April 2026 - Riddell-faculty-term-staff - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Fire Alarm, April 28
by Dean Environment 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Hi everyone, Thank you for the swift response and for exiting the building this afternoon. At this time, the assessment indicates that the odour is likely related to a dried-out drain trap within the building. Please ensure that staff in all units take time tomorrow to run taps and pour water into all sink and floor drains throughout the building. This includes floor drains located under emergency showers and in all bathrooms. All the best, Mark

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Riddell Faculty Roundup - 24 April 2026
by Riddell Faculty 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

[Unknown.jpeg] The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead. PhD Candidacy Exam - Yuhua Situ Environment & Geography Contact Celia.Mellinger(a)umanitoba.ca for more info April 28, 2026 Tuesday 1:00 PM Virtual: Zoom link<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66718572398?pwd=btB8khgHsHWYjDuO3boiexoEub6Ubp.1> PhD Proposal Defence - Paulo Victor Marchetto Silva Environment & Geography Contact Celia.Mellinger(a)umanitoba.ca for more info May 1, 2026 Friday 11:15 AM 545 Wallace, Hochheim Theatre Undergrad Initiative Prize This award recognizes a Riddell undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of full-time study, is in good academic standing, and has made a meaningful contribution to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that benefits the greater good. Submit applications to: Riddell.Advisor(a)umanitoba.ca Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday Undergrad Thesis Prize This award recognizes a Riddell undergraduate student who has submitted an outstanding undergraduate thesis. Submit applications to: Riddell.Advisor(a)umanitoba.ca Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday Graduate Initiative Prize This award recognizes a graduate student who has completed at least one year of full-time study in the Riddell Faculty, is in good academic standing, and has made a meaningful contribution to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that benefits the greater good. Submit applications to: Riddell.Advisor(a)umanitoba.ca Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday Graduate Student Teaching Award This award recognizes a Riddell graduate student who has taught a course in the academic year prior to the nomination deadline while enrolled in a graduate program within the Faculty.. Submit nominations here: Award of Excellence in Teaching 2026<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW…> Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday Teaching Awards Nominate an instructor for a Teaching Award. Submissions should describe the nominee’s teaching excellence and their impact on student learning. Submit nominations here: Award of Excellence in Teaching 2026<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW…> Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday Prep for University An afternoon of exploration for future students, parents, and supporters. This come-and-go event features presentations and tours to help with the transition to university. Register HERE<https://apply.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=b2dd7ad6-5944-4521-be9b-31a4139c82f1> for the in-person event. May 3, 2026 Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm More info<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/um-commons/preparing-university> CEOS at the Science Rendezvous Manitoba's largest science and engineering festival, open to everyone, free to attend, with no sign-ups necessary. More than 60 interactive science booths! May 9, 2026 Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm More info<https://umanitoba.ca/science/community-and-partners/science-rendezvous> Ready to Roam An early arrival experience that gives future UM students the opportunity to explore campus, get familiar with the physical space, learn about campus resources, and begin building connections ahead of the fall. Term. Programming includes mini-lectures, and academic skill building sessions, campus tours, and an info fair. July 28, 2026 Tuesday 3:00 - 8:00 pm More info<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/fall-orientation/ready-to-roam> In case you missed it.. April 20, 2026 Dr. Eric Collins and the GENICE II Project Fuel-eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills<https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/microbes-chemicals-fire…>, (G. Dickie), The Guardian Connect with us: Instagram: riddellfaculty<https://www.instagram.com/riddellfaculty/> Facebook: umanitobariddellfaculty<https://www.facebook.com/UManitobaRiddellFaculty/> LinkedIn: r<https://www.linkedin.com/in/riddell-faculty/>iddell-faculty<https://www.linkedin.com/in/riddell-faculty/> Web: umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/> If you have activities, events or announcements you would like to feature in upcoming weekly updates, please send the details to Riddell.Faculty(a)umanitoba.ca.

