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Monday, September 15

Coffee Giveaway (9:00–11:00 a.m., Graduate Student Lounge)
Start NPAW off right with a free coffee! The first 50 registrants will receive a voucher for a free coffee from French Press, in the bookstore building. Please pick up your voucher in the Graduate Student Lounge. Register now!

NPAW Kickoff (11:00 a.m., Graduate Student Lounge)
Join the virtual national kickoff, which starts with a keynote from Dr. Gretchen Goldman.

Tuesday, September 16

Headshots (1:00–3:00 p.m., outside the entrance to John Crerar Library, rain location TBD)
Stop by for a free headshot! Registration required, and spots are limited, so sign up today!

Paint and Sip Night (6:30–8:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ)
As we celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we invite postdocs from all divisions to a relaxing evening of painting and sparkly drinks! Registration recommended.

Wednesday, September 17

Headshots (2:30–4:30 p.m., outside the entrance to John Crerar Library, rain location TBD)
Stop by for a free headshot! Registration required, and spots are limited, so sign up today! 

Thursday, September 18

Tiny Plant Giveaway (9:00–11:00 a.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ)
First 200 registrants will receive their choice of small succulent. Pick up in GRAD HQ! Register now!

Friday, September 19

Ice Cream Social (1:00–3:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ)

Please join us as we close NPAW 2025 and prepare for the beginning of another academic year. There’s no better way to celebrate the end of summer than over ice cream! Partners, children, and families are welcome to attend. Registration recommended.