Announcing the upcoming National Postdoc Appreciation Week events, which is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of postdoctoral researchers. To mark this special occasion at UVA, the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs and the UVA Postdoc Association have planned a series of exciting events and activities throughout the whole month of September, and we would like to extend a warm invitation to the postdoc community to participate. Priority for all events will be given to UVA Postdocs. RSVP for the events HERE.
- Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Tour (Walk-ins are welcome)
Monday, September 2, 4:00 p.m. – Behind Rotunda - Professional Headshots (Register for a block of time)
Tuesday, September 10, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Near Rotunda - UVA Observatory Tour (Registration is required due to capacity limitations)
Friday, September 13, 9:00 p.m. – UVA Observatory - Book talk “Making the Most of the Postdoc” by Jim Gould (Registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome)
Wednesday, September 18, Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Rotunda Dome Room - Coffee with Jim Gould (Professional Development Office hours; registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome)
Wednesday, September 18, 2:30 p.m. – New Cabell Hall, French Conference Room (NCH 349) - Jim Gould Breakfast with Faculty: “Supporting Your Trainees’ Career Readiness and Professional Development” (Faculty and postdoc advocates are invited)
Thursday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. – Gilmer Hall, 326A Conference Room - Appreciation Breakfast (Walk-ins are welcome)
Friday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. – Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room - “Career Options for PhDs: Opening the Doors of Opportunity” by Melanie Sinche (Registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome)
Friday, September 20, 9:30 a.m. – Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room - Carter Mountain Orchard Evening Sunset Series (Registrations is required)
Thursday, September 26, 6:00 p.m. (Bus will leave Scott Stadium by 5:15 p.m. and return at 8:00 p.m.)
We hope you can join us in our celebration of our amazing UVA Postdoc Community!
For more information, please contact Fatima Saldana Morales.
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