In Spring 2025, JMU Awarded Tom Gallaher an honorary doctorate. To help celebrate this much-deserved honor, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is holding a reception in his honor. All alumni, faculty (current and former), and staff (plus guests) who knew Tom are cordially invited to join us Friday, October 17 (homecoming weekend) to celebrate. The events are as follows:

• Alumni Roundtable from 3:30-4:30 pm
  • Alumni Speakers include Charles Lamb, MD (1978); Michael Leopold, PhD (1994); and Beth Teigen, PhD (1984)
• Catered Reception at 6pm
  • Preston Lakes Clubhouse: 3371 Vera Vista Path, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

For inquiries or to RSVP (please include dietary restrictions), please contact Dr. Tom DeVore (devoretc@jmu.edu)

RSVP before Friday, October 10.