Department Events
(listed in chronological order)Upcoming Events
April 7, 2010 • 12:00 PM
Prof. Xiaowei Zhuang of Harvard University has been selected to receive the Second Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize, and will be presenting a lecture on her current research.
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The 2nd Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize and Lectureship
Room 473, Hutchison HallProf. Xiaowei Zhuang of Harvard University has been selected to receive the Second Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize, and will be presenting a lecture on her current research.
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Past Events
November 12, 2009 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Joint meeting and poster session for the Rochester Secion of the ACS
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ACS Retired Chemists Luncheon & YCC Poster Session
Staybridge Suites - Rochester UniversityJoint meeting and poster session for the Rochester Secion of the ACS
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October 22, 2009 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Younger Chemists Committee Fall Meet and Greet
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YCC Meet and Greet
The Distillery, 1142 Mt. Hope Ave.Younger Chemists Committee Fall Meet and Greet
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October 9, 2009 • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Students from the Department will be presenting posters and following the poster session, the Department will be open for visitors.
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Meliora Weekend-Poster Session and Chemistry Open House
CSB 209 and Hutchison Hall 470Students from the Department will be presenting posters and following the poster session, the Department will be open for visitors.
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October 5, 2009 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
A gathering of the Synthesis, Catalysis, and Mechanism Cluster, including chemistry careers discussions and poster presentations. Three full meals provided!
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SYCAM Cluster Retreat
Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall RoadA gathering of the Synthesis, Catalysis, and Mechanism Cluster, including chemistry careers discussions and poster presentations. Three full meals provided!
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October 1, 2009 • 7:30 PM
The presentation of the 2009 Harrison Howe Award to Professor Carolyn Bertozzi.
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2009 Harrison Howe Award Lecture and Reception
Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9525) and Sarah Flaum AtriumThe presentation of the 2009 Harrison Howe Award to Professor Carolyn Bertozzi.
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August 17, 2009 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
A reunion of UR Chemistry alumni at the 238th ACS Meeting.
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Chemistry Alumni Social Hour
238th ACS Meeting - Washington, DCA reunion of UR Chemistry alumni at the 238th ACS Meeting.
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May 17, 2009 • 2:00 PM
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2009.
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Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2009
May Room, Wilson CommonsA ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2009.
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May 11, 2009 – May 12, 2009
A two-day symposium featuring talks by a number of leaders in the nanotechnology and materials fields.
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Nanomaterials Symposium 2009
Sloan Auditorium & Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall, University of RochesterA two-day symposium featuring talks by a number of leaders in the nanotechnology and materials fields.
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May 1, 2009 • 11:00 AM
An annual event which showcases all B.S. majors and their research. Please come support our seniors, and join us for a picnic afterward!
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Senior Poster Session and Picnic
CSB 209 and Genesee Valley ParkAn annual event which showcases all B.S. majors and their research. Please come support our seniors, and join us for a picnic afterward!
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October 17, 2008 • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
A Department open house held for alumni, parents, and students attending Meliora Weekend.
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Department Open House 2008
Hutchison HallA Department open house held for alumni, parents, and students attending Meliora Weekend.
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October 15, 2008 • 12:00 PM
Prof. Sergey Kozmin of the University of Chicago has been selected to receive the Inaugural Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize, and will be presenting a lecture on his current research.
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Inaugural Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize and Lectureship
Hutchinson Hall 473Prof. Sergey Kozmin of the University of Chicago has been selected to receive the Inaugural Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize, and will be presenting a lecture on his current research.
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September 18, 2008 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Alumni are cordially invited to attend a social hour taking place during the ACS 236th National Meeting and Exposition.
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UR Alumni Social Hour
Room 112A, Pennysylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PAAlumni are cordially invited to attend a social hour taking place during the ACS 236th National Meeting and Exposition.
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May 18, 2008 • 2:00 PM
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2008.
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Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2008
May Room, Wilson CommonsA ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2008.
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May 15, 2008 • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Chemistry Department invite all senior chemistry students and faculty to the Annual Senior/Faculty Luncheon to share in a wonderful buffet and stimulating discussion.
