrating and recognizing where we’ve come from, since many of us come from immigrant families that built a new life here, it really means a lot.”

Setting up the first COVID vaccine clinics

When the pandemic hit, Dhaliwal was the Executive Director of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. She sat on the university’s COVID-19 Response Steering Committee, where she played an instrumental role in getting the UM community set up to study and work from home.

She also assisted the province in organizing the first COVID-19 clinics for healthcare professionals to receive their vaccines.

Dhaliwal physically received Manitoba’s first COVID vaccine shipment, something she didn’t anticipate when put her hand up to help with the vaccination effort.

Once the vaccine was secured and locked in the –80-degree freezers, Dhaliwal and her staff volunteered their time over the next several weeks, figuring out the logistics of running the first vaccine clinic in the province to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to healthcare professionals.

“We did it because we knew this was something that the province needed, and it was our way to help,” says Dhaliwal, who also played a key role in recruiting healthcare professionals for the first vaccine super site in Garden Hill First Nation.

“This was an opportunity to leverage my skills to help with something that was greater than me,” says Dhaliwal. “Knowing that your work was going towards something broader and bigger than yourself motivated me each day to come in and do my best and put my hand up for things that sometimes seemed outside of my skill set.”

Leadership philosophy

In her role as AVP Admin and Chief Risk Officer, Dhaliwal oversees a team of approximately 500. She is responsible for UM’s capital planning process and leads efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through the Climate Action Plan. She also manages the university’s Enterprise Risk Register, insurance, access and privacy office and security services.

Dhaliwal’s philosophy on leadership is based on kindness and support. “We need to support people around us and treat them with respect, so that you build a culture of respect throughout the organization,” says Dhaliwal.

“If I see people are working hard and going that extra mile, I think ‘how can we seek them out and recognize them for that contribution’,” she says.

Throughout her journey, she has learned that leadership is not about titles or power. “It is about service. It is about lifting others as you climb. It is about ensuring that when you reach a door that was once closed, you hold it open for the next generation,” Dhaliwal says.

Trudy Blight, Assistant Director of Operations and Management, has worked with Dhaliwal for many years. She says Dhaliwal’s open leadership style contributes to that culture of respect. “Raman is engaging, authentic and respectful. She acknowledges the positive work of all team members, regardless of what level and she encourages us to strive for improvements.”

Advice to future leaders

Dhaliwal encourages people to say yes to new opportunities when they arise as it can help build your reputation. “Say yes to things even if it’s not completely within your skill set. If you say yes to things – they could be small things at first – you start building that trust with people and they’re willing to give you more opportunities, and you showcase yourself in the organization in a different way too. So just say yes, even if you don’t check all the boxes, and believe in yourself.”

Help reduce digital pollution!

Digital Cleanup Day is March 15, 2025, and all faculty, staff and students are encouraged to clean up their digital items.

What does this mean? Just like we clean up our physical environment, we can declutter and restructure our digital files, emails, and online presence. This can be done in March, or throughout the year as part of regular business.

Participating in Digital Cleanup Day aligns with the UM’s strategic plan MomentUM: Leading Change Together, with its focus on sustainability initiatives across campuses. A digital declutter will reduce data storage and security risks, increase work efficiency, and help to reduce CO2 emissions from data centres by minimizing energy and water consumption needed for operations and cooling.

Things you can do to clean up your digital spaces!

• Clean-up your inbox: Delete non-essential emails, unsubscribe from newsletters you don’t read, empty your recycle bin, delete old drafts you never sent, report unwanted spam.
• Reduce email attachments: Instead, circulate your documents by sharing the file links with others. This allows you to manage one secure copy in OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint where you can manage permissions effectively.
• Clean shared storage spaces as a team: Get together with your colleagues and go over your shared storage spaces to identify content that could be deleted, transferred for long-term preservation, or better organized. Start by looking for multiple versions of documents, outdated reference materials. Get further ideas, and ensure you are complying with the University’s retention requirements here.
• Review your Teams channels: Review files and information in Teams and see whether any channels you manage might no longer be actively used or required.
• Empty your recycle bin or clean-up your Downloads folder.
• Use SharePoint for centralized document management, which reduces the need for multiple copies of the same document. It also includes versioning functionality – you can still see the edited history without keeping all 23 copies!

