We are a dynamic and visionary organization committed to improving people’s lives in our community through the transforming power of chemistry. We strive to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Kalamazoo, Allegan and Van Buren counties.
The KACS Education Committee — Donald Schreiber, James Kiddle, Sherine Obare, and Andre Venter — with able assistance from Robin Lenkart, are to be commended for a fantastic evening activity on May 21, Monday, in the WMU Chemistry Building atrium.
Outstanding college and high school students, our Section’s Competitive Exam winners, a high school teacher, one ACS 50-year member and 10 past-chairs still living in the Kalamazoo area, along with parents, siblings, teachers and a few Local Section members — 91 enthusiastic guests in all — gathered at 6 p.m. After enjoying delicious snacks from Maggie’s catering service we adjourned to the adjacent lecture hall where we had the award presentations:
1967 | Don Iffland |
1971 | Robert Nagler |
1974 | Robert Kelly |
1982 | Wade Adams |
1994 | John Greenfield |
1999 | John Stodola |
2003 | Benjamin Maxey |
It was a full and very rewarding evening; our young honorees heard words of encouragement and wisdom from our more experienced members: to study diligently, to overcome obstacles, to appreciate their teachers and parents, to use their study of chemistry or any science to benefit humanity, to make sure they continue to pass on their love of science to younger acquaintances, to continue learning beyond the “school experience,” and to focus on seeking employment which provides them a means to do what they love and love what they do.
There are pictures on our website and some will be in the June 2012 Newsletter.