Update on Events and members

Author: ShameeraB

source/Events.rst

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 Conferences
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 Turkey Run Photosynthesis Conference 2024
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+Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference 2025 (MWTCC)
+----------------------------------------------------
+Many of our group members participated in the 55th MWTCC conference held at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
+
+.. image:: _static/images/MIDWEST_2025.jpg
+   :align: right
+   :width: 50%
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+.. raw:: html
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+   <div style="clear: both;></div>
+----
+
 Gatherings and Fun Events
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-Gingerbread House Competition
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+Gingerbread House Competition (2023)
+-----------------------------------
 
 
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+Gingerbread House Competition (2024)
+-----------------------------------
+This year, we managed to burn the microwave in BRWN 4102 while caramelizing sugar, so the roof of the house never made it on.
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+.. image:: _static/images/GBH2024.jpg
+   :align: right
+   :width: 50%
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+   <div style="clear: both;></div>
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+Gingerbread House Competition (2025)
+-----------------------------------
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+Victory !!!
+
+We won the competition this year. 
 
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+   <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;">
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+     <div style="flex: 1;">
+       <img src="_static/images/GBH2025_1.jpg" width="100%">
+     </div>
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+     <div style="flex: 1;">
+       <img src="_static/images/GBH2025_2.jpg" width="100%">
+     </div>
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+   </div>
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-The Eclipsed Day
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+The Eclipsed Day (2024)
+----------------------
 
 
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 Pchem Picnic (2024)
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 A group photo captured the joyful spirit of the day, sealing the moment in our memories. And, as tradition called, we hit the volleyball court! Though any of us were not pros, we laughed through the game, improving bit by bit. The real win? Strengthening friendships, unwinding, and making bonds that make our Pchem DRG team stronger than ever.
 
 
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+Candidacy Celebration (2025)
+---------------------------
+
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+   <div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;">
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+     <div style="flex: 1;">
+       <img src="_static/images/CC_2025_1.jpg" width="100%">
+     </div>
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+     <div style="flex: 1;">
+       <img src="_static/images/CC_2025_2.jpg" width="100%">
+     </div>
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+   </div>
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+Five members of our group achieved PhD candidacy this year after passing their OP exams, and we celebrated the milestone with a gathering at Dr. Slipchenko’s house.
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+  :align: center
+  :width: 100%
 
 
 

source/Members.rst

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-Madison Mercer
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-Undergraduate Researcher
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-Wyatt Kenyon
+Gabriel West
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-Undergraduate Researcher
+| **Undergraduate Researcher**
+| **Fun fact:** I love the Chicago Bears and Star Wars
 
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