The Doc Report - July 2022

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers the following online training opportunities focusing on postdoc career and professional development topics.

Thursday, July 7
Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful Oral Presentations
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Thursday, July 14
CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters: Essential Job Search Documents
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Career Services invites postdocs to attend their virtual office hours to discuss any career-related questions.

Thursdays, July 7 - July 28
3—4 p.m.

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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) will be hosting a free, seven-week online course on skill development for postdocs as they prepare to transition into their next career. 

Sunday, July 10 - Sunday, August 28

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Meet other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Monday, July 11
10—11 a.m. 
Norlin Library, Main Campus

RSVP via the CU Events Calendar by clicking "I'm Interested"

The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) invite postdocs to a six week series on learning and practicing several strategies for cultivating a mindfulness practice in the areas of body, emotions, mind and relationships. Practices will include mindfulness, meditation, cognitive restructuring, emotional awareness and regulation, communication and movement.

Tuesdays, July 12 - August 16
12—1:30 p.m.

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs have access to NCFDD resources, and must activate your account by following the directions on the NCFDD page.

SKILL #6: The Art of Saying No 
Thursday, July 14
12—1:30 p.m.

Mentorship: Efficient and Effective Practices 
Tuesday, July 19
12—1 p.m.

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to a virtual orientation that will highlight key campus units, resources and activities to foster a fruitful postdoc experience.

Wednesday, July 20
12—1 p.m.

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This session will help you revisit and reflect on your goals for self-care. Explore how to create supportive teams and learn strategies to communicate more effectively with whom those you work. Refreshments will be served for those that RSVP by July 13.

Wednesday, July 20
12—1 p.m.

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Join your fellow postdocs for food and fun at the Rayback Collective. The family-friendly event will be hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Thursday, July 21
5:30—7:30 p.m. 
Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), in partnership with GradCO alliance, invites postdocs and graduate students to learn about the process for successful proposal development when seeking grants or fellowships.

Wednesday, July 27
12—1 p.m.

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