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The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
How to Choose Your First-Year Courses (Zoom session for NEW STUDENTS) The session will help new undergrad students make decisions about their target degree program, select first year courses, and create a customized course plan. June 15, 16, or 17, 2026 More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/current-students/first-year#first-year-planning-guide
Teaching Online Institute: Facilitating Engagement Online (Zoom session) A faculty development series designed to support instructors in planning, teaching, and beginning to build on-line courses. June 15, 2026 Monday 1:00 - 2:30 pm More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/the_centre/event/teaching-online-institute-facilitating-engagement-on-line/ https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/the_centre/event/teaching-online-institute-facilitating-engagement-on-line/
Staff Appreciation Week UM faculty and staff get free access to sport and recreation facilities at both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. June 15 - 19, 2026 More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/sports/event/staff-appreciation-week-5/
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Come-and-Go Bannock & Tea Gathering Drop in anytime to share refreshments, connect with others, participate in reflection activities and learn more about Indigenous histories and teachings. June 18, 2026 Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Migizi Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/indigenous/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-come-and-go-bannock--tea-gathering/
Sneaker Day Lace up your favourite sneakers and join the campus walk on Sneaker Day. The lunch hour event allows staff and faculty from across the university to reconnect, enjoy some fresh air and embrace in an active lifestyle. June 18, 2026 Thursday at Fort Garry Campus 12:05 - 1:00 pm RSVP due May 28, 2026 More infohttps://umweb-edit.ad.umanitoba.ca/form/sneaker-day-rsvp
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 infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/the_centre/event/teaching-online-institute-building-your-course-in-um-learn/
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 infohttps://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 infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/studentaffairs/event/reading-to-write---summer-2026-program/
Career Services Career advising services for students are offered in both in-person and virtual formats. Email cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca to schedule an appointment. More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/career-services/
In case you missed it..
June 2, 2026 Riddell student Majestic Moerland and CEOS student researchers Aiden Hindmarch and Ashly Persaud facilitated an interactive booth exploring issues of water and justice at the 2nd Annual Learning With the Land: A Gathering to Celebrate and Dreamhttps://chrr.info/resource/just-waters-is-learning-with-the-land/ event.
June 8, 2026 Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen Manitoba researcher celebrated for role in Emmy-winning documentaryhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/manitoba-researcher-celebrated-for-role-in-emmy-winning-documentary/, (D. McKendrick) CTV News
June 10, 2026 Dr. John Hanesiak Monday Tornado Sparks Safety Reminderhttps://media.cision.one/preview/RA35VWlWVHRqrfrNrkWr?keywords[]=University+of+Manitoba, CBC Radio One CBW
June 10, 2026 Dr. John Hanesiak Not Your Average Monday: UM Expert Recaps Ste. Anne Tornadohttps://media.cision.one/preview/RA70Voe1RHgOrh232ZGx?keywords[]=University+of+Manitoba, CJOB (680 CJOB Winnipeg)
June 11, 2026 Dr. John Hanesiak ‘It’s a little troubling’: Environment Canada cuts to radar research team puts public at risk, experts sayhttps://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2026/06/11/wake-up-call-weather-experts-express-concern-following-environment-canadas-cuts-to-radar-research-team/, (A. Karpa) CP24
June 12, 2026 Dr. John Hanesiak Outdated Tech Hinders Prairie Tornado Forecasting, Warns UM Professorhttps://media.cision.one/preview/RAeJBm2RaUBZKI5W5o1e?keywords[]=University+of+Manitoba, CJAD (CJAD 800 AM Montreal)
June 12, 2026 Dr. Shirley Thompson will be presenting in the lightning round presentation at the Indigenous Food Systems and Health Symposiumhttps://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/indigenous-food-systems-and-health-symposium, McLuhan Hall
June 15 - 18, 2026 Dr. Shirley Thompson will be presenting at the 2026 Common Ground Food Forumhttps://commongroundfoodforum.ca/, Orillia ON
June 15 - 19, 2026 Claire Herbert will be participating in a panel discussion at the Canada Water Resources Conferencehttps://conference.cwra.org/ and CEOS student Aiden Hindmarch will be presenting a research poster.
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