Week of Events
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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September 15, 2024 -Postdoc Triangle BBQ
Postdoc Triangle BBQ
All UNC postdocs are invited to attend a CROSS-CAMPUS SOCIAL from 3:30 – 6:00 pm on Sunday, 15th September. There will be plenty of FREE food, and family members are welcome to join! Following on from the success of last year’s Triangle Social, this event presents a unique opportunity to connect with postdocs across the ... Read more
Monday, September 16, 2024
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September 16, 2024 -Immigration Advisor Cafe
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September 16, 2024 -Postdoc Headshot Session
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September 16, 2024 -International Hangout & Popsicles
Immigration Advisor Cafe
Join ISSS and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for an informal drop-in advising hour during National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Join us to meet your international scholar advisor, the director of ISSS, and enjoy some light refreshments. Please note general questions will be answered, some inquiries may require a more thorough 1:1 meeting with your international ... Read more
Postdoc Headshot Session
Elevate your professional image with this FREE headshot session for UNC postdocs! A professionally captured image can leave a memorable mark on colleagues, hiring managers, and potential employers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your portfolio! Spaces are limited so please sign up soon for one of the four sessions between 2:00-3:00 PM on Monday September 16th.
International Hangout & Popsicles
Join UNC’s Postdoc Association and International Postdoc Alliance (IPA) for a Chilled Popsicle Social! Join them at 5:00 PM to play some yard games (cornhole, Giant Jenga, and more) and enjoy refreshing popsicles with fellow postdocs! Popsicles are offered on a first come, first served basis. Organizers: UNC International Postdoc Alliance (IPA) & Postdoc Association (PDA)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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September 17, 2024 -Career Panel | From Training To Success: A Discussion On How To Navigate Your Career Transition
Career Panel | From Training To Success: A Discussion On How To Navigate Your Career Transition
Join the UNC Postdoc Association for an insightful panel discussion featuring esteemed alumni who completed their graduate and/or postdoc training in the Triangle area and successfully transitioned into careers. Discover their unique journeys, learn how they navigated the job market, identify key industry keywords, and secure impactful references. From Training to Career, this panel will ... Read more
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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September 18, 2024 -PDA-BIPOC Postdoc Alliance Unity Coffee Hour
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September 18, 2024 -The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice Making Scholarship Public Series
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September 18, 2024 -NCFDD’s From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership
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September 18, 2024 -Research Café | Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: How Tumor Biology Informs Cancer Treatment
PDA-BIPOC Postdoc Alliance Unity Coffee Hour
Please join the BIPOC Postdoctoral Alliance for a coffee break to engage in meaningful conversations with faculty and staff across an array of departments and centers on UNC’s diverse campus. Enjoy refreshments, fresh air, and invaluable expertise from those who excel in their professions – prospective careers following your postdoctoral journey! Guests include leadership from ... Read more
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice Making Scholarship Public Series
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice will host a series of workshops that offer best practices on making scholarship more accessible to the general public. Each session is focused on a different method to extend the reach of your research. All workshops are virtual and free to the public. 9/18/24, Writing Opinion ... Read more
NCFDD’s From the Chair’s Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership
This series provides an insider's look at the realities of serving as a university department chair. Over four sessions, veteran chairs will share their experiences and perspectives on this uniquely vital leadership role. Participation is free with UNC’s institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. You must use your UNC email ... Read more
Research Café | Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: How Tumor Biology Informs Cancer Treatment
A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering, but ongoing research is making significant strides in developing new and more effective treatments. Understanding the unique biology of both the tumor and the patient is crucial in advancing anti-cancer therapies. In this second installment of our “Cells Gone Rogue” series, Dr. Travis Nelson and Dr. Patrick Raedler will ... Read more
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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September 19, 2024 -Career Options in Social Sciences Panel (Virtual)
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September 19, 2024 -Planetarium Show: Carolina Skies
Career Options in Social Sciences Panel (Virtual)
A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering, but ongoing research is making significant strides in developing new and more effective treatments. Understanding the unique biology of both the tumor and the patient is crucial in advancing anti-cancer therapies. In this second installment of our “Cells Gone Rogue” series, Dr. Travis Nelson and Dr. Patrick Raedler will ... Read more
Planetarium Show: Carolina Skies
Carolina Skies Guided Tour (20 min) – The “Carolina Skies” tour is never the same twice! Led by a Morehead educator, this live star show offers a glimpse of the ... Read more
Friday, September 20, 2024
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September 20, 2024 -Postdoc Writing Group – 12-Week Summer Session
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September 20, 2024 -2024 Postdoc Appreciation Luncheon
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September 20, 2024 -Postdoc Board Game Night
Postdoc Writing Group – 12-Week Summer Session
Ready to connect, communicate, and collaborate with a new community of writers? Look no further! Join the postdoc-led multidisciplinary Postdoc Writing Group this summer for writing accountability and making progress ... Read more
2024 Postdoc Appreciation Luncheon
Join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for the biggest event of National Postdoc Appreciation Week: the annual UNC Postdoc Appreciation Luncheon & Photobooth! From 12:30-1:30 PM on Friday 20th September, ... Read more
Postdoc Board Game Night
Come on out and socialize over some board games with your fellow postdocs! The PDA will be wrapping up NPAW with a Board Game Social at The Gathering Place in Chapel Hill at 6PM on Friday, September 20th! There’s no cost to participate and the board game library is vast! We hope to see you ... Read more
Saturday, September 21, 2024
No events on this day.