The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events,
research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
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
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
Eco Canada Virtual Career Fair 2026
This free virtual event connects students and job seekers with environmental employers who are actively hiring. Explore career opportunities, network with industry professionals, and gain
valuable career advice, including insights into the Environmental Professional (EP®) designation.
October 20, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Seminar Series: The Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW)
Join Matthew Friesen as he shares insights into the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW), a two-week program that gives geoscience students hands-on experience in mineral
exploration. Learn how the program connects classroom learning with industry practice, offering valuable exposure to the technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects of mineral exploration. Pizza will be provided!
October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM, 223 Wallace
Recent insights into sea ice in the Canadian Arctic
Join Dr. David Babb as he shares recent research on Arctic sea ice, from the oldest and thickest ice in the Canadian Arctic to seasonal ice along proposed shipping routes. Learn how field
observations, satellite data, and modelling help us understand changing sea ice conditions and their potential impacts on the expansion of the Port of Churchill.
October 20, 2026, 3:00 PM, CEOS Theatre 545 Wallace
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
UM Behind the Hire: National Research Council Canada
Canada’s largest research and innovation organization advancing science and engineering across areas including clean energy, construction, transportation, digital technologies, life sciences
and more. Meet the people behind the research and explore student employment, co-op and early career pathways at the NRC.
October 22, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, VW Social Club, 3rd Floor University Centre
Applied Science on
the Edge:
Large Carnivore Conservation in a Changing World
Join an engaging seminar with Dr. Nicholas Pilfold exploring the conservation of large carnivores in a changing world. Learn how applied science and research are helping address conservation
challenges and protect wildlife in rapidly changing environments.
October 26, 2026, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, 205 Armes
Email BSGSA@umanitoba.ca for more info
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
UM Behind the Hire: Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure
Explore careers where engineering, environment and public service come together on projects that shape Manitoba. Meet the team and learn about career paths in civil engineering, biosystems
engineering, environmental work and public service.
October 28, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, VW Social Club, 3rd Floor University Centre
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.