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We are the Undergraduate Chemistry Society!

The Undergraduate Chemistry Society (UCS) is a student-run organization dedicated to promoting chemistry campus-wide and in our community.

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2023/2024 News and Events


And that’s a wrap for our 2024 Chemistry Forum!
A huge shout-out to our outstanding speakers and dedicated volunteers! 🧪✨ Thank you for making this year’s event a success! 👏 👏

We are Hiring!

Want to become involved in the UCS? We are now hiring our 2024/2025 execs!

Positions available:
Co-president (2)
Treasurer (1)
Vice President (2)
Secretary (1)
Academic Coordinator (3)
Athletics Coordinator (1)
CURC Coordinator (2)
Forum Coordinator (2)
Grad Coordinator (2)
Graphic Designer (1)
Outreach Coordinator (2)
Social Coordinator (3)
Social Media & Website Coordinator (2)
SUS Representative Candidate (1)
Second-year Representative (1)
First-year Representative (1)

More information on positions for the Elections can be found here: UCS Elections Positions

Join Our Team!

In order to run, please fill out this google form by Friday, March 22nd, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

All candidates will be required to attend our election on Monday, March 25th, and give a speech as to why they are qualified for the position.

The UCS Election will take place on Monday, March 25th, from 7:30-9 pm on Zoom:

 

If you are a chemistry student and are interested in attending our election, please make sure you come prepared to listen and vote! We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at ucspresident@gmail.com, with the subject “UCS Elections”.

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CHEM123 MT2 Review Session

The Undergraduate Chemistry Society (UCS) is back again with our last CHEM 123 review session of the year!The format of the review session will be a 30-minute Q&A session at the beginning, followed by solving several questions together in the worksheet. We will review the concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics, nomenclature, and acid-base equilibrium. Students are welcome to bring their questions for another Q&A session after the review session!

Date: Friday, March 15th, 2024
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: CHEM B250

RSVP linked here! 🔗

Disclaimer: The review session will be hosted by UCS executive members who have taken CHEM 123 in the past. The CHEM 123 Teaching Team is NOT AFFILIATED with this review session.

Faculty Meet and Greet

Join us this Friday, March 15th for our spring faculty meet and greet! This is a great opportunity to meet professors and faculty members outside of lectures.Cost: FREE
When: March 15th, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Abdul Ladha Science Student CentreRSVP linked here
Chemiformal 2024!

Our long-awaited Chemiformal, in collaboration with the Biochemistry Student Association, will take place on Friday, March 22nd at Jack Poole Hall! Join us for the 19+ event, which includes a catered dinner, games, and a dance floor! 🪩
Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2024
Time: 6:00-10:30 pm
Location: Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
Price: $55
Purchase your tickets here
RSVP here Note: Since this is a 19+ event, please bring 2 pieces of IDSee you on the dance floor!
Undergraduate Student Lounge Opening

The UCS Lounge (CHEM D132) is now open to the public! Drop by if you want to study, heat up your food, or just want to take a nap!

CURC
Want to share your research? Send in your abstract submissions by March 18th to be a part of the Chemistry Undergraduate Research Conference!
Chemistry Forum
Come to the Chemistry Forum on March 7th and meet Dr. Hua Yang and learn about what she did with her chemistry degree!
Study Hall 

Ready for another study hall? Join us this Wednesday, February 28th, for cookies, tea, and an evening of studying!
Date: Wednesday, February 28th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: CHEM D213

See you there!

Chemistry Forum
Come to the Chemistry Forum on March 7th and meet Sebastian Gutierrez de Velasco Maritorena and learn about what he did with his chemistry degree!
Garage Sale
Make sure to come to the UCS Lounge Garage Sale on February 29th from 3-6 PM in CHEM D132!
Chemistry Forum
Come to the Chemistry Forum on March 7th to meet Dr. Christopher J. Barbosa and learn about what he did with his chemistry degree!
Chemistry Forum
Join us on March 7th to discover more about the different career paths you can take with your degree! Lunch will be provided. Make sure to RSVP!
Date: Thursday, March 7th
Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Abdul Ladha Science Center (2nd floor)
Hope to see you there!

Join us on February 14th for cupcakes and an evening of studying!
Date: Wednesday, February 14th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: CHEM D213
Hope to see you there!
Garage Sale
Join us for a garage sale this Thursday, February 15, in the UCS lounge!
Location: CHEM D132 (UCS lounge)
Time: 3-4 pm

See you there!

Term 2 Study Hall Schedule 

Due to the popularity of last term’s study hall, we have decided to make it a bi-weekly event! It will take place every other Wednesday, from 5-7 pm in CHEM D213!

Here’s our schedule for the term:
January 31
February 14, 28
March 13, 27

April 10

Hope to see you there!

Study Hall

Collaborative study halls are back! Join us this Wednesday, January 31st from 5-7 pm in CHEM D213 for donuts and tea!

No RSVP is required, but space is limited!

