Florida A&M University News September 15, 2020 Dow Chemical Company Contributes to New Astro Turf Field at FAMU When Florida A&M University kicked off their season against Fort Valley State on September 1 (and won), there was something very different about Bragg Memorial Stadium. After 60 years of playing on natural grass, the Rattlers are now competing on a premium artificial turf system made possible by many great partners and supporters of the university. One such great partner is The Dow Chemical Company, who has generously provided a $20,000 sponsorship toward the purchase of the new AstroTurf playing surface. This sponsorship is another great opportunity that arose through Dow's relationship with and continued support of FAMU. "At Dow, we are honored to grant this sponsorship to FAMU, an institution that strives for excellence each and every day through academics and athletics," said Eunice Heath, global director for Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability at Dow Consumer Solutions, and Executive Sponsor for FAMU. "Dow is a leader in innovating, enhancing and enabling world-class sports solutions that harness the power of science and technology to help improve performance, aesthetics, safety, sustainability and so many other aspects of the game. We're thrilled to contribute to the improvement of Bragg Memorial Stadium and the Rattler athletic program." The field itself is an AstroTurf RootZone 3D3 Blend synthetic turf system and features the RootZone, a sub-layer of crimped fibers that stabilizes the infill and increases shock absorbency and predictability for players. With cutting edge technology and a dense product design, the Rattlers' field is a top-of-the-line selection that is stronger, safer, better and more resilient. "We're committed to bringing top-notch facilities here at FAMU and I think this is the first step in a long line of upgrades to our beloved Bragg Stadium that will show the students, alumni, fans, and prospective student-athletes that we want to compete on a national level and we are working to have the facilities to back it up," said FAMU Head Coach Willie Simmons. About AstroTurf(r) For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf(r) has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf's website at www.astroturf.com<http://www.astroturf.com/>. SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at HBCUs - Become an ally and partner with us to protect, preserve and share a more authentic record of American history. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/humanities-2019.html for more information. Follow this link http://hbculibraries.org/ and click on the Donate Now button to invest in this project. Your support is appreciated. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/