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The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
PhD Defence, Aura Diaz Environment and Geography August 4, 2026, 9:00 am 477 Wallace (CEOS Boardroom) Email Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info
MSc Defence, Cara Rankin Environment and Geography August 5, 2026, 11:00 am Virtual via MS Teams Email Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info
The Centre’s Open House 2026 Join The Centre’s Open House to explore our free academic support services and learn how we can help you support student learning and success. Featuring guest panelist Dr. Lisa Friedrich. August 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bannatyne Campus September 1, 2026, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, Fort Garry Campus More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/the_centre/event/the-centres-open-house-2026-fort-garry-campus/
2026 Equity and Anti-Oppression Student Forum The UM Office of Equity Transformation would like to extend an invitation to attend the upcoming 2026 Equity & Anti-Oppression Student Forum. The Forum is designed specifically for student leaders who are engaged in equity, anti-oppression, anti-racism, social justice, diversity, inclusion, and/or accessibility work at the University of Manitoba. August 9, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/equity/event/2026-equity-and-anti-oppression-student-forum/
Become an UMSU Volunteer UMSU’s Volunteer Program is a great way to make an impact in the campus community, meet new people and supplement your education with transferable experience and skills. Apply nowhttps://umsu.formstack.com/forms/umsuvolunteer_application_2026
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.cahttps://3620.waitwell.ca/.
More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/academic-advising
UM Career Services Career development supports are available to all UM undergraduate and graduate students. Students can schedule in-person or virtual appointments throughout the year. Invite Career Services into your classroomhttps://forms.office.com/r/V9rey20DM6 for a 10-minute service introduction, or a full 50 to 75 minute workshop on career planning, grad school considerations, resume/CV, job search, interview preparation, networking. Questions? Contact: cs.receptionist@umanitoba.camailto:cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/career-services/
In case you missed us in the news..
July 23, 2026 Emma Ausen ‘Never seen anything like this before’: Conservation officers rescue 7 beached beluga whaleshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/rare-occurrence-conservation-officers-help-seven-beached-beluga-whales-in-churchill/, (A. Karpa) CTV News
July 27, 2026 Dr. Shirley Thompson ‘The need is endless’: Food insecurity highest in Canada’s Black, Arab and Indigenous communitieshttps://futureofgood.co/the-need-is-endless-food-insecurity-highest-in-canadas-black-arab-and-indigenous-communities/, (R. Chowdhury) Future of Good
July 30, 2026 Alex Shupenia, Marisa Forest, Dylan Painchaud-Niemi SSI: Storm Scene Investigatorshttps://umtoday.ca/stories/ssi-storm-scene-investigators?utm_content=linkstream_stream&utm_source=storystream, UM Today
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