Term 2 Lab tours

The UCS is excited to host a series of Lab Tours! Pizza will be served before the tours.
Here is all the relevant information:
Feb 6, 2024 (12:30 – 2:00 pm)
Meet at Room D215 at 12:30 pm
Hein Group (Physical Organic Chemistry)

Wolf Group (Organic and Inorganic Chemistry)

Feb 8, 2024 (12:30 – 2:00 pm)
Meet at Room D213 at 12:30 pm
Nichols Group (Electrocatalysis and Inorganic Chemistry)
MacLachlan Group (Supramolecular and Materials Chemistry)

RSVP here or using the QR code above! The deadline to RSVP is Sunday, February 4 at 11:59 pm.

CHEM 121 MT1 Review Session

Calling all CHEM 123 students!

The UCS is back with another review session for the upcoming CHEM 123 midterm 1. We will cover several questions and walk through the thought processes together to help you feel more prepared for the upcoming midterm! There will be a half an hour Q&A session at the end.

Please find the details below:
Date: Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Time: 5-7 pm

Location: CHEM B250 (the location is tentative for now, we will send out another email once the location is confirmed!)

RSVP here or using the QR code above!
Please note the review session is organized and hosted by UCS execs. The CHEM 123 teaching team is not affiliated with this event.


2024 Winter Elections

Are you interested in becoming involved in the UCS? We are now hiring for the following positions for our team:

  • Vice President (1)
  • Academic Coordinator (1)
  • CURC Coordinator (1)
  • Grad Coordinator (1)
  • Social Coordinator (1)

More information on positions for the 2024 Elections can be found here: UCS Winter Elections Positions

Join Our Team!

In order to run, please fill out this google form by Friday, January 19, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

All candidates will be required to attend our election on Monday, January 22nd, and give a speech as to why they are qualified for the position.

The UCS Winter Election will take place Monday, January 22nd, at 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89584184506?pwd=UDFqeWM5aDFLOG5kSnp3dUNIdURJUT09

Meeting ID: 895 8418 4506
Passcode: CHEMISTRY

If you are a chemistry student and are interested in attending our election, please make sure you come prepared to listen and vote! We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at ucspresident@gmail.com, with the subject “UCS Winter Elections”.

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CHEM Exam Packs Sales
Chemistry exam packs are on sale now! They include practice questions to help you prepare for the upcoming final exams.
Exam packs will be distributed digitally to your email address.
Available Exam Packs:
CHEM 121: $15 for UCS members, $20 for non-members
CHEM 203: $15
CHEM 233: $15
CHEM 208: $15

Order here, or using the QR code above!

University of Calgary Graduate Info Session
The University of Calgary will be hosting a graduate studies info session on Tuesday, December 5th from 1-2 pm in CHEM D215! Join us to learn more about U of Calgary’s research and graduate admissions process.

Pizza will be provided! Hope to see you there!

End-of-Term Study Hall

Join us for a cozy study session on Monday, December 4 with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate!

Faculty Meet & Greet

Join us at the Faculty Meet & Greet on December 1st, filled with wine and cheese! Make sure to RSVP using the QR code if you plan on attending.

Lab Tours

Lab tours are back! Make sure to RSVP using the QR code. See you there!

CHEM121 MT2 Review Session
The Undergraduate Chemistry Society will be hosting a CHEM121 Midterm 2 review session! We will do walkthroughs of practice questions to help you feel more prepared for the upcoming midterm. We will also be having a Q&A session where you are welcome to bring any additional questions!
The review session will take place in CHEMB250 this Friday, November 17, from 5-7 pm.
RSVP for the event here

Disclaimer: The review session is not affiliated with the CHEM121 teaching team. The review session will be hosted by UCS executives who have taken CHEM121 in the past.

Fall 2-Bucks-a-Beaker! 

The UBC Undergraduate Chemistry Society in collaboration with UBC Physics Society is hosting a night of beers in beakers followed by some trivia.

Team up with your friends and come join us for a fun evening before midterms start!

Here are some things you should know:
Cost of entry: FREE
When: October 13th, from 5:30pm-10:00pm.
Where: Abdul Ladha Science Student Center

Beers are 2$! Beakers are optional for 5$ and cups will be provided free of charge. Beakers are recommended for optimal consumption purposes.

You must be 19+ to attend, please bring 2 pieces of identification (primary and secondary)
One beer per hour per person

If interested, please RSVP here!

Abdul Ladha has a maximum capacity of 133, so make sure to RSVP ASAP!!! Drop-ins will be permitted but will be subject to event capacity.

Trivia info:
Maximum of 6 people per team
2 rounds of general trivia and 1 round of science-themed trivia!
If you are bringing friends, please note: each participant must complete this RSVP form individually. You can make your teams on the day of.

Grad School Application Workshop

Dr. Eva Nichols and Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind are hosting an application workshop for those applying to grad school for the Fall 2024 season!

This workshop will focus on how to write a compelling application and give individual feedback on your application. Feel free to bring a CV, a description of your scientific interests, or a list of schools/groups you are interested in applying to (not required).

The workshop will take place on October 11th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Dinner will be provided! Location TBA

If interested, please RSVP here!

NOTE: For those interested in graduate school, but are not applying this year, a subsequent event hosted by Dr. Nichols and Dr. Borduas-Dedekind will be held later in the term. Please wait to RSVP for that event.


