Celebrate!
Join us in celebrating UF Postdoctoral Appreciation Week 2024 in honor of all our postdocs and their impactful contributions to UF and beyond. You know who you are — and you deserve our applause!
Sign Up for Your Free NPA Membership!
Postdoc Gators, don’t forget to sign up for and use your free National Postdoctoral Association membership, courtesy of UF Postdoctoral Affairs! Click here to sign up now.
Join in the Fun and Fanfare!
Check out this line-up of special events for UF Postdoctoral Appreciation Week 2024 — and be sure to RSVP for those you want to take part in!
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Tailgate: UF vs. Texas A&M
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lawn between Grinter Hall and University Auditorium (Map and directions)
Join us for a free tailgate with snacks, drinks, and lawn games. Bring your own food/drinks to share (coolers available). No game ticket required. Family and leashed dogs are welcome!
Hosted by: UF Postdoctoral Affairs
Click here to RSVP
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Painting of the Wall
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: SW 34th Street Graffiti Wall (off SW 2nd Avenue)
Help paint a mural on Gainesville’s graffiti landmark to mark UF Postdoctoral Appreciation Week! RSVP to help us plan materials. Please note: Venue is a sidewalk next to a busy road. Prepare for heat and no shade. Transportation provided!
Hosted by: UF Postdoc Association
Click here to RSVP
Monday, September 16, 2024
Grinter Hall Kickoff · All Postdocs
When: 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Where: Grinter Hall “Front Porch” Main Entrance (Map and directions)
Join UF Postdoctoral Affairs for coffee, pastries, and UF Postdocs promotional merchandise at Grinter Hall to kick off the week!
IFAS Kickoff Station · IFAS Postdocss
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 1044 McCarty Hall D (Map and directions)
IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) postdocs are invited to join Interim IFAS Dean for Research, Dr. John Davis, and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean, Dr. Elaine Turner, for coffee (or tea) and a light breakfast.
Postdoc Preview at UF Innovate
When: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: UF Innovate (Map and directions)
UF Innovate invites postdocs to explore UF’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Meet the team, tour UF’s largest incubator, and join a discussion with Q&A over refreshments at the UF Innovate Hub Incubator.
Click here to RSVP
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Info Session and Networking: What’s Next? Employment-Based Visas in the U.S.
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 145 The Hub (In-Person) and via Zoom (Online)
Info session on work visas for international postdocs. RSVP required as in-person space is limited. Coffee and bagels served! Online option via Zoom available.
Hosted by: UF International Center and UF Postdoctoral Affairs
Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance
Click here to RSVP for online attendance via Zoom
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Free Professional Headshots
When: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: 124 Grinter Hall (Map and directions)
Free headshots for postdocs, (Limited to 40 — RSVP required).
Click here to RSVP and reserve on of 40 slots available
Academic Resources for Research and Beyond
When: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Learn about UF Libraries’ resources to support your research.
Hosted by: UF Libraries and UF Office of Graduate Professional Development (OGPD)
Click here to RSVP and register
Click here to check out other OGPD workshops
Building Connections: Job Search Networking for Postdocs
When: 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Are you a postdoc on the job market? Join this virtual networking session to connect, share advice, and support each other.
Click here for Zoom link
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Health Science Center Libraries Postdoc/Liaison Meet & Greet
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Details in the works! Check back soon!
UFPDA Ice Cream Social and “I Am a Postdoc” Photo Contest
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Grinter Hall “Front Porch” Main Entrance (Map and directions)
Join us for a fun-filled ice cream social and “I Am a Postdoc” Photo Contest, where you can enjoy treats, connect with fellow postdocs, and celebrate the many-sided experiences of postdoctoral life through photography!
Click here to RSVP.
Friday, September 20, 2024
College of Medicine Postdoc Social
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Health Science Center ARB (Academic Research Building) Courtyard (Map and directions)
Details on the way! Check back soon.
UF Postdoc Association and Postdoctoral Affairs Awards Ceremony
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Malachowsky Hall NVIDIA Auditorium (Map and directions)
Join us to celebrate the achievements of our postdoctoral scholars! Light refreshments will be served.
Click here to RSVP.
Questions?
Click here to email Dr. Brittany Hollister, UF Director of Postdoctoral Affairs, for answers.
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