Chemistry alumni lecture is Oct. 17 Kathryn Uhrich, professor from Rutgers University, will present the alumni lecture, “Polymers with a Purpose: Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications” at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in 138 Abbott Hall. There will be a reception at 3 p.m. in 232 Abbott Hall prior to the lecture. -- Kim Myrum, Information Processing Specialist, Chemistry, kmyrum@chem.und.edu, 701-777-2741