Outside of work, cutting down on scrolling can have a real impact as well. Five minutes on TikTok a day for 365 days produces the equivalent of driving 20km! Check out the facts here at Plan Be Eco. 

For additional tips on digital cleanup, visit UM’s Access and Privacy Intranet.

To learn how to use SharePoint for centralized document management, register for the workshop offered through Learning and Organizational Development. Applicable courses include:  

• M365: Introduction to Microsoft 365
• M365: Sharing Files
• M365: Collaborating with Colleagues

Fraud and financial irregularities can pose substantial risks to any organization, including universities. The University of Manitoba relies on public funds, tuition revenue from students, and donations from benefactors, and therefore has a critical obligation to ensure the responsible stewardship of these resources.

Understanding the Importance of Fraud Prevention

UM has established a comprehensive Fraud and Financial Irregularity Reporting Policy that applies to all faculty, staff, students, Board of Governors members, consultants, vendors, donors, and funders. Please read the policy, which underscores our commitment to accountability and integrity and aims to protect the university’s funds and property.

“Fraud Prevention Month is an opportunity for the university community to affirm its commitment to upholding the highest standard of honesty, ethical conduct and fiduciary responsibility,” says Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration). “We want to ensure that everyone in our community is equipped with the knowledge and tools to recognize, reject, and report fraud.”

Call to Action: Be Informed and Take Action

The university encourages everyone in the community to complete the Financial Stewardship & Ethical Conduct course available on UM Learn. This course, which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, provides valuable insights into recognizing and reporting fraud and financial irregularities.

Remember, “If you see something, say something.”

If you suspect any fraudulent activities or financial irregularities, please use the university’s confidential online reporting tool. This tool is regularly reviewed by Audit Services to ensure that all reports are managed promptly and appropriately.

Financial Stewardship & Ethical Conduct Course Details

1. Go to UM Learn and log in using your UM email address and password.
2. Select the waffle menu (a square made up of nine dots located near the top of the screen) and find the course.
3. Select the course from the waffle dropdown menu by clicking on it. Most users have been automatically registered in the course, which means the course will appear in the dropdown menu.

If you have any questions about the Policy, course, or reporting tool, please email Audit Services at audit.services@umanitoba.ca.

Or, visit the Audit Services website for more information.

This initiative is part of a process of diversifying the University Art Collections by including contemporary artworks by members of systemically marginalized communities who are underrepresented in the collection.

Help create transformational change. Apply to be a committee member today!

Project Summary

The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program will continue the transformational work begun by the Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program. A committee will be recruited from the University of Manitoba community for Winter Term 2025 and will consist of 5 to 7 students or staff who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Committee members will meet artists and curators, visit studios, and select artwork to be acquired by the University of Manitoba University Art Collections. These new acquisitions of contemporary 2SLGBTQIA+ community artworks will be placed on display in public and semi-public spaces at UM, as possible.

Who We’re Looking For

• Current students at the University of Manitoba, from any faculty, who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
• Current non-academic staff at the University of Manitoba, from any unit, who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
• Preference will be given to individuals who are committed to equity work with understanding of intersectionality.
• Knowledge and experience working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as established community relationships are assets.
• An interest in art, and contemporary 2SLGBTQIA+ art and artists.
• Experience in arts related fields is not necessary.

Program Details

• The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program will run during Winter Term 2025 (January to April). Each subsequent term that the committee runs, a new committee will be recruited to reflect the targeted underrepresented group.
• The program will be intensive across Winter Term 2025, from January until March 31, 2025. A time commitment of one meeting per week is anticipated. Please consider this time commitment and whether it is conducive with other commitments and responsibilities before submitting your application.
• Committee members may engage with artists, curators, and select artworks for acquisition.
• Committee members will receive an honorarium.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Apply now

Have questions? Please contact equity@umanitoba.ca.