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Senior and Faculty Luncheon
CSB 209The Chemistry Department invite all senior chemistry students and faculty to the Annual Senior/Faculty Luncheon to share in a wonderful buffet and stimulating discussion.
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May 2, 2008 • 1:00 PM
The picnic, put on by members of the Undergraduate Chemistry Council, celebrates our Chemistry senior graduating class. All are welcome to attend!
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Chemistry Department Senior Picnic
Roundhouse Shelter, Genesee Valley ParkThe picnic, put on by members of the Undergraduate Chemistry Council, celebrates our Chemistry senior graduating class. All are welcome to attend!
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May 2, 2008 • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
The Senior Poster Session is an annual event which showcases all B.S. majors and their senior research. Please join us and support our seniors!
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2008 Senior Poster Session
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen HallThe Senior Poster Session is an annual event which showcases all B.S. majors and their senior research. Please join us and support our seniors!
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April 8, 2008 • 2:30 PM
ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
(at National ACS meeting in New Orleans, LA)
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Symposium in Honor of Esther Conwell
Marriott Convention Center, New Orleans, LAACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
(at National ACS meeting in New Orleans, LA)
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March 18, 2008 • 3:30 PM
Daniel Nocera
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
"Molecular Chemistry of Renewable Energy"
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Harrison Howe Award Lecture
Hubbell Auditorium (Hutchison Hall)Daniel Nocera
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
"Molecular Chemistry of Renewable Energy"
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November 6, 2007 • 8:00 AM
A Nanotechnology Symposium hosted by the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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Frontiers in Biomedical Nanotechnology
URMC -- The Class of 1962 AuditoriumA Nanotechnology Symposium hosted by the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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October 20, 2007 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
A Happy Hour at the Gates Family Home to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Graduate Program in Chemistry.
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Gates Happy Hour - 75th Anniversary Celebration
The Gates Family HomeA Happy Hour at the Gates Family Home to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Graduate Program in Chemistry.
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October 19, 2007 • 7:00 PM
In conjunction with our commemorative event celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Chemistry’s graduate program, we hosted an Alumni Reception and Banquet following the afternoon Symposium.
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Alumni Reception and Banquet - 75th Anniversary Celebration
Rochester Museum and Science CenterIn conjunction with our commemorative event celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Chemistry’s graduate program, we hosted an Alumni Reception and Banquet following the afternoon Symposium.
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October 19, 2007 • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Chemistry Department commemorated the 75th Anniversary of its doctoral program with a scientific symposium presented by alumni speakers, followed by a panel discussion and a doctoral reunion banqu
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Chemistry Symposium for Graduate Alumni - 75th Anniversary Celebration
Lander Auditorium, Hutchison HallThe Chemistry Department commemorated the 75th Anniversary of its doctoral program with a scientific symposium presented by alumni speakers, followed by a panel discussion and a doctoral reunion banqu
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June 28, 2007
The celebration of the retirement of John S. Muenter and Robert W. Kreilick.
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Retirement of John S. Muenter and Robert W. Kreilick
Oak Hill Country ClubThe celebration of the retirement of John S. Muenter and Robert W. Kreilick.
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May 20, 2007 • 2:00 PM
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2007.
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Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2007
May Room, Wilson CommonsA ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2007.
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March 10, 2007 • 2:00 PM
A memorial service for Carl A. Whiteman, laboratory instructor and research associate in the Department of Chemistry.
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Memorial Service for Carl A. Whiteman
Interfaith Chapel, River CampusA memorial service for Carl A. Whiteman, laboratory instructor and research associate in the Department of Chemistry.
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August 25, 2006 – August 26, 2006
A symposium celebrating the 60th birthday of Professor Douglas H. Turner.
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Symposium Celebrating the 60th Birthday of Professor Douglas H. Turner
Hutchison HallA symposium celebrating the 60th birthday of Professor Douglas H. Turner.
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May 21, 2006 • 2:00 PM
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2006.
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Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2006
May Room, Wilson CommonsA ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2006.
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April 21, 2006 – April 22, 2006
A symposium honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga.
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Symposium Honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga
Gowen Room, University of RochesterA symposium honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga.
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