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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

First University College of the North transfer students graduate

February 3, 2015 — 
Two recent graduates Michel Leclaire (B. Env. Sc. (Hons.) May 2013) and Nick Kosmenko (B. Env. Sc. (Hons.) May 2013) were the first students to have completed their degrees as part of a University College of the North (UCN) transfer agreement with the Riddell Faculty and the University of Manitoba. This initiative is open to graduates of the two Year Natural Resource Management Technology Diploma from University College of the North who may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Environmental Science program in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources. Successful applicants will be granted 60 credit hours of transfer credit on admission towards the completion of the 120 credit hour Bachelor of Environmental Science degree.

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Arctic Partners

February 2, 2015 — 
Dynamic trio brings together world's leading arctic climate scientists

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CBC: Antarctic sea ice hits record high while the Arctic’s keeps melting

October 21, 2014 — 
Climate change is playing a big role in both the Arctic and Antarctic sea ice conditions

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Faculty of Science

What’s with the rain? Precipitation expert explains.

August 25, 2014 — 
Expert in precipitation extremes talks about Winnipeg's heavy rainfall

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Sharknado 2 movie poster

Faculty of Science

The science of Sharknados, and why we like bad movies

July 30, 2014 — 
Can a tornado pick up a shark and fling it at you or someone you love?

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Study finds oil sands creating ‘perfect storm’ of danger to flora, fauna and people

July 7, 2014 — 
News release

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Riders on the storm

June 30, 2014 — 
U of M's stormchasers will be weathering the storms of summer

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