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Sustainability Awards - Deadline TODAY
by Dean Environment 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Please see the information below regarding the Sustainability Awards and circulate to your networks. Thanks! Nominations for the 2026 Sustainability Awards are now open Do you know a student, professor or staff member who's making UM more sustainable? Maybe they've led a zero-waste event, brought sustainability into their coursework or inspired others to take action. Now's your chance to celebrate their impact! The UM Sustainability Awards<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of University of Manitoba students, faculty and staff in advancing our commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. Sustainability Award winners create MomentUM by advancing knowledge that matters, empowering learners, and reimagining engagement through their campus sustainability efforts. The UM Sustainability Awards recognize recipients in the following categories: * Undergraduate sustainability award * Graduate sustainability award * Student group sustainability award * Staff sustainability award * Faculty sustainability award * Collaborative sustainability award The deadline for nominations is February 6. Nominate an individual or group<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> today<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards>. Christie Nairn-Pikel (she/her) Director | Office of Sustainability University of Manitoba | 152-89 Freedman Cres | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 P: 204-299-5932 | E: christie.nairn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:christie.nairn@umanitoba.ca> [cid:63fbe915-35f0-46fb-9d44-3b7e88c56bd3] This message is available in alternative formats upon request.

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Registration now open for the Joint AGM of the CSTWS & TWSMC
by Nick Lupky 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Dr. Richard Baydack, Certified Wildlife Biologist & Past-President and Fellow of The Wildlife Society. Subject: Registration now open for the Joint AGM of the CSTWS & TWSMC Date: February 2, 2026 at 2:11:01 PM CST To: undisclosed-recipients:; **Please share with your network! [cid:ii_ml5ku4x40] Registration is now open for the Joint AGM of the CSTWS and TWSMC!! A total of 59 abstracts were submitted for the March 13-15, 2026 CSTWS and TWSMC joint conference in Winnipeg, MB! Wildlifers from 6 provinces, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, will be presenting. Student researchers are particularly well-represented, with 40 abstracts (22 posters and 18 talks) submitted. All presenters have been informed that their abstracts were accepted. A detailed conference program will be coming soon, and the program at a glance is online. Registration is now open on the conference website. Registration includes the welcoming mixer and banquet. Conference attendees can also register for Friday afternoon workshops, which require pre-registration and come with a small additional cost. Early Bird Pricing - Before February 23rd, 2026 Student - $50 TWSMC or CSTWS Member - $150 Non-Member - $225 Pricing After February 23rd, 2026 Student - $75 TWSMC or CSTWS Member - $175 Non-Member - $275 Visiting from out of town? Our conference hotel is Canad Inns Fort Garry, in Winnipeg where our Saturday evening banquet will be held. It is close to the Fort Garry Campus at the University of Manitoba and a generous sponsor of this event! There are a block of rooms being held for conference attendees until Feb 11th for a discounted rate of $159/room. Use the link found on the conference website registration page to book your room for the conference! Conference Website - Register Here<https://cstws.ca/wildlife-management-in-uncertain-times> We look forward to seeing you there!!

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Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Monday, February 9, 2026 - Room: 315 Wallace Building @ 1:30 P.M.
by Nick Lupky 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Hey Riddell Faculty! Check out the email below and the attachment for information on the 2025-2026 CSEG Distinguished Lecture Tour. This event is open to the faculty, so come and attend if you are able! Thanks, Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 *This message is available in alternate formats upon request. The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. From: Semira Alekic <Semira.Alekic(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Monday, February 9, 2026 - Room: 315 Wallace Building @ 1:30 P.M. Hello Everyone, All of you are invited to attend 2025-2026 CSEG Distinguished Lecture Tour presented by Doug Angus, VP of Mining at ESG Solutions. The poster has been attached. Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 1:30 P.M. Location: 315 Wallace Building Regards, Semira Alekic Office Assistant Department of Earth Sciences | University of Manitoba Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources 240 Wallace Bldg, 125 Dysart Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9371 semira.alekic(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:semira.alekic@umanitoba.ca> [cid:763d413b-1b63-4105-b608-f5cc4eb524e6]

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Call for Nominations: Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching
by Dean Environment 04 Feb '26

