Dear, Biology department,

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming National Postdoc Appreciation Week events, which is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of postdoctoral researchers. To mark this special occasion at UVA, we have planned a series of exciting events and activities throughout the whole month of September (because one week is not enough!), and we would like to extend a warm invitation to the postdoc community to participate. Please distribute this information to postdocs, faculty, and all postdocs advocates. RSVP for the events can be found HERE and a flyer of event is attached.

NOTE: We would also hope Faculty, Postdoc Program managers and advocates can join us in event #6 (Jim Gould Breakfast with Faculty: “Supporting Your Trainees’ Career Readiness and Professional Development”)

1. Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Tour (Walk-ins are welcome) | Monday September 2nd, 4:00 PM - Behind Rotunda
2. Professional Headshots (Register for a block of time, Walk-ins would be accommodated as time allows) \ Tuesday, September 10th, 4:00 - 8:00 PM - Near Rotunda
3. UVA Observatory Tour (Registration is required due to capacity limitations)
   Friday, September 13th, 9:00 pm - UVA Observatory
4. Book talk “Making the Most of the Postdoc” by Jim Gould (Registration is encouraged, walk ins are welcome) | Wednesday, September 18th, Noon - 1:00pm - Rotunda Dome Room
5. Coffee with Jim Gould (Professional Development Office hours) - (Registration is encouraged, walk ins are welcome) | Wednesday, September 18th, 2:30PM - New Cabell Hall, French Conference Room (NCH 349)
6. Jim Gould Breakfast with Faculty: “Supporting Your Trainees’ Career, Readiness and Professional Development” (Faculty and Postdoc advocates are Invited!) | Thursday, September 19th, 9am - Gilmer Hall, 326A Conference Room
7. Appreciation Breakfast (Walk Ins are welcome!) | Friday, September 20th, 8:30 am Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
8. “Career Options for PhDs: Opening the Doors of Opportunity” by Melanie Sinche (Registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome) | Friday, September 20th, 9:30am - Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room
9. Carter Mountain Orchard Evening Sunset Series (Registrations is required) | Thursday, September 26th, 6pm ((Bus will leave Scott Stadium by 5.15pm and return at 8pm)

Thank you for your help on getting this to the UVA Postdoc Community!

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