New convocation photos! Grad 2017!
Congratulations to all of our graduating students!
The faculty and staff of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are very proud of your accomplishments!
A photo gallery has been posted at the link below:
https://goo.gl/photos/UBrpM61CziByzQei6
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry convocation is Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
As always, we will be hosting a bar-b-q in front of Essex Hall starting around 4:30 p.m.
Graduating students and their families are invited to attend, take some pictures and grab a bite to eat.
Everyone is our department is invited to attend as well.
Please contact Marlene Bezaire if you are planning on attending; some volunteers are needed to assist with BBQ prep and cooking as well!
Congratulations to all of our graduating students!
2016 Convocation Photos Online!
Thanks to Marlene Bezaire and Una Lee for providing these photos of the 2016 Convocation (some other photos are mixed in as well!).
Congratulations to all of our graduates!!
https://goo.gl/photos/fwuUauro1GGN7snp6
Convocation BBQ - Tues. June 14
The convocation BBQ is Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 4:30 p.m on the front steps of Essex Hall.
All chemistry and biochemistry graduates and their friends and family are welcome!
Congratulations to Phillip Dutton, who was awarded the 2013 Alumni Teaching Award at the Spring Convocation on June 12, 2013.
From the Daily News:
Chemistry professor devises formula for successful teaching
Philip Dutton says that the development of his style of teaching drew on his experience in martial arts: “Observe good demonstrations, practice observed techniques, and if you remove all of the mistakes, what is left is not only correct, but is efficient.”
Philip Dutton, A former head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dr. Dutton has observed speakers and instructors to figure what to do—and just as importantly, what not to do. The technique came to him as a graduate student watching a visiting scientist present a seminar, he says: “I promised myself never to do what he did.”
Honing his skills has paid off for Dutton’s students, and earned him the Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching, which he will receive at the Wednesday, June 12, afternoon session of Convocation.
In letters supporting his nomination for the award, current and former students praise Dutton’s passion for his material and commitment to his charges.
“Dr. Dutton’s enthusiasm helped me rise above my obstacles and strive for excellence,” wrote Sara Ghoneim. “He always challenged his students and engaged us in his lectures in ways that made the course material unforgettable.”
His colleagues tout his versatility, teaching courses in a variety of subjects, including large introductory classes, and helping to develop a redesigned undergraduate curriculum.
At the root of his commitment is what Dutton calls the true reward of the teacher: “There is nothing more satisfying than watching students move through the training of their undergraduate and graduate carers and go on to be successful contributors to society.”
The awards, established by the University of Windsor Alumni Association in 1987, recognize excellence in all areas of teaching, including classroom presentation, curriculum development, versatility, teaching methods, and student support. In addition to Dutton, education professor Kara Smith and English professor Dale Jacobs will receive the honour during the University’s 99th Convocation ceremonies this week. Click here for a list of past recipients.
Click here to see the original story on the Daily News
The spring convocation is next Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 3:00p.m. for Faculty of Science. The following students are graduating:
Ph.D. - Eric Bushnell, Shuai Chen, Meghan Doster, Vasantha Kallakunta, Jun Li, Bryan Lucier, Ronan San Juan.
M.Sc. - Ahmed Cherry, Sinisa Djurdjevic, Haider Mohan, Jing Wang.
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry will be hosting a bar-b-que immediately following the convocation, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Everyone from the department is invited to meet on the front steps of Essex Hall and share in the celebration. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Please come and join us to congratulate our students.
If you're planning on coming, please send me an email so I know how much food to purchase.
I'm also looking for volunteers to help setup for the bar-b-que. If you're available, let me know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Marlene Bezaire
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry wishes to congratulate the Ph.D. and M.Sc. students who recently graduated:
Ph.D. Students
Ruchi Chaube (Mutus)
Bhartesh Dhudshia (Green)
Hiyam Hamaed (Schurko)
Anna Kozarova (Vacratsis)
Sapna Sharma (Loeb)
M.Sc. Students
Rebecca Heeney (Mutus)
Alan MacGregor (Schurko)