04 Feb '26

Good afternoon, Please see below correspondence and attached nomination guidelines for details regarding the Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Any member of the University of Manitoba community (faculty, student or staff) may nominate a faculty member for the Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The internal Faculty submission deadlines: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM for the initial Executive Summary Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM for the Full Nomination Package Please send your nominations to Dean.Environment(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dean.Environment@umanitoba.ca> with the subject line “Nomination: Saunderson Award” OR “Nomination: Stanton Award”. Kelly ________________________________ The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Mark G. Torchia, Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure). [cid:image002.jpg@01DC9423.FA9C0F50] Date: February 2, 2026 To: Deans, Directors, and Department Heads From: Dr. Mark G. Torchia, Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure) Re: Saunderson and Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching [cid:image003.png@01DC9423.FA9C0F50] I am writing to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Saunderson and the Olive Beatrice Stanton Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty members who: 1. Demonstrate evidence of continuing teaching excellence, and 2. Have made significant contributions to teaching and learning at UM. The Award consists of a plaque and a monetary award of $7,500. The Dr. And Mrs. H. H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty members who: 1. Demonstrate evidence of continuing teaching excellence, 2. Have made significant contributions to teaching at UM as well as nationally and internationally, and 3. Demonstrate success in educational leadership and higher education research and/or scholarship of teaching and learning. The Award consists of a plaque and a monetary award of $12,500. Guidelines for both awards can be found on the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) website<https://umanitoba.ca/about-um/provost-vice-president-academic/academic-supp…>. The executive summary is due Monday, February 23, 2026 and the full nomination is due Monday, March 30, 2026. We would appreciate you circulating this information in your unit. Please consider nominating faculty members who have made a significant contribution to teaching excellence. Resubmission of updated previous applications are also welcome. The Vice-Provostial Teaching Awards Committee looks forward to reviewing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at the Spring 2026 convocation. (Please note: each Faculty/College/School may submit only one candidate for each award. The process for submission should ensure not only that nominees are identified, but that a strong match exists between the nominees’ achievements and the criteria for each award.) Norman M. Delos Reyes Executive Coordinator Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 210 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8888 Email: Norman.DelosReyes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Norman.DelosReyes@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.jpg@01DC9423.6BD61270]

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REMINDER - Sustainability Awards - Deadline February 6
by Dean Environment 02 Feb '26

02 Feb '26

Please see the information below regarding the Sustainability Awards and circulate to your networks. Thanks! Nominations for the 2026 Sustainability Awards are now open Do you know a student, professor or staff member who's making UM more sustainable? Maybe they've led a zero-waste event, brought sustainability into their coursework or inspired others to take action. Now's your chance to celebrate their impact! The UM Sustainability Awards<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of University of Manitoba students, faculty and staff in advancing our commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. Sustainability Award winners create MomentUM by advancing knowledge that matters, empowering learners, and reimagining engagement through their campus sustainability efforts. The UM Sustainability Awards recognize recipients in the following categories: * Undergraduate sustainability award * Graduate sustainability award * Student group sustainability award * Staff sustainability award * Faculty sustainability award * Collaborative sustainability award The deadline for nominations is February 6. Nominate an individual or group<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards> today<https://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sustainability-awards>. Christie Nairn-Pikel (she/her) Director | Office of Sustainability University of Manitoba | 152-89 Freedman Cres | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 P: 204-299-5932 | E: christie.nairn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:christie.nairn@umanitoba.ca> [cid:63fbe915-35f0-46fb-9d44-3b7e88c56bd3] This message is available in alternative formats upon request.

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Riddell Faculty Honours Thesis Poster Presentations - Feb. 6, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
by Nick Lupky 29 Jan '26

29 Jan '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Bruce Erickson and the Department of Environment and Geography + Department of Earth Sciences. Please join us on Friday, February 6th between 9:30-11:30 AM in the Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie to hear about the research conducted by the Honours Students in Earth Sciences and Environment and Geography. These students have been working hard over the past term to develop independent research projects and are ready to present their preliminary findings. Join us at 9:30 for short presentations (and coffee and donuts) or just swing by to talk to individual students about their posters. Looking forward to seeing you there! Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 *This message is available in alternate formats upon request. The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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CEOS Seminar: Dr. Eric Steig, Jan. 30th
by Nick Lupky 29 Jan '26

