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February General Meeting - Career Day

February 11 - Thursday - 3:30 - 7:30 pm - 111 Williams Hall, Kent State University
        3:30 pm - Refreshments
        3:45 pm - Welcome & Introduction
        4:00 pm - Managing an Effective Job Search by Dr. Richard Bretz
        Resume review will be available to all attendees following the presentation.
To allow a rough headcount for handouts and pizza, please register with Ann Bolek ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 330-972-6264) by 5:00 PM on Monday, Feb. 8.

Dr. Richard Bretz, a National Career Consultant from the American Chemical Society (ACS) will discuss all aspects of managing an effective job search and how to put together a winning resume.

Join us to learn how to:
    1. Prepare Resumes That Employers Want to Read
    2. Avoid The Pitfalls In The Interview Process
    3. Use The Internet To Conduct A Job Search
    4. Place A Free Ad That Is Read By Over 1000 Employers Of Chemists

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 February 2010 )

January General Meeting

January 28 - Thursday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Barley House (222 South Main Street, Akron OH 44308)

Our January general meeting will be a gathering at The Barley House. Instead of a speaker & program, we'll have an informal networking & discussion. Do you have ideas for section activities? Do you want to know what's planned for the spring? Food & beverages are on your own, so feel free to drop in when you can & stay as long as you like. In order to get a rough headcount (and know how big of a table to get), please send a quick note to Ann Bolek ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 330-972-6264) by Tuesday, Jan 26.

ACS Leadership Development Program "Leading Without Authority"

Sponsored by: ACS Akron Local Section and the University of Akron - Chemistry Department Saturday, February 27, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: The University of Akron, Student Union Building, Room 335. (Parking is available in various lots on campus.) Facilitator: Les McQuire Registration Fees: ACS Member --- $40 Non ACSMember --- $190 Lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to 26 participants. For more information contact - Jim Duddey - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated ( Sunday, 24 January 2010 )
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Upcoming Events for 2010 Winter and Spring

Looking ahead - Mark your calendar! - Harlan Wilk - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

March 18 - ACESS Joint Societies Meeting
        Tangier Restaurant, social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30, program 7:30 PM
        Speaker: Dr. Linda Spurlock

April 21 - Crano Lecture - Bartosz A, Grzybowski, Northwestern University
   Afternoon Lecture at the University of Akron, MGH 11, 2:30 PM
Evening reception 5:30 , dinner 6:30, and lecture 7:30 PM, Tangier Restaurant

May 4 - Education Night, 50 Members Night
        Tangier Restaurant, social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30, program 7:30 PM
        Speaker: Dwight Chasar
        "Chemistry is for the Birds"

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 February 2010 )

Volunteers Needed for Science Fair Judging

It is time again for us as a professional society to encourage the local junior high and high school students in their science endeavors. It is Science Fair time again! This is a great way for us to help out our local schools and impact the scientists of the future (and hopefully some future ACS members). It is also a great way to be an active member in the ACS Akron Section.

The Akron Section of the ACS sponsors $100 awards at three science fairs in the local area and we are looking for some volunteers to judge the two remaining fairs and select the winning projects. The dates are Saturday, March 20 for District V and Saturday, March 27 for District 13. Judging is typicaly finished by about noon.

Information packets are available to assist you in the judging process, and all awards are also provided. If you can help on any of these dates or would like more information, please contact Adessa Butler at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 February 2010 )