To celebrate our community and our collective Bison spirit, three big and bold banners were installed on the Administration Building October 18 and 19.
Two Bisons are displayed on the banners: one a vibrant red and blue design from our original group of Bison illustrations; the second displays the "Nîpîy Iskôtêw - Water Fire," illustration by Ininew (Swampy Cree) and Anishinabe (Ojibwe) artist Peatr Thomas, the first of four new Bison designs by Indigenous artists that will be introduced throughout the year. A third banner states "We are all Bisons" highlighting that no matter our unique path we are each a part of the UM community.
The lightweight mesh banners are installed with tension to not impact the masonry and printed purposely on one side to allow additional light to shine through. The banners are now part of numerous focal points being installed on our campuses, part of a multi-phased effort to create a vibrant and inclusive campus experience for all students, staff, alum and visitors. The installations also share our ever-evolving story of who we are as a community.
The tunnel from the BookStore to the engineering complex now has illustrated Bisons adorning one wall, together with facts and figures.
New pedestrian banners along Curry Place, William Norrie Walkway and Princess Royal Walk, as well as new streetlight banners on both main campuses have also been installed. A new mural highlights "We are bold and brilliant" on the tunnel connecting the BookStore and Engineering complex, and vibrant Bisons designs adorn the Brodie Centre downtown.
Illustrated Bisons are shown applied above the elevator doors in the Brodie Centre on the Bannatyne campus.
We hope you enjoy the new campus installations and share your Bison pride in being part of the UM community - there is even more to come!
