Join us at the next YPA event!
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Modern self-defense class 1: Anti-freeze
Join Chris Adamchek from Ōkami Karate Dojo for a 6-week hands-on course on how to avoid, prevent and escape attack. Join for every week or just the classes of interest to you (individual sign-up required) Session 1: Anti-freeze basic self-defense skills to help you react under pressure -
Modern self-defense class 1: Anti-freeze
Join Chris Adamchek from Ōkami Karate Dojo for a 6-week hands-on course on how to avoid, prevent and escape attack. Join for every week or just the classes of interest to you (individual sign-up required) June 16th: Anti-freeze basic self-defense skills to help you react under pressure -
YPA June Book Club: "Manywhere: Stories" by Morgan Thomas
Love books or want to read more? Want to discuss books in a casual, friendly setting? Join the Yale Postdoctoral Association for the next installment of our book club on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 pm. In June, we are reading Manywhere: Stories by Morgan Thomas, a short story collection about traveling, secret histories, and finding and investigating identity. Following queer and genderquee… -
Pint of Postdoc
Join our next, and last before the summer, Pint of Postdoc. As usual, we will have 2 great speakers introducing us to their research fields! This is also the perfect opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful connections. Pint of Postdoc is a series of events where postdoctoral researchers present their work, field, and discoveries in an informal setting. The concept i… -
Celebrate Pride 2026: Community, Connection, and Joy
The Advocacy and Belonging Committees are proud to sponsor a Pride celebration at Blue Orchid! Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and connection as we honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company - bring your friends and colleagues, and help make it a night to remember! -
International Yoga Day with YPA
**Yoga in the Rose Garden** Take a break and join fellow Yale postdocs and trainees for an outdoor yoga session in the Rose Garden. This event is open to all experience levels and offers an opportunity to relax, recharge, and connect with the community in a welcoming environment. In the event of inclement weather, the session will be held in SHML115. We look forward to seeing you there! -
Modern self-defense class 2: Predator ID
Join Chris Adamchek from Ōkami Karate Dojo for a 6-week hands-on course on how to avoid, prevent and escape attack. Join for every week or just the classes of interest to you (individual sign-up required) June 23rd: Predator ID understanding how predators profile targets to avoid becoming one -
YPA World Cup Watch Party!
It’s FIFA World Cup season, and YPA didn’t throw a watch party? Absolutely not! Join us on June 24 at 6:00 PM at Blue Orchid for an exciting World Cup Watch Party as Brazil takes on Scotland. Whether you’re a dedicated supporter, a passionate soccer fan, or just looking for a fun evening with friends, come experience the energy and camaraderie that make the World Cup so special. Enjoy great c… -
Online Workshop: Building Healthy Boundaries to Reclaim Your Energy in Academic Life
In this 90-minute Zoom workshop, certified ICF ACC Life & Empowerment Coach Jane (Jianyi) Nie will address a common challenge in academia: setting healthy boundaries. From chronic overtime and overwhelming requests to blurred work-life lines, participants will explore the psychological barriers that make it difficult to set limits, clarify the core values those boundaries are meant to protect, … -
The art of planning and publishing impactful research (Session 2)
Session 2: Writing a strong Response to Reviewers’ document You will learn: - Planning revision work - Writing a strong and convincing response to reviewers - Communications with handling Editor - Common mistakes to avoid during revisions