Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share a quick update on some of the ongoing Programs and Workshops CEL, and some other events around Campus!

Poverty Awareness and Community Action (PACA) Porgram

PACA Support Circle: The Deadline has been extended to October 7, 225 for this cohort-based program focusing on community engagement and social advocacy. More Detailshttps://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning/poverty-awareness Applicationhttps://forms.office.com/r/2fyKMYkfU5

Land and Water

L&W offers cohort based as well as drop-in oppoerunities for hands-on, land-based learning. Cohort intake deadline has been extended to October 6th, and drop in participants can sign up for individual events throughout the Fall and Winter. Orientation to the program is on October 7th. More Detailshttps://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning/land-and-water Applicationhttps://forms.office.com/r/sQ4qePGPDY

L&W Walk and Talk: The next walk and talk event is on Oct 25th, 11am-12:30pm. Open to everyone, and the focus this month is Wildlife. Registrationhttps://forms.office.com/r/9dhWHXs4kP

Social Justice Hub

Training Workshop Series: The Social Justice Hub is excited to present "Foundations for Collective Action": a monthly series of training workshops to make your community work more effective, meaningful, and far reaching. Based in the Midwest Academy school of community organizing, these seven sessions will move learners through foundational knowledge, practical skills, and tools for tackling common obstacles to building powerful and sustainable community organizations. Applications are open till October 15th. More Detailshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DPNOSm-ifQP/?img_index=1 Applicationhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uKwx47aV2q1ArqVzpRhT0apUODk3NTBDM1NVSlMyWVRGQ1VaUVFBQlNPNy4u

SJH Drop In: A go-to place for students, staff, and faculty who are passionate about social justice and have an issue they want to tackle. 12-1:30pm, online and in-person ar 55 Chancellor Circle. Dates: Oct 28, Nov 25 and Dec 16. More Infohttps://www.instagram.com/p/DOGyTeHkc9M/

Please follow our CEL Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/celumanitoba/ to stay up to date with upcoming programs and events!

Other Campus Events:

The Stu Clark Centre for https://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship Entrepreneurshiphttps://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship has the following events in October:

1. October 10 Stu Clark Webinar

Learn how to use AI effectively in your Startup Business! AI expert David Owasi joins the Stu Clark Webinar Series on October 10 where he'll dive into, "AI for Startups: Automate, Analyze, and Accelerate." Registrationhttps://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/kX3hFd6Up7ioeo3M9H5FcU/AI-for-Startups%253A-Automate%252C-Analyze%252C-Accelerate

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1. October 24 Stu Clark Webinar

Be inspired on October 24 with this entrepreneurship story! Join us October 24 where Letita Henville shares her entrepreneurship story on the Stu Clark Webinar Series where she'll dive into, "From Poems to Profits: How an English Lit PhD found (and thrives) in entrepreneurship." Registrationhttps://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/a3gYknF9CvpbzX2DbWP2uX/From-Poems-to-Profits%253A-How-an-English-Lit-PhD-found-%2528and-thrives%2529-in-entrepreneurship

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1. Stu Clark New Venture Championships

Applications now open for the 2026 Stu Clark New Venture Championships! Compete for over $72,000 in cash prizes at Canada's Premier Business Plan Competition happening April 30 - May 2, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Event Pagehttps://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/stu-clark-new-venture-championships Applicationshttps://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/stu-clark-new-venture-championships#how-to-apply

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1. Startup Coach Program

Take your business to the next level with the Stu Clark Centre Startup Coach Program! Receive FREE business coaching that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey with credit towards your UM experience record. Link to Book FREE Appointmenthttps://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/stu-clark-centre-startup-coach-program

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Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or want to get involved with Community Engaged Learninghttp://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning! Have a wonderful weekend!

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Best,

Mir Sanjana Tarannum (She/Her)

Coordinator, Community Engaged Learning

Rm. 203 – 55 Chancellor Circle

University of Manitoba

E-mail: sanjana.tarannum@umanitoba.ca

Ph: (431) 373-4617

http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning

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