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Unhappy Hour for Yale Postdocs
This informal event organized by the YPA Belonging and Advocacy Committee provides postdocs with a supportive space to share their challenges and frustrations in a relaxed setting. It offers an opportunity to vent about the pressures of academic life, such as long hours, funding struggles, and career uncertainty, while connecting with peers who face similar issues. The goal is to foster camarad… -
Spring Egg painting night! (COPY)
Dear All, we are inviting every member of the YPA community to join us for an amazing “egg painting” evening! In many cultures there are different traditions about egg painting for the spring and the holidays, including Easter. This event is open to anyone who is interested in learning egg painting in different traditions from around the world. For the evening, we are going to be painting… -
Introduction to Climbing with the YPA!
Are you new to climbing or want to improve your technique? Join us for a fun and educational beginner-friendly bouldering session where you’ll learn: ✅ How to warm up properly to prevent injuries ✅ Gym safety & falling techniques to climb with confidence ✅ Climbing terminology so you can talk the talk ✅ Basic methodology in bouldering to move more efficiently About Your Instructor: Karo… -
YPA Happy Hour
Please join us for our monthly happy hour at east rock brewing company game garden! Have a drink and play some Bocce ball with your colleagues. We’ve all earned a break from a hard month of research! -
Past Event: Unhappy Hour for Yale Postdocs
This informal event organized by the YPA Advocacy and Belonging Committee provides postdocs with a supportive space to share their challenges and frustrations in a relaxed setting. It offers an opportunity to vent about the pressures of academic life, such as long hours, funding struggles, and career uncertainty, while connecting with peers who face similar issues. The goal is to foster camarad… -
International Spring Potluck! All OISS and YPA members welcome!
Dear Yale PostDocs, we are inviting every member of the YPA community to join us for an amazing spring potluck! We want to celebrate this beautiful time of the year together with you! If you plan to join, please bring something to share (sweet or savory, 8 pieces or more). More details to follow. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Thank you, Mariya -
Spring Egg Painting Night! All OISS and YPA Members welcome!
Dear Yale PostDocs, we are inviting every member of the YPA community to join us for an amazing “egg painting” workshop! In addition, for those who bring real boiled eggs (instead of the clay eggs you will be provided with), there will be an extra surprise - ” a Bulgarian Egg fight” - that is a very peaceful game we all play for fun on Easter Sunday! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Thank you, Ma… -
Past Event: Yale Postdoctoral Association - Pint of Postdoc
Join our next YPA Pint of Postdoc event, we will have 3 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, typically at The Gryphon’s Pub. The concept … -
Past Event: YPA Celebration of the International Women's Day - "Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874"
!!!!!!!!! In a Celebration of the International Women’s Day !!!!!!!!!!!!! We are super excited to invite you to a trip back in time with the Impressionists (Paris, 1874)! Both, our amazing women and gentlemen are very welcome to grab the first 10 free tickets we have for you! This event is happening in New York, 8th March 2025! Please read the instructions below carefully before signing u… -
Past Event: YPA is going to the Yale - Harvard men's hockey game!
Dear Yale PostDocs, we are going to the “Yale - Harvard” men’s hockey game and have 15 (preferred seating) tickets for you! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTA BENE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please be informed that you are taking full responsibility for yourself during this event! If you can no longer attend, we ask you to cancel your registration well in advance and show appreciation and respect t…
