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    Celebrating 150 Years

    Sesquicentennial celebrations recognize a history of contributions to research and teaching

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    Alayna Johnson named a 2018-19 Goldwater Scholar

    Illinois Chemistry sophomore Alayna Johnson has been named a Goldwater Scholar for the 2018-19 academic year.
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  • Greg Girolami

    Greg Girolami recognized for excellence in teaching

    Prof. Greg Girolami, the William H. and Janet G. Lycan Professor of Chemistry, has received a Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching.
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    Lisa Olshansky to join inorganic area

    We are excited to announce that Dr. Lisa Olshansky will join our inorganic chemistry area this summer.
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    From Jonathan Sweedler, Director, School of Chemical Sciences: I am sad to report that our friend and colleague, Yi-Gui Gao, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018.
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  • John Christian Bailar, Jr. (1904 – 1991)

    Bailar, Jr., John Christian (1904-1991)

    John Christian Bailar, Jr. was born in Golden, Colorado in 1904 and received his degrees in chemistry from Colorado and Michigan. He became an instructor at the University of Illinois in 1928 and began a sixty-three year career in Illinois - Department of Chemistry. He became associate professor in 1930 and full professor in 1943.

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