March 2026 - Riddell-umfa - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Funding Opportunities - Weekly Highlights
by Sadia Ishaq 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Dear All, Here are updates on available funding opportunities. 1. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) - Collaborative Research & Training Experience (CREATE) program<https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4204> CREATE grants are valued at up to $1.65M over 6 years; 70% of the budget is allocated to student stipends. UM Internal Letter of Intent Deadline (to ADR): April 13, 2026 Agency Letter of Intent Deadline: May 1, 2026 by 4:00 pm CST UM Internal Application Deadline (to ADR): September 1, 2026 Agency Application Deadline: September 22, 2026 by 4:00 pm CST * Pls let me know if you require any additional information, and have a great week. * Best regards, * Sadia * --- * Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her) * Research Facilitator * Dean’s Office * Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba * 496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2 sadia.ishaq(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emmelia.Stainton@umanitoba.ca> * Google Scholar: Sadia Ishaq<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f6C0EDQAAAAJ&hl=en>

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Service Disruption -St. John's College Sidewalk closure - Ongoing
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

Good Morning, Please see below notice on behalf of Kim Dandewich. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Building: St; John’s College sidewalk Location: Sidewalk along east side of St. John’s College Residence Timeframe: Monday March 23 – ongoing to project completion Category: Sidewalk Closure Overview: Please be advised that the sidewalk on the east side of St John’s College Residence will remain closed for the duration of the project to allow for construction activity (see map). Access to Wallace Building and Parking Lots Q/K is available through the greenspace between St. John’s College and St. Paul’s College or via the Wallace tunnel, which can be accessed indoors through the Allen Building and Parker Building. Access to St John’s College and St. John’s College Residence will not be affected. Please plan accordingly and allow additional time for the detour. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated. Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Kim Dandewich, kim.dandewich(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kim.dandewich@umanitoba.ca> or (431) 323-5171. Physical Plant Work Order Desk 204.474.6281

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Update on Decanal Search – Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
by Dean Environment 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

The attached communication and poster regarding an update on the search for the next Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is being sent on behalf of Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Chair, Presidential Advisory Committee. Please circulate widely as appropriate. Thank you. Sincerely, Norm Norman M. Delos Reyes Executive Coordinator Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 210 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8888 Email: Norman.DelosReyes(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Norman.DelosReyes@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.jpg@01DCB7B7.E3C41950]

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5 minute presentations
by Dean Environment 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

Dear Faculty and Staff, Please see the attached poster for the 5 minute Faculty Research Presentations. This event is taking place tomorrow, March 17th, 2026 at 1:00 PM in room 223 Wallace. We hope to see you there! [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Kelly Pokorny Smilinski Executive Assistant to the Acting Dean, Dr. Mark Hanson Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources 495 Wallace Building 125 Dysart Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 431.323.4218 Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca> Upcoming Vacation: April 2, 2026 April 6, 2026 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner.

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Banquet Ticket Deadline Extended!
by Emily Carriere 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

Hello Riddell Faculty, Still haven't bought your banquet ticket yet? You're in luck, the deadline to purchase banquet tickets is now Tuesday , March 17! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://forms.gle/KWmkcVC2GbpBjzCk9 Student tickets (anyone currently enrolled at the U of M) are $20, non-student tickets (alumni, and plus ones who are not students at the U of M) are $40, and tickets for faculty members are $60. We cannot wait to see you all! If you have questions/concerns please email us umegsa(a)gmail.com<mailto:umegsa@gmail.com>. If you are curious about what the banquet looks like, here are some pictures from previous banquets – 2023 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B5KSxgk0V2WcIw2Yjy4MObFCB8YcF54Y?us… Best, Emily Vice-President Environment and Geography Students’ Association

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Fw: NSERC Online System open for CREATE Letter of Intent submission
by Sadia Ishaq 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

