October 26, 2018
Above, Tony Layson, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, uses a chemical reaction
to produce acetylene gas, causing a carved pumpkin to burst into flames. The activity,
held Oct. 25, was part of events held throughout the week by Trine University’s American
Chemical Society (ACS) chapter to celebrate National Chemistry Week, which is Oct.
21-27. Events included using a chemical reaction to make stress balls, decorating
cupcakes with symbols from the periodic table, and using liquid nitrogen to make ice
cream.
At right, from left, are Michael Smith, a senior chemistry major from Rensselaer, Indiana; Robert Dick, a senior chemistry major from Lawrence, Michigan, who is vice president of the American Chemical Society (ACS) chapter at Trine; Meghan McGonagle, a sophomore chemical engineering major from Frankfort, Illinois; Layson; and Noelle Matasovsky, a senior forensic science major from St. John, Indiana, president of Trine’s ACS chapter.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent agency that accredits degree-granting institutions throughout the United States, has continued and reaffirmed the accreditation of Trine University, with the next reaffirmation of accreditation set for 2035-36.
Trine University has launched a new online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program for professionals seeking to advance their leadership expertise, strengthen strategic decision-making skills and address complex organizational challenges through applied research.
The Trine University community is grieving the loss of alumnus, longtime trustee, and namesake of the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, Dr. Tomas Furth.