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130th Anniversary Celebration

Return to campus for an exciting day of activities as we celebrate 130 years of chemistry at NC State. The event will feature a poster session, alumni panels and activities for the whole family.

The NC State Belltower on a fall day. Photo by Marc Hall

Anniversary Celebration Agenda

Morning Session (Talley 4280)

9:00 AM | Breakfast

10:00 AM | Poster Session

12:00 PM | Boxed Lunch

Afternoon Talks (Talley 4280)

1:00 PM | Opening Remarks, Dr. Maria Gallardo-Williams

1:15 PM | History of the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Eric Bigham

1:40 PM | State of the Department of Chemistry, Dr Edmond Bowden

2:05 PM | Alumni Speaker, Dr. Lindsey Bullen, DVM

2:30 PM | Coffee & Ice Cream Break

3:00 PM | Alumni Speaker, Dr. Amanda Josey

3:25 PM | Teaching in the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Maria Oliver-Hoyo

3:50 PM | Research in the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Gavin Williams

4:15 PM | Closing Remarks

Concurrent Afternoon Events

North Campus & Chemistry Dept Tour (1:15PM, 2:15PM, 3:15PM, main lobby of Dabney, 1st floor)

Chemistry Demonstrations (1:15PM, 2:15PM, 3:15PM, Dabney 222)

Hunt Library Self-Guided Tour (Time TBD)

Evening Event (Space is Limited)

06:00 PM | Reception, Park Alumni Center, Lobby

07:00 PM | Banquet & Remarks by Dr. Steve McCall, Great Reception Hall