National Postdoc Appreciation Week is September 16 – September 20, 2024. Since 2009, the National Postdoc Association has sponsored National Postdoc Appreciation Day/Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to U.S. research and discovery. Organizations from across the world participate by holding special events. In 2010, this week was officially recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives.
At UCLA, we celebrate our postdocs throughout the month of October with programming, workshops, and social events. Check out or schedule of events! For questions, please contact askgrad@grad.ucla.edu.
Postdoctober Fest is a collaboration with the Division of Graduate Education, Bioscience Postdoc Affairs Office, and PDA at UCLA.
Postdoc Coffee Break with PDA at UCLA
Join the PDA Executive Board and fellow postdocs for coffee and snacks in honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week!
Tuesday, September 24
1 – 2 p.m.
Kerckhoff Patio
Register Here
JC Penney Suit-Up Event
The UCLA Career Center has partnered with JCPenney to bring the UCLA community up to 45% off select careerwear, shoes and accessories.
Sunday, September 29
5 – 8 p.m.
JCPenney Fox Hills Mall
6000 S. Hannum Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
Register Here
International Graduate Student & Scholar Fall Social by Dashew Center
This event is aimed specifically towards international graduate students, scholars and dependents, but is open to all graduate students and scholars in the UCLA community who are interested in attending.
Wednesday, October 2
6 – 8 p.m.
Wescom Terrace, Ackerman Union
Register Here
Resume Drop-Ins
Join Graduate Career Services to get one-on-one feedback on formatting, structure, and bullet points to create a strong document that effectively demonstrates the scale, impact, and relevance of your experiences.
Wednesday, October 2
4 – 5:30 p.m.
ZOOM
Register for 10/02
Friday, October 4
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Career Center Room 200
Register for 10/04
U.S. Immigration Presentation for UCLA Postdocs
Learn more about employment options for international postdocs from the Arkell Immigration Team at Dunn Law Firm, LLP. Learn more about U.S. permanent residence (green cards), National Interest Waivers, EB-1A petitions, transitioning from F-1 OPT to H-1B, and more!
Tuesday, October 15
12 – 1 p.m.
Via ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87849961843
Register Here
Campus Tour for Postdocs
Join PDA@UCLA and your fellow postdocs for a walking tour around campus. Meeting point is the Bruin Bear Statue.
Wednesday, October 16
4 – 5 p.m.
Bruin Bear Statue (map)
Register Here
Managing Up Workshop for Postdocs and Graduate Students
The relationship you build with your PI is important for your future career development, and postdocs benefit from shaping a mutually beneficial working relationship.
We want to help you achieve your common goals with your supervisor, ensuring you make your voice heard and safeguarding your individual wellness. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, October 17
11 – 12:30 p.m.
Murphy Hall 2121
Register Here
Biosciences Coffee and Doughnuts Drop-In
Postdocs can drop by our table in Switzer Plaza for doughnuts, coffee, and juice. Meet the Biosciences Postdoc Affairs team and hang with other postdocs while enjoying a sweet treat!
Thursday, October 24
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Switzer Plaza (map)
No registration required
Fall Festival with PDA@UCLA
Join the PDA for a Fall Festival!
Thursday, November 7
4 – 6 p.m.
Hershey Hall Salon
Register here
