Category Archives: Events

Did you know that natural products serve as the basis of many new medicines? Natural products also provide intricate problems that expose limitations in the strategies and methods employed in chemical synthesis. What are natural products? Why are they important in chemistry? Richmond Sarpong’s experiences growing up in Sub-Saharan Africa led to his interest in natural products. These early influences, along with the evolution of Sarpong’s career in synthetic organic chemistry, will be discussed.

Meeting ID: 864 5282 3966
Passcode: 179530

Join us on Thursday, February 17th at 6:00pm for a panel discussion with professor Cynthia Goh to learn more about the multitude of possibilities in chemistry, post-graduate! The panel will include a Q&A session as well for all of your unanswered questions.

Meeting ID: 848 2431 0614
Passcode: Nitrogen

Dear Undergraduate Students,

The Department of Chemistry at York University is pleased to announce its 2^nd annual Graduate Open House (GOH) for prospective graduate students, which will take place virtually on Saturday, January 22, 2022 (see poster for details).

We welcome all undergraduate students who may be interested in applying to graduate school at YorkU for Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 entry. Although our event is targeted towards students in their final year of undergraduate studies, students in any year are welcome to attend the GOH to learn more about summer research or co-op opportunities at YorkU.

Our department is comprised of 28 faculty members with 12 new hires since 2017. We work in diverse research areas across the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. To learn more about the research going on in our department, click here for a brief video. Additional details can be found on our website.

At the GOH, you will have the opportunity to learn about our graduate program, graduate student life, and research interests at YorkU. You can also meet faculty members, students, and postdocs in the department, as well as network with other prospective students. A detailed itinerary will be released closer to the date.

>> If you are interested in attending the Open House, please register by filling out this form by December 31, 2021: https://tinyurl.com/4nxuu8yb <<

There is no cost to attend the event and you are not obligated to apply to our graduate program if you attend the Open House.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly (cmle@yorku.ca) if you have any questions.

We hope to see you all there!

Best regards,

Christine

Ever wanted to put your chemistry trivia skills to the test and win up to $300 in total prizes? If so, grab some friends and join the CSU for a virtual trivia night on Thursday, December 2nd at 7pm! You and your team will be alongside a chemistry professor, competing for first place in our chemistry themed trivia. Sign up links are below, teams are capped at 4 people! You can sign up as an individual as well and leave the teams to us.

Zoom link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/86844529962
Meeting ID: 868 4452 9962
Passcode: 139413

Sign up: https://forms.gle/ZLJMWr2J6xHpTLhy7

Calling all Chemists! ChemClub is organizing its annual ski trip. Go to beautiful Mont-Tremblant with your departmental peers and enjoy a weekend of skiing, socializing and relaxing!

Departure: 12:30 AM Fri Jan 21, 2022 from Lash Miller (arrival to Mt. Tremblant early Friday morning)

Return: Evening of Sun Jan 23, 2022 at Lash Miller (departure from Mt. Tremblant Sunday afternoon)

Prices:
ChemClub Member (skier package) – $270
Guest (skier package) – $335
Member/Guest Non-Skier package – $220

What you will receive: coach bus transport to and from the resort, 2 nights accommodation at Place St. Bernard, 2 day lift ticket

Add-ons: Equipment rental ($75/2days – $110/3days – skis/snowboard+boots), helmet rental ($15/2days – $20/3days), extra lesson ($90), 3rd day lift ticket ($40), travel insurance ($38.88)

E-transfer Alex ASAP to secure your spot. If you are getting the add-ons, please note which add-ons + duration if applicable.

Signup link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZOjS6apEzY4dGoFo5dZRzaXgtfvmevq7izuw217s93iXv6w/viewform
Contact: Alex (alexander.sever@mail.utoronto.ca)

Note: masks and proof of vaccination mandatory

Join U of T Chemistry alumni currently undergoing graduate studies at Harvard, Cornell, Stanford, and other universities for a panel discussion and Q&A over zoom! This event will take place on Sunday October 17th at 7pm!

Zoom information:
https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81895849361
Meeting ID: 818 9584 9361
Passcode: 232223

Interested in being part of the CSU? If you are currently a first- or second-year student, this is your chance! The deadline for applications is Sunday, October 3rd.

You can send us your application using the form linked here!

The actual elections will be held on Wednesday October 6th, 5PM online! You can find the link and passcode below.

Zoom information:
https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/87363348011
Meeting ID: 873 6334 8011
Passcode: carbon

Join the CSU along with the PCSU (Pharmaceutical Chemistry Students’ Union), the MCSU (Material Science Chemistry Students’ Union), and the PTSA (Pharmacology and Toxicology Students’ Association) for a four-in-one event! Hear from representatives from each group about their program, their events, and have any and all questions answered.

Zoom link:
Topic: Chemistry Student Groups Information Session
Time: Sep 17, 2021 06:30 PM America/Toronto
Join Zoom Meeting https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/85926530922
Meeting ID: 859 2653 0922
Passcode: 170818

The Chemistry department website has been updated to include updated information about chemistry research opportunities (CHM395Y and other summer research options), along with some background regarding the new Focus in Green Chemistry and the new Environmental Chemistry major program:

The University of Toronto Chemistry Library is pleased to be hiring 4 Library Assistants through UofT’s Work Study program this Fall.

About the Opportunity

Library Assistants will work onsite at the Chemistry Library service desk responding to user questions, helping users find they information, and managing loans & returns. Assistants will also support the maintenance of library collections, spaces, and online resources, as well as contributing to other special projects as assigned. Please visit the Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNX) website to learn more about duties and qualifications.

Compensation

$15.00/hour

Hours

5-8 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Regular shift schedules will be assigned each semester and designed to accommodate course schedules.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the UofT Career Learning Network to be considered.

1. Visit theCareer and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNX) website
2. Search for Job ID 184837
3. Submit the required application materials (Cover Letter and Resume) by Monday, August 23 at 11:59pm.