September 11, 2020

September 2020 News

Site: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/events/event_list.asp

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2020 National Postdoc Appreciation Week
9/21/2020 » 9/25/2020

Time: 12:00 a.m. ET

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

NPAW: Speed Networking
9/22/2020

Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
NPAW: Mentoring Up
9/22/2020

Time: 2:00 p.m. ET

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

 

 

Upcoming Events Hosted by the USC Postdoctoral Association 

National Postdoc Appreciation Week kicks off September 21st.  NPAW is virtual this year and postdocs can attend events nationwide.  The USC Postdoctoral Association Council in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs have planned 4 events exclusive to the USC postdoctoral community.  To see a full events calendar, visit the USC PDA website.  All USC PDA event registration forms can be accessed using the password: npaw2020.

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Professional Strengths Finder Workshop with Emily Feher
Join the Postdoctoral Association for a Professional Strengths finder workshop. The workshop includes a free Clifton Strength Analysis and a 1-hour session with Emily to provide strengths coaching.  More about career coach, Emily Feher, here.

MONDAY, SEPTEMTER 21, 11AM – 12PM 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 11AM – 12PM 

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/npaw-2020-career-coaching-with-emily-feher-tickets-120557786585
Password: npaw2020
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Postdoc Info Session and Town Hall with USC Leadership
Hear from USC leadership about the programs and events held specifically for postdocs. Representatives from Keck School of Medicine, the Provost’s Office and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will be present.  We have also invited representatives from the Office of International Studies and Faculty/Staff Visa Services. Please submit questions ahead of time to uscpda@usc.edu.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1-2 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://usc.zoom.us/j/99399663215?pwd=VlRoUThFb2lsNXQzTy9Zcm9pbm9ZZz09

Meeting ID: 993 9966 3215
Passcode: 724068
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,99399663215# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,99399663215# US (Houston)
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Scismic – Job Hunting during COVID-19 
As national Postdoc Appreciation Week 2020 is winding to a close, please join the USC PDA and Scismic for a webinar on how to adapt your job hunt during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1-2 PM

Click here to register for this event.

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/npaw-2020-how-to-job-hunt-during-covid-19-tickets-119927896567
Password: npaw2020
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Trivia Night 
Join your fellow postdocs for a fun night of Virtual Trivia.  Show off your trivia knowledge, meet new people and WIN PRIZES.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 6-8 PM 

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/npaw-2020-postdoc-trivia-night-tickets-120605210431
Password: npaw2020

 

Work from Home Stipends

USC is implementing a COVID19 technology stipend for postdocs who are workingfrom home. It is to cover a reasonable percentage of the cell phone, internet and other technology expenses that may be generated by working from home during the pandemic.

Please contact Dan Carino , Director of Postdoc Affairs, dcarino@usc. edu

 

USC Parking Permits

Confused about parking? Parking permits are now required. Details can be found here:
USC Transportation COVID19 Operational Updates: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/parking-at-usc/

Family and Dependent Care Resources for Postdocs at USC

Family and dependent care resources