Join us in celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) from September 16-20, 2024! This special week is dedicated to recognizing the significant contributions of postdoctoral scholars to research, innovation, and academia. Throughout the week, institutions across the U.S. will host a variety of events, including workshops, networking opportunities, and recognition events, to honor the hard work and dedication of postdocs.
Stay tuned to your newsletters for a great lineup this year!
Faculty Supervisors & colleagues: During the week of NPAW, be sure to celebrate and recognize your postdoc on this special occasion!
EVENT LINE UP
MONDAY 9/16
Postdoc Week Kickoff! NPAW T-shirts & Breakfast-to-go
Time: 9 – 11AM
Location: Alumni Memorial Walkway by Asa Packer statue
We're kicking off the week with NPAW t-shirts and free breakfast to go! Come by our table in front of Alumni Memorial to pick up your commemorative NPAW t-shirt and grab a coffee and bagel or muffin. T-shirts can be picked up at the reception as well. Drop by, no registration required.
Job Application Feedback Clinic #1
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: HST 211
Looking for feedback on your faculty job materials? Postdocs from all disciplines are welcome to sign up for a 20-30 minute, one-on-one consult with experienced faculty. Get targeted feedback on your cover letter, CV, research, teaching, or diversity statements.
Choose either Monday or Tuesday for your consult. We’ll match you with a faculty member based on fit. While our faculty can review materials from any field, you can request a specific person, and we’ll try to accommodate.
Register here
Annual Postdoc Appreciation Reception
Time: 4 – 6 PM
Location: STEPS Concourse
Join us for the second annual Postdoc Appreciation Reception, a special event celebrating the outstanding achievements of our postdocs, alongside their mentors, with networking, recognition, and appreciation. Refreshments will be served.
TUESDAY 9/17
Sweet Treat for Postdocs: CCPD Celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
Location: Maginnes Hall, Suite 500
Postdocs, stop by the Center for Career & Professional Development to pick up a sweet treat to enjoy in honor of Postdoc Appreciation Week while supplies last. Drop by, no registration required.
Job Application Feedback Clinic #2
Time: 2 – 3 PM
Location: HST 211
Looking for feedback on your faculty job materials? Postdocs from all disciplines are welcome to sign up for a 20-30 minute, one-on-one consult with experienced faculty. Get targeted feedback on your cover letter, CV, research, teaching, or diversity statements.
Choose either Monday or Tuesday for your consult. We’ll match you with a faculty member based on fit. While our faculty can review materials from any field, you can request a specific person, and we’ll try to accommodate.
Register here
WEDNESDAY 9/18
Lunch & Learn with OISS: Basic Immigration Pathways for Postdocs
Time: 12 - 1 PM
Location: HST 201
An informal lunch and learn session to hear from OISS on the most common pathways in academia for postdoctoral scholars. This will review OPT, J-1, H-1B options and questions are encouraged!
Free Professional Headshots
Time: 4 - 5 PM
Location: Alumni Memorial Building, outside by Asa Packer Statue (rain location same)
Update your profile with a complimentary headshot during NPAW! This year, we're excited to have Creatives of Lehigh, led by photographer Marcus Smith, providing stunning professional headshots exclusively for our postdocs. Don't forget to register!
Happy Hour with OISS
Time: 4 - 6 PM
Location: Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce St, South Bethlehem
International Postdocs, we’d love to get to know you better over drinks at Country Club Brewing! While the event is self-pay, we’re excited to spend some quality time together. Hope to see you there! Drop by, no registration required.
THURSDAY 9/19
Get Together at the Farmer's Market
Time: 11 AM– 1 PM
Location: Farrington Square, alcove area
Come and hang out with fellow postdocs at the Bethlehem Farmer's Market. We'll have a spot reserved in the lower alcoves; bring or buy your lunch from any one of the delicious places at the market! We'll supply drinks and snacks. Drop by, no registration required.
The Bethlehem Farmer's Market will be giving out $5 coupons for postdocs to spend at any market vendor on Sept 19 and can be used in $1 increments. They'll also be giving away Farmer's market shopping bags and jar openers to postdocs!
Postdoc Just-Write
Time: 2 PM– 4 PM
Location: Williams Hall, Room 070
The Post-Doc Office and the Graduate Writers' Studio are partnering to offer a Post-Doc Just-Write. This Just-Write is a protected 2-hour block of time for Post-Docs to gather together in one room while spending time making progress on their own writing goals. Refreshments will be served.
Register here
FRIDAY 9/20
Free Professional Headshots
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Alumni Memorial Building, outside by Asa Packer Statue (rain location same)
Update your profile with a complimentary headshot during NPAW! This year, we're excited to have Creatives of Lehigh, led by photographer Marcus Smith, providing stunning professional headshots exclusively for our postdocs. Don't forget to register!
Postdoc M&M: Meet & Mingle!
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: F&A Grog House, 117 E 3rd St, Bethlehem
Let’s get together and have a great time! This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other postdocs, make new friends, and connect in a relaxed and informal setting. Complimentary appetizers will be provided!
*Please remember to bring an official ID, as it may be required for entry. The ID must include your picture and date of birth (e.g., state ID, driver’s license, passport). No copies will be accepted.
Contact Us: frk323@lehigh.edu or dap424@lehigh.edu
Please RSVP here by September 18, 2024