12 Jul

New Postdoc Orientation

July 12, 2024 to May 9, 2025
10:00 am
Mid Campus Center, Room 1404, 4590 S. Children's Pl., St. Louis, MO 63110

New Postdoc Orientation is held every 2 months and serves as an onboarding with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. During this orientation, postdocs will engage in Responsible Conduct of Research training and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, as well as learn about the many resources available to them as a WashU postdoc. Orientations will be held […]

16 Sep

Treats & Tails (Med campus)

September 16, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Hearth (level 2), 520 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

This event is being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Take a relaxing break with the WashU comfort dogs, where you can enjoy some furry companionship and grab a sweet treat. It’s the perfect way to de-stress and bring a little joy to your day!

16 Sep

Headshots (Medical Campus)

September 16, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Hearth (level 2), 520 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

This opportunity is offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week events. Join us for a professional headshot session! Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile or refreshing your work portfolio, this is the perfect opportunity to get a polished, high-quality photo taken by a professional photographer.

17 Sep

Faculty Job Search Series:  Drafting your Cover Letter

September 17, 2024
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Room 205, 520 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

It’s never too soon to start preparing for a faculty job search. The Faculty Job Search Series is an 8-week program aimed to demystify the application materials required in the process. In this series, participants will get familiar with the landscape of higher education in the U.S., learn how to craft and organize the job […]

17 Sep

Treats & Tails (Danforth campus)

September 17, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Goldberg Formal Lounge, St Louis, MO 63105

This event is being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Take a relaxing break with the WashU comfort dogs, where you can enjoy some furry companionship and grab a sweet treat. It’s the perfect way to de-stress and bring a little joy to your day!

17 Sep

Headshots (Danforth campus)

September 17, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Goldberg Formal Lounge, St Louis, MO 63105

This opportunity is offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week events. Join us for a professional headshot session! Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile or refreshing your work portfolio, this is the perfect opportunity to get a polished, high-quality photo taken by a professional photographer.

17 Jul

Understanding My Payslip

July 17, 2024 to May 14, 2025
10:00 am
Virtual Zoom Meeting

This informative program is designed for new WashU Postdoctoral appointees to decode their payslips. The presentation will cover the various components of a payslip, including benefits, taxes, and other payment elections, ensuring participants gain a clear understanding of how their earnings are calculated and distributed. The session will allow ample time for participants to ask […]

18 Sep

This event is being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. During this presentation will discuss diet and food trends that have gained popularity and explain their premise, pros, and cons. We will then discuss food myths and give evidence-based facts to help make healthier food choices that meet your individual needs. About the facilitator: […]

18 Sep

Child and Family Care Facilitator Amy Dunnegan will share information about University and Community resources that are available to support the child and family care needs of postdoctoral families at Washington University, including Emergency Backup Care, assistance with locating childcare, and support navigating the systems of care. This informational event will be offered on the […]

19 Sep

Let’s Get Crafty: Make a journal with Perennial (Med campus)

September 19, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Farrell Learning Teaching Center, Room 301, 520 S Euclid Ave, St Louis, MO 63110

This event is offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own hardcover journal, guided by experts from Perennial. While you work on your journal, enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow crafters. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and community—don’t miss out! Capacity is limited […]

20 Sep

Let’s Get Crafty: Make a journal with Perennial (Danforth campus)

September 20, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Danforth University Center, Room 248, 6475 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105

This event is offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own hardcover journal, guided by experts from Perennial. While you work on your journal, enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow crafters. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and community—don’t miss out! Capacity is limited […]

20 Sep

Sound Bath Meditation (Danforth campus)

September 20, 2024
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Goldberg Formal Lounge, St Louis, MO 63105

This event is co-sponsored by the WUSTL Black Postdoc Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. It’s being offered as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Sound is not only perceived through the ear, but also by the body through vibrations from sound waves that travel through the air. In this session we will use […]

24 Sep

Faculty Job Search Series: Delivering a Job/Chalk Talk

September 24, 2024
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Room 205, 520 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

It’s never too soon to start preparing for a faculty job search. The Faculty Job Search Series is an 8-week program aimed to demystify the application materials required in the process. In this series, participants will get familiar with the landscape of higher education in the U.S., learn how to craft and organize the job […]

1 Oct

Faculty Job Search Series: The Faculty Job Interview

October 1, 2024
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Room 205, 520 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

It’s never too soon to start preparing for a faculty job search. The Faculty Job Search Series is an 8-week program aimed to demystify the application materials required in the process. In this series, participants will get familiar with the landscape of higher education in the U.S., learn how to craft and organize the job […]

1 Oct

LGBT History Month Lunch & Learn

October 1, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Room 205, 520 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

This program is in recognition of LGBT History Month, a global tradition founded by a Missouri teacher. “Turning Points in St. Louis LGBTQIA+ History” with Ian Darnell, Ph.D. Queer history hasn’t just taken place in California and New York. The Gateway City has a fascinating, complex, and inspirational LGBTQIA+ past of its own. Ranging across […]

23 Oct

OPA Open House (Danforth Campus)

October 23, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wilson Hall, 314, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130

Friends of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, come on by! Drop in for a friendly Open House where you can enjoy delicious refreshments and treats, meet our dedicated staff team, and discover all the ways we’re here to support you. Whether you’re looking for resources, guidance, or just want to say hello, we can’t wait […]