November 2018 e-Catalyst Newsletter

Vol. 4, Issue 9

November 20 18

Dr. Lucy Ziurys Receives LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is awarding its 2019 Laboratory Astrophysics Prize to Prof. Lucy Ziurys for her outstanding contributions to rotational spectroscopy of transient molecules and radio astronomy.

Marc Tischler Receives Dean's List for Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Marc Tischler was selected by the medical student body to receive the College of Medicine Award for Dean's List for Excellence in Teaching, Year 2.

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Free Science "Magic" Show

The UA Chemistry Club invites you to attend their free Fall 2018 Science "Magic" Show on Sat., Nov. 17, 2018 at 11 am in Old Chemistry Room 111.

Professor Emeritus Henry K. Hall

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Henry K. Hall on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

Professor Richard G. Jensen

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to another retired CBC faculty member. Professor Richard G. Jensen passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

A Tribute to the Life of Henry Koffler

Please join the University of Arizona for a tribute to the life of Dr. Henry Koffler on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 from 3-5 pm at Crowder Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, 1017 North Olive Rd.

Haley Petersen Named Fall 2018 CBC Outstanding Senior

Haley is a senior pursuing a B.S. degree in chemistry with minors in French and Linguistics.

Emma Wu Selected as Oct. 2018 Outstanding Student of the Month

Maddie Morrow nominated Emma Wu for the Student of the Month because she is a great person and an incredibly hard-working student.

Alumni News

Dawne Cylwik (BS Microbiology with Chemistry minor, 2009) After graduation I attended the UA College of Pharmacy and went on to complete a pharmacy residency at El Rio Community Health Center. I currently work at El Rio as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist seeing patients with diabetes and other chronic health conditions. I recently had a little boy and am loving my life as a mother.

Zainab Sadeq (BS Biochemistry, 2016) I came to the United States from Iraq 9 years ago. With the support of my husband, I was able to graduate while pregnant with my son, making m y graduation day in 2016 the biggest day in my life. Currently I am a staff instructor at Pima Community College, and I am applying to pharmacy school.

Aishan Shi (BS Biochemistry; BS Microbiology; BA English, 2013; MBA Business Administration, 2014) I currently am a fourth-year medical student at the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix. Together with Dr. Brown, I have put together an English class on medical pathologies/themes and their effects on individuals and societies in six Shakespearean plays. I teach lectures and discussions with support from Dr. Brown. The course runs in the second half of the Spring semester on MWF 4-5:40 pm.

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