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Lavender Graduation 2026 - An Invitation to Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources 2SLGBTQIA+ Grads
by Dean Environment 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

The below message is sent on behalf of Mikayla Hunter, Founding President, Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group, PhD Candidate, Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Good morning, Lavender Graduation<https://lavendergraduationlegacyproject.org/about-us/> is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor queer and trans students to acknowledge their achievements and contributions as they graduate their degrees. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a lesbian who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her children because of her sexual orientation. In response, she organized the first Lavender Graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan in 1995. Since 1995, Lavender Graduation ceremonies have happened across North America, most predominantly in the United States. In 2018, McGill University made history when it became the first post-secondary institution outside of the United States to host a Lavender Graduation. Since 2024, the Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group has hosted a Lavender Graduation ceremony at the University of Manitoba. At this ceremony, grads from all post-secondary institutions in Manitoba who are 2SLGBTQIA+ are welcome to attend and be celebrated for their accomplishments. Students who have graduated in the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 or will be graduating in Summer 2026/Fall 2026 are welcome to be a graduate this ceremony. This ceremony is symbolic in nature and no parchments are conferred. I would greatly appreciate if you could share this information with students in your faculty. Grads can register using the QR code in the attached image of via this link: https://forms.gle/qNwm8KKxyDGrKn89A We also invite faculty and staff to attend the ceremony to join in celebrating these students. Faculty and staff members who would like to attend are asked to e-mail me so I can add them to the count so that we can order the appropriate amount of food. Thank you! Mikayla Hunter, MSc Pronouns: She/They (learn why this is important<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/community-and-partners#section-14>) Fellow, SPECTRUM<https://www.spectrum-mb.ca/> Research Assistant, MEGAN-CAN Founding President, Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group PhD Candidate, Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba [cid:image001.png@01DCD2FA.E2BE1FC0] [cid:image002.png@01DCD2FA.E2BE1FC0] Recent publications: Smith, Emily; Hunter, Mikayla; Thacker, Chelsea. (November 2025). What We Heard: Patient and Provider Perspectives on the 2020 Health Care for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Nonconforming People: Guidelines for the Northwest Territories<https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61ddfdd7c9b8ee39bdb30b57/t/695d80200…>. Northern Mosaic Network. Stirling, M., Bourque, M. A., Hunter, M., Queenan, J., Ludwig, C., Ristock, J., Harrison, L., Ross‐White, A., Nickel, N. C., Schultz, A., Banerji, V., Gahagan, J., & Mahar, A. (2025). A scoping review mapping trans* and gender diverse people’s representation in cancer research. Cancer Medicine, 14(15). https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/cam4.70774. Hunter, Mikayla; Tennent, Pauline; Ciceron, Angela. 2025. “Pride in Health 2024 Art Catalogue<https://chrr.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pride-in-Health-2024-Art-Catal…>.” Centre for Human Rights Research. July 22, 2025. Hunter, Mikayla. 2025. “Bill 43 – the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, Adding Gender Expression as a Protected Characteristic<https://chrr.info/blog/reflection/bill-43-the-human-rights-code-amendment-a…>.” Centre for Human Rights Research. June 6, 2025. Osei-Yeboah, E., Hinds, A., Grift, J., Isaak, C., Hunter, M., Bonnycastle, M., Mignone, J. & Sherred, R. E. (2024). Indigenous Peoples’ Experiences of Homelessness: A Mixed Methods Study in Winnipeg<https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/wp-content/uploads/SHSISR-Report-digital…>. End Homelessness Winnipeg. Hunter, M., Lea, G. W., Hasan, S. M., Archibald, M., Rieger, K., West, C., & Kreindler, S. A. (2024). “Enough reality that you took it seriously, enough humour that you kept watching”: a qualitative analysis of student reception of Larry Saves the Canadian healthcare system. Arts & Health, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2024.2442910 Courtney, K. L., Davison, K. S., Hunter, M., Watson, A., & Crawford, J. (2024). Gender harmony: A case for nursing informatics<https://ebooks.iospress.nl/doi/10.3233/SHTI240190>. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. https://doi.org/10.3233/shti240190 I respectfully acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota Oyate and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms of the past that continue into the present, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration

