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The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead.
MSc Defence, Djelika Daouda Dite Tanti Sogoba Earth Sciences August 18, 2026, 10:00 AM 315 Wallace and via Zoom Email Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.camailto:Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info
MSc Defence, Julianna Wanke Environment and Geography August 18, 2026, 1:00 PM 477 Wallace and via MS Teams Email Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.camailto:Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info
MSc Defence, Rei Shibue Environment and Geography August 20, 2026, 11:00 AM 545 Wallace Hochheim Theatre Email Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.camailto:Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info
Post-Graduation Work Permit Info Session Learn about the eligibility requirements and criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. Topics will include how to submit an application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), required documents, and creating an IRCC secure account. Registration in advance of the session is required. August 20, 2026, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Virtual Zoom Register herehttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uBFVhicgiTJEjBN7JivOhIZUQzNNVkY3QVc0NkJQM0xIUU9MOEhGWTIzVy4u&route=shorturl
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. August 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bannatyne Campus 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/
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.ca to register.
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. Apply nowhttps://umsu.formstack.com/forms/umsuvolunteer_application_2026
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.cahttps://3620.waitwell.ca/.
More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/academic-advising
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 classroomhttps://forms.office.com/r/V9rey20DM6 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.camailto:cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/career-services/
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