Previous Events (2006-2018)
November 2018
November 09, 2018
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October 2018
October 29, 2018
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October 06, 2018
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June 2018
June 15, 2018
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May 2018
May 20, 2018
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May 04, 2018
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April 2018
April 22, 2018
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March 2018
March 26, 2018
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January 2018
January 12, 2018
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November 2017
November 30, 2017
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November 02, 2017
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October 2017
October 30, 2017
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October 14, 2017
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June 2017
June 16, 2017
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May 2017
May 26, 2017
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May 21, 2017
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May 05, 2017
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March 2017
March 27, 2017
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November 2016
November 17, 2016
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May 2016
May 15, 2016
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NOVEMBER 13, 2015 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fall Departmental Gathering & Awards
Green Carpet Lounge of Hutchison Hall
Please join us at the next chemistry departmental gathering, where we will recognize the Junior Scholar Award, W.D. Walters Teaching Award, and Catherine Block Memorial Fund Prize recipients.
OCTOBER 26, 2015 – OCTOBER 30, 2015
Undergraduate Advising Week
Hutch 404D, and as listed
Open Advising and Faculty Drop-in Advising is available for students with questions regarding chemistry programs or courses.
AUGUST 17, 2015 • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Chemistry Alumni social hour
250th ACS National Meeting, Boston Westin Waterfront, Revere Room
Come join alumni, faculty, friends and students at the ACS National Meeting for a social hour that includes hot and cold snacks and beverages. It is very close to the convention center.
JULY 29, 2015 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
2015 REU Poster Session
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Bldg.
Posters from summer research
MAY 28, 2015 • 4:00 PM
Chemistry-Biology Interface Retreat 2015
101 Goergen Hall
The retreat will focus on how the chemistry of guanine oxidation changes the biology of DNA.
MAY 17, 2015 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2015
May Room, Wilson Commons, Sunday May 17th, 2p.m.
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2015.
MAY 7, 2015 • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Harrison Howe Award Presentation 2015
Class of '62 Auditorium, URMC
The presentation of the 2015 Harrison Howe Award to Dr. David W.C. MacMillan.
APRIL 30, 2015
Senior Poster Session 2015
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
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!
MARCH 30, 2015 – APRIL 3, 2015
Undergraduate Advising Week
Hutchison 404D, 460, 451, 124, 414
Open Advising and Faculty Drop-in Advising is available for students with questions regarding chemistry programs or courses.
MARCH 6, 2015 • 2:00 PM
Professor Esther Conwell Memorial Service
UR Interfaith Chapel
The Department of Chemistry will host a memorial service to remember the life of Professor Esther Conwell.
JANUARY 7, 2015 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SYCAM Cluster Retreat 2015
Lodge in Buckland Park
Come for student talks, poster presentations, discussion, games and food!
OCTOBER 27, 2014 – OCTOBER 31, 2014
Undergraduate Advising Week
Hutchison 404D, 460, 124
Open Advising and Faculty Drop-in Advising is available for students with questions regarding chemistry programs or courses.
OCTOBER 18, 2014 • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Gates Happy Hour 2014
Havens Lounge- Wilson Commons
Faculty, alumni and guests are invited to attend this special Meliora weekend event.
OCTOBER 8, 2014 • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fall Get Together & Award Ceremony
Green Carpet Lounge of Hutchison Hall
Please join us at the next chemistry departmental get-together, where we will recognize the Junior Scholar Award, W.D. Walters Teaching Award, and Catherine Block Memorial Fund Prize recipients.
AUGUST 12, 2014 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
ACS UR Chemistry Alumni Social Hour
Room 2000, Moscone Center, West Building
ACS 248th National Meeting San Francisco, CA
MAY 29, 2014
Chemistry-Biology-Biophysics Interface Retreat 2014
101 Goergen Hall
The retreat will focus on modeling the folding and native structures of protein molecules.
MAY 19, 2014 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nanomaterials Symposium 2014
Goergen Hall, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳
The symposium topic this year is on bioinspired interfaces regarding the often complex interrelationships between bulk and surface properties of biological materials and synthetic soft materials.
MAY 18, 2014 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2014
May Room, Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2014.
MAY 1, 2014 • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Senior Poster Session 2014
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
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!
NOVEMBER 15, 2013 • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fall Get Together & Award Ceremony
Green Carpet Lounge of Hutchison Hall
Department Pizza Party & W.D. Walters Teaching Award and Junior Scholar Award Celebrations
NOVEMBER 14, 2013 • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize and Lectureship 2013
Lander Auditorium, Hutchison Hall
There will be a reception following the award presentation and lecture in the Green Carpet Lounge of Hutchison Hall.
OCTOBER 12, 2013 • 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Gates Happy Hour 2013
Friel Lounge, Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall
A Happy Hour to enjoy refreshments with fellow Chemistry alumnaes.
OCTOBER 7, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SYCAM Cluster Retreat 2013
Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd.
Come for student talks, poster presentations, discussion, games and food!
