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SUPPORTING THE SSU CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

The chemistry department of Sonoma State University strives to maintain the highest quality education and research that can be afforded to our students.  Nevertheless, the ability of the department to sustain that level of excellence becomes more difficult with each passing year due to the escalating costs in our general operations.  Gifts to the SSU Academic Foundation are tax deductible.  If you are interested in donating to the department, the first question that may come to mind is what the most critical needs of the department are.  Some of the most important needs are given below:

Nichols Equipment Fund
An integral component of the chemistry curriculum at SSU has been the students' "hands on" experience using the available instrumental methods within the department. We have an extensive array of scientific equipment available for use by the undergraduates in both formal coursework and research.  However, some of the instruments are rather old and in need of upgrades, or complete replacement.  Our next large purchase will hopefully be a new 400 MHz NMR for the department.

Chemistry Department Fund
This fund is to be used for the general benefit of the chemistry department and its programs.  Donations into this account are typically used to facilitate program growth and development, enhance classroom and laboratory technology, and many other important department needs. Also, this fund supports the travel of faculty to conferences and professional meetings or to participate in professional activities that enhance the visibility of the SSU Chemistry program.