September 21st - 25th, 2026
Join us in celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week at Case Western Reserve University! This annual celebration recognizes the invaluable contributions postdoctoral scholars make to research, innovation, and discovery.
Throughout the week, we invite CWRU postdocs to connect, recharge, and celebrate their achievements with a variety of fun and engaging events.
NPAW Events at CWRU
Monday, September 21st
Kick-Off Coffee & Donuts | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Tomlinson Hall Library
Tuesday, September 22nd
Lunch with Deputy Provost Lee Thompson | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Toepfer Room, Adelbert Hall
Wednesday, September 23rd
Board Games and Wellness Social | 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Eldred Hall Room 103
Thursday, September 24th
Happy Hour at the Jolly Scholar | 5:30–7:300 p.m. | The Jolly Scholar, Thwing Student Center
Friday, September 25th
Hike in Rocky River | 6:00 p.m. | The Rocky River Reservation Nature Center
*All postdoc attendees will receive one entry ticket per event attended for a chance to win a raffle prize drawn at the end of the week. The more you attend, the greater the chance to win!
Register for all events on CampusGroups
Perks for Postdocs: Free Postdoc T-Shirt!
Stop by the Office of Faculty Advancement and Postdoctoral Affairs (Crawford 110) anytime during the week (8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) to pick up your free CWRU Postdoc T-Shirt! (One t-shirt per postdoc.)
About National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW)
National Postdoc Appreciation Week is a celebration highlighting the contributions of postdoctoral scholars. Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has sponsored this week of recognition, and in 2010 it was officially recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Each year, institutions across the U.S. and beyond host events to honor postdocs, build community, and raise awareness of their impact.