The UNL Department of Chemistry is hosting the seventh annual Chemistry Day on Saturday, October 6, 2007. The purpose of this event is to introduce high school juniors, seniors, parents and science teachers to the opportunities and careers in the field of Chemistry. UNL students who are interested in becoming Chemistry majors are also welcome to participate. The event is scheduled from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm in Hamilton Hall in the heart UNL’s City Campus. Events include guided tours of chemistry labs and special instrumentation centers, an informational session featuring a variety of interesting experimental demonstrations in addition to academic information, and a special session by Dr. Mark Griep entitled “A Periodic Table of Elements in the Movies”. Optional campus tours and teacher roundtables will also be available. Registration for this event is free and includes lunch catered by Valentino’s and the opportunity to win scholarships and other Chemistry related prizes. For more information or to register, please visit the Chemistry Department’s website at www.chem.unl.edu/chemday/index.shtml or contact Terese Janovec at (402) 472-4453 or tjanovec3@unl.edu