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Schedule of Events

Friday, October 14

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Dawson Lecture by Professor Seth Marder

"The Design of Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Materials"



Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building

680 Rose Street, room 321

Parking is available in the Rose Street Garage, 538 Rose Street, which is entered from Hilltop Ave.

A reception will follow the lecture.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Open House

Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building

680 Rose Street

Parking is available in the Rose Street Garage, 538 Rose Street, which is entered from Hilltop Ave.

Alumni, please stop by the Alumni Room.

In addition to tours of the new Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building, the evening will feature:

  • The Reaction Attraction (shows at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM) with entertaining and spectacular chemistry demonstrations
  • Scientific Glassblowing
  • Spirits ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú
  • Forensic Science on Television, complete with a crime scene for your investigation
  • ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú in Comics

Saturday, October 15

Morning and Afternoon

Recreational Activities

  • Explore Lexington and the Bluegrass at your own pace.

    • is a comprehensive source of information for visitors to the region.  
    • Click here for a list of recommendations from the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Department.
  • Participate in our group tour.

    • 10:00am - Guided Hike with ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Faculty at , followed by lunch at .  Contact Prof. Anne-Frances Miller for more information.

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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Alumni Board meeting

Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building

680 Rose Street, room 161N

Board members and interested observers are welcome.

10:30 AM - 12:00PM

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú/Physics Building Tours

Visit the "old" building and your lab spaces from years past.

Meet by the Einstein's Bagel Cafe doors to gain entrance into the building.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Reception

Helen King Alumni House

400 Rose Street

At this informal gathering you can:

  • Renew friendships over food and drinks
  • Meet current and former members of the faculty
  • Win prizes by demonstrating your knowledge of the Department of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú and its history
  • Take home priceless souvenirs of the occasion
Sunday, October 16
Morning and Afternoon - Recreational activities and informal gatherings.

Students in Lab

Credit: Students in a lab, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú (1890). General photographic prints, Special Collections & Digital Programs, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú.