The Doc Report - March 2023

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) partners with Adams State University, CU Anschutz, CU Colorado Springs, CU Denver, Colorado State University, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Colorado School of Mines, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, Western Colorado University to offer a slate of professional development webinars for postdocs across Colorado.

Interviewing Tips: Phone, Video, In-Person
Wednesday, March 1
12—1:30 p.m.

Application Statements: Research, Teaching, Diversity
Tuesday, March 7
12—1 p.m.

The International Festival is an annual cultural event meant to celebrate CU's diversity and features activities to represent various countries/cultural groups, food samples, performances and more.

Saturday, March 4
3—7 p.m.
UMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom

Come meet amd mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Tuesday, March 7
10—11 a.m.
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The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community.

New Mothers Group
Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & April 4, 11, 18
12—1 p.m.

New Fathers Group
Fridays,  March 3, 10, 17 & 24
12—1 p.m.

Managing Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive In Spite of It
Thursday, April 13
12—1:30 p.m.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to a webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) to increase your writing productivity and decrease stress, anxiety and guilt. All CU Boulder postdocs have access to NCFDD resources and can activate your account by following the directions on the NCFDD page.

Thursday, March 9
12—1:30 p.m.

Register

Join Career Services in a virtual workshop on what goes into an effective CV to get an employer's attention.

Thursday, March 9
1—2 p.m.

Zoom

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites postdocs and graduate students to a virtual information series on successful proposal development. Jim Mazzouccolo, Proposal Editor & Writing Coach for the Research & Innovation Office (RIO), will discuss key strategies and practices to enhance your proposal’s competitiveness.

Wednesday, March 15
12—1 p.m.

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From SciLine, this training is designed for media-curious scientists with little or no media experience, and teaches the basics scientists need to know as they consider dipping their toes or diving deeper into media engagement.

Wednesday, March 15
12—1 p.m.

Register

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

Thursday, March 16
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304

Participants will identify the roles they play as mentors and advisors and articulate the skills they develop in interpersonal communication, multicultural competence and active listening.

Mentoring and Advising Relationships: What Skills am I Developing?
Tuesday, March 21
11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.

Building my Networks and Engagement in Communities: What Connections am I Growing and Why?
Tuesday, March 28
11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.

Have you ever struggled with exactly what to say when a colleague experiences failure or success? In this workshop from the International English Center, you will practice language and strategies that serve as a "social glue" among your peers to express empathy amid failure or loss and compliment and congratulate success.

Wednesday, March 22
5—6 p.m.
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