SERMACS 2002 Special Events

SERMACS 2002
Special Events

Wednesday Evening at the Cistern

This is a free event from 5:30 – 7:30 PM open to all attendees wearing their meeting registration badges. Gather in the center of the College of Charleston’s historic campus at the Cistern in front of Randolph Hall for some welcoming remarks to Charleston by the Mayor of Charleston, the Honorable Joseph P. Riley, and also by the Dean of the School of Science & Mathematics at the College of Charleston, and former congressional science fellow for the American Chemical Society (82-83), Dr. Norine Noonan. The cistern, in the front of the College’s original building is surrounded by graceful live oaks and has been used in the feature film “The Patriot” and television mini-series “North-South” as representing a graceful and elegant South. After this gathering, join your friends and acquaintances for dinner at one of the many restaurants (reservations recommended) within walking distance of the conference.

Thursday Evening Gala Reception at the South Carolina Aquarium


	This is a ticketed event from 7 – 10 PM. Admittance will require both a ticket ($10, purchased in advance) and the wearing of the meeting registration badge. Gala participants will be surrounded by the beautiful aquarium displays inside the building and have a spectacular view of Charleston harbor looking out towards Mt. Pleasant and the Atlantic Ocean. A buffet spread (hand pulled barbeque pork, rotisserie smoked chicken, barbeque sauces, barbeque baked beans, sweat southern coleslaw, fresh fruit and cheese tray, sandwich buns, French bread and butter, iced tea and lemonade - catered by Sticky Fingers), a full bar, and Country Bluegrass music by will round out the evening. Bus transportation for the five-block walk between the Aquarium and the Westin Francis Marion will be provided.	Sponsored by

Evening Socials

Friday evening is the recommended time for colleges and universities, industries, or businesses to host social events for SERMACS attendees. This should be a great prelude to a dinner with your friends out on the town. If your organization is holding a social, please let us know and we will post it for you on this site. We recommend contacting the individual event sponsor in advance to ask about joining them at their event. Admissions might be limited.

Inorganic Chemists Friday 5:30- 7 PM, (contact: Dr. David Atwood).

College of Charleston Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Alumni & Friends Reception and Open House, Friday 6:00-8 PM, Room 317, Science Center (contact: Dr. Gary Asleson).

University of South Carolina Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Alumni and Friends, 5:30-7 PM, Atrium Lobby, Embassy Suites Hotel (contact: Dr. Rick Adams).

Vanderbilt University Alumni & Friends, Friday 5:30-7 PM, Gold Room, Westin Francis Marion Hotel (contact: Mr. Robert Hayes).

Furman University Alumni and Friends, Drop-in ror alumni, friends, guests and others, Friday Evening, 6:00 till about 8:00, Embassy Suites Hotel, Room to be announced- See bulletin board (contact: Dr. Tony Arrington).

Women Chemist Luncheon: "Elements of Success" - Dr. Lisa Zuraw, Sponsor


Panelists	Rosalie K. Crouch Professor of Ophthalmology and Biochemistry Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC	Zaida Morales-Martinez Senior Lecturer Florida International University Miami, FL	Susan Bird Reese Licensing Specialist SCANA/SCE&G Columbia, SC

The panelists will relate the choices they have made in education, professional development, and family life that have helped them become both successful chemists and individuals. They will discuss how these "elements" can be used to develop successful strategies to support a diverse chemical workforce in the avenues of Academia and Industry.

For more information contact

Pamela Riggs-Gelasco
gelascop@cofc.edu
College of Charleston
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-7182
FAX (843) 953-1404