Sponsored by the office of Equity Transformation and the office of the Vice-President (Administration), the fund is currently accepting applications until December 1, 2023.

The Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism and Black Inclusion is a historically important document developed by post-secondary institutions across the country to declare their commitment to take action against anti-Black racism and to foster Black inclusion in higher education and communities. As a signatory to the Charter, UM affirms the overarching principles of Black Flourishing, Inclusive Excellence, Mutuality, and Accountability.

Taking action on these principles requires: recognizing the diversity and complexity of Black peoples, including Black peoples across the gender spectrum, Black persons with disabilities, and Black peoples in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; supporting and affirming all Black voices; and investing in Black initiatives at UM.

Last year, the fund supported five projects, including several Black History Month events organized by UM Black Alliance (or UMBA) and other student groups including the Black Student Empowerment Society and UM Black Student Union, and an East African Student Support initiative.

Tina Chen, Vice-Provost (Equity) says, “It is exciting to see the diversity and creativity that comes from community-led initiatives for Black flourishing in the UM community, and the ways in which these initiatives redefine our community. We hope to receive many applications this year that we can fund.”

Promoting Black Flourishing Fund: Eligible Projects

• Projects may include, but are not limited to: community-building initiatives, events, guest speakers/public dialogue, celebration of Black excellence, creative projects or exhibits, film-screenings or performances, community engagement.
• The fund does not support: individual research projects; teaching release; course materials or fees; conference travel; or individual professional development costs. Projects or initiatives delivered primarily by non-UM organizations are not eligible for funding.

Application timeline:

• Application deadline is December 1, 2023
• Applicants will be notified by December 20, 2023
• Award funds must be spent by March 31, 2024.
• The next call for applications will take place in May 2024, with June 1, 2024 deadline 

Application requirements:

• Lead individual(s), including name, position and UM email address
• Organization(s) or group(s) involved, where applicable
• Self-identification as Black, Black Canadian, African, Afro-Caribbean, or Caribbean
• University of Manitoba affiliation
• Project title and project description (250 words maximum)
• Description of how the project contributes to Black flourishing at UM (250 words maximum)
• Timeline
• Budget, including any received or requested funding from other sources
• Status of any projects previously funded through the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund

APPLY NOW

See also the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund webpage

For further information, contact the Office of Equity Transformation at equity@umanitoba.ca

In some exciting news, UM will update infrastructure in its central energy plant by replacing natural gas boilers with electric power. Natural gas heating of buildings previously accounted for the vast majority of UM emissions. 

According to Mike Ferley, University Engineer, Architectural and Engineering Services, UM is decommissioning four natural gas boilers and replacing them with three new electric boilers and one new natural gas boiler. 

In fact, the move to electric power sources will reduce the university’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by a whopping 16k tonnes annually — a 50% reduction in heating-related GHG emissions at UM’s Fort Garry campus by 2030. 

Energy transition reflects UM commitment to actions on climate

“This transition will be a big win for UM and reflects our commitment to actions on climate,” says Raman Dhaliwal, Associate Vice-President (Administration), and co-chair of the UM Sustainability Committee. “The switch to electric power and away from reliance on natural gas will transform our campus in terms of current and future impacts for our climate and sustainability.” 

The area of energy and buildings is one of the four focus areas of the Climate Action Plan. It represents most of UM’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, based upon the energy required to keep our buildings running — including burning natural gas for heating and electricity consumed for cooling, plug load and lighting. 

“UM’s energy team has made great strides in minimizing the carbon footprint and future work will continue to focus on improving energy conservation, finding alternatives to natural gas through decarbonization and embracing innovative solutions as we manage our buildings and build future buildings,” adds Dhaliwal.  

Working groups established 

Working groups have now been established for the Climate Action Plan (CAP) in the areas of transportation and waste. Each group includes UM staff who bring their expertise to the table and provide direction on how to implement sustainable solutions. 

