Graduation Celebration 2026

Students who are eligible to graduate between Fall 2025 and Summer 2026 are encouraged to participate in this celebration, as it is only held once a year. We understand how hard you have worked to get to this point and we’re excited to celebrate with you!

DETAILS

The Department of Chemistry Graduation Celebration will be held in person on May 8, 2026, with a ceremony from 3-4 p.m. in the John Morgridge Lecture Hall, North Tower S429, and a reception to follow. A live stream will be available at https://go.wisc.edu/883kmj.

Any content you include in the form below, with the exception of your contact information, may be used in the program, in a presentation, or on a department website. Please complete the form by the end of the day on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Unfortunately, we may not be able to include information submitted after that date.

EVENT INVITATIONS

Please include those friends and family to whom you would like invitations emailed at the bottom of the form. We will only send email invitations.

If you have questions or concerns, please email us at connect@chem.wisc.edu.

Please note, you will need to be logged in to the UW network to access this form.

Department of Chemistry–Class of 2026

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Graduation Semester*

Full Name*

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Degree*

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Please write a short biography in third person that will be read at the event. Include information about your future plans. Will you pursue more education, do you have a job lined up or do you plan to do something else equally or more exciting? Entries may be edited for consistency in voice, length, and to correct typos or errors. You do not need to attend the Graduation Celebration to submit a biography. LIMIT: 400 characters.

For guidance when writing your biography, see these examples from previous graduates

What is your favorite memory of being a chemistry major/chemistry graduate student? Entries will be shared as part of the memories content and may be edited for consistency in voice, length and to correct typos or errors. You do not need to attend the Graduation Celebration to include a memory for the slideshow. LIMIT: 250 characters.

Please upload any photos you'd like to submit for the memories slideshow. If you share images of work in a lab, please make sure those pictured are wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Maximum file size: 24MB

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Dissertation, Thesis, or Senior Thesis Title (if applicable)

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