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REMINDER NOTICE: Call for Nominations: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award
by Dean Environment 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

Dear Deans, Directors, Associate Deans, and Heads of Administrative Units: We are still accepting nominations for the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award. The deadline to receive your unit's nominations for these awards is Friday, March 13, 2026. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions. Regards, Jill [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Jill Bonner Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 204.474.8170 FAX: 204.275.1160 Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me in Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Jill.Christie@umanitoba.ca&top…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. From: Jill Bonner <Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:01 PM Subject: Call for Nominations: Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award Dear Deans, Directors, Associate Deans, and Heads of Administrative Units: On behalf of Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) and Chair of the Selection Committee, attached please find the call for nominations for the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award. Please circulate widely as appropriate. The deadline to receive your unit's nominations for these awards is Friday, March 13, 2026. For more information regarding the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award, please visit: https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-provost-vice-president-a… Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions. Regards, Jill [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Jill Bonner Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 204.474.8170 FAX: 204.275.1160 Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me in Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Jill.Christie@umanitoba.ca&top…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original.

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Riddell Banquet Invitation
by Emily Carriere 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

Hello Riddell Faculty! I would like to formally invite you to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Banquet Dinner on March 27th, 2026, in the Pavillion Atrium at Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavillion Crescent. This event is an opportunity for students and staff to come together and celebrate all the accomplishments of the 2025 - 2026 school year by sharing a meal with speeches and drinks. Doors will open at 6pm and dinner will be served at 7pm. There will be a bar open for guests to purchase drinks as well as a photobooth area! Tickets are on sale now until March 16th (or as long as tickets last!) and can be purchased with the following link: https://forms.gle/KWmkcVC2GbpBjzCk9 Student tickets (anyone who is 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 Meal options are as follows: * Chicken: Bourbon barbeque grilled chicken breast with cajun crispy onion straws served with roasted asparagus with tarragon butter and garlic mashed yukon gold potatoes * Vegan: Eggplant rotolo stuffed with spinach, onions, tofu, and roasted garlic tomato sauce We cannot wait to see you all! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at: umegsa(a)gmail.com If you are curious about what the banquet looks like, here are some pictures from previous banquet: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B5KSxgk0V2WcIw2Yjy4MObFCB8YcF54Y?us… Best, Emily Carrière Vice-President Environment and Geography Students’ Association The University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Belmont Forum - Call for proposal
by Sadia Ishaq 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

Dear All, The Belmont Forum’s OCEAN 2 CRA<https://belmontforum.org/archives/open-opportunity/ocean-2/> supports transdisciplinary research addressing global ocean challenges and contributes to the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Projects are expected to last 36 months and involve research consortia with participants from multiple countries and disciplines, including societal partners. Proposals should focus on at least one of three key areas: * Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions * Ocean-Biodiversity-Climate Integration * Nature Futures, Ocean Governance, and Ethics for Sustainability. Important Dates * Call Opens: 11 June 2025 * Registrations Due: 30 April 2026 Call Documents * Call for Proposals:<https://belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ocean-II-2025-1.1.-Call…> English<https://belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ocean-II-2025-1.1.-Call…>, French<https://belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ocean-II-2025-1.1.-Call…>, Portuguese<https://belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ocean-II-2025-1.1.-Call…>, Spanish.<https://belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ocean-II-2025-1.1.-Call…> * Registration Form and Instructions<https://belmontforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ocean-II-2025-2.2-Regis…> * Annex Comparison Tool<https://belmontforum.org/annex-comparison-tool-ocean2/> Pls refer to the call link for more details: https://belmontforum.org/archives/open-opportunity/ocean-2/ Let me know if you require any additional information. 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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Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Room: 223 Wallace Building @ 1:00 P.M.
by Nick Lupky 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

The following message is being shared on behalf of Semira Alekic and the Department of Earth Sciences. From: Semira Alekic <Semira.Alekic(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: March 4, 2026 12:07 PM Subject: Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Room: 223 Wallace Building @ 1:00 P.M. The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes you to their Seminar Series featuring: Dr. Aline Bieri and Ms. Nina Schnatz Zurich University of Applied Science How Generative AI can Support Scientific Writing March 12, 2026 223 Wallace Building 1:00 PM Dr. Aline Bieri and Ms. Nina Isabelle Schnatz of the Zurich University of Applied Science are researchers that focus on AI for scientific writing. They will be presenting a seminar on how generative AI can support academic writing across different phases of the writing process while fostering responsible and reflective use. They will address practical strategies, common pitfalls, and ways of integrating AI in a manner that strengthens, rather than replaces, disciplinary thinking. Dr. Bieri and Ms. Schnatz will be at The University of Manitoba from March 9-13 and are available for one-on-one meetings during this time as well. Please contact Lisa.Friedrich(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Friedrich@umanitoba.ca> for more information .