29 Jan '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Agoston Fischer and the Centre for Earth Observation Science. Hi everyone, Please join us Friday, January 30th at 11:30 AM in the Klaus Hochheim theatre (545 Wallace) for a seminar by Dr. Eric Steig. Dr. Steig is a glaciologist and isotope geochemist from the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington. His seminar is titled "How much have humans already influenced the polar regions, and how do we know?". For more details, please see the attached poster. Thank you! Ago Agoston Fischer (he/him) Research and Outreach Coordinator Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 592 Wallace Building agoston.fischer(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agoston.fischer@umanitoba.ca> [signature_1860239856] The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Invite your team to join us at Better Together! Registration closes January 30, 2026
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 27 Jan '26

27 Jan '26

[UniversityofManitoba-CATL-cmyk-right-letterhead.png] This message is sent on behalf of Janine Carmichael, Faculty Specialist, Entrepreneurship and Meaghan Ewharekuko, Faculty Specialist, Experiential Learning. We have exciting news, the highly successful Better Together is back! Over the past two years, more than 150 faculty, staff and students have come together to build entrepreneurial thinking skills and develop solutions to real challenges on campus at Better Together. We can't wait to do it again in 2026! [cid:image003.jpg@01DC8558.0B51D1C0]Better Together Tuesday, February 17, 2026 8:30 - 4:30PM Marshall McLuhan Hall, UM University Centre * A required Better Together Welcome Call will also take place on Thursday, February 12 from noon-12:45PM over Zoom. Register for Better Together<https://umcatl.vfairs.ca/en/CATL-sessions> In this engaging and hands-on MasterClass, thoughtfully designed for faculty, staff and students, participants will see entrepreneurial thinking in many contexts, while sharpening their practical problem-solving skills. A highlight of Better Together is an interdisciplinary Design Thinking Sprint. Participants will team up to tackle a real campus challenge-brainstorming, prototyping, and pitching creative solutions that can make a meaningful impact. The theme will be unveiled at the Welcome Call on February 12. Can you please help us spread the word with faculty and staff as their participation is critical to another successful event. Support staff and faculty/instructors from all programs and levels of study are welcome. Participants will: * Develop new skills in entrepreneurial thinking * Meet new and highly engaged students and other participants * Leave inspired to move ideas to impact * Be immersed in an experiential learning environment that models best practices Registration for Better Together closes January 30th. Thank you in advance for your support. More information available at Better Together.<https://umanitoba.ca/entrepreneurial-thinking/better-together> Janine Carmichael Faculty Specialist: Entrepreneurship Meaghan Ewharekuko Faculty Specialist: Experiential Learning cc: Mark Torchia Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure) The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series - Current Developments Concerning UNDRIP And the Law - February 26 - 12 to 1:30 pm
by Dean Environment 27 Jan '26

27 Jan '26

***Shared on Behalf of the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)*** The Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) invites you to join us for a conversation on current developments related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the law. We are pleased to feature insights from scholars Jeremy Patzer, Brenda Gunn, and Dr. Warren Bernauer. Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Location: Architecture Atrium, 216 John A. Russell Building, Fort Garry Campus A light lunch will be provided. To register: Please click on this Link<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uGB…> or scan the barcode included below and attached. For questions, email Naithan.Lagace(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Naithan.Lagace@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DC8C53.C0949750] Danielle Lang Executive Assistant to the Vice-President (Indigenous) (HR and Events) and Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Research and Academic 202 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle, Wpg. MB. R3T 2N2 (431) 334-6024 www.umanitoba.ca/indigenous<http://www.umanitoba.ca/indigenous> The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution. [cid:image002.png@01DC8C53.C0949750]

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Wallace Building Fire Alarm - Safe To Return
by Nick Lupky 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

Hello Riddell Faculty staff and students, I hope you weren't too cold waiting for an update! The recently set off fire alarm has been inspected by the firefighting crew that came by. They've let us know that it is now safe to return to the building, and you can resume whatever you were working on before. If I hear more information about the incident, I'll be sure to send updates. Thanks, Nick Lupky, B.Env.D. (He/Him/His) Communications & Marketing Coordinator Dean's Office Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba 497 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Nick.Lupky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nick.Lupky@umanitoba.ca> | (204)-915-7203 *This message is available in alternate formats upon request. The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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