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Opportunities & Activities

Chemistry majors are encouraged to take advantage of a myriad of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, both departmental and campus-wide.


Alpha Epsilon Delta

UD houses the Ohio Eta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, a health pre-professional honors society. AED's main goals are to bring together similarly interested students, to promote interest and quality education in a pre-professional health program, and to contribute to benefit charities and organizations as well as the health of the community.

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American Chemical Society Student Affiliate

The American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Group at the University of Dayton is a pre-professional organization that consists primarily of undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors.

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Healing Hearts

Healing Hearts is a service organization that promotes community service in healthcare facilities.  The goal of the club is to encourage students to volunteer in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.  Healing Hearts also raises money for healthcare facilities.

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Internships, Co-ops and Other Related Opportunities

Students of all majors are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on learning experiences, with the aid of Career Services and through their academic departments.

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Learn, Lead and Serve Program

The College of Arts and Sciences sponsors extraordinary student projects through the Learn, Lead, and Serve Program.

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Performing Arts

You don’t need to be a music or theatre major to enrich your undergraduate experience with performing arts.

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Rescue Squad

The UD Rescue Squad is a group of students with EMT training that serve the University of Dayton community with 24/7 emergency medical service.  Members of the Rescue Squad serve the community well while gaining incredible experience for the future.

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Roots and Shoots

Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, Roots and Shoots is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things.

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Service Learning

Service to others is one of the foundations of UD’s Marianist tradition.

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Study Abroad Opportunities

The College encourages students to enrich their UD experience with study in an international setting.

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Sustainability Club

The goal of the Sustainability Club, a service organization, is fostering sustainable practices through education and action.  Club members work with students, the UD community and companies to encourage sustainable living.

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