CURENT SEMESTER EVENTS

Our next event will be this Thursday, February 18th at 6:00 in room 8335. John Moore and Betty Moore will be speaking to us (they are married and both work in the chemistry department for the Journal of Chemical Education, which is a national publication). Which reports on new developments in chemical education. Professor Moore also teaches chem 109. We will have food from Gino's. Hope to see you there. 

Also coming up, on March 5th, Ron Seely will be speaking to an event open to the whole department. He is a senior lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, but is also an environmental reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal newspaper. His speech is titled "Science as story: How I get neutrinos and prions into the headlines. It's at 3:30 pm (3/5 is a Friday). Some ACS undergrads will be going as a group, and would like you to join us. We will have a meeting place around 3:15. More info to follow. 

PAST EVENTS
Fall Semester Kickoff!
Wednesday, September 17th, 6:00 PM
Room 1361, Chemistry Building
Come to learn about SA-ACS, meet other chemistry majors, learn about other semester events and enjoy some Ian's Pizza!

Model Kit Sales
MWF from September 3 through September 12
SA-ACS is selling organic chemistry model kits for Chem 343 and 345.  Find us at the Mills Street Lobby at the following times:
After the 9:55/before the 11:00 lecture
After the 11:00 lecture
Before and after the 1:20 lecture
Prices are $13 for a small kit and $25 for a large kit (recommended)

Ice Cream Social
Monday, September 29th, 6:00 PM
Room 8335
SA-ACS is hosting an ice cream social - chemistry style!  We'll be making liquid nitrogen ice cream, complete with toppings!  Come to eat some delicious ice cream and socialize.

Faculty Lecture Series, Prof. Frank Keutsch
Wednesday, October 15th, 6:00 PM
Room 8335
Professor Frank Keutsch of the chemistry department will be giving a lecture on his research in atmospheric chemistry, aimed at undergraduates.  Come to learn about some of the research going on in our department, and to learn about the different things you can do with your chemistry degree.  

Student-Faculty Luncheon
Friday, October 17th, 12:30-1:45 PM
9th Floor Lounge (9341)
This is an opportunity to meet your professors outside the classroom.  It's a great opportunity to talk and get to know them while enjoying a delicious lunch.  Feel free to stop by whenever you can during that time.  

Mole Day Celebration
Thursday, October 23rd, 6:00PM
9th Floor Lounge (9341)
Come and celebrate Mole Day with SA-ACS!  We'll be decorating mole-themed sugar cookies, having mole-themed contests and playing mole-themed games.  Come to meet more people and hang out with us.  

Faculty Lecture Series, Prof. John Berry
Thursday, November 6th, 6:00 PM
Room 8335
Professor John Berry of the chemistry department will be giving a lecture on his group's research in inorganic chemistry.  Come to learn about his fascinating research, and find out if inorganic chemistry sparks your interest.

Faculty Lecture Series, Prof. Hans Reich
Thursday, December 4th, 6:00 PM
Room 8335
Professor Hans Reich of the chemistry department will be giving a lecture on his research in organic chemistry.  This is another opportunity to learn more about chemistry, above and beyond what you learn in the classroom. Remember - these are aimed at undergraduates.  We'll be serving dinner, as usual!

Movie and Study Bonanza
Wednesday, December 10th, 6:00 PM
Room 8335
Come and join us in relaxing a bit before finals!  We'll be watching Home Alone 2, and serving Famous Dave's for dinner.  If you need to study, feel free to bring some homework along.  We hope to see you at our final meeting of the semester!