Crimson Laureate Society

The Crimson Laureate Society is a new group dedicated to promoting and advancing science and mathematics at the University of Utah. Members advocate for science in the community, make their voices heard, and have access to exclusive benefits and recognition opportunities.

If you are passionate about chemistry, you know that chemical research drives the development of molecular processes that are important in energy, medicine, and our world. The Crimson Laureate Society is a unique opportunity to share this passion with like-minded individuals and show your dedication to upholding the value that the chemical sciences provide to our community.

Your gift of $100 or more to the Department of Chemistry will grant you full membership in the Crimson Laureate Society this year, while your contribution will serve to strengthen the future of chemistry education and research at the University of Utah.

Join the Crimson Laureate Society Today!

Join today by donating to one of Chemistry’s key funding areas:

Jack & Peg Simons Endowed Professorship (SC14897-40165)

The Jack & Peg Simons Endowed Professorship in Theoretical Chemistry will be critical in attracting and retaining world-class researchers
to our Department, and will provide resources beyond conventional federal and state funding.

Undergraduate Scholarships (SC04635-40165)

Scholarships enable us to offset tuition costs, reward high-achieving students, and improve students’ quality of education.

Graduate Student Commons Room (SC03291-40168)

Renovating and furnishing a common space for first-year graduate students and beyond will strengthen the community of chemists at the U.

Gary E. Keck Endowed Graduate Fellowship
(SC25171-40165)

The Keck Fellowship, in honor of Distinguished Professor Gary Keck, will provide financial support to one graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry each year.

Curie Club (SC22551-40165)

The Curie Club provides travel awards, workshops, regular community events, and networking opportunities to support women in science.

If your passion is not listed here, the UGive website has many more ways to support the Department of Chemistry’s most important initiatives and programs! To discuss other ways you can give to the Department of Chemistry, please contact Heather Burkhart at 801-585-7896 or heather.burkhart@utah.edu.

Benefits

To recognize the importance of your participation, Crimson Laureate Society members are entitled to many exclusive benefits, including:

VIP invitations and seating at featured College of Science events
Recognition on our Hall of Fame donor wall and the College of Science website
Opportunities to engage with our talented and accomplished faculty
Recognition in the Notebook magazine (Collegiate Club and up)
Venues for networking with College of Science alumni and friends
Special tokens of appreciation based on your membership level (see below)

As the Crimson Laureate Society grows, we will roll out additional perks and benefits for members. This may include special, members-only events and special acknowledgements and rewards for returning members.

Giving Levels

Crimson Laureate Society members who contribute at higher levels during their membership year are recognized with additional benefits and tokens of appreciation. There are six levels:

President’s Circle
$10,000 or more
All tokens of appreciation
University recognition

President’s Club
$2,500 to $9,999
All tokens of appreciation
University recognition

Dean’s Circle
$1,500 to $2,499
Desk Organizer

Dean’s Club
$500 to $1,499
License plate frame

Collegiate Club
$250 to $499
Lapel pin

Century Club
$100 to $249
Window cling and magnet

Note: You will receive all tokens of appreciation at and below your chosen membership level.

Your membership level for the current year is based on your total contributions to any program, fund, department, or center within the College of Science.

Please contact Heather Burkhart at 801-585-7896 or heather.burkhart@utah.edu if you have any questions regarding your donation. To make an online gift to the Department of Chemistry, please click here.