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Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Room: 223 Wallace Building @ 1:00 P.M.
by Nick Lupky 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

The following email is being shared on behalf of Semira Alekic and the Department of Earth Sciences. From: Semira Alekic <Semira.Alekic(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: March 5, 2026 10:33 AM Subject: Earth Sciences Seminar Series (ES3) - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Room: 223 Wallace Building @ 1:00 P.M. The Department of Earth Sciences welcomes you to their Seminar Series featuring: Dr. Joseph Moysiuk Curator of Palaeontology and Geology Manitoba Museum Looking Forward in Deep Time: Palaeontology at the Manitoba Museum March 10, 2026 223 Wallace Building 1:00 PM Researchers at the Manitoba Museum have made some ground-breaking fossil discoveries, from giant marine reptiles to the world's biggest trilobite. With over 3 billion years worth of rock to study, we still have much left to learn about the ancient life that inhabited our province. Find out where the Manitoba Museum is heading next with Curator of Palaeontology and Geology, Dr. Joe Moysiuk. Joe will provide a brief overview of palaeontology in Manitoba, followed by discussing some specific initiatives at the museum. Highlights include new Pleistocene and Cambrian exhibits as well as field research projects focusing on exceptional fossil preservation at several Ordovician sites in northern Manitoba. Joe will also provide a glimpse of what's coming soon to the galleries and finish with an opportunity to share feedback on existing Earth History displays and potential future directions.

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2026 Horizon Europe Road Show is here
by Sadia Ishaq 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

2026 Horizon Europe Roadshow<https://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a58…> The Delegation of the EU to Canada will be presenting the 2026 Horizon Europe Road Show at the University of Manitoba on March 11. This hybrid event will bring together researchers and stakeholders from across the local innovation ecosystem to learn more about Horizon Europe funding and collaboration opportunities. The program will feature European experts who will provide detailed insights into the Horizon Europe Work Program, partnership approaches, application strategies, and the intricacies of grant administration. The formal presentations will be followed by a networking lunch, offering participants an opportunity to connect directly with speakers and colleagues to explore potential collaborations and ask questions in an informal setting. Faculty, research administrators, and partners interested in international research collaboration are encouraged to attend. Registration required. Date: March 11, 2026 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT Location: Marshall McLuhan Hall (Room 204-65 Chancellors Circle, UMSU University Centre) 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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Staffing Announcement - Congratulations Dr. Jonathan Toma
by Dean Environment 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Sent on behalf of Acting Dean, Mark Hanson ________________________________ Good morning, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Toma, the successful candidate for the Geochronology position in the Department of Earth Sciences. Dr. Toma will begin his appointment on January 1, 2027. We look forward to welcoming him to the Department of Earth Sciences within the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources and to the valuable contributions he will bring to our academic community. Please join me in extending our congratulations to Dr. Toma. Mark

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E&G Graduate Seminar
by C.J. Mundy 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

Dear Riddell faculty, I am pleased to advertise the E&G graduate seminar series starting on Friday the 13. Each talk is 20 minutes long with 5 minutes for questions. Please feel free to drop by and watch a talk if it interests you. All are welcome to attend. Sincerely, CJ Mundy

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REMINDER NOTICE: UM-UMFA Joint Merit Awards - Applications and Nominations for Calendar Year 2025
by Dean Environment 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

