The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events,
research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
Call for Endowment Fund Proposals
SESES is opening up the opportunity for Riddell Undergraduate Students to apply for student funding from the Endowment Fund.
Due October 9, 2026, 11:59 pm
The Application of Electromagnetics in Mineral Exploration
Led by David Chau, this talk introduces geoscience students to electromagnetics as an essential tool in mineral exploration, helping future exploration geologists and geophysicists feel more confident using geophysics.
October 13, 2026, 1:00 PM, 223 Wallace
Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop (In Person)
Join this interactive workshop to build and enhance your resumé. Learn how to format your resumés and cover letters, articulate your skills through demonstration statements, and generally consider what to include and not include
in these documents. Your cover letter and resumé are marketing tools and the "door opener" to a job interview - it's important to have a polished job application.
October 14, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, 474 UMSU
Post-Graduation Work Permit Information Session
Attend this information session to learn about the Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility requirements and program criteria. Topics will include how to submit an application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC), required documents, and creating an IRCC secure account.
October 15, 2026, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Virtual over Zoom
A Maze in Corn
Have a break from studies and join for a fun evening at A Maze in Corn. Explore the corn maze, pet farm animals enjoy Halloween vibes at pumpkin barn, group site with bonfire. Buy tickets
now ($20) includes admission and transportation from UM and back!
October 16, 2026, 4:15 - 8:30 PM
UM-SEG Bird River Trip
A two-day hard rock geology field trip in collaboration with Grid Metals Corp., exploring Falcon West and the Bird River Greenstone Belt (BRGB).
October 16-17 2026
Seine River Clean Up
CWRA-SYP Winnipeg is partnering with UM Wetlanders to host the annual river clean up event.
October 17, 2026, Meetup at 1:50 PM
BioBlitz Week
An exciting, campus wide effort to explore and document the biodiversity that thrives in and around the university. Throughout the week, students, faculty, staff and local community members use iNaturalist to photograph and record plants, animals, fungi, and
other organisms they encounter on campus. Beyond generating valuable scientific data, BioBlitz Week encourages the campus community to get outside, connect with nature, and discover just how much life exists right here at the university.
September 28 to October 9, 2026, Fort Garry Campus
Graduate Studies Open House
Wondering about graduate programs? The Riddell Faculty will be there to talk more about our programs in Earth Sciences, Environment & Geography, and the Natural Resources Institute, and
other Faculties will be there with info about their programs
October 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, MPR UMSU
AI as a Scholarly Partner
This workshop will explore how to use AI to strengthen research, teaching, administration and public policy. This is for staff, administrators and external partners.
October 19, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Online event
AI Without Losing Your Mind: How to use AI as a student responsibly
This workshop will help students develop practical AI literacy while maintaining academic integrity and responsibility for their learning.
October 19, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Online event
Working in Canada as an international student - info session
Attend this information session to learn about the conditions that you must follow as a study permit holder in Canada; the requirements to work on and off-campus during your studies; and
general information about the eligibility requirements for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
October 20, 2026, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Virtual over zoom
Fall Open House
Learn more about UM programs, applying for admission, and scholarships and awards at our annual fall showcase event for students and parents. The Fall Open House is a come-and-go style
event, come anytime between 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Tues. Oct 27 and stay for as long as you like. Presentations and residence tours are repeated at multiple times throughout the evening. Attend with parents or other guests - all are welcome!
October 27, 2026, 5:30 - 8:30 PM, UMSU
Academic Advising
Get support with degree planning, course selection, registration, and academic policies. Academic advisors are
available for in-person and virtual appointments throughout the year.
Email
Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca or
book an in-person or virtual appointment via https://3620.waitwell.ca.
More
info
Career Advising in Wallace
Career advising appointments
are now available for Riddell undergraduate and graduate students! Book an in-person session in the Wallace Building or a virtual appointment at
https://3620.waitwell.ca.
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If you have activities, events or announcements you would like to feature in upcoming weekly updates, please send the details to
Riddell.Faculty@umanitoba.ca.