There’s much to celebrate in the Department of Neuroscience! See photo galleries of past events below and view the calendar for the upcoming schedule.

Azad Bonni Symposium
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Department of Neuroscience celebrated the contributions of Dr. Azad Bonni, former Chair, and his lab with a full day of presentations by Department members past and present as well as close colleagues from other institutions.

2023 Department End-of-Year Celebration
The Department of Neuroscience celebrated an outstanding year of teaching and research with a beautiful dinner at the Trolley Room in Forest Park and live music by the jazz artist Anita Jackson.

Dr. Martha Bagnall’s tenure celebration
Congratulations to Martha Bagnall, PhD, who was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure!

Dr. Paul Bridgman’s retirement celebration
The Department of Neuroscience celebrated the four-decade career of Professor Paul Bridgman on July 22, 2023.

2022 Department Fall Social
Department of Neuroscience members spent an afternoon crafting, snacking and socializing!

Ann Olendorff’s retirement celebration
After more than 35 years of overseeing daily operations, laboratory renovations, and high-tech equipment installations, Ann Olendorff has retired.

Tami Evans’ retirement reception
Tami Evans, the pre-clinical business manager for the department, is stepping down after 19 years in the department. We celebrated her career on June 23, 2022.

Mellie Euler’s retirement party
Mellie Euler, a special project administrator, is retiring from the Department of Neuroscience after 20 years. We celebrated her career on June 16, 2022.