Reminder: Merit award applications and nominations are due this Friday by 4 pm. Please see the below email for the application link. Kelly From: Jill Bonner <Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: February 20, 2026 1:37 PM To: Nazim Cicek <Nazim.Cicek(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mimi Locher <Mira.Locher(a)umanitoba.ca>; Stephen Runge <Stephen.Runge(a)umanitoba.ca>; Heidi Marx <Heidi.Marx-Wolf(a)umanitoba.ca>; Josee Lavoie <Josee.Lavoie(a)umanitoba.ca>; Anastasia Cholakis <Anastasia.Cholakis(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jan Stewart <Jan.Stewart(a)umanitoba.ca>; Marcia Friesen <Marcia.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mark Hanson <Mark.Hanson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ute Kothe <Ute.Kothe(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kelley Main <Kelley.Main(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bruno Silvestre <b.silvestre(a)umanitoba.ca>; Douglas Brown <Douglas.Brown(a)umanitoba.ca>; Richard Jochelson <Richard.Jochelson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Christine Shaw <Christine.Shaw(a)umanitoba.ca>; Peter Nickerson <Peter.Nickerson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kellie Thiessen <Kellie.Thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Hope Anderson <Hope.Anderson(a)umanitoba.ca>; Reg Urbanowski <Reg.Urbanowski(a)umanitoba.ca>; Allison Abra <Allison.Abra(a)umanitoba.ca>; Rector St. Pauls College <Rector.StPaulsCollege(a)umanitoba.ca>; Brian Mark <Brian.Mark(a)umanitoba.ca>; Peter Donahue <Peter.Donahue(a)umanitoba.ca>; Laurie Schnarr <Laurie.Schnarr(a)umanitoba.ca>; vpac-assoc-deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <vpac-assoc-deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>; vpac-dept-heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Cc: Tracey Peter <Tracey.Peter(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tara Vogelsang <Tara.Vogelsang(a)umanitoba.ca>; Sarah Rout <Sarah.Rout(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jonas Brandt <Jonas.Brandt(a)umanitoba.ca>; Janela Ledda <Janela.Ledda(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kristjana Oliver <Kristjana.Oliver(a)umanitoba.ca>; Elsie Besana <Elsie.Gomez-Besana(a)umanitoba.ca>; Susan Hirst <Susan.Hirst(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kelly Pokorny Smilinski <Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca>; Dean Environment <Dean.Environment(a)umanitoba.ca>; Marion DeJong <Marion.DeJong(a)umanitoba.ca>; Janine Drennan Alsip <Janine.Drennan(a)umanitoba.ca>; Laurel Gray <Laurel.Gray(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jennifer Palichuk <Jennifer.Palichuk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Jodi Petch <Jodi.Petch(a)umanitoba.ca>; Grace Bamigbade <Grace.Bamigbade(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tamara Lewsey <Tamara.Lewsey(a)umanitoba.ca>; Rebecca Harasym <Rebecca.Harasym(a)umanitoba.ca>; Melissa Stamm <Melissa.Stamm(a)umanitoba.ca>; Liane Allen <Liane.Allen(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ivan Froese <Ivan.Froese(a)umanitoba.ca>; Bonnie Warkentine <Bonnie.Warkentine(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tracy Foster Davidson <Tracy.Foster(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tammy De Jong <Tammy.DeJong(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kimberlee Potter <Kimberlee.Potter(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: REMINDER NOTICE: UM-UMFA Joint Merit Awards - Applications and Nominations for Calendar Year 2025 Good afternoon, This is a reminder to invite applications/nominations for [?aspx icon] Merit Awards<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-provost-vice-president-a…> for members of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) bargaining unit. Unit heads are reminded to consider persons who may be away on leave and who might otherwise not be aware of their eligibility for this competition. Once prepared, Applicants/Nominees must submit their full application via the 'Merit Award Nomination Form<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uEQ…>'. Materials must be compiled into one single PDF with a maximum size of 100mb. No paper or email submissions will be accepted. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026. Please contact me if you have any questions. Regards, Jill [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Jill Bonner Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 204.474.8170 FAX: 204.275.1160 Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me in Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Jill.Christie@umanitoba.ca&top…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. From: Jill Bonner <Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2026 2:39 PM Subject: UM-UMFA Joint Merit Awards - Applications and Nominations for Calendar Year 2025 Good morning, Please see the attached memorandum from Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), regarding the invitation for applications and nominations for the 2025 Merit Awards for members of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) bargaining unit. Unit heads are reminded to consider persons who may be away on leave and who might otherwise not be aware of their eligibility for this competition. Key Points: * Eligibility: Applicants/nominees must be UMFA members as of March 31, 2025. Only one award per person per year, and one per category in a three-year period. * Award Categories: * Teaching (up to 8 awards) * Research, Scholarly Work, and Other Creative Activities (up to 8 awards) * Service (up to 6 awards) * Any combination of the above (up to 8 awards) * Promoting Indigenous Achievement (up to 3 awards). * Application Process: * Submit applications via the MS Form link provided in the memo. * Required documents: Cover letter/letter of support, CV, and supporting documentation, all compiled into a single PDF (max 100mb). * No paper or email submissions will be accepted. * Deadline: All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026. Late or ineligible submissions will not be considered. Please review the attached memo for full details, including adjudication criteria and contact information for assistance. Kind regards, Jill [University of Manitoba Company Logo] Jill Bonner Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 208 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 PH: 204.474.8170 FAX: 204.275.1160 Jill.Bonner(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca> Chat with me in Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Jill.Christie@umanitoba.ca&top…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original.

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Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate-related Disasters and Community Resilience - Presentations Today!
by Dean Environment 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

You are invited to attend a virtual presentation by the following candidates for the position of Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Climate-related Disasters and Community Resilience, position #'s 37358/37361. The first 30 minutes will be the presentation where the candidate will highlight their most significant research contributions, followed by 30 minutes for Q/A. Monday, March 2, 2026 Research Title: Governing uncertainty: Building resilience in complex adaptive systems Candidate: Dr. Dewald van Niekerk, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus (see poster for biography) Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Topic: Research Seminar - DR. van Niekerk Time: Mar 2, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/63951625280?pwd=8o00TnNIvgrnRXobOOI59KxOCIobYk.1 Meeting ID: 639 5162 5280 Passcode: 923741 Monday, March 2, 2026 Research Title: Climate Disasters, Water Security, and Community Resilience Candidate: Dr. Farhana Sultana, University of Syracuse (see poster for biography) Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Zoom Topic: Research Seminar - Dr. Sultana Time: Mar 2, 2026 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/69227572275?pwd=Q9cFXuZp2Svt4YN9qoohxoubMRTmkt.1 Meeting ID: 692 2757 2275 Passcode: 212224 We are requesting your feedback on the CI+RC Candidates Research Seminars. Please submit your feedback to Kelly Pokorny Smilinski (Kelly.Pokorny(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Pokorny@umanitoba.ca>), by 5:00 pm Today, March 2, 2026. [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: 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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