Memorial Service Information for Dr. Steven C. Welch

Dr. Steven C. Welch, a renowned natural product synthetic chemist, served as the founding faculty for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at CSUSM. He arrived in 1990, playing a pivotal role in designing the Chemistry major and developing a curriculum that has endured and met the highest standards of the American Chemical Society. Dr. Welch's foresight in integrating undergraduate research into the degree program enriched the educational experiences of countless students, ensuring they were well-prepared for both industry roles and graduate studies. Memorial services will be held on Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside.

We will recognize Dr. Welch's many contributions to CSUSM and, in particular, the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry with an annual award given to the outstanding senior in chemistry. Please consider donating both to remember Dr. Welch and his tremendous contributions to CSUSM and to recognize our Outstanding Graduate in Chemistry each year at https://lnkd.in/gMAjKDrK.