The William J. and Wilma M. Haines Fund for the Study of Biochemistry supports biochemistry research and education at Wabash College.  The fund was endowed by Dr. William Haines, Wabash Class of 1940, and his wife, Wilma M. “Shorty” Haines.  Dr. Haines was the first Wabash Man to become a biochemist.

The Haines Fund for Biochemistry supports summer research internships for students, purchases biochemical equipment, and brings Biochemistry speakers to campus.  These speakers give both a scientific presentation and a talk intended for the general public. 

Previous Haines Lectures include:

• Roger Beachy, President of the Danforth Plant Science Center

• David Gorenstein, Associate Dean of Research, University of Texas Medical Branch

• Rick Dahlquist ’64, University of Oregon.

The 2004 Haines Lecturer will be Ralph Yount ’54, former President of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology and Chair of the Chemistry Department at Washington State University.