About Postdoc Appreciation Week
Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association has sponsored National Postdoc Appreciation Day/Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery. Institutions from across the country and other parts of the world participate by holding special events. In 2010, this week was officially recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives. Events will be held throughout the week and across the country to create awareness.
UC Davis 2024 Postdoc Appreciation Week - October 14-18, 2024
Graduate Studies Postdoc Appreciation Week Kickoff Breakfast Reception
Monday October 14, 2024
9:30 - 10:30 am
North Lawn, Walker Hall
Please RSVP here for the Kickoff breakfast by October 3rd
Graduate Studies Reception for President's and Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellows
Monday October 14, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Gibeling Conference Room 1220, Walker Hall
Invitations via email
College of Biological Sciences Postdoc Appreciation Social
Tuesday October 15, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Green Hall Courtyard
Invitations via email
College of Letters & Science
Postdoc Happy Hour with Dean Atekwana
Tuesday October 15, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Andrews Conference Room (2203 Social Sciences & Humanities building)
Invitations via email
College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Bagels and Coffee Social with the Dean
Wednesday October 16, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am
North Lawn, Mrak Hall
Invitations via email
College of Engineering Postdoc Social: Donuts and Discussion
Wednesday October 16, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am
Kemper Hall
Invitations via email
School of Medicine Postdoc Appreciation Events
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Sacramento Campus: Coffee Break! 9:00 - 10:00 am, UCDH Research Building
Davis Campus: Ice Cream Social! 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Tupper Hall lawn
Invitations via email
Global Affairs SISS Postdoc Appreciation Breakfast
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS), within Global Affairs, is pleased to invite international postdoctoral researchers and scholars to join us for coffee, pastries and other refreshments to celebrate their work and contributions to our campus. SISS Director Andrew Shiotani and other SISS and GA staff will be on hand to deliver remarks and provide an overview of the international postdoc community.
Thursday October 17, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am
International Center, 3rd Floor Conference Room (Room 3119)
By invitation
Office of Research Postdoc Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday October 17, 2024
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Shields Library Courtyard
Invitations via email
Career Center Postdoc Industry Panel
To show appreciation for postdocs, the Career Center is hosting a one-hour career panel featuring scientists who have transitioned to industry after their postdoc
Friday October 18, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register at https://ucdavis.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1595247
(Information on creating a Handshake account can be found here)
Graduate Studies Postdoc Appreciation Dinner
A family-friendly casual outdoor dinner featuring the Amasingh Magician Vikram
Friday October 18, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm
North Lawn, Walker Hall
Please RSVP here for the Postdoc Appreciation Dinner by October 7th
Well-being Ticket Deal: Mariza at the Mondavi Center
The Mondavi Center is offering the Well-Being Ticket Deal to all staff and faculty
Friday October 18 - deadline for tickets October 16, 5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Click here for details
Highlighting Our International Postdoctoral Researchers
Global Affairs plans to profile some of our incredible international postdoctoral researchers and scholars on social media. Follow along by visiting on Facebook and LinkedIn.
School of Veterinary Medicine Postdoc Breakfast
Coming in January