Enrichment Program Calendar

The Roanoke College Chemistry Department encourages student learning in the classroom, in research laboratories, and in co-curricular settings. We require students in Chemistry courses to attend several co-curricular events each semester. Events range from service activities to research seminars to talks on science in everyday life. The current list of events is available below.

Friday, January 31, 2025
4:00 pm, Trexler 372
Dr. James Annand, Medicinal Chemist, PTC Therapeutics
RNA as a Drug Target

Friday, February 21, 2025
3:30 pm, Trexler 372
Dr. Gary Hollis
Chemistry of Color Talk Followed by Tie Dying Event

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Noon, Trexler 372
Dr. Kelly Anderson
Radioactive Boy Scout

Friday, March 14, 2025
4:oo pm, Trexler 372
Dr. Kirk Shimkin, Johnson & Johnson
Drug Discovery

Friday, April 4, 2025
Time TBA, Trexler 372
Alumni Weekend
Alumni Guest Speaker TBA

Friday, April 4, 2025
6:00 pm, Fintel Library
Alumni Weekend
Student Research Showcase

The local section of the American Chemical Society gives talks throughout the semester.  These talks may be used for EPiC Credit.