National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2025
During the week of Monday, September 15 – Friday, September 19, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all postdoctoral scholars to join us in celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW)!
NPAW is an annual celebration of the vital contributions postdocs make to the university and our community. It is also a time to welcome new postdocs to our talented community and to celebrate current postdocs!
Below is a comprehensive list of NPAW events and giveaways that are free and open to all Northwestern postdoctoral scholars courtesy of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS), and Proteintech Group.
Daily Giveaway (September 15–19)
Presented by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)
In celebration of NPAW 2025, the OPA is giving away 10 daily prizes to Northwestern postdoctoral scholars.
Each day during NPAW, the OPA will announce 10 winners and notify them via email. Winners must be able to pick up their prize on either the Evanston or Chicago campus following NPAW.
To enter this raffle, please complete the form below by 11:59 PM no later than Thursday, September 18. Please submit your entry by Sunday, September 14 to increase your chances of winning.
Please note: only one prize will be awarded per postdoc. You only need to submit one entry to be considered for each daily giveaway.
ENTER HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE!
Monday, September 15
Donut Drop Giveaway (Chicago)
9:00–11:00 AM │ Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, Ryan Family Atrium (303 E. Superior Street)
Presented by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)
In appreciation of postdocs at Northwestern, the OPA is treating postdocs with free coffee and donuts from Stan's Donuts! Registration is not required; while supplies last.
Re-Orientation (Chicago)
12:00–1:00 PM │ Rubloff Building 11-300, Lakeview Conference Room (420 E. Superior Street)
Presented by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and Proteintech Group
This re-orientation is an opportunity for current and new postdocs to meet, make connections, and learn about various resources at Northwestern. Light refreshments will be served. There will be a giveaway for the first 25 attendees. Registration is not required; while supplies last.
Tuesday, September 16
Donut Drop Giveaway (Evanston)
9:00–11:00 AM │ 2122 Sheridan Road, TGS Commons
Presented by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)
In appreciation of postdocs at Northwestern, the OPA is treating postdocs with free coffee and donuts from Stan's Donuts! Registration is not required; while supplies last.
Re-Orientation (Evanston)
12:00–1:00 PM │ 2122 Sheridan Road, TGS Commons
Presented by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and Proteintech Group
This re-orientation is an opportunity for current and new postdocs to meet, make connections, and learn about various resources at Northwestern. Light refreshments will be served. There will be a giveaway for the first 25 attendees. Registration is not required; while supplies last.
Wednesday, September 17
GPS Lunch (Chicago)
12:00–1:00 PM │ Abbott Hall, TGS Conference Room – Room 332 (710 N. Lake Shore Drive)
Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS)
Join the TGS Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS) for lunch to celebrate NPAW! Vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Registration is required and space is limited.
Register Here for the GPS Chicago Lunch
Thursday, September 18
GPS Lunch (Evanston)
12:00–1:00 PM │ Rebecca Crown Center – North Tower, GSCR (633 Clark Street)
Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS)
Join the TGS Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Success (GPS) for lunch to celebrate NPAW! Vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Registration is required and space is limited.