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Riddell Faculty Roundup - 19 June 2026
by Riddell Faculty 04 Sep '26

04 Sep '26

[Unknown.jpeg] The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead. Teaching Online Institute: Building your course in UM Learn A faculty development series designed to support instructors in planning, teaching, and beginning to build on-line courses. June 22, 2026 Monday 1:00 - 4:00 pm 223 - 65 Dafoe More info<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/the_centre/event/teaching-online-i…> Timetabling and Registration (Zoom session for NEW STUDENTS) The session will help undergrad students build a customized timetable and learn the steps to register in UM classes. June 22, 23, or 24, 2026 More info<https://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year#first-year-planning-guide> Reading to Write - Summer 2026 Program (Online session) A free, three-week online program that builds academic reading and writing skills with tutor feedback. It is non-credit, has no grades or penalties, is eligible for Experiential Record Credit, and is best suited for students with fewer than 60 credit hours. July 2 - 22, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00 am July 22 - Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00 am More info<https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/studentaffairs/event/reading-to-wr…> Career Services Career advising services for students are offered in both in-person and virtual formats. Email cs.receptionist(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca> to schedule an appointment. More info<https://umanitoba.ca/career-services/> In case you missed us in the news.. June 16, 2026 Dr. John Hanesiak Manitoba’s disaster response after major storm<https://globalnews.ca/video/11907450/manitobas-disaster-response-after-majo…>, CKND-DT Global Winnipeg 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<mailto:Riddell.Faculty@umanitoba.ca>.

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Farewell!
by Mark Hanson 31 Aug '26

31 Aug '26

Hello everyone, Today marks my final day as Acting Dean, and I wanted to quickly thank you all for your efforts, energy, and patience over the past year plus. In that time, we’ve had to address a variety of unexpected challenges, and we’ve started to think about doing things in new ways. This is never easy. That said, it is clear what we can do as a faculty when the opportunity arises, as highlighted by our recent success with the Impact Plus Chairs. We are so much more when we work together. I’m excited by where we are going and to see where our new Dean will take us. All the best, Mark

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Announcing our Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada!
by Mark Hanson 28 Aug '26

28 Aug '26

Hello everyone, It is my great pleasure to share with you officially the news of two Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada (formerly Canada Impact Plus Research Chairs) joining the Faculty. Our new colleagues are: Dr. Peter Reiners - Geoscience of Subsurface Fluid-Rock Systems for Solutions in Sustainability and Security (Earth Sciences) and Dr. Igor Polyakov - Arctic Physical Oceanography (Environment and Geography) Details about the announcement can be found below: https://universityaffairs.ca/news/ottawa-announces-64-new-research-chairs-i… and at https://umtoday.ca/stories/79-million-dollar-investment-brings-global-resea… This is an immense accomplishment and the result of vast efforts on the part of many of you; truly thanks! It is also a reflection of the reach and esteem of your excellence and of the Faculty nationally and globally. Finally, it is simply a momentous day in our ongoing story and makes me extremely proud to be a part of who and what we are together. Mark

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Request for Volunteer Judges: 2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

From: Office of the Vice-President Research and International <VPRI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: August 24, 2026 9:14 AM Subject: Request for Volunteer Judges: 2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase Dear Deans, Associate Deans, and Department Heads: Please distribute broadly to faculty members, Postdocs, and Research Associates in your units. Deadline to respond is Monday, September 14, 2026. [cid:image001.png@01DD33A8.A3FB9880] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Dear Colleagues, Following the success of last year's event, we are excited to welcome the Undergraduate Research Showcase (URS)<https://umanitoba.ca/research/opportunities-support/undergraduate-research-…> back on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The URS gives undergraduate students an opportunity to share the research, creative work, and innovative ideas they have developed throughout the year. The success of the URS would not be possible without the support of our volunteer judges. We are inviting you to volunteer a few hours of your time to evaluate and celebrate the work of our undergraduate students. This year, the URS will feature three presentation streams: Oral Presentation Stream Students will have up to three minutes to present their research using a format of their choice. Poster Presentation Stream Students will present their research through a poster and engage with judges during the scheduled judging period. Innovation Stream (New) Our new Innovation Stream will provide students with an opportunity to showcase innovative projects and ideas in a more interactive format. Presentations will be primarily oral and demonstration based and will be held in the new IDEA START Program space in University Centre (Room 151, 1st Floor). Event Details Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Location: University Centre, Fort Garry Campus Judging Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Judging Period: Judges will be assigned a two-hour window closer to the event. Prizes: Students will compete for $7,500 in cash prizes Presentation Categories: * Applied Sciences * Health Sciences * Natural Sciences * Social Sciences and Humanities * Creative Works Judges for the Oral and Poster Presentation Streams will evaluate approximately 4 to 6 students within their selected stream and category. For the Innovation Stream, all categories will be evaluated together as one judging pool. Judges will receive detailed instructions and a judging rubric in advance. What Happens After You Sign Up? After registering as a judge, you will receive: * An invitation to a virtual Judge Information Session on October 14, 2026, where we will review the judging process, criteria, and event logistics. * Your assigned two-hour judging block by October 9, 2026. * A judging package containing scoring rubrics, instructions, and event details prior to the Showcase. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge, please complete this form<https://uofmvprio.formstack.com/forms/undergraduate_research_showcase_urs_2…> by September 14, 2026. We greatly appreciate your time and support in helping our students share their work, receive valuable feedback, and celebrate their accomplishments. Warmest regards, Mario Pinto