Going forward, working groups will also be established for the area of land, and energy and buildings. 

More about CAP

The Climate Action Plan (CAP) was created after UM became the seventh U15 University in Canada to sign the Global University and Colleges Climate Letter in 2020, committing to carbon neutrality by 2050 in line with international efforts to minimize the increase in global temperature and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. 

The newly created plan will help the university assess requirements and plan implementation, guiding us through changes and collaborative action on energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the next decades. 

Read: UM’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) officially launched in spring 2023 

Learn more: Climate Action Plan website 

As a Manitoba Top Employer, UM must balance this approach with its mission and vision of providing an outstanding teaching and learning environment as an in-person work and learning environment. The University continues to sustain effective services on-campus, especially to students, to promote and maintain a vibrant campus life and support an exceptional student experience.   

Similar to the previous informal flexible work program, managers/supervisors will decide when these arrangements can be accommodated based on the needs of their unit(s). 

In consultation with managers/supervisors, employees may work from home up to two days per week. If supported, employees can make this request by submitting a Flexible Work Program Request-Agreement application.   

Flexible work program materials and supports are available on UM Intranet. These include flexible program guidelines, a manager’s tool kit, a flexible work application form and a safety checklist. (Note: You must be logged in with your @umanitoba.ca employee address to access UM Intranet content.)  

The University recognizes that managers and supervisors hold unique responsibilities for supporting their team members. In addition to program materials, to help support managers working with hybrid teams, Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) has prepared a new workshop called Managing Hybrid Teams. The workshop is available to managers and supervisors. Watch for sessions this Fall 2023. 

For staff currently on an interim flexible work arrangement who wish to continue, your application to remain in the program should be submitted by August 31, 2023.  Please visit the UM Intranet site for more details.  

The policy change follows a recent report on Incorporating Responsible Investment Principles at the University of Manitoba detailing actions as part of UM’s commitment to give priority to social and environmental issues in decisions related to the University’s investments. The scope of the policy includes all investments managed by the University including operating investments, staff benefit investments and the University Investment Trust (endowment fund), UM’s primary and  largest investment fund.

Both the report and the new policy fulfill recommendations forwarded by the Responsible Investment Committee established in fall 2020. Recommendations were approved by the Trust Investment Committee in fall 2022 and by BOG in January 2023.

UM has already approved an investment of approximately $45 million from the endowment fund in the Brookfield Global Transition Fund; this brand new fund will invest capital in renewable and clean energy solutions across different industries and countries, facilitating the global transition to a net-zero carbon economy.

UM joins other leaders among the U15

Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration) and Chair of the Trust Investment Committee, notes that with the adoption of the Responsible Investment Policy, UM joins the other leaders among the U15 that have adopted responsible investing (RI) principles to better manage risks, create long-term value and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.

She says, “We are very pleased to have this new policy approved as a result of the hard work and recommendations of the Responsible Investment Committee.

“This supports and builds upon UM’s commitments to broad environmental sustainability and to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92 — concerning corporate responsibilities for consultation, relationship building, and the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples on economic development projects.”

Access the Incorporating Responsible Investment Principles report and the new Responsible Investment Policy on the University Investment Trust page.

Supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples

These actions to support the rights of Indigenous peoples include the commitment to identify violations of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to divest from investments that violate these rights.

This commitment shows significant leadership on the part of UM, as few Canadian RI policies or reports of institutional investors make references to Indigenous Peoples. It is aligned with the University’s work and long-standing commitments to supporting Reconciliation and Indigenous education and achievement.

In ensuring integration of responsible investing principles, the policy also addresses other key recommendations from the report, such as: active ownership to influence corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance; impact investing in companies with a positive impact on social or environmental issues; divestment, selling off any investments in companies that violate the rights of Indigenous peoples or companies related to fossil fuels; due diligence, in avoiding and addressing adverse impacts of investments through responsible business conduct; and tracking and reporting of carbon emissions in our investments.

