Washburn University Chemistry Club

The Chem Club officers for this year are:
Renae Solko – President
Teresa Burton – Vice President
Nick Hill – Treasurer
Joshua Freeby – Secretary
Laura Blasi – Communications Director
Shaun Schmidt – Club Advisor

The meeting began with an introduction of officers.

Discussion was held about meeting times. Due to scheduling conflicts, the only available times for meetings are Tuesday Noon – 1:00 pm or Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Thank you to David Reed for a wonderful decorating job on the display case.

The message board, “What’s going on in Stoffer,” was decorated by Laura Blasi. All departments are free to post on the board, however, anything posted must be approved by appropriate department secretary.

August 27, a Career and Majors Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Washburn Room. Volunteers are wanted to help run the booth.

The annual Chemistry Club lake party will be held Friday, September 5. Further information and directions to the site at Lake Sherwood will be available on the message board. Also, a sign-up sheet will be posted with a list of items to be brought. Chemistry Club will provide burgers and hot dogs.

September 27 is Family Day. Chemistry Club members are encouraged to bring ideas for activities to one of the officers.

October 2 is Women in Science Day. Volunteers are wanted for help with the magic show and some errand running.

October 6th – 11th is homecoming week. Ideas are welcome concerning activities involving Chem Club. The theme will be “Give my regards to Bodway”. David Reed volunteered to take charge of an activities planning committee.

No speakers have been booked yet.

October 31 will be the Chem Club/ Biology Club Halloween Party. We are looking for ideas regarding a haunted house.

February 16-21 is the Academy of Forensic Science Conference in Denver, CO. If you are interested in attending, let one of your Chem Club officers know.

The annual Kansas Academy of Science meeting will be hosted by Washburn University the spring. Much student involvement will be encouraged.

This spring we will host Chemistry Day. In the morning, there will be an exam and instrument demonstrations; in the afternoon, Quiz Bowl. Students are encouraged to participate.

ACS (American Chemical Society) is a large professional organization for chemistry. WU Chem Club is a student affiliate of ACS. This organization hosts a national meeting, and offers job search options, as well as holding several regional meetings.

To send and e-mail to all Chem Club officers, send to officers@wuchemclub.com

Renae is looking for ideas for the Chem Club t-shirt.

Renae is looking for ideas for food other than pizza to have at future Chem Club meetings.

Remember to visit the website at http://www.wuchemclub.com/

See you next time