National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023

Come test your knowledge with other postdocs! Prizes for the top three winners. Breakfast food (i.e. omelets and waffles ) will be provided.

RSVP to express your interest in receiving a free professional headshot during this time! 

*NOTES* There is limited availability for headshots. Please RSVP TO ONE HEADSHOT SESSION ONLY (either Tuesday or Thursday); otherwise, you will be removed from both spots. If you have received a headshot through the UM recently, please allow others an opportunity to get one. 

In case of bad weather, we will meet inside Rackham Building (1st floor, Main Lobby).

Wind down your work day by tapping in to your creative side! Follow along with our instructor, Sarah, to create a painting on canvas. All supplies will be provided. No artistic talent needed!... Not enough? Well, pizza and soft drinks will be provided at the end of the event too!

*NOTES* This event is of limited capacity; please RSVP only if you plan to attend and update your registration should your plans change. 

Children are allowed at this event!

Start your Wednesday morning off on the right foot! Stop by for coffee & bagels and meet other UM postdocs in the beautiful Hussey Room at the Michigan League.

*Notes* The first postdocs to stop by will receive a free t-shirt (subject to size availability). 

Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for our food order.

Stop by the Postdoc Appreciation Week Picnic - partners, spouses, and kids included!

We'll have typical picnic food, water, soda, & seltzer available. Join us for an afternoon to celebrate being a postdoc at University of Michigan. 

You're welcome to wear your favorite Michigan gear!

RSVP to express your interest in receiving a free professional headshot during this time! 

Organizers will follow up through email to confirm and to schedule a specific 10-minute time slot.

*NOTES* There is limited availability for headshots. Please RSVP TO ONE HEADSHOT SESSION ONLY (either Tuesday or Thursday); otherwise, you will be removed from both spots. If you have received a headshot through the UM recently, please allow others an opportunity to get one. 

In case of bad weather, we will meet inside Peirpont Commons (1st floor, Main Lobby).

Join UMPDA for a social event to celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week, hang out with and meet fellow postdocs! 

*Note* Food will be provided by UMPDA. Drinks will be paid by the attendees.

Enjoy a nice dinner, hang out with fellow U-M postdocs, hear from the UMPDA co-presidents, and find out the winners of this year's Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow Award (OPFA)! 

Plus ones are allowed.