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EGSA Merchandise - Pick Up Reminder
by Environment&Geography Students'Association 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear Riddell Faculty, We are sending this email as a kind reminder that if you have ordered merchandise from the Environment and Geography Students' Association, you can still come pick up your orders today and tomorrow, from noon to 3 pm! Pick ups will not be possible over the summer and our long term storage space is limited so we ask that you please take the time to come by and grab your items. If these times do not work for you, please reach out and we will try our best to accomodate. Best, Environment and Geography Students' Association University of Manitoba We acknowledge, with respect, that we are students of the University of Manitoba which is located within Treaty 1 territory, the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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REMINDER - Call for Nominations: Annual Community Engagement Awards - Internal Deadline April 27, 2026 - DUE IN 1 WEEK
by Dean Environment 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Good afternoon, Please see this as your reminder that the internal deadline for the below is Monday, April 27th, 2026. Kelly ________________________________ Good afternoon, Please see the attached memo sent on behalf of Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor. Please circulate widely as appropriate. Please consider nominating one individual from your area who has been notably active in community engagement activities during 2025 and has gone above and beyond what they do as an employee of the University. To determine your nominee, please consider all suggested individuals from your unit in consultation with a suitable number of your colleagues. While there are no restrictions with respect to nominating a previous recipient again, the case for doing so should be based on community engagement activities undertaken since the previous award. Heads of larger units may wish to nominate more than one person, although this should normally be done only for exceptional reasons. It is not anticipated that every unit will nominate each year. For further information and the application form, please visit. https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-provost-vice-president-a… Nominations from Deans, Directors, and Vice-Presidents are due on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm to the Chair of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Community Engagement, Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) via email care of jill.bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jill.bonner@umanitoba.ca> Regards, Jill [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Jill Bonner Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 204.474.8170 FAX: 204.275.1160 Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me in Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Jill.Christie@umanitoba.ca&top…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original.

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Aisha Bowe Fireside Chat with Dr. Philip Ferguson - Tuesday, April 21 @11am
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Good afternoon, Please see the below forwarded message. Thanks, Kelly ________________________________ From: Charleen Choboter <Charleen.Choboter(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Charleen.Choboter@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Aisha Bowe Fireside Chat with Dr. Philip Ferguson - Tuesday, April 21 @11am Date: April 15, 2026 at 2:49:39 PM CDT To: Feiyue Wang <Feiyue.Wang(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Feiyue.Wang@umanitoba.ca>>, Dustin Isleifson <Dustin.Isleifson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dustin.Isleifson@umanitoba.ca>> Hi Fei and Dustin, Sharing this event that StarLab is hosting on Tuesday, April 21 @ 11am. Please feel free to share with your group. Charleen [image002.png]

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REMINDER NOTICE: Request for Feedback on Decanal Candidates - CHRFEER
by Dean Environment 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Good afternoon, As a friendly reminder, the Presidential Advisory Committee for the appointment of a Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, welcomes any written feedback you may wish to provide regarding the three candidates. Please submit your feedback to Norman.DelosReyes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Norman.DelosReyes@umanitoba.ca> no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, by noon. All submissions will be held in strict confidence and shared only with the Presidential Advisory Committee. If you would like to view the recordings of the candidates' public presentations, please send your request to Norman.DelosReyes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Norman.DelosReyes@umanitoba.ca>. Your participation in this process is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Norm 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:image002.jpg@01DCC8E8.419D54B0]

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Fw: Support Staff Meetings with Decanal Candidates - Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
by Emma Ausen 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

