The Doc Report - September 2022

Join Massimo Ruzzene, Acting Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, Claudius Mundoma, Director of Core Facilities & Shared Instrumentation, along with representatives from Core Facilities across CU Boulder for an afternoon showcasing campus's Core Facilities.

 Thursday, September 1
2—5 p.m. 
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building (JSCBB), Butcher Auditorium and Gallery (room A115), 
3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

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Quality mentorship is a critical component of success for postdocs and graduate students. In this session, Dr. Christine Wiedinmyer, Associate Director for Science at CIRES, will offer strategies for maximizing your mentoring relationships – both with your primary mentor and others. Peer mentoring programs offered by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Graduate School will also be highlighted.

Wednesday, September 7
12—1 p.m. 
University Memorial Center (UMC), Aspen Rooms 285-287-289
1669 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309

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OPA invites postdocs to tune in to a series 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 #8: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism 
Thursday, September 8
12—1:30 p.m. 

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Creating a Culture of Support for All Faculty 
Tuesday, September 20
12—1 p.m. 

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

Monday, September 12
10—11 a.m. 
Norlin Library
1157 18th Street, Boulder, CO 80309

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OPA is partnering with CU Anschutz, CU Colorado Springs, Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado School of Mines to offer a slate of professional development webinars for postdocs across Colorado.

Managing Good Relations with your Advisor: Communicate, Collaborate, Activate
Wednesday, September 14
10—11:30 a.m. 

Effective Negotiation Strategies
Wednesday, September 28
12—1:30 p.m. 

OPA is pleased to announce a series of events for National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), an annual event to recognize the invaluable contributions of postdocs.

Monday, September 19

Postdoc Celebration Luncheon (including a raffle for 2 $100 gift cards)
11:30 a.m.—1 p.m.
C4C Flatirons Room, N301, 
2249 Willard Loop Dr, Boulder CO 80309

Conflict Management in Academic Setting
3:30—5 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20

Bowling & Billiards
4:30—6:30 p.m
UMC, The Connection,
1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder CO 80309

Wednesday, September 21

International Faculty/Postdoc Luncheon
11:30 a.m.—1 p.m
C4C Flatirons Room, 3rd Floor, 
2249 Willard Loop Dr, Boulder CO 80309

Translating Academic Experience for the Industry Job Market
12 p.m.—1 p.m

Thursday, September 22

Postdoc Proposal Writing Series: Explaining the Project in One Paragraph
12—1 p.m.

PAC Boulder Social at Rayback Collective
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304