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The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
PhD Defence, Atreya Basu Environment and Geography September 2, 2026, 9:00 AM 477 Wallace and via Zoom Email Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.camailto:Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info
UM Prep Week Prep Week is filled with activities to help new students start their university journey with confidence! Begin with First-Year Essentials and discover practical strategies to help you successfully navigate your first year. August 31 to September 4, 2026 More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/current-students/fall-orientation/prep-week
Working in Good Ways: A Community-Engaged Learning Institute This 4-day institute offers faculty and instructors an opportunity to explore different ways of using the Working in Good Ways Framework as a teaching tool for developing students' capacity for ethical and meaningful engagement with Indigenous and systematically marginalized communities. August 31 to September 3, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Room 108, St. John's College More infohttps://umcatl.vfairs.ca/en/CATL-sessions
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. 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/
International Students Orientation Learn about the resources and support available to help you successfully transition to life and studies at UM while connecting with other international students. September 3, 2026, Multi-Purpose Room UMSU More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/international/orientation#:~:text=830%20Passcode%3A%2063oo9rD7-,International%20Student%20Orientation,-To%20help%20you
Outdoor Movie Night (Jurassic Park Rebirth) A free movie Friday night on campus, as part of the International Student Orientation week. Snacks for purchase will be available. Open to all students and guests. September 4, 2026, 8:30 PM, Buller Lawn Register herehttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uCp9bPvWuUVDsNv5DxBJPT1UM0cwSUhIRlMwTFlKMTlRV01BRE9KTVQ1TiQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl
Welcome Day Welcome Day is happening at Princess Auto Stadium! Connect with friends (old and new!), get energized at the Pep Rally, enjoy food, and take part in Welcome Day Tailgate! September 8, 2026, Princess Auto Stadium More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/current-students/fall-orientation/welcome-day
Conflict Readiness for Environmental Professionals
The workshop is delivered by Narratives, a Manitoba-based consulting firm specializing in dialogue, conflict transformation, facilitation, and community engagement. Open to students in environmental studies, natural resources, planning, co-op and related disciplines.
September 8-9, 2026, St. John’s College
Email Leslie.Goodman@umanitoba.camailto:Leslie.Goodman@umanitoba.ca to register.
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.camailto: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
In case you missed us in the news..
August 24, 2026 Dr. Feiyue Wang and Dr. Alex Crawford Navigating Canadahttps://umtoday.ca/stories/navigating-canadas-arctic-future’https://umtoday.ca/stories/navigating-canadas-arctic-futures Arctic futurehttps://umtoday.ca/stories/navigating-canadas-arctic-future, UM Today More coverage:
* Governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Arctic Gateway Group Welcome New Research Confirming Feasibility of Year-Round Shipping from Churchillhttps://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=74918&posted=2026-08-21 * Churchill Shipping Studyhttps://thompsononline.ca/the-thompson-local-news/929383/churchill-shipping-study
August 27, 2026 Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada $79 million dollar investment brings global researchers to Manitobahttps://umtoday.ca/stories/79-million-dollar-investment-brings-global-researchers-manitoba?fbclid=IwVERDUAT9m5VwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNQOTpb9jq9_nYTqCvaSREFOztq82WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5T-qt0o9CZY7MOxCUZVemRlTNDpM24boBUo-gWdyVnZq0KfvH92jc_bq6MMg_aem_C5CJIMVipCQLu9g5X4KWWA, UM Today
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