Vicky Bui (she/her)

Office Assistant

Vice Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

A202 Chown Building – 753 McDermot Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0T6

Email: rfhsgraduatestudies@umanitoba.ca  

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

Good afternoon everyone, and Happy New Year.

We are pleased to share the list of events taking place at the Family Centre this week. Please feel free to circulate this information within your departments and units.

1. Family Centre in collaboration with Employee Wellness - Human Resources presents

              **Open to RFHS Staff members**

Staff Wellness Break (Bannatyne)

When: January 20, 2026

Time: 11am-1pm

Location: Family Centre, Room 280 Brodie Centre (727 McDermot Avenue)

Come stop in for a wellness break! Grab a snack or two, some swag, and resources to support your overall wellbeing.

2. Family Centre in collaboration with Student Services at Bannatyne, Student Wellness & Spiritual Care & Multifaith Centre presents

**Open to RFHS Students**

              Bannatyne Campus Wellness Passport Activity

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Locations: Brodie Mezzanine (2nd floor), Family Centre, SSBC, Spiritual Care & Multifaith Centre - Bannatyne Campus

Multiple support services have come together in a big way! Start the Wellness Passport Activity by visiting the information booth at the Brodie Mezzanine (2nd floor). The activity will direct learners to four sites and activities across Bannatyne Campus – visit all four stations for a stamp, swag, activities, and prizes! (you don’t want to miss out!)

3. FAMILY CENTRE PRESENTS

Lunch N Learn serries – next session is “Basics of Estate Planning”

When: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026

Time: 12PM

Where: Zoom, *REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED* https://forms.office.com/r/4FHwf6eJYr

**Open to RFHS Faculty, Staff and Students**

The Basics of Estate Planning - Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives and will be facilitated by Andrew Torbiak.

In this session, Andrew will introduce the three most common types of legal documents in estate plans and will discuss key considerations to keep in mind when preparing them.

Please let us know if you have any questions or comments, looking forward to seeing you!

With kindness and positive regards,

Jasmine Brar (she/her)

Family Centre Manager

Office of Equity, Access & Participation

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences I University of Manitoba

Room 280 I 727 McDermot Avenue

Winnipeg I Manitoba I R3E 0W3

( Cell: 431-323-0046

( Office: 204-480-1365

*Email: Jasmine.Brar@umanitoba.ca  or  familycentre@umanitoba.ca

Webpage: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/family-centre

Upcoming Absences: None

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