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Welcome to the University of Michigan Postdoctoral Association

October 2019
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	1	2 8:30 am: Postdoctoral Orientation October 2, 2019 8:30 am – 10:00 am Map Where: East Conference Room, 4th floor, Rackham Graduate School The monthly orientation sessions include information about the role of postdoctoral fellows, working with your P.I./supervisor, campus resources, benefits and vacation, and membership in the U-M Postdoctoral Association. Register	3 6:00 pm: Science and Beer October 3, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join the monthly UMPDA-sponsored "Science and Beer" circle to meet and socialize with other postdocs from all disciplines . When: Thursday, October 3rd, 6pm Location: Old German (Below Grizzly Peak), 117 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104	4 9:00 am: UMPDA Board Meeting October 4, 2019 9:00 am – 10:30 am Map Attend the monthly UMPDA Board Meeting to work with other members on planing events, seminars, and workshops. Where: OGPS Conference Room, 2. floor, 2955 Taumann Health Sciences Library When: 9:00 - 10:30 AM 12:00 pm: Career Chat October 4, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Career Chat with Dr. Michelle Tokarz, who is a general partner at Cantilever Business Partners, active investor, and adjunct professor at Western Michigan University. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and has over 15 years of experience in helping startup companies discover customers, develop products, and secure Series A funding. Lunch will be provided. When: 12-1 PM Where: Taubman Library, Room 6215 Please, RSVP	5	6
7	8	9	10 8:30 am: Coffee Hour October 10, 2019 8:30 am – 10:00 am Map Join the UMPDA Coffee Hour to meet and discuss with other postdocs while enjoying fresh bagels and coffee When: Thursday, October 10th, 8:30-10 am Where:Biomedical Science Research Building (BSRB), Room 2515	11	12	13
14	15	16	17 12:00 pm: Career Chat October 17, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Career Chat with Dr. Vinod Kaimal who is a Junior Partner at The Inovo Group and has over 10 years of experience in Medical Imaging, Business Development, and Consulting in consumer products, health care, energy, and advanced materials. Lunch is provided.Lunch will be provided. When: 12-1 PM Where: Taubman Library, Room 6215 Please, RSVP	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25 12:00 pm: Postdoc Corner October 25, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Understanding open enrollment and health care plans - Need help choosing your health care plan? Unsure what HMO, PPO, co-pay and co-insurance mean? Discuss your options during open enrollment with your fellow postdocs to make an informed decision about your health care plan. Coffee will be provided. When: Friday, Oct 25, 12-1 PM Where: Taubman Library, R5350 Please, RSVP	26	27
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