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Remembering Ben Eder

Ben Eder (1980-2001) entered Reed in 1998. He had grown up in Newport on the Oregon coast, an avid fisherman in a family that relied on the sea for its livelihood. His enthusiasm for life’s experiences took him all over … finish reading Remembering Ben Eder

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“Ultra-liberal Reed College in Oregon”? Wait, wait, don’t tell me …

“Ultra-liberal Reed College in Oregon is doing away with textbooks” is exactly how humorist P.J. O’Rourke described us when he started his yarn on yesterday’s (Nov 15, 2008) Bluff the Listener segment on NPR’s news-comedy show, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell … finish reading “Ultra-liberal Reed College in Oregon”? Wait, wait, don’t tell me …

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Philip Wilk ’95

As Friday afternoon ran down and the halls grew quiet, a real “alumni surprise” walked through Arthur Glasfeld‘s door: Phil Wilk. I went across the hall to listen in and heard about Phil’s academic exploits. After graduating from Reed, he … finish reading Philip Wilk ’95

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Kathryn Bray ’05

Who else but Katie would send an email saying, “Hello again, it’s your favorite wayward alumna back to haunt you again … I’m coming into town Friday”? So Friday afternoon rolled around and who should walk into my office but … finish reading Kathryn Bray ’05

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Jordan Katz ’99 – Chemistry seminar

Jordan returned to Reed yesterday, visited with students and faculty, and presented a seminar based on his doctoral research at Caltech: “Supplying Global Energy Carbon-Free:  A Combinatorial Approach to Finding Solutions”. Jordan’s hair is much shorter than we all remember, … finish reading Jordan Katz ’99 – Chemistry seminar

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Tenure-track Position in Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry at Reed College. Reed College is inaugurating a new interdisciplinary program in environmental studies. To support this program, the Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Chemistry beginning August 2009. Preference will be given to … finish reading Tenure-track Position in Environmental Chemistry

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Jordan Katz ’99

Jordan Katz (Reed ’99, PhD Caltech ’08) has been keeping busy. A few months ago, Caltech News, 42(1), 2008, ran an article called “The Sun Also Catalyzes” that described how Jordan and his thesis advisor, Prof. Nathan Lewis, were using … finish reading Jordan Katz ’99

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Reed Magazine – Summer ’08

The latest issue of the Reed magazine (Summer ’08) was packed with information about chemistry alumni: Regional Gatherings In late April, we held the first extramural Seventh Annual Nitrogen Day celebration at the San Carlos home of Suzanne and Steve … finish reading Reed Magazine – Summer ’08

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Reed Magazine – Spring ’08

Caught this in the Class notes section of the Reed magazine, Spring ’08: Ann Erickson ’03 has become engaged to Tommer Wizansky, her classmate at Stanford University graduate school (a photo of Ann and Tommer accompanies the note on p. … finish reading Reed Magazine – Spring ’08

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We’re Back !

Following a 14 month “sabbatical”, the Reed College Chemistry department’s news blog is back in action at a new URL and with fancy new software (provided by CUS) to help us on our way. Look here for new posts while … finish reading We’re Back !

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