Hi all! This should be your last reminder from me! But tomorrow at 9am is the support staff meeting with the last dean candidate. The usual details still apply: * There will be cookies and refreshments! 🙂 * Come prepared with questions * Attend in person or online. The link is in the email or here Candidate #3: Dr. Mostafa Fayek (site visit dates – April 9-10, 2026) * Meeting with Faculty Members – Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 am (HOST: Emma Ausen) HYBRID: 545 Wallace Building and via Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/67122045519?pwd=Q8ejGfgKbKE7TJppBclRT1F1h4iWvv.1 Meeting ID: 671 2204 5519 Passcode: 474821 Looking forward to seeing you there! Emma ________________________________ From: Dean Environment <Dean.Environment(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:07 PM To: "riddell-faculty-support-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <riddell-faculty-support-staff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Mark Hanson <Mark.Hanson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Norman Delos Reyes <Norman.DelosReyes(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Riddell Faculty Support Staff list serve] Support Staff Meetings with Decanal Candidates - Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources March 24, 2026 Good afternoon, All support staff members are encouraged to participate in meetings with the candidates for the position of Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources as outlined below. Everyone is also invited to attend the candidates’ public presentations (see attached poster). _________________________________________________________________________________________ Schedule of Candidates’ Meetings with Support Staff Candidate #1: Dr. Douglas Clark (site visit dates – March 30-31, 2026) * Meeting with Support Staff – Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 am (HOST: Emma Ausen) HYBRID: 545 Wallace Building and via Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66860867666?pwd=r1dKVkXL8Q1Ubudzbw9MzU4Px5WIzO.1 Meeting ID: 668 6086 7666 Passcode: 991563 Candidate #2: Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst (site visit dates – April 6-7, 2026) * Meeting with Support Staff – Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 am (HOST: Emma Ausen) HYBRID: 545 Wallace Building and via Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/62986675211?pwd=CnI7RoewRfbLlO9GluaLRsUOoWLEbH.1 Meeting ID: 629 8667 5211 Passcode: 011738 Candidate #3: Dr. Mostafa Fayek (site visit dates – April 9-10, 2026) * Meeting with Faculty Members – Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 am (HOST: Emma Ausen) HYBRID: 545 Wallace Building and via Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/67122045519?pwd=Q8ejGfgKbKE7TJppBclRT1F1h4iWvv.1 Meeting ID: 671 2204 5519 Passcode: 474821 Thank you. Sincerely, Norm 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@01DCBB86.C4A1EBB0]

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Support Staff Meetings with Decanal Candidates - Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
by Dean Environment 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

April 9, 2026 Good morning, All support staff members are encouraged to participate in meetings with the candidates for the position of Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources as outlined below. Everyone is also invited to attend the candidates' public presentations (see attached poster). _________________________________________________________________________________________ Schedule of Candidates' Meetings with Support Staff Candidate #3: Dr. Mostafa Fayek (site visit dates - April 9-10, 2026) * Meeting with Support Staff Members - Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9:00 - 10:00 am (HOST: Emma Ausen) HYBRID: 545 Wallace Building and via Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/67122045519?pwd=Q8ejGfgKbKE7TJppBclRT1F1h4iWvv.1 Meeting ID: 671 2204 5519 Passcode: 474821 Thank you. Sincerely, Norm 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@01DCC809.DEA86130]

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FW: ESGS April 13th
by Nick Lupky 08 Apr '26

08 Apr '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of the Department of Earth Sciences. This event is open to the faculty. From: Jennifer Hollar <Jennifer.Hollar(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jennifer.Hollar@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 15:14 Subject: ESGS April 13th Hi everyone, We're looking forward to welcoming you to this year's Graduate Symposium (ESGS 2026) which will be held on Monday, April 13th. All members of the department are warmly invited to attend the abstract presentation program, and we would be delighted to have you join us in supporting our graduate students and their work. Please note that the symposium lunch and dinner are by invitation only. We truly wish we could accommodate everyone; however, due to capacity and planning considerations, attendance at these meals is limited. Please note that all are invited to the coffee break held in the Earth Sciences Faculty Lounge at 2:45pm which will give everyone an opportunity to visit. Thank you so much for your understanding, and we hope to see many of you at the presentations. Warm regards, Jennifer Hollar Administrative Assistant Chief Fire Warden Wallace Building Department of Earth Sciences | University of Manitoba Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources 233 Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-9677 [cid:8681e9e4-95fc-446c-bbb3-432301a8db3b]

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