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Postdoctoral Welcome Day  

Postdoctoral Welcome Day is hosted by the Postdoctoral Association and the Office of Vice President Research & Innovation to orient new and returning postdoctoral fellows to SFU and to provide opportunity for professional development and connecting with other fellows.  

Fall 2024 Appreciation & Welcome Day

September 17, 2024

Date: Tuesday, September 17th

Time: 2:00pm -5:30pm (See SCHEDULE OF THE DAY below for detail)  

Location: SFU Burnaby Campus - Diamond Alumni Centre

Calling all new and returning postdoctoral fellows at SFU! Get ready for an exciting day at our Postdoctoral Fellows Appreciation & Welcome Day on September 17th, 2024. This is your chance to dive into all the amazing services available to you, hear from experienced colleagues and alumni fellows about their secrets to success, and get inspired for your postdoctoral journey at SFU.

But that's not all—prepare to mingle and connect with your peers while enjoying a mouthwatering buffet and a complimentary drink. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to have your headshot taken against the stunning backdrop of Burnaby Mountain by our talented communications photographer, Pam!

Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of networking, learning, and fun!

Please RSVP HERE   

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

Registration
2:00 PM

PART 1: Welcome & Orientation
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Welcome by Valorie Crooks, Associate Vice President Research
  • Orientation to SFU by Clare, Postdoctoral Affairs Coordinator and Numaira & Alex, Postdoctoral Association Presidents.
  • Introduction to Research Common and SFU Library by Julie Jones

PART 2: Panel - "How to succeed in my postdoc at SFU"
3:10 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Invited alumni and current postdoctoral fellows will share insights on what they wish they had known when starting their fellowships, some personal experiences and offer of advice for new postdocs on how to succeed in their postdoctoral fellowships at SFU.

PART 3: Social & Headshots
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Headshots from 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM)

  • Enjoy a delightful social hour with new and returning postdoctoral fellows and members of the SFU research community. This is a perfect chance to network, build connections, and enhance your professional portfolio.
  • A photographer will be available to take headshots during this time. Photos will be shared with individual postdoctoral fellows after the event via email.

We eagerly anticipate celebrating and welcoming our postdoctoral fellows, who are invaluable members of the SFU community.

Questions about Postdoctoral Fellows Welcome Day?
Please email postdoc@sfu.ca.



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