Graduate Students Shine at the 2025 Chemistry Fall Ball

The Department of Chemistry celebrated its graduate students in style at the 3rd annual Fall Ball, held on Saturday, November 8, at the Boulder Marriott, bringing students together from across research areas and cohort years for a night of celebration, connection, and community.

The Fall Ball has established itself as the signature event of the year, offering a time to unwind, reconnect, and celebrate the many contributions graduate students make to research, teaching, and the broader departmental community.  

The event serves as a heartfelt expression of the department’s appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and tireless efforts of its graduate students, whose commitment drives the department’s success throughout the year.

“Our department could not function without the tremendous efforts of our graduate students, and this event is one way that we can demonstrate our appreciation for all that they do,” said Jay Bolan, Graduate Program Manager.

This year’s celebration featured exciting new additions, including a dedicated dance floor and music provided by DJ Dakota of Mountain Sound, which kept the energy high and the dance floor full well into the evening.

Now in its third year, the Fall Ball has continued to grow in both attendance and enthusiasm, solidifying its place as the highlight of the academic year. The event’s continued success is made possible through the support of the Department of Chemistry and the generosity of the CU Boulder Graduate School, whose partnership helps make this memorable tradition possible.