John and Betty Moore’s Retirement Symposium

Rachel Bain – Senior Instructional Technology Specialist

UW Madison Department of Chemistry

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Diane Bunce – Professor Emerita

Chemistry Department, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Favorite Memory: My favorite memory of John and Betty dates back to a New Traditions meeting when John and Betty announced that we would be going to what sounded like a “topless bar” for dinner that night that they had been to and liked very much. Many of the group wondered silently if John and Betty were more “open minded” than we thought. Finally before the end of our meeting (and before dinner) someone in the group asked about the “topless bar”, to which Betty responded that it had a great selection of small plates (tapas). There was a relieved sign from the group when we all realized that it was a “Tapas Bar” not a “Topless Bar” that was being proposed.

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Judith Burstyn – Professor of Chemistry

UW Madison Department of Chemistry

Favorite Memory: There’s too many to list them all! Shared vegetables from their garden (sorrel appreciators united), lunch in their office, solar hemicycle house parties, the national landmark celebration, undergraduate curriculum committee, Chem 109 and Chem 311, art in chemistry, beautification of the chair’s office.

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Renee Cole – Professor of Chemistry

University of Iowa 

Favorite Memory: There are so many. One started with my campus interview. This was before cell phones, so having my flight canceled/delayed multiple times meant John went to the airport three times before I was actually there. I had to use a calling card to call his office and leave a message and would then call my husband to send him an email (this was in the days of dial-up, so no sending email from the airport). We made it to campus 30 minutes before my presentation, but John and Betty made me feel like it was no big deal and was completely supportive. That kind of support continued all through my post-doc and beyond.

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Flick Coleman – Professor Emeritus

Wellesley College

Favorite Memory: Singing folk songs in a variety of places, and lunches from the sub shop up the street from the chemistry building when I was on several sabbaticals. Every day we would solve all of the world’s problems, everything that could be done to improve chemical education, and enjoy our lunch. The next day we would solve all of the new problems, while still enjoying our lunch.

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Art Ellis – Advisor

Elsevier

Favorite Memory: It was a great day when I learned that John and Betty would be joining us at UW-Madison!

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John Estell – Reichelderfer Endowed Chair, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Ohio Northern University

Favorite Memory: When John and Betty arrived at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ottawa, OH just in time to see our wedding processional.

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Kalle Gehring – Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Director

McGill University Center for Structural Biology

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Jon Holmes –  Editor

JCE Chemical Education Xchange

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Erica Jacobsen 

Lakewood Lutheran School, Lakewood, WA

Favorite Memory: Demos on the Lawn at their home was a real treat. I first went as an undergraduate while working for the Institute for Chemical Education. The food, house, fellow guests, and demos—all spectacular. Multiple years later, with a marriage and a move in between, my husband and kids were able to experience Demos with me during my time working at the Journal of Chemical Education.

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Bob McMahon – Professor of Chemistry

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Luke Oxoby 

Sr. Research Investigator at Kingchem

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Mary Saecker – Former Associate Editor

Journal of Chemical Education

Favorite Memory: Under John and Betty’s leadership of the Journal of Chemical Education, the cover became a monthly, magical portal to the content. They were committed to having the most interesting and beautiful covers, often generating images in house. For the October 2005 cover, featuring the National Chemistry Week theme of “The Joy of Toys”, they literally created a cover in house at their celebrated and delightful home. Staff and their children spent an enchanted afternoon playing with bubbles. It was extremely hot and the bubbles were not so cooperative and photographing was tricky. Once the photo shoot was over, Betty revealed the secret pool that straddles the outer wall of the house for the kids cool off in and John started making bubbles. In end, the best photo on the cover was of John showing his playful spirit and sense of wonder.

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Janice Hall Tomasik – Professor of Chemistry

Central Michigan University

Favorite Memory: It’s so hard to pick just one memory! I have so many great ones with John and Betty, and there’s not enough words or space on this page to express my gratitude to them both! I will always remember their guidance throughout my graduate studies; early mornings preparing for class, late days finishing up projects – they were always there to help provide advice and encouragement. I also remember social events, including some gatherings at their beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright house, where John did some great chemistry demos while we picnicked outside. I remember their beautiful garden, and how they would bring in so many delicious vegetables to share with the office. I loved being a part of their work, helping others learn chemistry and science, and helping the community through many different activities, resources, and events. It was always, always busy in the office; but it was the best type of busy – excited busy 🙂 And Betty always made me laugh with her wit, so there was never a dull moment. Most of all, I will always remember their incredible kindness and patience, and what a gift it was to be able to work with them!

We have reserved room blocks at the Fluno Center and the Double Tree hotel in downtown Madison.

Reservations will be made by the individual, and each guest will be responsible for payment of the room, taxes, and incidental charges.

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At the Double Tree parking is $18 per night and it is a 12 minute walk from the chemistry building, but the hotel provides a free shuttle service to both the airport and anywhere downtown including the chemistry building.

To reserve a room in the block, please follow this link: Double Tree Block Reservations

Room Rates: $209.00 for traditional rooms with one or two beds.

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The Fluno Center is a 10 minute walk from the chemistry building, parking is $15, and there is no shuttle service.

To reserve a room in the block, please call the hotel directly at 608-441-7117 and mention the John and Betty Moore Symposium.

Room Rates: $170.00 for traditional rooms with one or two beds.

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Please see the list of other hotels below that are within walking distance of the chemistry department. 

• The Wisconsin Union Hotel (Union South) is across the street from the Chemistry department. Parking at the hotel is $18.00, and there is no shuttle service.
• The Hilton Garden Inn is an 11 minute walk from the chemistry building, parking is $20, and there is no shuttle service.
• The Hampton Inn & Suites Madison/Downtown is a 15 minute walk from the chemistry building, parking is $20, and there is no shuttle service.
• The Best Western Plus InnTowner is a 25 minute walk from the chemistry building, has free parking, and an airport shuttle.
• The Edgewater is a more upscale hotel. It is a 25 minute walk from the chemistry building, Parking is $24, and there is an airport shuttle.

Registration for this event is free, but please follow the registration link below to RSVP.

Please register all attendees individually. We will cap the registration at 120.

Register Here!

If you will need to park a car, we encourage you to reserve a spot by clicking on the link below. Parking is $15.00 per day and needs to be submitted two weeks prior to the event. The closest space is lot 80, the Union South Parking ramp. Lot 7 (Granger Hall) is also nearby. You may also try parking on the same day without reserving, but spots in these lots are not guaranteed. The link provides real-time updates of available parking. The Chemistry building is at the corner of Mills and University avenues.

Lot 56 and the metered street parking are free on weekends, but the spots are limited.

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