On Thursday, August 2nd, over 60 postdocs got together to attend the third annual DUPA night at the Durham Bulls. We enjoyed the glorious weather and we treated to a quick, crisp ballgame that the Bulls … lost. But we won as we all enjoyed $1 hot dogs, popcorn and fries and the company of […]
Duke Lemur Center Trip
Duke postdocs bravely challenged the 105F heat for a trip to the Duke Lemur Center. Following a brief video, our knowledgeable tour guide then showed us many different lemur species the center accommodates and detailed the research the center does. Visiting the nocturnal lemurs may have been the highlight, both for the animals and the […]
June Networking Events
An overview of networking events in June: a Networking and Social Event with the Association of Women in Science, Triangle Biotech Tuesday, WIB RTP “Beakers and Beers” Networking Event and more:
Spring Fling 2012
Some photos of this year’s Spring Fling, our family friendly spring picnic with fajita bar, beer from local favorites Full Steam and Foothills Brewery and four flavors of delicious, local Maple View Farm ice cream. Organized by the Office of Postdoctoral Services and DUPA.
Monthly Postdoc Pub Night
Would you like to socialize with other Duke postdocs outside the hallowed halls? Then join DUPA for a Postdoc Pub Night at Fullsteam in Durham every fourth Thursday of the month; we have a small allotment of funds to buy (a limited number of) drinks!
Postdoctorberfest 2011
Duke is proud of its postdocs! Join us for the sixth annual Postdoctoberfest, an appreciation event for Duke postdocs, their families, and the faculty and staff who support them. We will serve free hotdogs and veggie dogs with all the sides, beer from Durham favorite FullSteam Brewery, and delicious, local Maple View Farms ice cream. […]
DUPA Microparty at Durham Bulls
On Thursday, July 28 at 7 PM about 80 Duke postdocs (!) gathered to watch the Durham Bulls, our local minor league baseball team play against the Gwinnett Braves. DUPA sponsored the event; Jeff Blackinton took care of the organization.
Spring Fling 2011
Some photos taken at the latest Spring Fling, a fine affair with picnic, beers, bouncy castle and local NC jive.
Organize a Microparty
Would you like to get involved in organizing social events for postdocs? Do you have a creative idea that will lure your fellow postdocs out of their offices and labs? In order to encourage informal networking among the postdoctoral community, The Duke University Postdoctoral Association (DUPA) and the Duke University Office of Postdoctoral Services will […]