The American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter at Xavier University of Louisiana sought to shift the pH a little past neutral during the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic year. In order to not reach chemical equilibrium with our current circumstances, our award-winning organization decided to identify more strongly with and promote the mission of Xavier to create a more just and humane society through leadership and service in this global society. The Chapter made inter-organizational, intercommunal and intercultural bonds all while remaining calm. We made bonds primarily through our Chem Connexions Peer Mentoring and Chemistry Departmental Mentoring Programs. We also actively rngage the surrounding community through weekly Chemistry-based outreach at local schools, an effort funded by the ACS Community Interactions Grant. Our members can also be seen conducting Chemistry-based community service 2-3 times a week through partnerships with organizations such as STEM NOLA and Mobilization At Xavier. As a Chapter, we also host many opportunities for students to relax and learn through professional development and social events, such as Science Cafe and Chemistry on Tap, events that were hosted by our Local ACS Section. The Club solved its way through many chemical mysteries during National Chemistry Week as we hosted a Chemistry Mystery Scavenger Hunt across our campus, hosted a “Guess Who?” style Costume Contest where students dressed as Chemistry professors, and ate dinner with members of the New Orleans Branch of the FBI during a NCW Dinner Talk. In the near future, the Chapter even has plans to sponsor a brand new international ACS Chapter. By creating lasting bonds, these events allow the Club to promote our personal mission and that of the ACS to promote Chemistry for Life.

Keep calm and make bonds: Chemistry at Xavier University of Lousiaina

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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