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2026 ACS International Historic Chemical Landmark Ceremony
Fri, May 08
|Chernoff Hall
Q-ACS is proud to host the first ACS Landmark in Canada in 20 years, honouring the remarkable legacy of the late Dr. Alfred R. Bader.


Time & Location
May 08, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Chernoff Hall, 90 Bader Ln, Kingston, ON K7L 2S8, Canada
About the event
The Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is excited to host the ACS International Historic Chemical Landmark Ceremony at Queen’s University, honoring the late Dr. Alfred R. Bader on May 8th, 2026. This prestigious event will culminate with the unveiling of a commemorative ACS Landmark plaque, followed by a networking luncheon.
The ceremony will be held in CHE 117 (Chernoff Hall) at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 8th, 2026, followed by a complimentary networking lunch in the Chernoff first-floor atrium.
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/AKHjhwPzrC
The ceremony will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Bader, a beloved Queen’s alumnus and benefactor, distinguished chemist, accomplished entrepreneur, and generous philanthropist, whose impact continues to resonate across the fields of science, business, and the arts.
Over the past four years, a dedicated group of individuals, organizations, and stakeholders has worked diligently to ensure that Dr. Bader’s life and achievements are formally recognized through this historic award, marking the first ACS Landmark designation in Canada in the past two decades.