2022/2023 News and Events

Summer 2-Bucks-a-Beaker

Hey you! Come to the UCS’s 2-Bucks-a-Beaker happening May 19 in CHEM D211 and D213 from 6:00-10:00 pm!

Drinks are $2 and beakers are $5. We will also have snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, which are free!

You must be 19+ with 2 valid pieces of ID.

See you there!

Term 2 Exam Packs

Our Term 2 exam packs are here! Test your understanding with extra practice problems for CHEM 123, 213, 218 or 205! Scan the QR code or go to this link to purchase!

Good luck on your exams!

Chemistry Karaoke (for real this time!)

Hey! Are you having a hard time Stayin’ Alive for finals? Or maybe you just want to say Bye Bye Bye to this semester. Either way, it’s The Final Countdown to the UCS’s first annual Chemistry Karaoke on Tuesday April 11 in CHEM D215 from 6:00-8:00 pm!

If you are interested in signing up for this event, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScrOWlYkv2mmD…/viewform

You can also use this form for song requests!

We hope to see you there!

AGM and UCS Elections

Our AGM is happening on April 3rd, 2023 along with our annual elections. Please visit our “UCS Elections” tab to learn more about applying for an executive role in the UCS for the 2023/2024 academic school year!

Storm the Wall

Join the UCS in a team for UBC’s Storm the Wall happening March 19-22! Everyone is welcome, so long as you’re in a Chem or Chem-related major (see the Google form for more details). Why join our team? The UCS will fully cover the costs for you!

More details in the sign up link here 

We hope to see you there!

Chemiformal

The event you have been waiting for is finally here! The annual Chemiformal will be taking place on March 24th from 6:00 pm-10:30 pm at the Jack Poole Hall in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. You can expect lots of dancing, good company, and delicious food and drinks. This is a 19+ event, and 2 IDs will be required at the door.

Tickets are $50 (which includes dinner and coffee / tea) until March 9, 2023 and the sales will open as follows:
Fourth-years: Today!
Third-years: March 2nd
Second-years and plus ones: March 3rd

Tickets are limited so please purchase them during the dates allocated for your year. Tickets can be purchased online at this link: https://events.eply.com/UCSStores

Upon purchasing your ticket, all attendees will be asked to fill out the following RSVP form here so we can inform the catering company of any allergens

The menu we will be offering this year is:
Caprese salad
Allergens: milk, mustard, sulphites

Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad
Allergens: soy, sulphites, mustard, sesame
Broccolini Gratinée
Allergens: milk, wheat, gluten
Roasted Nugget Potatoes
Allergens: No known priority allergens
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
Allergens: milk, egg, wheat, gluten, sulphites
Braised Beef Brisket
Allergens: sulphites
Assorted Desserts

We hope to see you there!

Chemistry Forum

Wondering what you can do with a degree in chemistry? The UCS presents our annual Chemistry Forum! Join us on March 9th, 2023 to listen and connect with industry professionals with chemistry degrees! Lunch will be provided!
WHEN: March 9, 2023 from 9:30am-2pm
WHERE: Abdul Lahda Student Centre
RSVP HERE 

UCS Winter Elections

Please click the “UCS Elections” tab at the top of the page to learn more about our Winter Elections, happening January 23 at 6pm.

Term 2 Faculty Meet and Greet

Happy start of semester! The UCS team is wishing you well!
 
Please join us for our Faculty Meet and Greet! Mingle with your peers and profs over some snacks and drinks. Ask faculty members about their research, or just drop by and say hey!
 
WHEN: January 20, 2023 from 1-3pm
WHERE: CHEM D211
WHO: You! RSVP using this link 
 
We hope to see you there!

 

Term 1 Exam Pack Sales

Do you need extra practice for your CHEM finals? The UCS is here to help! We have made exam packs for your courses with lots of practice questions to boost your confidence for your final exams!

Exam Pack Pricing is as follows:
CHEM 121: $20 ($15 for UCS members)
CHEM 203: $15
CHEM 208: $15
CHEM 233: $15

You can order your exam packs here: https://events.eply.com/UCSStores

If you have any questions, please contact ucs.academic@gmail.com

University of Toronto Graduate Information Session

Interested in graduate studies in chemistry at the University of Toronto?

Join us in our Graduate Info Session to learn about applying to UofT’s graduate chemistry program! Learn more about applications, research, scholarships, and graduate life from Professor Alana Ogata from UofT’s Chemistry Department!

Date: Tuesday, December 6th, 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: CHEM D215

Dinner will be provided!

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdod-XFUi45t6TT-4SVYAirlpDpf5rxgqNbgEYOWFwykjwU2A/viewform?usp=send_form

See you soon!

Chemistry Karaoke

Hey! Are you having a hard time Stayin’ Alive for finals? Or maybe you just want to say Bye Bye Bye to this semester. Either way, it’s The Final Countdown to the UCS’s first annual Chemistry Karaoke on Tuesday November 29 in CHEM D213 from 6:00-8:00 pm!

If you are interested in signing up for this event, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScrOWlYkv2mmD…/viewform

You can also use this form for song requests!

We hope to see you there!