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Drug/Alcohol Awareness Week Begins Oct. 27

A fall festival and magic show, Monster Mash Costume Party and poster contest are among activities planned at UT Tyler for Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 27-31.

Entries are being accepted through Thursday, Oct. 23, in UC 282 for the poster contest sponsored by the DREAM Team. Posters must be standard size and related to alcohol or drug abuse prevention. DREAM Team officers will vote on the top five posters, and the student body will vote on Oct. 27 and 28.

First-place winner will receive a $100 gift certificate from the UT Tyler bookstore, and second place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate. The winners will be announced at the Monster Mash Costume Party on Oct. 29.

Events scheduled for Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week include:

Monday, Oct. 27

• Fall festival with CJ Jones and Brian Underwood (magician and hypnotist act, sponsored by Student Activities, 7 p.m. in the UC Open area.
• Students may vote on the poster contest throughout the day.
• Share Your Story: Students, faculty and staff may share their stories at displays around campus by writing about how alcohol and/or other drugs have affected them or someone they know.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

• Last day to vote on poster contest.
• Share Your Story continued.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• Alcohol awareness seminar and free lunch, noon-1 p.m., UC 118. SCCADA representatives will speak.
• Monster Mash Costume Party, 7-9 p.m. at the University Pines clubhouse. Games, prizes, mocktails.
• Poster contest winners will be announced at 8 p.m. at the party.
• Share Your Story continued.

Thursday, Oct. 30

• Thrill Cinemation Theater, noon-6 p.m. at the Patriot Center parking lot. Sponsored by Student Activities.
• Share Your Story continued.

Friday, Oct. 31

• Free, confidential alcohol screenings, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. in the Student Counseling Center (UC282). For students, faculty and staff who may be concerned about themselves or someone they care about. Walk-ins welcome.

• Return to Intercom Online

Contact person: Emily Battle, (903) 565-5604