I hope you all had an enjoyable summer. There have been several recent developments regarding our neuroscience outreach activities, and I will be telling you about those in the coming weeks. The first is that our MNN Speaker's Bureau has been officially launched! You can visit the website here: http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/mnn/speakers.html. For the speakers who are listed, please let me know if you would like to change your picture or title of your talk.
This has already had an impact, as we have received our first request for speakers. A local mental health organization called Sara Riel has asked for a speaker for their Mental Wellness: Networking and Resource Expo http://www.sararielinc.com/miaw_expo.php (see emails below as well). Specifically, they are looking for someone to speak on how improving cognitive function ("keeping the brain sharp" in their words) can aid recovery from mental illness.
Their first choice of speaker was not available, so I am sending this invitation out to everyone as a way of making you aware of the opportunities that will be available through the Speaker's Bureau. If you are interested in participating in this event or have any questions, please contact Kae Normandeau (kaeleen.normandeau@umanitoba.ca) by the end of tomorrow (Sept. 15).
Many thanks for your consideration and best wishes for the academic year.
Sari
Sari S. Hannila, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
Associate Member, Spinal Cord Research CentreCollege of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
Room 130, Basic Medical Sciences Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9
Fax: (204) 789-3920
Sari.Hannila@umanitoba.ca
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 2:23 PM
To: David Stewart
Subject: FW: sararielinc.com/passion -- October 5-9, 2015 -- ACT NOW (STU)
Dear Friend and Colleague,
Please consider the education and entertainment value of the events and sessions planned during our Third Annual Mental Illness Awareness Week.
sararielinc.com/passion
Registration is now open on our Event Website – www.sararielinc.com/passion
Ř See the full program and details of Events, and click on the titles for more information.
Ř Open the posters for each event, print them out, share them with friends.
Ř View our list of the distinguished speakers, presenters and facilitators.
Ř Navigate through the listing of our Venues, including maps and pictures.
Ř Click on REGISTRATION, and ensure you don’t miss a thing this year!
SARA RIEL INC. PRESENTS
sararielinc.com/passion
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015
EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Registration: A generous donation of $2 or more
Pancake Breakfast & Welcome Address 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Special Compassion Presentation 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Neuroscientist’s Travels Through Landscapes of Contemplative Practices
Dr. Adrianna Mendrek, Ph. D.
An Afternoon with Robert Whitaker
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Registration $75.00
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Park Alleys, 730 Osborne Street, Winnipeg; $5.00 registration fee must be paid in advance
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015
Sex, Gender and Mental Health
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 am), Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Registration $75.00
Addictions Forum
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Free Event Open to the public
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015
Mental Wellness: Networking and Resource Expo
Featuring over 50 exhibitors and speakers every hour
9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Franco Manitoba Cultural Centre, Jean-Paul-Aubry Hall - 340 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg; Free Event Open to the public
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 am), Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Registration $75.00
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Free Event Open to the public (You must pre-register | Refreshments will be available)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 am), Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Registration $75.00
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; $5.00 per person / Pay as you order - Open to all
Talent Show/ Wind-Up
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Centre Sara Riel – 66 Moore Avenue, Winnipeg; Free Event Open to the public
Dave Stewart
Manager, Client Services
Sara Riel Inc.
66 Moore Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2M 2C4
Phone: (204) 237-9263 Ext.129
Fax: (204) 233-2564