Sponsored Elements
The Department of Chemistry at Western Michigan University thanks the donors who have purchased and sponsored elements to assist chemistry students in times of crisis and need. The plaques are mounted prominently in the main foyer of the new chemistry building in a large scale periodic table mural. Elements are still available for sponsorship.
Elements with sponsors
1. H (Hydrogen) James and Lois Richmond
3. Li (Lithium) Connie Susan Bashaw, wife and best friend
4. Be (Beryllium) Miller-Davis Company in honor of Robert Beam
5. B (Boron) Dedicated to the Twenty Mule Team Chemists
6. C (Carbon) Robert and Kathleen Gadwood on behalf of Kalexsyn, Inc
7. N (Nitrogen) Robert and Kathleen Gadwood on behalf of Kalexsyn, Inc
9. F (Fluorine) The Oliver and Hazel Jensen Family
10. Ne (Neon) Lynnette K. Abbate and Michael J. Barcelona, Light it up Neon
13. Al (Aluminum) Dr. Jay C. Means, Chairman 1997-2002, Leader. Scholar.
14. Si (Silicon) David S. Ansel, the Wacker Chemical Corporation
17. Cl (Chlorine) John E. Chateauneuf, Scientist
19. K (Potassium) Michael L. Kiella and Barbara Hines-Kiella
20. Ca (Calcium) Perrigo Company, Allegan, MI
21. Sc (Scandium) The Schreibers. Donald, Leslie, Christian and Brian
22. Ti (Titanium) Mathew T. Reding, Jennifer L. WhiteReding
23. V (Vanadium) VWR International, Inc.
24. Cr (Chromium) Prentice Hall, College Publishing
25. Mn (Manganese) Michael E. McCarville, Ph.D.
26. Fe (Iron) Mary Brown & Donald J. Brown
27. Co (Cobalt) Martha J. Petry and Dr. Michael J. Barcelona
28. Ni (Nickel) Curt and PJ Shaneour
29. Cu (Copper) Diane D. Kordich and Russell M. Magnaghi
30. Zn (Zinc) Ivano Bertini
31. Ga (Gallium) In memory of William G. Barnes
32. Ge (Germanium) Dr. Elke Schoffers, Lehrerin UND Forscherin
33. As (Arsenic) Richard A. Cahill, Chemist. Illinois State Geological Survey
34. Se (Selenium) Dr. Susan R. Stapleton. Passionate Mentor
35. Br (Bromine) Bruno and Ruth Bock. Lindlar, Germany
36. Kr (Krypton) Clark Kent and Louis Lane
37. Rb (Rubidium) In memory of Robert R. and Betty P. Schreiber
38. Sr (Strontium) In honor of Collin and Jacob Stapleton-Reinhold
39. Y (Yttrium) Kate Shaw and Andy Low
40. Zr (Zirconium) Mathew T. Reding and Jennifer L. WhiteReding
44. Ru (Ruthenium) Dr. Marc Perkovic (1961-2006). Colleague and friend
48. Cd (Cadmium) Dr. Joe Davis. Chemistry instructor and alumnus
50. Sn (Tin) Mr. David Ansel (1974). Wacker Chemical Corporation
51. Sb (Antimony) In memory of Susan E. Burns. Ph.D.
54. Xe (Xenon) In memory of Bill Van Meter
55. Cs (Caesium) Carolyn Survilla Hornev. Grow in knowledge and life
56. Ba (Barium) Chemistry department faculty, staff and students for MJB
57. La (Lanthanum) Loren LaPointe, B.S. biochemistry 2008
60. Nd (Neodymium) In memory of Brian A. Zeider, PhD
61. Pm (Promethium) William F. Muirhead
62. Sm (Samarium) In memory of Annie Ruth Dobbs
64. Gd (Gadolinium) Dr. George Slomp, Ph.D., Upjohn chemist, NMR pioneer
66. Dy (Dysprosium) In memory of Elizabeth C. (Res) and Henry Raymond Doherty
72. Hf (Hafnium) Herb Fynewever
74. W (Tungsten) Chemistry Club 2007
75. Re (Rhenium) David N. Rice
76. Os (Osmium) OSL's SOC's POD's Intern OC Orientation Staff of 2007
77. Ir (Iridium) Michael Shubeck, B.A. 72, M.A. 75
80. Hg (Mercury) Dr. Gary Blackmer, Chemist, Advisor, Educator
82. Pb (Lead) Solomon Bera Simiyu, Ph.D. Biodiesel 2009, Kenya
83. Bi (Bismuth) Perrigo AR and D
84. Po (Polonium) Doreen and Dr. Joe Odziana, "Thank you madame"
85. At (Astatine) Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, alumnus and friend
86. Rn (Radon) Rodesiler-Norton, Two Generations
88. Ra (Radium) Craig and Heather Kortlandt
90. Th (Thorium) Therese, Elizabeth, Benjamin and John Miller
91. Pa (Protactinium) Paul and Anne Pancella, Physics is your phrend
92. U (Uranium) Robert L. and Lois M. Lemon
94. Pu (Plutonium) Robert Slagel
95. Am (Americium) In honor of Antonina Marino Morcelle
97. Bk (Berkelium) Honoring Dr. Gary L. Blackmer, Chairman 2013-2016
98. Cf (Californium) In memory of John Chateauneuf, Ph.D.
99. Es. (Einsteinium) Darrell R Latva, D.P.M, 1974; Ashley R. Latva, B.S, 2007
101. Md (Mendelevium) Miller-Davis Company
103. Lr (Lawrencium) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence
106. Sg (Seaborgium) Dr. Judith I. Bailey and Brendon S. Bailey
110. Ds (Darmstadtium) In honor and memory of Doris E. (Tower) & Harold L. Miller
116. Lv (Livermorium) Aura Ines Heinz
