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 info

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

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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

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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 info

Sneaker Day

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

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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

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 info 

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 Dream event.

June 8, 2026

Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen 

Manitoba researcher celebrated for role in Emmy-winning documentary, (D. McKendrick) CTV News

June 10, 2026

Dr. John Hanesiak

Monday Tornado Sparks Safety Reminder, CBC Radio One CBW

June 10, 2026

Dr. John Hanesiak

Not Your Average Monday: UM Expert Recaps Ste. Anne Tornado, 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 say, (A. Karpa) CP24

June 12, 2026

Dr. John Hanesiak

Outdated Tech Hinders Prairie Tornado Forecasting, Warns UM Professor, 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 Symposium, McLuhan Hall

June 15 - 18, 2026 

Dr. Shirley Thompson will be presenting at the 2026 Common Ground Food Forum, Orillia ON

June 15 - 19, 2026

Claire Herbert will be participating in a panel discussion at the Canada Water Resources Conference and CEOS student Aiden Hindmarch will be presenting a research poster.

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