2019 National Postdoc Appreciation Week at UCSF

UCSF celebrated the tenth annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) from September 16 through September 20, 2019. The Office for Postdoctoral Scholars and our partners planned the activities to recognize our postdocs. We invited faculty, students, staff, and others who work closely with postdocs across UCSF to join us in celebrating the contributions of postdocs during NPAW!

Social Media

Celebrate postdocs on social media (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) by using the hashtags #ucsfNPAW, #ucsfpostdocs, #NPAW, and #NPAW2019.

Postdocs: Receive a FREE 7-Day Trial Membership to Bakar and Millberry Fitness & Recreation Centers!

Pick up your free pass between 9/16-9/20! If you become a member by 9/30, you will save 50% on enrollment, or pay ZERO enrollment with a friend.

Calendar of Events

Open to all UCSF postdocs, friends, and family! Please bring your UCSF ID, and check back often as more details are added!

Monday, September 16

9 - 10 a.m.

Enjoy Coffee and Doughnuts! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Mission Bay Campus | 2nd floor Genentech Hall Atrium | Sponsored by AllCells

2 - 3:30 p.m.

3-D Printing in the Maker's Lab! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Parnassus Campus | 3rd floor UCSF Parnassus Library, next to cafe

5:30 p.m - TBD

REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Hike in Glen Canyon + Taqueria! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome, space limited
• FREE (food purchase optional)
Off-Campus | Glen Canyon Park, Meet at Glen Park BART Station | Sponsored by the UCSF International Students and Scholars Office

Tuesday, September 17

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Professional Headshots! Postdocs only, space limited FULL
Mission Bay Campus | 2nd floor Genentech Hall Atrium | Sponsored by the UCSF Office for Postdoctoral Scholars
Register here!

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Annual Rock-Climbing Wall and Ice Cream Social! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE 
Mission Bay Campus | 4th floor Rutter Center Mission Bay Gym Enter gym at the 1st floor | Sponsored by MilliporeSigma

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED • "It Chapter Two" Movie Night! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome, tickets available!
Off-Campus | Century SF Centre 9 Cinema | Sponsored by the UCSF Office for Postdoctoral Scholars
Register here!

Wednesday, September 18

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Enjoy Coffee and Doughnuts! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Parnassus Campus | 2nd floor Nursing Mezzanine Lounge | Sponsored by AllCells

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Field Day on the Quad! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Mission Bay Campus | Open quad area, look for signs!

Thursday, September 19

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Professional Headshots! Postdocs only, FULL
Parnassus Campus | Lange Rm, 5th floor UCSF Parnassus Library | Sponsored by the UCSF Office for Postdoctoral Scholars
Register here!

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Annual Postdoc Slam Competition! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Mission Bay & Parnassus Campuses | Live Genentech Hall Auditorium at Mission Bay | Live-Stream N217 at Parnassus

Friday, September 20

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Yoga for Postdocs! Postdocs only, space limited • FREE
Parnassus Campus | Student Success Center, MU 100W | Sponsored by the UCSF Office for Postdoctoral Scholars
Register Here!

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

UCSF and Gladstone Postdocs Happy Hour! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Off-Campus | Coin-Op San Francisco | Co-sponsored by the UCSF Postdoctoral Scholars Association, the Gladstone Institute Office of Postdoctoral and Graduate Affairs, and the UCSF Office for Postdoctoral Scholars

Saturday, September 21

9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Exploratorium and Ferry Building Farmer's Market! Postdocs, family, and friends are welcome • FREE
Off-Campus | E xploratorium Museum, Pier 15 in San Francisco | Sponsored by the UCSF International Students and Scholars Office

Note: If you were not able to complete the registration, you may still attend the event as part of the Exploratorium's Community Day event!