The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events,
research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
PhD Oral Examination, Keshab Thapa
Natural Resources Institute
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
Thesis Oral Defence, Samia
Siobhan
Natural Resources Institute
October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM, 320 Sinnott Building
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
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
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
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
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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.
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
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
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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
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
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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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.
In case you missed us in the news..
October 1, 2026
Dr. Karen Alley
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