JULY 31, 2013 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chemistry REU Poster Session 2013
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
Chemistry REU students will present their research.
JUNE 7, 2013 • 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Chemistry-Biology-Biophysics Interface Retreat 2013
Staybridge Suites, Banquet Room, Lower Level
Annual Biological Chemistry Cluster Retreat for Training Grant
MAY 20, 2013 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nanomaterials Symposium 2013
Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ (River Campus)
This is a one-day symposium on the necessary innovations in materials science and engineering needed to advance catalytic applications in the coming decades.
MAY 19, 2013 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2013
Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2013.
MAY 3, 2013 • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Senior Poster Session 2013
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
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!
JANUARY 8, 2013 – JANUARY 9, 2013 • 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Scheduled Power Shutdown to Hutchison 3rd/4th floors, North End
Hutchison Hall
Between 6AM and 8PM on January 8, there will be NO electrical power to the NORTH half of the 3rd and 4th floors of Hutchison Hall.
OCTOBER 9, 2012 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SYCAM Cluster Retreat 2012
Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd.
Come for student talks, poster presentations, discussion, games and food!
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Harrison Howe Award Presentation 2012
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Riverside Radisson Hotel
Xiaoliang Xie, Ph.D. to receive Harrison Howe
AUGUST 1, 2012 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chemistry REU Poster Session 2012
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall, RC
Chemistry's summer research students will present their research results.
JUNE 8, 2012 • 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Chemistry-Biology-Biophysics Interface Retreat 2012
Staybridge Suites, Banquet Room, Lower Level
Annual Biological Chemistry Cluster Retreat for Training Grant
MAY 21, 2012 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nanomaterials Symposium 2012
Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳
Registration is now open for this one-day symposium on innovations in materials science and engineering necessary in order to advance energy-related applications in the coming decades.
MAY 20, 2012 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2012
Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2012.
MAY 4, 2012 • 11:00 AM – 12:29 PM
Senior Poster Session 2012
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
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!
OCTOBER 22, 2011 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gates Happy Hour 2011
Gates Family Home
Department of Chemistry Alumni Social Hour
JUNE 9, 2011 – JUNE 10, 2011 • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Chemistry-Biology-Biophysics Interface Retreat 2011
Thursday, HH 473; Friday, Munnerlyn Atrium of Goergen Hall & Sloan Auditorium
Biological Chemistry Cluster Annual Retreat
MAY 23, 2011 • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nanomaterials Symposium 2011
Goergen Hall - Sloan Auditorium
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Advanced Materials Program Symposium
MAY 20, 2011 – MAY 21, 2011
A Celebration in Honor of Richard Eisenberg
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳
An event to honor the many accomplishments in research, teaching, and mentoring of our colleague and friend, Rich Eisenberg.
MAY 15, 2011 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2011
Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2011.
APRIL 30, 2011 • 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Undergraduate Research Symposium (ACS)
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
The 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Chemistry Department is hosting the 56th annual American Chemical Society (ACS) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
APRIL 29, 2011 – APRIL 30, 2011
Harrison Howe Award Presentation 2011
Auditorium in Georgen Hall
The Harrison Howe Award is dedicated to the memory of Harrison E. Howe, 1881—1942, a cofounder of the ACS 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Section and a well-known chemist, editor, and author.
FEBRUARY 22, 2011 • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Why Size Matters?
Pittsford Barnes and Noble Community Room (2nd floor), 3349 Monroe Ave.
Todd Krauss presents a Science Cafe Talk
NOVEMBER 9, 2010 • 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize and Lectureship 2010
Lander, Hutchison Hall
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.
OCTOBER 15, 2010 • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Meliora Weekend 2010
CSB 209 and Hutchison Hall 470
Chemistry Department Poster Session & Open House
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Esther Conwell Receives National Medal of Science
White House, Washington D.C.
Esther M. Conwell has received the National Medal of Science from President Barack Obama. She received her medal from the President in the White House.
OCTOBER 11, 2010 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SYCAM Cluster Retreat 2010
Brighton Town Park
Annual meeting of chemists interested in Synthesis, Catalysis, And Mechanism ("SYCAM")
AUGUST 23, 2010 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
ACS Chemistry Alumni Social Hour
Boston, MA
240th ACS Meeting
JUNE 10, 2010 • 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Chemistry-Biology-Biophysics Interface Retreat 2010
Meliora Club, RC
Biological Chemistry Cluster Annual Retreat
JUNE 9, 2010 • 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Vincent du Vigneaud Lecture
URMC Class of 62 Auditorium with reception in the Forbes Lounge (overlooking Flaum Atrium)
Talks given by Scott Feller, Wabash College, and Peter Moore, Yale University, the first Vincent du Vigneaud Lecturer
MAY 16, 2010
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2010
Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2010.
FEBRUARY 19, 2010 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ACS Annual Dinner Meeting
Rick's Prime Rib restaurant in Gates
2010 ACS 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Section Annual Dinner Meeting
FEBRUARY 2, 2010 • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ACS Section "First Tuesday"
MacGregor's Grill & Tap Room
Networking Mixer! We will be raffling off another copy of The Merck Index at 6:30 PM. Remember, you must be present to win!
