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Alumni & Friends Reception in Washington D.C.
Alumni and friends of the Department of Chemistry met in the nation's capital on Aug. 17, 2025, before the start of the ACS National Meeting
for a networking reception at City Tap House in Washington D.C.
Get the details about the next reception in Atlanta in March 2026 by sharing your email address with us at chemistry@illinois.edu, so we can send you save-the-date and event invitations.
Previous Alumni & Friends receptions
Browse photo galleries of the most recent receptions.
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