University of the Cumberlands
Department of Chemistry

 


Alchemist Club

 

2004-2005 Officers

Erin Peters, President

Katie Ruf, Vice President

Hannah Rogers, Treasurer

Shaina West, Secretary

Angela Calchera, Student Government Association Representative

Dr. Julie Tan, Faculty Advisor

Past Activities

  • Fun & Games
  • Homecoming Parade Float Contest 1 st Place Winners, October 30, 2004
  • Halloween Party & Costume Contest Friday, October 29, 2004
  • Christmas Party, December 9, 2004
  • Pie A Professor and a TA, April 28, 2005
    • This was a joint fundraiser with the Math & Physics Club. Congratulations to our winners: Dr. T. Dzugan, Ms. Jamison, and Stephen Taylor.
  • Community Outreach
    • National Chemistry Week Activities, October 17-23, 2004
      This year’s theme was health and wellness. In celebration of this week, a poster contest was held. Also, radio announcements were made on WCCR and WEZJ. Signs in round-bottom flasks displaying chemistry fun facts were placed in the Cafeteria, Grill, and Math & Physics Resource Center. We really love National Chemistry Week! October 18, 2004

    • Whitley Middle School Science Fair, March 24, 2005
      Some of our members served as judges for this annual event.
    • Science Through Art
      This project helped 4 th and 5 th graders attending Williamsburg Independent School to learn of science concepts such as the solar system while incorporating the elements of art and the styles of famous artists such as Van Gogh. We had lots of fun and hope the students did too!

Achemist Club Photo Gallery

Annual Chemistry Symposium

The club hosts a competition for high school students each fall. Students have the opportunity to shine in the areas of chemistry, physics and biology. Some of the competitions include Titrate Off, A Salt Assault, Team Demonstrations, Mouse Trap Car Race, and the Science Bowl, as well as individual exams. For more information, please contact Donna Perkins at (606)539-4322 or dperkins@ucumberlands.edu.

 

Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society

In March 2005, Cumberland College was granted a charter in the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society as the Zeta Gamma chapter. The first induction ceremony will be held in fall 2005.

 

Congratulations to our graduates of 2005!

Lewis Jackson

Hannah Rogers

Stephen Taylor

 

 

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