These are images of past events and notices of upcoming events in addition to our
Mission Statement.
Mission Statement:
To advance chemistry, promote chemical research, and practically apply chemistry through service to members and the community.
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Strategic Planning Retreat — August 1st and 2nd, 2026
Strategic Planning with ACS NationalSJV ACS Local Section is participating in a Strategic Planning Retreat the weekend of August 1-2. Representatives from ACS National will host our local section and provide us with guidance for future planning. If you would like to be involved in the Strategic Planning Retreat, please contact one of the Executive Board members.
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Local Section Committee Seats Available
Are you interested in serving on a local section committee? Follow this link here to an online survey. Committee Duties: Awards Committee – Chair Xiaotan Yu The Awards Committee will oversee nominations, budgets, and awarding of Travel Awards, 50- and 60- year ACS Membership Awards, Iota Sigma Pi Awards, and any monetary sponsorship of clubs or events within the community. The Awards Committee will work closely with the Budget Committee. Budget Committee – Chair Jim Manore The Budget Committee will track expenses, create a budget, and handle payments for the Local Section finances. The…
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ACS Fall Member Meet-Up — August 24 from 8-10pm CT at the ACS Local Section Showcase
ACS Fall Member Meet-Up: Planning to attend ACS Fall 2026? Stop by our local section booth and meet some of your fellow SJV ACS members! At the ACS National Meeting in Chicago on Monday night from 8 pm to 10 pm.
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Chemistry of Bourbon: Technical Talk and Tasting – October 2nd, 2026
Lehman’s Brewery: Join our local section for a night of bourbon tasting as we explore the chemistry behind the aroma and taste of bourbon with invited guest speaker, Beth Lorsbach. Chemistry of Bourbon – Fall Event Join the SJV ACS local section and Beth Lorsbach, Global Development Leader from Nufarm, for a night of bourbon tasting and chemistry! The Chemistry of Bourbon technical talk and tasting is planned for October 2nd, 2026.
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