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This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers to study irrigation’s impact on Southern farms – As bees decline worldwide, UA to investigate whether environment influences cold tolerance in one type – Commencement exercises to be held Saturday — Commentary available on summer bug bites – What to watch for during this week’s presidential debates 

Professor holds southern devil scorpion in hand

Watch Out for These Summer Bugs

Most of Alabama’s “bugs” don’t cause problems for people. But, some can, and summer is the most likely time for humans and arthropods to clash.

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This week at The University of Alabama: As bees decline worldwide, UA to investigate whether environment influences cold tolerance in one type — Researchers to assess opioid issues in four counties — Source available later this week to discuss summer bug bites — RISE to host graduation — Race roaches, spit crickets at Bug Fest — Young students introduced to engineering concepts — What to watch for during upcoming presidential debates  

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This week at The University of Alabama: Researchers to assess opioid issues in four counties – High school students learn about communication careers – Young students introduced to engineering concepts – Retirement community to judge cooking contest

Dr. Richard Friend

Friend Named Dean of UA’s College of Community Health Sciences

A physician with extensive administrative experience in family medicine at two universities and who also spent 10 years in private practice has been named dean of The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.

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This week at The University of Alabama: Conference to provide student behavior strategies – High school students introduced to engineering concepts – Flute making opportunity at Moundville   

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This week at The University of Alabama: Holiday brings more fatal traffic crashes – Merchandise to support Walt Gary Special Education Scholarship available – CrossingPoints launches certificate program – Copper work among activities featured at Moundville    

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This week at The University of Alabama: Girls learn how to create films during camp – UA program scores at top for veteran friendliness – Hoop Dancing featured at Moundville – Commentary available on significance of South, black vote during Democratic primary   

Two packages and an envelope stacked atop one another.

Need to Pick Up Your Package at Midnight? No Problem.

A new mail system being implemented on campus this fall will bring increased efficiency and an enhanced user experience, including a 24/7 package retrieval system.

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Female CFOs May Be Better Than Males at Preventing Financial Fraud

Companies with female chief financial officers are less likely to misreport key data in financial statements, according to research from The University of Alabama.