University of Dallas - Crusader Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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William H. Hendrickson Associate Professor CHEMISTRY: n., 1. the science dealing with the composition and properties of sub- stances, and with the reactions by which substances are produced from or converted into other sub- stances. 2. the application of this to a specified subject or field of activ- ity. 5. the chemical properties, composition, reactions, and uses of a substance. The Chemistry Department spon- sors the John B. O'Hara Chemical Sciences Institute each summer. Incoming freshmen chosen to par- ticipate receive eight hours of cred- it in General Chemistry. The O'Hara Charles W. Eaker Associate Professor Program also grants research sti- pends to advanced students work- ing on projects in selected areas of study, including organic mecha- nisms and organophosphorous chemistry. Diiring the regular year, the de- partment advises the local student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society. Members attend guest lectures on pertinent topics in academic, medical, and industri- al chemistry. Field trips to local lab- oratories such as HCH and Alcon are also scheduled. Those stu- dents holding national member- ship in the ACS are invited to at- tend regional and national conven- tions each year and, if desired, pre- sent the results of their research with the department's professors. Jack Towne, Chairman Professor

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Is there a doctor in the house?