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March 12, 1999 Brown lecture series looks at organic chemistry WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- New developments in chemistry will be discussed at the 16th annual Herbert C. Brown Lecture series in Organic Chemistry on Saturday, March 27, at Purdue University. The four lectures by internationally recognized researchers in organic chemistry are free and open to the public. The presentations will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall, with a break for lunch. The lecture series was established in 1984 to honor Purdue Nobel Laureate Herbert C. Brown and to provide a forum for Purdue faculty and students interested in current topics in organic chemistry. Organic chemistry focuses on carbon-containing compounds and mixtures. Brown is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of synthetic organic chemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979 for his work in hydroboration and organoboranes. As an emeritus faculty member at Purdue, Brown continues his research and maintains an office at the university. More information on the lecture series is available from Minnie Coree, Department of Chemistry, (765) 494-5300, mcoree@chem.purdue.edu. A month-long exhibit of embroidery by Japanese artist Chieko Misumi in honor of Brown also opens March 26. The exhibit will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Krannert Building Drawing Room. There will be a reception there at 5 p.m. Friday, March 26, for Misumi, who calls her work "ito-e" (thread pictures). Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page