The Saint Francis University (SFU) Chemistry Club has maintained a high level of student involvement through different social and service events. The SFU Chemistry Club hosts a welcome picnic, mentor and mentee program, wiffle ball games, interchapter relations, holiday gatherings, seminars, and farewell events. Each year, the club hosts a design competition where members are able to provide ideas for mugs, pint glasses, T-shirts, and more to enhance club visibility on campus. In addition, the club engages in service through the Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (R.O.C.K.) program. The R.O.C.K. program has been in operation for 20+ years, annually hosting many chemistry outreach activities, reaching over 5000 K-12 students, both on and off campus. The focus of the R.O.C.K. program is to have K-12 students actively involved in chemistry-related activities. In addition, the R.O.C.K. program hosts Boy Scout and Girl Scout days to offer Chemistry merit badges and patches. To further benefit local K-12 S.T.E.M programs, the Chemistry Club members raise money annually through a Krispy Kreme fundraiser. The proceeds are offered as grants to local schools that apply. In the fall of 2016, students in the club initiated training in professional etiquette and invited professors from various universities to present their research to the students involved in the sciences to expand their knowledge and understanding of the subject of chemistry. The Chemistry Club fosters environmental awareness and the use of green practices both in the lab and in the community.

Saint Francis University Chemistry Club: Creating unbreakable bonds

255th National Meeting (2018)

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