Investing responsibly for a more sustainable and equitable world

Responsible investing is an evolving landscape and UM is committed to continuous improvement in this area while continuing to protect our assets, says Will Christie, IST staff member who acts as chair of the Responsible Investment Committee.

“The committee has recommended targets and dates for reducing the endowment fund’s carbon footprint, with our recommendations also encouraging impact investment opportunities and engaging with the UM community on all issues related to responsible investing,” he notes.

President Michael Benarroch says, “On behalf of the UM community, I want to acknowledge the work of the Responsible Investment Committee and thank the committee members for their dedication.

“This new policy and report represent an important step for the University of Manitoba in helping to create a more sustainable and equitable future, while ensuring we meet our commitments to advance Reconciliation and to champion global sustainability efforts and climate action.”

Read the report: Incorporating Responsible Investment Principles at the University of Manitoba (PDF)

Review the Responsible Investing policy on the UM Governance website.

Ever wanted to try snow-shoes, cross-country skiing or winter fat-tire biking? You can try these activities for free with colleagues or friends during UM Winter Active. You may also want to join one or both of two winter walks at Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

On Thursday, Feb. 9, plan to attend Winter-palooza at the Duckworth Quad, where you and friends or co-workers can nibble cookies and sip hot chocolate around the cozy fire pit and skate on the new rink, or sign out snow-shoes, all with music by UMFM, UM’s campus and community radio station.

Get a free ticket to cheer on the UM Bisons men’s hockey and volleyball teams as they compete in games on Feb. 10 and 11. (See more information below.)

Most UM Winter Active activities are drop-in, but RSVPs are encouraged (info below). Please note that staff should participate during their lunch hour as much as possible, confirming permission for any additional time with supervisors.

UM Winter Active is co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President (Administration), the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the Office of Sustainability, and UMSU.

Enjoy the season of snow with activities for UM community members

Peruse the full schedule of UM Winter Active events below and plan to participate in one or more activities. Please RSVP for UM Winter Active events here; drop-ins welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Bannatyne students and staff can take a free shuttle to Fort Garry campus. Watch for pick up times and location to follow. By bus, 36 Northwest Super Express Transit Route is another quick ride of approximately 25 minutes to the Fort Garry campus.

The week coincides with the annual, province-wide Jack Frost Challenge from Feb. 5-11, celebrating outdoor winter activities. The challenge is to gather teams of one to five friends, co-workers or family members to complete 130 collective kilometres of outdoor activities such as walking, running, skiing, snowshoeing, skating and cycling.

Pull together a team to enter the Jack Frost Challenge using the additional information below.

UM Winter Active activities schedule

Monday, Feb. 6 to Friday, Feb. 10

Please RSVP for UM Winter Active events here; drop-ins welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please note that participation in the advertised activities is at your own risk.

Winter walk (Fort Garry)

Monday, Feb. 6, noon to 1 p.m.

Join fellow students, staff and faculty for a winter walk, and explore some hidden gems in and around Fort Garry campus. Meet outside of University Centre along Chancellor’s Circle. RSVP for events here; drop-ins welcome.

Ride a fat-tire bike

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sign out a fat-tire bike or winter-ready bike for a 15-minute ride around campus. Helmets are strongly encouraged and will be available along with the bikes outside of University Centre. RSVP for events here and sign up for a 15-minute time slot; first-come, first-serve drop-ins welcome.

Try cross-country skiing

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bring your own skis or sign out a pair from the Winnipeg Trails Association’s Ski Lending Library, available for free on campus, to ski the trails through Southwood Lands. The ski trails and equipment library are located at the east end of Markham Road. RSVP for events here; drop-ins welcome.

Winter-palooza (Duckworth Quad)

Thursday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bring your skates to the Duckworth Quad, sign out some snowshoes, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate courtesy of UMSU around the fire pit to celebrate winter UM-style at this multi-activity event. To add to the celebratory vibe, UMFM, UM’s community radio station, will provide music! RSVP for events here; drop-ins welcome.

