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Chemistry Shirt Designs and Order Forms T-shirts have been ordered and should be delivered in early May 2008.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Annual Department Picnic (2008) is set for MAY 31 at Fairhaven Park!!!

Message from the Club
The ACS club here at Western gives students an opportunity to gain information on educational and professional opportunities and activities. Most importantly it gives Western chemistry students chances to have fun by participating in activities outside of school, helping to tighten the group of students who all face similar challenges and opportunities daily. I hope you will get involved and participate as much or as little as you can. Whether it’s coming out to go bowling or helping to plan an event your presence and or input is wanted.

History and Goals

The ACS Student Affiliates Chapter at Western Washington University has been in continual operation since its formation in March of 1969. The two main goals of our organization are: 1) to bridge the gap between professors and students, and to serve as a resource to students in any stage of their university career and 2) to create a fun community for undergraduate chemists and biochemists. Activities such as the annual chemistry department picnic, annual faculty/staff vs. student slowpitch game, bowling, movie night, donut day, etc. bring students and professors together in fun social settings. Informational seminars, tours to local labs, lunch with invited speakers, conference travel (for student researchers), Scholar's Day, and other events give students practical knowledge about the field of chemistry.

Our chapter has received an Honorable Mention award for the chapter activities during the past 5 years 2002-2007. During the 2000-2001 academic year it was featured, along with the other chapters receiving awards, in the American Chemical Society's newsmagazine, Chemical and Engineering News, as well as in the Student Afilliate's newsmagazine, Chemistry. The Chapter has received this award a total of 7 times since the 1997-1998 academic year.

Participation
Everyone is welcome to make suggestions for activities during our quarterly meetings. Planned meetings, activities, and their locations are listed on the Meetings and Events page. If you are interested in joining the council, want to help to organize events, or if you have any questions or comments, you may contact a Chem Club officer or faculty advisor .


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