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The Riddell Faculty is pleased to share upcoming events, research updates, and key deadlines ahead.

PhD Candidacy Exam - Yuhua Situ Environment & Geography Contact Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info April 28, 2026 Tuesday 1:00 PM Virtual: Zoom linkhttps://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66718572398?pwd=btB8khgHsHWYjDuO3boiexoEub6Ubp.1

PhD Proposal Defence - Paulo Victor Marchetto Silva Environment & Geography Contact Celia.Mellinger@umanitoba.ca for more info May 1, 2026 Friday 11:15 AM 545 Wallace, Hochheim Theatre

Undergrad Initiative Prize This award recognizes a Riddell undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of full-time study, is in good academic standing, and has made a meaningful contribution to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that benefits the greater good. Submit applications to: Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday

Undergrad Thesis Prize This award recognizes a Riddell undergraduate student who has submitted an outstanding undergraduate thesis. Submit applications to: Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday

Graduate Initiative Prize This award recognizes a graduate student who has completed at least one year of full-time study in the Riddell Faculty, is in good academic standing, and has made a meaningful contribution to a local, regional, national, or international initiative that benefits the greater good. Submit applications to: Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday

Graduate Student Teaching Award This award recognizes a Riddell graduate student who has taught a course in the academic year prior to the nomination deadline while enrolled in a graduate program within the Faculty.. Submit nominations here: Award of Excellence in Teaching 2026https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uHuBI5DLZNlDjBFU40hsb4xUMlZEQjlVOEpBQVpCM05VTEkwUEpZNEYxNC4u&route=shorturl Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday

Teaching Awards Nominate an instructor for a Teaching Award. Submissions should describe the nominee’s teaching excellence and their impact on student learning. Submit nominations here: Award of Excellence in Teaching 2026https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uHuBI5DLZNlDjBFU40hsb4xUMlZEQjlVOEpBQVpCM05VTEkwUEpZNEYxNC4u&route=shorturl Deadline: May 1, 2026 Friday

Prep for University An afternoon of exploration for future students, parents, and supporters. This come-and-go event features presentations and tours to help with the transition to university. Register HEREhttps://apply.umanitoba.ca/register/?id=b2dd7ad6-5944-4521-be9b-31a4139c82f1 for the in-person event. May 3, 2026 Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 pm More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/current-students/um-commons/preparing-university

CEOS at the Science Rendezvous Manitoba's largest science and engineering festival, open to everyone, free to attend, with no sign-ups necessary. More than 60 interactive science booths! May 9, 2026 Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/science/community-and-partners/science-rendezvous

Ready to Roam An early arrival experience that gives future UM students the opportunity to explore campus, get familiar with the physical space, learn about campus resources, and begin building connections ahead of the fall. Term. Programming includes mini-lectures, and academic skill building sessions, campus tours, and an info fair. July 28, 2026 Tuesday 3:00 - 8:00 pm More infohttps://umanitoba.ca/current-students/fall-orientation/ready-to-roam

In case you missed it..

April 20, 2026 Dr. Eric Collins and the GENICE II Project Fuel-eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spillshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/20/microbes-chemicals-fire-race-discover-new-contain-arctic-oil-spills, (G. Dickie), The Guardian

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