Events

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars organizes a variety of events for postdocs each year with the intention to bring the community together and have critical conversations about everything postdoc.

Upcoming Events

Speed Networking (Graduate students meeting and interacting with postdoctoral scholars)

Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Come chat with postdocs and graduate students, play games, win prizes, and make connections in a casual environment. Food and drinks provided. No registration required. Come as you are and bring a friend!

Raven Run Nature Hiking

May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for a refreshing morning outdoors with fellow postdocs! This is a great opportunity to unwind, connect, and enjoy the beautiful Kentucky nature. Hiking Trip Details

Postdoc Happy Hour

May 20, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

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Past Events

Postdoc Happy Hour

Apr 15, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Postdoc Happy Hour

Mar 18, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊 Black-Type Brewing: Map - Details

SOPS Bowling Social

Mar 14, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars invites you to join us for a fun afternoon of bowling on March 14th, 2025 (3-5 PM)

Postdoc Happy Hour

Feb 18, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

January Ice Skating

Jan 31, 2026, 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Come join us for a fun afternoon of ice skating!Cost: $17.50 (adults) / $16.50 (children) Registration: Postdoc Ice Skating Social Event Registration We’d love to see you there. Bring your family!

Postdoc Happy Hour

Dec 17, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, grab a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

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