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
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
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.
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.
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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 classroom 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.ca
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In case you missed us in the news..
July 23, 2026
Emma Ausen
July 27, 2026
Dr. Shirley Thompson
July 30, 2026
Alex Shupenia, Marisa Forest, Dylan Painchaud-Niemi
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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.