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MONDAY, OCT. 28 – SUNDAY, NOV. 3     

RESEARCH

RESEARCHERS TEST HEMP GROWN IN ALABAMA – Biological research at UA will assist the emerging hemp industry in the state by examining the plant’s chemical make-up. In a recently signed agreement with UA, The Wemp Co. will sponsor Dr. Lukasz M. Ciesla, UA assistant professor of biological sciences, to analyze the hemp the company grows. The company operates a 20-acre hemp farm in Dallas County, Alabama, and it is one of 200 licensed growers of industrial hemp by the state. For more details, contact Adam Jones in UA communications at 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu

SOCIAL WORK SECURES CONTRACT TO ADDRESS INFANT MORTALITY RATE — Women in Alabama face many risks that influence the state’s infant mortality rate, which has been among the highest in the country. These factors include substance abuse, mental health and domestic abuse. UA’s School of Social Work will address these issues by implementing an existing integrated healthcare model into OB-GYN offices in Montgomery, Macon and Russell Counties. The $750,000 state-funded initiative will incorporate alcohol and drug screening, brief interventions and referral to treatment. Dr. Paul Moon, project coordinator, is available to discuss the project Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. He can be reached at 205-348-6766 or pmoon1@ua.edu. Contact David Miller for details at 205-348-3942 or david.c.miller@ua.edu

EXTERNAL SPONSORED AWARDS SURGEFor the second consecutive year, UA attracted record external funding for research and other sponsored activities, further cementing its role as a comprehensive research university that promotes economic and societal development across the state, nation and globe. For the 2019 fiscal year, UA’s total sponsored awards reached nearly $132.5 million, an increase of more than 33% from the previous year. Total sponsored awards include all competitive external funding for research, service, instruction, fellowships and construction. For more information, contact UA communications at 205-348-5320.

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SORORITY ROW TRICK OR TREAT: The event starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, and it is for children ages 12 and younger. No masks or realistic looking weapons are permitted, but costumes are encouraged. No pets, other than service animals, and the area is open to foot traffic only. Children can visit the lawns of sorority houses on Magnolia, Colonial and Judy Bonner drives. Members of the Alabama Panhellenic Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council and the United Greek Council will hand out candy until 8 p.m. or until the goodies run out. In case of rain or other inclement weather, the event may be canceled. For more information, contact Richard LeComte, in UA communications, at 205/348-3782 or Richard.lecomte@ua.edu.

A HAUNTING AT THE MUSEUMIs the UA campus haunted? Decide for yourself on a guided, candlelit walk around the Quad, starting from Smith Hall and making its way to the Gorgas House. Hear ghost stories and enjoy spooky crafts. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History. All ages welcome. For more  information, contact Chris Bryant in UA communications at 205-348-8323 or chris.bryant@ua.edu.

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