Social Events
We believe that having an enjoyable social experience is part of a successful postdoctoral experience. The primary role of our social committee is to contribute to the exchange of cultural experiences and knowledge within our postdoctoral community both in Evanston and in Chicago while having fun at the same time.
Make sure to stay tuned to not miss out our social events by joining the slack channel, checking out upcoming events on the Eventbrite page, and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Coffee Social – Evanston & Chicago
Bring your own drinks and snacks and join your fellow postdocs for a coffee break every Wednesday ! We hope to see you there!
Evanston campus:2:30-3:30 pm in the seating area by Cafe Coralie in the Pancoe building.
Chicago campus:3:00-4:00 pm in the seating area in the Simpson Querrey building.
Join the #evanston-coffee-club and #chicago-coffee-club channel on Slack
March 2023 events
NUPA’s Book Club Read for March is Exhalation by Ted Chiang.
The NUPA Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of each month to discuss the Book Club Read for that month. On odd months we meet on Zoom at 9:00pm, and on even months we are meeting in-person at 6:00pm.
While hosted by NUPA, you do not have to be a NU postdoc to join us! We do ask the attendees have some connection to either Northwestern or be a postdoc at another institution to join.
Register here to sign up for a single month or visit the NUPA Book Club website to sign up for our mailing list and get more information.
Looking forward to reading with you March 20th at 9pm on Zoom!
Location: Sketchbook Evanston Taproom , EvanstonRegistration: Sign up for this event
Bring your favorite board game and join your fellow postdocs Tue, Mar 14th at 6pm for a game nigh! Or just bring yourself but still join us for a night of friendly competition, games, and plenty of laughter! We hope to see you there!
Location: Galter Health Sciences Library, Dollie’s corner space, 303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago.Registration: Sign up for this event
Join your fellow postdocs for drinks in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Thursday March 23th at 6pm at the Timothy O’Toole’s Pub. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner. We hope to see you there!
Location: Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, Chicago (NEW LOCATION !)Registration: Sign up for this event
Past events
Join your fellow postdocs for drinks Thursday Feb 9th at 6pm at the Sketchbook Evanston Taproom. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner.We hope to see you there!Location: Sketchbook Evanston Taproom , EvanstonRegistration: Sign up for this event
Bring your favorite board game and join your fellow postdocs Tuesday, Nov 15th at 6pm for a game nigh! Or just bring yourself but still join us for a night of friendly competition, games, and plenty of laughter!
Location: Galter Health Sciences Library, Dollie’s corner space, 303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
Registration: Sign up for this event
Join NUPA for a special Holiday Happy Hour Nov 3rd at 6pm, socialize with fellow postdocs and enjoy FREE DRINKS courtesy of Promega!
Location: Firehouse Grill 750 Chicago Avenue Evanston
Registration: Sign up for this event
Join your fellow postdocs Thursday, Oct 13th at 6pm for in-person drinks at Sketchbook Evanston Taproom. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner.
Location: Sketchbook Evanston Taproom, 821 Chicago Ave, Evanston
Registration: Sign up for this event
Bring your favorite board game and join your fellow postdocs Thursday, Oct 20th at 6pm for a game nigh! Or just bring yourself but still join us for a night of friendly competition, games, and plenty of laughter!
We host board game nights once per month, rotating between the Chicago and Evanston campuses.
Location: TGS Commons 2122 Sheridan Rd RM #120, Evanston
Registration: Sign up for this event
Join your fellow postdocs Thursday, Sept 8th at 6pm for in-person drinks at Sketchbook Evanston Taproom. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner.
Location: Sketchbook Evanston Taproom, 821 Chicago Ave, Evanston
Registration: Sign up for this event
Join your fellow postdocs Thursday, Sept 15th at 6pm for a board game night at Dollie’s Corner Space, Chicago campus. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner.
Location: Galter Health Sciences Library, Dollie’s corner space, 303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
Registration: Sign up for this event
National Postdoc Appreciation Week Kick-Off Event !
Join your fellow postdocs Saturday, Sept 17th at 11am for a convivial Family Picnic with food, fun, and games at the south point of the NU Lakefill, Evanston campus. Children and families welcome. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner!
Location: Lakefill South Point, NU Evanston Campus (Free Parking: Lakeside Parking Structure, 1 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL)
Registration: Sign up for this event
Come discuss your love of books with fellow bibliophiles, discover the NUPA Book Club, and start thinking about the 2023 book list!
Sept 21st at 9pm as part of the National Postdoc Appreciation Week !
Location: Online event
Registration: Sign up for this event
Join your fellow postdocs Friday, Sept 23rd at 6pm for in-person drinks at D4 Irish Pub & Café. You’ll recognize us by our NUPA banner.
Location: D4 Irish Pub & Café, 345 E. Ohio St., Chicago
Registration: Sign up for this event
Come to talk about the The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste with the NUPA Book Club, Sept 28th at 9pm.
Location: Online event
Registration: Sign up for this event