Dear all, NSERC has opened the Form 187 module in the Online System<https://ebiz.nserc.ca/nserc_web/nserc_login_e.htm> and CREATE LOIs can be created and edited. Pls see the message below for more details. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: Andrea Craig <Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 8:47 AM To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [Adr-rlo] NSERC Online System open for CREATE Letter of Intent submission Good morning ADRs and RLOs, Please distribute this announcement and reminder of NSERC CREATE Letter of Intent submissions. NSERC has opened the Form 187 module in the Online System<https://ebiz.nserc.ca/nserc_web/nserc_login_e.htm> and CREATE LOIs can be created and edited. NSERC CREATE competition can be found in the Upcoming Major Funding Opportunities Database here: https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4204. In addition to general information about this program, at this link you can find slides from the 9 Feb 2026 webinar and LOI and Full application (on invitation) UManitoba deadlines. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions about this program. Warm regards, Andrea [cid:image003.png@01DCB521.7CEB0EC0] Andrea Craig, BSc (she/her) Research Grants Specialist (NSERC and Genome Canada), Office of Research Services Vice-President (Research & International) 404 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 E-mail: Andrea.Craig(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca> Please visit the NSERC intranet page<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> for the current program information, deadlines and resources. Also, the latest version of the FAAF and step-by-step instructions are available on both the ORS website<https://umanitoba.ca/research/office-research-services/funding-application-…> and the intranet<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…>. From: Z-N-CREATE <CREATE(a)NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 8:30 AM To: Z-N-CREATE <CREATE(a)NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA> Subject: Opening of the NSERC Online System for CREATE Letter of Intent submission - Ouverture du système en ligne du CRSNG pour la présentation des lettres d'intention Importance: High Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Unclassified | Sans classification Hello Research Grant Officers, This message is to advise you that the NSERC Online System (NOLS) is presently available for the submission of CREATE Letters of Intent (LOI) to the 2027 competition year. The deadline for submitting an LOI is May 1, 8 PM, EDT. The CREATE web literature (program description, LOI and application instructions, and FAQ) on the NSERC website is up to date. Regards, Bonjour responsables des subventions de recherche, La présente est pour vous aviser que le système en ligne du CRSNG est maintenant disponible pour la présentation des lettres d’intention FONCER au concours de 2027. La date limite pour la présentation des lettres d’intention est le 1 mai, 20h, heure avancée de l’est. La littérature associée au programme FONCER (description de programme, instructions pour la lettre d’intention et de la demande, et la foire aux questions) est à jour. Cordialement, Guy Faubert (He, him / Il, lui) Program officer / Scholarships and Fellowships Division Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada – Government of Canada 125 Zaida Eddy Private, 2nd floor, Ottawa ON K1R 0E3 Tel: 343-992-5907 / guy.faubert(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:guy.faubert@nserc-crsng.gc.ca> Administrateur de programme / Division des Bourses Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada – Gouvernement du Canada 125, privé Zaida Eddy, 2e étage, Ottawa ON K1R 0E3 Tél. : 343-992-5907 / guy.faubert(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:guy.faubert@nserc-crsng.gc.ca> [image002.png] Feel free to reply in the official language of your choice. N'hésitez pas à me répondre dans la langue officielle de votre choix. Unclassified | Sans classification

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Hospitality
by Dean Environment 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

Hi everyone, Please remember that Dean approval for hospitality above $40 a person is required in advance of any such event. All the best, Mark

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Save the date for Convocation!
by Celia Mellinger 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

Hi Staff and Faculty, The Convocation ceremony <https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/environment/event/convocation-rece…> for the Riddell Faculty is scheduled for Friday, June 5th at 9:30. We will be hosting our annual Awards Ceremony and Reception after that on the main floor of the Wallace building, likely starting at 12:30. If you’re able, please add this to your calendar and help celebrate this year’s graduates! -Celia Celia Mellinger (she/her) Graduate Program Coordinator (Environment & Geography, Earth Sciences) Alumni Coordinator Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources 440 Wallace Bldg. | 204 474-6183 The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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Formal Banquet Tickets Selling Fast!
by Emily Carriere 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

Hello Riddell Faculty, Banquet tickets are selling fast! Monday , March 16, is the last day to buy them – get them before they sell out! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://forms.gle/KWmkcVC2GbpBjzCk9 Student tickets (anyone currently enrolled at the U of M) are $20, non-student tickets (alumni, and plus ones who are not students at the U of M) are $40, and tickets for faculty members are $60. We cannot wait to see you all! If you have questions/concerns please email us umegsa(a)gmail.com<mailto:umegsa@gmail.com>. If you are curious about what the banquet looks like, here are some pictures from previous banquets – 2023 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B5KSxgk0V2WcIw2Yjy4MObFCB8YcF54Y?us… Best, Emily Vice-President Environment and Geography Students’ Association

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Service Disruption -Noisy Work from Piling for Prairie Accelerator Biologics Building- March 16th to 29th, 2026, 2026
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

Good Afternoon, Please see below notice on behalf of Kim Dandewich. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Service Disruption – Parker Building/MIM Location: West side of Parker building, between Parker and MIM (A Lot) – see attached Timeframe: Monday March 16 - March 29th, 2026, 8am – 4pm daily Category: Noisy Work Overview: Please be advised that piling will begin on the new Prairie Accelerator Biologics Building. Work will start between Parker and MIM, in A Lot, on March 16 and will continue until March 29th, 2026. During piling, noise will be audible in surrounding buildings and vibrations may be felt. Air quality in nearby buildings will be monitored throughout. We appreciate your patience during this necessary part of construction. Questions/concerns, please contact Kim Dandewich, kim.dandewich(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kim.dandewich@umanitoba.ca>, 431-323-5171. Physical Plant Work Order Desk 204.474.6281

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