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
MSc Defence, Julianna Wanke
Environment and Geography
August 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
477 Wallace and via MS Teams
MSc Defence, Rei Shibue
Environment and Geography
August 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
545 Wallace Hochheim Theatre
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
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
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
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.
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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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 classroom 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.ca
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In case you missed us in the news..
August 8, 2026
Dr. John Hanesiak
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Riddell.Faculty@umanitoba.ca.