| August 22 - August 23, 2008: | The Second Annual Retreat for Graduate Women in Chemistry: We had a wonderful retreat this year, full of information for first years and old hands alike. Come see what we did!
(Co-sponsored by the WCC and WIC) - See information from last year's Graduate Women's retreat. |
| July 19, 2008 | "Bonding with Chemistry: A Day for Girls": This year, the WCC put on a day camp for middle school girls from all around the UIUC area. We couldn't have been more excited to get out in the community and share some pretty cool chemistry. |
| May 1, 2008: | Gimme a Break: Our annual "get away from it all" took place this day. This event was an opportunity to take a break from the stresses of classes, finals, research... whatever! and come be social with your peers. |
| April 19, 2008: | Undergraduate Research Symposium: This year's URS was held on Saturday, April 19 from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. |
| March 25, 2008: | "Creating Wealth Strategically - Getting Started Right": We invited back to UIUC CPA Bryan Bloom to discuss some of the finer points of finances. This event included light refreshments and took place from 2-3 pm in NL 217. |
| February 26, 2008 | Sylvia Stoesser Lecture: Dr. Sarah E. Kelly, Vice President of Research Technology-Pharmaceutical Sciences at Pfizer. In addition to the lecture, there were two WCC-sponsored events:
- Breakfast with the speaker (all women in the department of Chemistry are invited) - 171 RAL
- Coffee Break with the speaker preceding the lecture (all students and post docs are invited to attend) - Room TBA
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| January 25, 2008: | | "Crucial Conversations" Workshop : This workshop was centered around facilitating "high stakes" conversations. | |
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| 2007 |
| December 16: | Chemistry Graduate Student Ice Skating. Held from 7:30pm-9:00pm at the UIUC Ice Arena, 409 East Armory, this event featured free admission and snacks, and only $1 skate rental! *Hosted by the WCC with support of the UIUC chemistry department |
| Oct 7: | Apple picking at Curtis Orchard. |
| August 20-21: | Retreat for Graduate Women in Chemistry (sponsored by the WCC and WIC). |
| July 30: | WCC-sponsored seminar, “Dress for Success.” |
| May 3: | Gimme a break! Food and caffeine break for all chemistry grad students, faculty, and staff. |
| April 21: | Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium, sponsored by the WCC |
| March 7: | Sylvia Stoesser Lecture: Madeleine Jacobs, American Chemical Society. Dr. Jacobs spoke on “Globalization and the Changing Face of the Scientific Enterprise: Is the World Really Flat?” |
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| 2006 |
| December 10: | Chemistry Graduate Student Social Event: Ice Skating! This was held at the UIUC Ice Arena, 406 E. Armory |
| November 17: | Women in Chemistry Graduate Workshop, “Refining Your Career Goals” |
| September 30: | Chemistry Undergraduate Research Symposium sponsored by the WCC |
| August 15: | Orientation dinner and panel discussion-- “How to Pick a Research Group,” |
| July 26: | Financial workshop-- “Blueprint for Financial Success,” by Mr. Bryan Bloom |
| May 11: | Gimme a Break-- food and caffeine hour for all graduate students, faculty and staff. |
| March 7: | Sylvia M. Stoesser Lecture, Dr. Marquita M. Qualls, GlaxoSmithKline |
| February 3: | Alto Vineyards wine tasting |
