The Yale Postdoctoral Association is dedicated to connecting postdocs at Yale to campus resources and to creating opportunities for networking with other postdocs.
If you have any question or would like to get involved, e-mail us at ypa@yale.edu.
Regular meetings are held monthly. The next one is on Tuesday, 8th August at 6:00 p.m in the Simbonis Conference Room of the Medical School Library.
All postdocs are welcome to all events!
Professional Development Subcommittee
Preparing for Networking Events for GSAS Students and Postdocs
Families of LGBTQ Children Lunch
ANY Strategic Planning Meeting
WorkLife- Transition to Parenthood
We have some fun activities planned for August!! Please join us and have a great time with the YPA! If you have any suggestions for future events, please contact Judit Jimenez (judit.jimenezsainz@yale.edu) or Esra Karaca (esra.karaca@yale.edu).
The most well-known symbol of Yale University Campus, Harkness Tower is home to the Yale Memorial Carillon which consists of 54 giant bells spreading beautiful tunes over the campus throughout the year. Join us for a tour inside this gothic tower and to enjoy some music above the ground!
When: Thursday, 3rd August |6:30 pm
Where: Meet at Branford Gate on Library Walk (Entrance: 74 High Street)
RSVP: https://goo.gl/ftRRc9
Do you enjoy cycling? YPA is organizing group bike rides to enjoy beautiful scenery of New Haven and surroundings while cycling together with other fellow postdocs! Bring your bike and join us for a fresh Sunday morning ride to Sleeping Giant over Farmington Canal Heritage Trail!
When: Sunday, 13th August |10:00 am
Sunday, 20th August | 10:00 am
Where: Meet at New Haven green (fountain)| 9:45 am
RSVP: https://goo.gl/jGrBz7
Please join us for the monthly happy hour where free appetizers and reduced price drinks will be served. Check out our website for photos from previous months!
When: Friday, 18th August |6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Mory’s
When: Saturday, 26th August |12:30-1:30 pm
Where: Yale University Art Gallery
RSVP: https://goo.gl/LXusTf
Professional Development Subcommittee
Preparing for Networking Events for GSAS Students and Postdocs
Join the Office of Career Strategy staff to learn what you need to do to maximize your time at the Industry Networking Events taking place this September!
When: Monday, 28th August | 5:00-6:00 pm
Where: 55 Whitney Ave, Third Floor
Families of LGBTQ Children Lunch
The office of LGBTQ Resources and the LGBTQ Affinity group host lunches for parents of LGBTQ children (and their allies) every third Thursday of each month. All parents of LGBTQ children–as well as LGBTQ staff & faculty and allies–are invited to share this space for support, community, and conversation.
When: Thursday, 17th August |12:00 pm
Where: Baker Hall, 40A Ashmun street
RSVP: lgbtqnetwork@yale.edu
ANY Strategic Planning Meeting
Are you a postdoc of Asian heritage? Are you interested in getting involved with the Asian Network at Yale (ANY)? You are cordially invited to attend one of our ANY strategic planning meetings. We will begin to develop our programmatic framework for the upcoming fiscal year, and welcome your suggestions. Lunch will be provided.
When: Multiple dates and locations, see below;
Where: West Campus Conference Center, Building 800, Rm 208 (July 31st), 12:00-1:30 pm
221 Whitney Ave, Rm 612 (8th August), 12:00-1:30 pm
TAC N207 (10th August), 12:00-1:30 pm
RSVP: https://bmsweb.med.yale.edu/tms/tms_enrollments.offerings?p_crs_id=4447
WorkLife- Transition to Parenthood
This session is for new and expectant parents to help set expectations and explore strategies to cope with the new demands of parenthood. Topics include strategies for adjusting to new parenting roles, coping with emotional and lifestyle changes, and how to increase your self-confidence as a new parent.
When: Wednesday, 9th August |12:00-1:15 pm
Where: 221 Whitney Ave, LL16
RSVP: https://bmsweb.med.yale.edu/tms/tms_enrollments.offerings?p_crs_id=6430&p_std_id=