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The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
PhD Oral Examination, Keshab Thapa Natural Resources Institute October 5, 2026, 10:00 AM, via Zoomhttps://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/68136319684?pwd=e8vtFtQotdc3OnIClyYEvIs71i3bk3.1 More infohttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9fKejms5X/
UM Behind the Hire: Kiewit A major North American construction and engineering organizations, working on major infrastructure, transportation, water, power and industrial projects. Meet the people behind the projects. Explore internships, early-career opportunities and engineering career paths at Kiewit. Free to attend. October 5, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 3rd Floor University Centre Register herehttps://3647.waitwell.ca/
Thesis Oral Defence, Samia Siobhan Natural Resources Institute October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM, 320 Sinnott Building More infohttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dd_ub50G7eo/
UM Behind the Hire: Bioscience Association Manitoba Meet professionals working across the bioscience industry, and see how science connects to real careers across Manitoba. Hear how they got started, what their work actually looks like and where students can find opportunities to enter the sector. Free to attend. October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, IQ’s Café & Billiards Register herehttps://3647.waitwell.ca/
EGSA Hammock Hang! Take a break from the books and hang out with EGSA! Join, enjoy the fall weather, and connect with fellow students! October 6, 2026, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, In front of Wallace Building More infohttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dd8MVolRCr1/
ASE Career Fair Connect with employers and explore potential job opportunities. This is not a virtual fair. All exhibitors will still be in person at the ASE Career Fair. October 6, 2026, 2:00 - 6:00 PM, MPR 2nd floor University Centre More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/studentaffairs/event/ase-career-fair-4/
Introduction to Geological CO2 Storage and Monitoring Led by Dr. Doriane Drolet, this seminar will explore Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), focusing on geological CO₂ storage, monitoring methods, and Canada’s potential for large-scale storage, with examples from Carbon Management Canada’s Newell County Field Research Station. Participants will also learn about Tactile, a fully funded CCUS training program for eligible learners. October 6, 2026, 11:30 am, 223 Wallace
Women in Senior Academic Leadership The Equity Leadership Breakfasts are an opportunity to create community between and for staff and faculty with shared identities and lived experiences through an affinity-group model. This session is intended for women and minoritized genders. October 7, 2026, 9:00 - 10:15 AM, Room 111 St. John’s More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/equity/event/equity-leadership-breakfast-series---women-in-senior-academic-leadership/
EGGSA Elections Have fun, vote, and join the Environment and Geography Graduate Student Association October 7, 2026, 4:00 pm, VW Social Club Email eggsa@umanitoba.ca for more info
Our Goals and Challenges with EDIA Work Engage in facilitated small-group discussions with other members of the UM EDIA CoP community. Together, you’ll explore your goals for the work you’re doing related to EDIA in the upcoming year, and brainstorm strategies for existing or potential challenges that you’re facing. October 8, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Register herehttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uMRFKAM40KRMpWxXCXZJODRUMVVOTTYwQ1VFMVBJM0hIRllVTDNXMEpLMS4u&route=shorturl
Job Search: Building a Strategy & Identifying Employers Join this interactive workshop to learn effective job search strategies and begin to identify potential employers. From first year to final year of study, this session is appropriate for any student who is seeking part-time, summer or full-time work. Students will also develop knowledge and access resources specific to their industries of interest. October 8, 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, 474 University Centre More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/studentaffairs/event/job-search-building-a-strategy--identifying-employers-in-person/
Study Permit Extension Info Session Attend this information session to learn about the process to extend your study permit. Topics will include how to submit an online application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), required documents, creating an IRCC secure account, and more. Information sessions are for current UM students. October 8, 2026, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, via Zoom More infohttps://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/studentaffairs/event/study-permit-information-session-5/
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 More infohttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dd2Cz6pksH4/?img_index=1
WHMIS Training and General Lab Safety An in-person training session new students, staff, and faculty, with WHMIS certification often required for fieldwork. October 9, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, 545 Wallace Email Marcos.Lemes@umanitoba.ca for more info
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 More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/sustainability/sites/sustainability/files/2026-04/inaturalist-quick-guide-2.pdf
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
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.cahttps://3620.waitwell.ca/.
In case you missed us in the news..
October 1, 2026 Dr. Karen Alley Submarine vanishes beneath Antarctic ice after uncovering alien-looking structures scientists had never seenhttps://www.msn.com/en-nz/science/aeronautics/submarine-vanishes-beneath-antarctic-ice-after-uncovering-alien-looking-structures-scientists-had-never-seen/ar-AA2dleDP, (A. Amiri) MSN
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