NOVEMBER 12, 2009 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
ACS Retired Chemists Luncheon & YCC Poster Session
Staybridge Suites - 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ University
Joint meeting and poster session for the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Secion of the ACS
OCTOBER 9, 2009 • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Meliora Weekend 2009
CSB 209 and Hutchison Hall 470
Students from the Department will be presenting posters and following the poster session, the Department will be open for visitors.
OCTOBER 7, 2009
Goergen Teaching Awards 2009 - Todd Krauss
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳
In commemoration of Professor Todd Krauss' astounding teaching.
OCTOBER 5, 2009 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SYCAM Cluster Retreat 2009
Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Road
A gathering of the Synthesis, Catalysis, and Mechanism Cluster, including chemistry careers discussions and poster presentations. Three full meals provided!
OCTOBER 1, 2009 • 7:30 PM
Harrison Howe Award Presentation 2009
Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9525) and Sarah Flaum Atrium
The presentation of the 2009 Harrison Howe Award to Professor Carolyn Bertozzi.
AUGUST 17, 2009 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Chemistry Alumni Social Hour
238th ACS Meeting - Washington, DC
A reunion of UR Chemistry alumni at the 238th ACS Meeting.
MAY 17, 2009 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2009
May Room, Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2009.
MAY 1, 2009 • 1:00 PM
Chemistry Department Senior Picnic 2009
Genesee Valley Park
The picnic, put on by members of the Undergraduate Chemistry Council, celebrates our Chemistry senior graduating class. All are welcome to attend!
MAY 1, 2009 • 11:00 AM
Senior Poster Session 2009
CSB 209
An annual event which showcases all B.S. majors and their research. Please come support our seniors!
OCTOBER 17, 2008 • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Department Open House 2008
Hutchison Hall
A Department open house held for alumni, parents, and students attending Meliora Weekend.
OCTOBER 15, 2008 • 12:00 PM
The Magomedov-Shcherbinina Memorial Prize and Lectureship 2008
Hutchinson Hall 473
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.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
UR Alumni Social Hour
Room 112A, Pennysylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Alumni are cordially invited to attend a social hour taking place during the ACS 236th National Meeting and Exposition.
MAY 18, 2008 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2008
May Room, Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2008.
MAY 2, 2008 • 1:00 PM
Chemistry Department Senior Picnic 2008
Roundhouse Shelter, Genesee Valley Park
The picnic, put on by members of the Undergraduate Chemistry Council, celebrates our Chemistry senior graduating class. All are welcome to attend!
MAY 2, 2008 • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Senior Poster Session 2008
Munnerlyn Atrium, Goergen Hall
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!
APRIL 8, 2008 • 2:30 PM
Symposium in Honor of Esther Conwell
Marriott Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
(at National ACS meeting in New Orleans, LA)
MARCH 18, 2008 • 3:30 PM
Harrison Howe Award Presentation 2008
Hubbell Auditorium (Hutchison Hall)
Daniel Nocera
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
"Molecular Chemistry of Renewable Energy"
NOVEMBER 6, 2007 • 8:00 AM
Frontiers in Biomedical Nanotechnology
URMC -- The Class of 1962 Auditorium
A Nanotechnology Symposium hosted by the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Medical Center.
OCTOBER 20, 2007 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gates Happy Hour 2007 - 75th Anniversary Celebration
The Gates Family Home
A Happy Hour at the Gates Family Home to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Graduate Program in Chemistry.
OCTOBER 19, 2007 • 7:00 PM
Alumni Reception and Banquet - 75th Anniversary Celebration
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Museum and Science Center
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.
OCTOBER 19, 2007 • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Chemistry Symposium for Graduate Alumni - 75th Anniversary Celebration
Lander Auditorium, Hutchison Hall
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
JUNE 28, 2007
Retirement of John S. Muenter and Robert W. Kreilick
Oak Hill Country Club
The celebration of the retirement of John S. Muenter and Robert W. Kreilick.
MAY 20, 2007 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2007
May Room, Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2007.
MARCH 10, 2007 • 2:00 PM
Memorial Service for Carl A. Whiteman
Interfaith Chapel, River Campus
A memorial service for Carl A. Whiteman, laboratory instructor and research associate in the Department of Chemistry.
AUGUST 25, 2006 – AUGUST 26, 2006
Symposium Celebrating the 60th Birthday of Professor Douglas H. Turner
Hutchison Hall
A symposium celebrating the 60th birthday of Professor Douglas H. Turner.
MAY 21, 2006 • 2:00 PM
Chemistry Department Diploma Ceremony 2006
May Room, Wilson Commons
A ceremony for the chemistry graduates of the Class of 2006.
APRIL 21, 2006 – APRIL 22, 2006
Symposium Honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga
Gowen Room, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳
A symposium honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga.
APRIL 21, 2006
Banquet Honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳
A banquet honoring the 85th Birthday of Professor John R. Huizenga.