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Schedule of Events

Friday, October 14

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Dawson Lecture by Professor Seth Marder

"The Design of Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Materials"


Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building
680 Rose Street, room 321

Parking is available in the Rose Street Garage, 538 Rose Street, which is entered from Hilltop Ave.

A reception will follow the lecture.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Open House

Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building
680 Rose Street

Parking is available in the Rose Street Garage, 538 Rose Street, which is entered from Hilltop Ave.

Alumni, please stop by the Alumni Room.

In addition to tours of the new Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building, the evening will feature:

  • The Reaction Attraction (shows at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM) with entertaining and spectacular chemistry demonstrations
  • Scientific Glassblowing
  • Spirits Chemistry
  • Forensic Science on Television, complete with a crime scene for your investigation
  • Chemistry in Comics

Saturday, October 15

Morning and Afternoon

Recreational Activities

Photo credit: https://www.wunderground.com/wximage/ruppies/10 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chemistry Alumni Board meeting

Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building
680 Rose Street, room 161N

Board members and interested observers are welcome.

10:30 AM - 12:00PM

Chemistry/Physics Building Tours

Visit the "old" building and your lab spaces from years past.

Meet by the Einstein's Bagel Cafe doors to gain entrance into the building.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Reception

Helen King Alumni House
400 Rose Street

At this informal gathering you can:

  • Renew friendships over food and drinks
  • Meet current and former members of the faculty
  • Win prizes by demonstrating your knowledge of the Department of Chemistry and its history
  • Take home priceless souvenirs of the occasion
Sunday, October 16
Morning and Afternoon - Recreational activities and informal gatherings.

Students in Lab

Credit: Students in a lab, University of Kentucky (1890). General photographic prints, Special Collections & Digital Programs, University of Kentucky.