Program
2026 Program
Inn At The Forks
75 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Please wear your meeting badge at all times.
| ROOM | TIME | TOPIC/EVENT | PANELISTS/PRESENTERS/PARTICIPANTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER, 2026 | |||
| Executive Meeting | |||
| Forks – 5 minutes walk from Inn at the Forks | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Registration and Mixer | All Delegates. Hosted by CCUBC President, Dr. Gary Anderson, University of Manitoba. Pick up your badge and mingle with your colleagues. |
| FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER, 2026 | |||
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast | Breakfast: Buffet |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM | Welcome | Dr. Gary Anderson, CCUBC President |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Session 1 | Ice Breaker: Share your Departmental challenges and opportunities! Facilitator: Dr. Gary Anderson, CCUBC President |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Coffee Break |
Tea, coffee & juice |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Session 2 | Wawatay program in the Faculty of Science, U of Manitoba
Presenter: TBD |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Lunch | Lunch: Hot & Cold Buffet |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 12:00 PM - 1: 00 PM | Session 3 | NSERC Presentation. Kristina Archibald, Director of Discovery Research and Innovation |
| Main Lobby | 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Meet at lobby to take the bus that will drive the group to the Zoo, dress appropriately for two hours outside walking in Winnipeg winter, bring your winter jacket, scarf, toque, gloves, and walking shoes! | |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Excursion | Trip to the Zoo | |
| 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Travelling back from the trip and free time | ||
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Reception | All Chairs and guests. |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 7:30 PM- 10:00 PM | Banquet | 1 drink ticket is included for the reception or the banquet, wine will be served as well during the banquet. Cash bar will be available. Awards will be presented after desert is served.
Grand Dinner Buffet Salads & Vegetables: Garden Style Greens, Honey & Apple Vinaigrette V/GF; Broccoli Spears, Aged Cheddar & Honey Dressing V/GF; Bowtie Pasta, Kalamata Olive, Feta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato & White Balsamic Vinaigrette V; Local Cheeses With Baguette Crostini & Crackers V; Herb Roasted Creamer Potatoes V/GF; Seasonal Vegetable Medley V/GF; White & Wild Rice Pilaf V/GF; Proteins: Crispy Lemon & Herb Spiced Chicken Pieces; Grilled Center Cut Berkshire Pork Loin Medallions, Creamy Mushroom; Velouté Roasted Salmon Fillet, Miso Glaze, Pickled Ginger; Dessert: Assorted Brownies, Bars, Profiteroles, Mini Cupcakes, Cookies, Truffles & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Served Family Style; One Platter per Table). 8:30 PM CCUBC – oCUBE Emerging Educational Leader (EEL) Award Lecture: TBD 9:00 PM Science Promotion Award Lecture: TBD |
| SATURDAY, 14 NOVEMBER, 2026 | |||
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | Breakfast: Buffet |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening remarks | Dr. Gary Anderson, CCUBC President |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM | Session 4 | Self-declaration policy and student performance in a large first year biology class
Presenter: TBD |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Coffee Break | Coffee, tea and juice |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 10:15 AM - 11:15 PM | Session 5 |
CURE approaches in biology from 1st to 4th year
Presenter: TBD |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Session 6 |
Integrated accommodations in courses
Presenter: TBD |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch | Lunch: Hot & Cold Buffet |
| Room: Forks Ballroom West | 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM | Business meeting, Secretariat & Treasurer’s report, elections (Vice President & Members at large), 2027 & 2028 meeting planning | Chair: Dr. Gary Anderson, CCUBC President Dr. Christopher Todd, Treasurer Please join us to discuss CCUBC business and 2027 & 2028 Annual Meetings |