Events

Classrooms & Academic spaces are only available to academic departments and RSO's (Registered Student Organizations). Outside groups should be directed to the WMU Student Center (WMU Student Center Reservation) or Fetzer Center (Fetzer Center). For questions or to reserve a room in the Chemistry Building, please contact Courtney Buckmaster, Chemistry Building Coordinator, at courtney.buckmaster@wmich.edu.

The Department of Chemistry at Western Michigan University sponsors events each semester; faculty, staff, students and the general public are welcome to attend.

Fall 2024 Seminar Speakers

Location: 1220 Chemistry Building

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dr. Mary Virginia Orna, KACS
Title: How Color Changed the World

Location: 1260 Chemistry Building

Monday, September 30, 2024, 3-4 p.m.
Dr. James E. Penner-Hahn, University of Michigan
Title: Watching molecules move:  femtosecond dynamics of cobalamins

Monday, October 21, 2024, 3-4 p.m.
Brittland DeKorver, Grand Valley State University
Title: Chemistry for all learners: Identifying barriers and opportunities                                                                                                                       
Monday, November 11, 2024 3-4 p.m.
Dr. Renee Bouley, Ohio State University
Title: Understanding the Role of L,D-transpeptidases in Antibiotic Resistance

Monday, December 2, 2024, 3-4 p.m.
Dr. Renée Cole, University of Iowa
Title: Focusing on science practices and professional skills: Aligning outcomes, activities, and assessment in the laboratory 
 

Spring 2025 Seminar speakers

Location: 1260 Chemistry Building

Monday, January 13, 2025, 3-4 p.m.
Michael Van Stipdonk, Duquesne University
Title: 

Monday, February 3, 2025, 3-4 p.m.
Nicolai Lehnert, University of Michigan
Title:

Monday, March 17, 2025 3-4 p.m.
Jovica Badjic, Ohio State University
Title:

Monday, April 7, 2025, 3-4 p.m.
Michal Marszewski, University of Toledo
Title:
 

Fall 2024 Department Events

Friday, September 13, 2024 2-3:30 p.m. - Chemistry Fall Welcome Mixer, Haenicke Hall Atrium
 

Fall 2024 Thesis, Dissertations, and Literature Seminars

For more information regarding speakers, location, or parking please contact Courtney Buckmaster at Courtney.Buckmaster@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2845.