Wrapping up National Postdoc Appreciation Week!

By YPA | Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Wrapping up National Postdoc Appreciation Week! 

What an incredible week it’s been, celebrating our outstanding postdocs and ARSs!  As National Postdoc Appreciation Week ended Friday, let’s take a moment to reflect on all the fantastic events that made this week so memorable.

We kicked off the week with a relaxing yoga session led by Sundari Birdsall and our furry friend, Heidi, the therapy dog. A perfect start to focus on mental and physical well-being.

Postdocs at dog yoga

Our midweek Coffee and Snacks break gave everyone the boost they needed to power through. We also received Postcards of Appreciation!

Postdocs at National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023 with Handsome Dan

Erin Heckler, the Associate Provost for Postdoc Affairs, shared valuable insights on Navigating Difficult Situations as postdocs.

Postdocs at a presentation during National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023

Pint Postdocs and Happy Hour was the highlight of the week, with engaging talks by fellow postdocs, connecting and socializing with new and old friends.

Postdocs at a pint of postdoc night during National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023

We wrapped up with a “Find a Therapist Session,” focusing on well-being. (sorry we haven’t take photos)

A massive thank you to everyone who participated contributed, and made this week a huge success! Your enthusiasm and engagement were truly appreciated.  Comment down below your best appreciation stories!

Remember, postdoc appreciation isn’t limited to a single week; it’s a year-round celebration of your remarkable contributions to research and discovery.

Keep shining, postdocs!