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http://chicagoacs.org MAY• 2005 THE NINETY-FOURTH PRESENTATION OF THE WILLARD GIBBS MEDAL (Founded by William A. Converse) to PROFESSOR DAVID A. EVANS sponsored by the CHICAGO SECTION AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2005 North Shore Lights at AWARD CEREMONY 8:30 PM Acceptance of the Award The Hotel Moraine 700 North Sheridan Road The Willard Gibbs Medal Highwood, Illinois 847-433-6366 Dr. Russell Johnson, Chair Chicago Section, ACS DIRECTIONS TO THE MEETING From the North or South: Take 1-294 Introduction of the Medalist (the TriState Tollway) to Route 22. Exit east, take it to Route 41 (Skokie Hwy). Dr. Viresh H. Rawal Turn north to the next exit, Old Elm. Go Department of Chemistry east on Old Elm to Sheridan Road Uust University of Chicago across railroad tracks). Turn right/south tor 3/4 mile. The hotel is on the right. Presentation of the Medal From Downtown: Take the Kennedy Dr. William Carroll, Jr. Expressway north. At the split, follow President, ACS Dr. David A. 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