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Caretaking changes
by Dean Riddell 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Good morning, Please note that your building will be transitioned to the new office cleaning program beginning Monday, August 24th in preparation for the Fall term. These changes support the goals of the Campus Cleanliness Plan. A new intranet page outlines our caretaking services and definitions: Cleaning services<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-facilities/SitePages/Cle…>. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your office space, please contact fg-caretaking(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fg-caretaking@umanitoba.ca> and we can assess the space with you. Key changes include: * Office cleaning will move to a once-weekly full clean of floors, completed during the afternoon/evening shift (2:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m.). * Individual desk-side waste and recycling bins will no longer be emptied individually. Office occupants will need to empty their own bins into designated three-stream waste collection stations located in hallways or in shared spaces. * See maps<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-sustainability/SitePages…> for three-stream hallway waste collection stations. * For units and individuals that require temporary continuation of desk-side garbage collection, a green tag system will be implemented. Offices with green hang tags will receive weekly garbage collection as part of office cleaning. * The green tags are available by contacting Caretaking Services at fg-caretaking(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fg-caretaking@umanitoba.ca> * The green tag system will continue to be available during the transition period and is expected to be gradually phased out by December 2026. Caretaking Services will continue working with units to support reasonable transition needs where operational considerations exist. * Employees who may require workplace accommodation related to this transition are encouraged to contact UM.Accommodation(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca>. Requests will be reviewed and supported through the University’s established accommodation process. * Lunchrooms and shared kitchen/breakroom spaces will continue to be cleaned daily after 2:00 p.m. * If you would like an organics bin for your lunchroom, please contact fg-caretaking(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fg-caretaking@umanitoba.ca>. * For more information on the organics program [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/…] Organics in offices information.pdf<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/um-intranet-sustainability/IQD384I7e…>. We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with faculty and staff within your units. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, or suggestions for waste station placement, please contact fg-caretaking(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fg-caretaking@umanitoba.ca>. Regards, Ophelia Morris Manager, Caretaking Services Operations and Maintenance 204-890-7311 Customer Service Desk – Operations & Maintenance CSD | Operations & Maintenance o 204.474.6281 [cid:image001.png@01DD2FC0.52D9BA90]

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Upcoming Changes to Office Cleaning Services
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 12 Aug '26

12 Aug '26

Please see below email on behalf of Caretaking Services. Good afternoon, Caretaking Services will be implementing several operational changes to office cleaning in the coming weeks, in preparation for the Fall term. These changes support the goals of the Campus Cleanliness Plan. A new intranet page outlines our caretaking services and definitions: Cleaning services<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-facilities/SitePages/Cle…>. You will be contacted with a date for when your building will be transitioned, approximately one week in advance. Key changes include: * Office cleaning will move to a once-weekly full clean of floors, completed during the afternoon/evening shift (2:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m.). * Desk-side waste and recycling bins will no longer be emptied individually. Office occupants will need to empty their own bins into designated three-stream waste collection stations located in hallways. * See maps<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-sustainability/SitePages…> for three-stream hallway waste collection stations. * Lunchrooms and shared kitchen spaces will continue to be cleaned daily after 2:00 p.m. * If you would like an organics bin for your lunchroom, please contact fg-caretaking(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fg-caretaking@umanitoba.ca>. * For more information on the organics program [Image removed by sender.] Organics in offices information.pdf<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/um-intranet-sustainability/IQD384I7e…>. We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with faculty and staff within your units. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, or suggestions for waste station placement, please contact fg-caretaking(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fg-caretaking@umanitoba.ca>. Regards, Ophelia Morris Manager, Caretaking Services Operations and Maintenance 204-890-7311 Customer Service Desk - Operations & Maintenance CSD | Operations & Maintenance o 204.474.6281 [cid:image001.png@01DD2A37.C14CB2E0]

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You're Invited: Special Presentation by the President of NSERC
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 06 Aug '26

06 Aug '26

From: Office of the Vice-President Research and International <VPRI(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: August 6, 2026 8:46 AM Subject: [UofM notice]You're Invited: Special Presentation by the President of NSERC [cid:image001.png@01DD20CF.033D6FE0] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International) Good morning, I am pleased to invite members of the University of Manitoba community to attend a special presentation by the President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This visit provides an excellent opportunity to hear directly from one of Canada's leading research funding organizations about priorities, opportunities, and the evolving landscape of research and innovation. I encourage faculty members, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and others interested in research funding and collaboration to attend. The direct link to register is found here: NSERC lecture registration - Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wN6ULMkN2S> Please refer to the attached event poster for full details regarding the time, location, and registration information. Please feel free to distribute it, as appropriate. I look forward to seeing many of you there for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion. Dr. Mario Pinto Vice-President (Research and International) University of Manitoba

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Interior Window Washing
by Dean Riddell 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Mark Hanson, Acting Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources ________________________________ Good morning, The Wallace Building is scheduled for interior window washing on Friday, August 7th. The company (Picture Perfect) is projected to be onsite by 8 am. Please make sure that you have any and all items removed from your windowsills by end of day Thursday, August 6th. Caretaking will be onsite to assist with access to spaces as needed. Many thanks, Mark

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