Winter Walk (Bannatyne)

Friday, Feb. 10, noon to 1 p.m.

Join fellow students, staff and faculty for a winter walk exploring Bannatyne campus and the surrounding area. Please note: Participants must pre-register for this event. 

Bisons Men’s Hockey and Volleyball games

Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11

Access game day tickets here: https://gobisons.ca/sports/2021/8/31/tickets

Use the promo code ‘UMWINTER’ on the review page to receive 1 free ticket.

• Bisons men’s hockey game vs Alberta Golden Bears
• Friday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wayne Fleming Arena, Fort Garry campus
• Bisons men’s volleyball games vs Fraser Valley Cascades
• Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m., Investors Group Athletic Centre, Fort Garry campus
• Saturday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m., Investors Group Athletic Centre, Fort Garry campus

Sign up for the Jack Frost Challenge, attend a UM Winter Active event with teammates to log kilometres

The annual, province-wide Jack Frost Challenge from Feb. 5-11 celebrates outdoor winter activities and encourages all Manitobans to get active outdoors and enjoy our wonderful winters.

Every year, Manitobans gather and register teams of one to five friends, co-workers or family members to take up the challenge and complete 130 collective kilometres, including walking, running, skiing, snowshoeing, skating and cycling.

Register your team and win prizes!

Register your team, log your kilometres and enter to win local prizes courtesy of the Jack Frost Challenge.

But wait — there’s more.

UM participants can add “UM” at the start of their team names for a chance to be entered to win UM prizes. (Example: “UM-team name”)

Register your team today.

Due to the thunderstorm forecast for Tuesday, June 14, Sneaker Day has been pushed to Thursday, June 16. Please bring an umbrella or raincoat in case of light rain. The event will move indoors if we experience heavy rain or a thunderstorm.

Here’s everything you need to know leading up to the event:

• Registration tables will open at 11:45 a.m. on the Active Living Centre (ALC) patio (Fort Garry Campus) and the front entrance of the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (Bannatyne Campus).

• Welcoming remarks will begin at 12:10, and then the group will head out on the 2.5 km walk around each campus from 12:15 to 12:45, with a boxed lunch provided for those who pre-registered for the event.

• The participants pre-registered for the event will receive their boxed lunch ticket and T-shirt when they check-in at the welcome desk.
   
• Please bring your ticket to the welcome table after the walk to receive your boxed lunch.
   

“We look forward to a fun, engaging, active lunch hour on Sneaker Day and can’t wait to see you there!” – Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration).

Do you have questions about Sneaker Day? Please email us at rec_services@umanitoba.ca.

This lunch hour event is meant to encourage all staff and faculty to re-connect on campus and enjoy the outdoors. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President (Administration) and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Sneaker Day will take place simultaneously at the Bannatyne and Fort Garry locations.

“We want to get together and celebrate our community returning to campus,” says Naomi Andrew, Vice-President (Administration).

“As the weather gets nicer, it’s important to take every opportunity to get active and spend time together outdoors. Sneaker Day was a tradition enjoyed by staff in past years, and we are excited to bring it back as we reconnect with each other and our beautiful campuses.”

Get active with colleagues and join the accessible campus walk

Note: This event will now take place on Thursday, June 16. Please see above for updated details.

On June 14, registration tables will open at 11:45 a.m. on the patio of the Active Living Centre (ALC) and in the atrium at the Bannatyne campus, where staff can check in.

Welcoming remarks will begin at 12:10, and then the group will head out on a 2.5 km walk around each campus from 12:15 to 12:45, with a boxed lunch provided for those who pre-register for the event.

Staff who pre-register will receive a boxed lunch and a T-shirt when they check in at the welcome desk on June 14. (The event will take now place June 16.)

Please note that pre-registration is now closed.

Everyone is encouraged to come join the walk over lunch! (Only pre-registered participants will receive the lunch and t-shirt.)

“We look forward to a fun, engaging, active lunch hour on Sneaker Day, and can’t wait to see you there!” says Andrew.