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1867 Samuel A. Lattimore, Chair 1908 An d e r s o n Ha l l, Ho m e of Ch e m i s t r y De p a r t m e n t fr o m 1861-1887 I m p o r t a n t Ac c o m p l i s h m e n t s a n d Ha p p e n i n g s • His appointment prompted the establishment of a separate department of chemistry at the University • At the University taught Chemistry, as well as Geology, Zoology, and Physics • Established the first chemistry laboratory in the basement of Anderson Hall, used by students as well as Rochester physicians, pharmacists, mechanics, and farmers • In 1887, established a building exclusively for Chemistry • Chemist to the Board of Water Commissioners of Rochester and to the New York State Board of Health • Acting President of the University for two years • Established the Rochester Microscopical Society in 1879; In 1881 became the first president of the society • His importance to the University is commemorated by Lattimore Hall, a building that up until 1972 was devoted to teaching and research in chemistry on the River Campus. Today Lattimore Hall houses the Deans’ offices, as well as various humanities departments. • Several institutions conferred honorary degrees on Lattimore; he was a charter member of the American Chemical Society and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 6
1908 Victor J. Chambers, Chair 1938 Re y n o l d s Me m o r i a l Ha l l, Ho m e of Ch e m i s t r y De p a r t m e n t fr o m 1887-1930 I m p o r t a n t Ac c o m p l i s h m e n t s a n d Ha p p e n i n g s • Victor Chambers’ chairmanship lasted for three decades. • In 1925 became the first Charles F. Houghton Professor of Chemistry, a professorship he held until 1939 • Collaborated with Ralph Helmkamp to start the Ph.D. Program in the Chemistry Department in 1927 • Dean of Graduate Studies for six years • Promoted introduction of Ph.D. programs throughout the University • In 1916, Victor J. Chambers set wheels in motion to secure a charter for Rochester from Sigma Xi, an honor society which recognizes superior achievement in science. • Recruited D. Stanley Tarbell • In 1927, under President Rhees, ground was broken for the River Campus on the banks of the Genesee River • After his death, the Victor J. Chambers Lectureship was established in his honor • Victor J. Chambers is also remembered by a residence hall bearing his name in Hill Court on the River Campus. 7
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