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Sep 3
For the first time in more than 19 years of Atlantic basin hurricane forecasting, atmospheric scientist William Gray and the Colorado State University hurricane forecast team, including include Chris Landsea and Philip Klotzbach, are issuing an end-of-August seasonal update, a September-only hurricane forecast and a prediction for the remainder of the 2002 storm season. The new forecasts, based on meteorological information analyzed through August, call for a 2002 hurricane season that will be even less active than previously anticipated.
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Sep 3
As Colorado's drought worsens, the state's water supplies diminish and entire communities are left uncertain about how to deal with prolonged dry conditions, Colorado State University researchers are responding by establishing DroughtLab.
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Sep 6
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Although spoken by Hippocrates almost 2,500 years ago, the philosophy of "food as medicine" is gaining renewed interest among nutrition experts and consumers.
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Sep 6
Poor nutrition can have long-lasting effects on a child's development, school performance and relationships. Further, unhealthy eating habits during childhood can increase a child's risk for becoming overweight and developing chronic diseases such as diabetes later in life. An important way parents can ensure that their child is adequately prepared for school each day is by seeing that their child eats nutritiously. Establishing healthy eating habits as a child can pave the way for a lifetime of better health.
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Sep 6
Dog owners throughout northern Colorado can pamper their best friends while making a donation to a worthy cause during the second annual "Dog Health Day" from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake Road in Fort Collins.
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Sep 6
War and the National and Colorado Economy
Ron Phillips, professor of Economics at Colorado State University, can discuss the challenges the U.S. economy may face in the coming year as well as how last year's terrorist attacks continue to impact the economy. Phillips says that pervasive feelings of uncertainty about the future have offset any positive economic effects of rebuilding after the events of Sept. 11. He notes that, in contrast to other wars, government spending for the war on terrorism and for a potential military intervention in Iraq is not creating many new jobs. Instead, he predicts a military intervention in Iraq will likely negatively affect people's expectations about the future and consumer confidence. Phillips predicts that, although traditional economic stimuli including tax cuts and low interest rates will remain in place, there will not be an economic recovery in the next year. Further, since it is not an election year, we can't look forward to the typical economic boost we enjoy every four years.
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Sep 6
Confined to a wheelchair? Sitting too much? Too many meetings? No time to exercise? No way to exercise?
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Sep 7
Did you send your child off to study at a university this fall? Are you wondering if all this education will pay off? A July 2002 publication from the U.S. Census Bureau should resolve your questions.
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Sep 9
The new stallion barn at Colorado State University's Equine Reproduction Laboratory, specifically designed to meet the requirements for exporting semen internationally, and is now complete and prepared to handle client requests around the world.
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Sep 9
As fall and winter descend on Colorado, many people will begin to spend more time indoors. But the lack of fresh air may have adverse effects on some peoples' health, particularly children, because the air inside some homes may be more polluted than the air outside, according to a Colorado State University housing expert.
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Sep 9
Alternative fuels will be one of the focuses of the 18th Annual Mobile Source/Clean Air Conference to be attended by hundreds of leading educators, policy makers, representatives from the government and private sector and academics from across the United States and several other countries.
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Sep 9
Colorado State University on Sept. 14 will celebrate the state's rural heritage with annual Ag Day events, a 21-year tradition at the university. The all-day celebration includes a barbecue consisting of food grown in Colorado, displays and activities.
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Sep 9
The Colorado State University community will gather at noon on Sept. 11 on the Lory Student Center Plaza. Colorado State University President Albert C. Yates will lead a ceremony remembering the victims of September 11th, honoring those who have contributed to the nation's ongoing recovery, and to make a commit to a future of understanding.
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Sep 10
Colorado State University today announced a state-of-the-art gift of visual merchandising software from Lectra valued at $585,000. The donation is in addition to the company's original gift of software valued at $3.2 million, which was given to the department of design and merchandising within the College of Applied Human Sciences in 1999.
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Sep 10
Colorado State University received a record $183 million in sponsored research awards for fiscal year 2001-2002, $17 million more than the previous year and a 36 percent ($48 million) increase in externally funded research support over the past five years.
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Sep 10
Economic impacts of drought still being assessed
The economic impacts of the drought are starting to be tallied as dismal crops are harvested from fields and ranchers scramble to keep their herds fed. Jeff Tranel is a Colorado State Cooperative Extension agricultural economist who is also a member of Governor Owens' Drought Task Force, a group of experts who keep the governor apprised of the drought conditions and its effects. Tranel can discuss the economic significance of the drought in Colorado and the west, how the impact will be assessed, the role of government in dealing with drought, and challenges agriculture and other industries are facing. To speak with Tranel, contact Dell Rae Moellenberg at 970-491-6009 or dellrae.moellenberg@colostate.edu.
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Sep 11
Although you can't see it or smell it, bacteria is everywhere - on your hands, your kitchen counter, the meat and vegetables you buy from the store. Not all bacteria cause harm, but enough do that it pays to "Fight BAC!" as the logo for the government's food safety program recommends.
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Sep 11
Question: I just learned that I will inherit $25,000. I'm 54 and single - any suggestions for what I could do with this money?
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Sep 12
A master poet and published author will speak at Colorado State University's Literacy through Poetry Project at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Hatton Gallery.
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Sep 12
Colorado high school students, their parents and community members can learn about engineering majors and careers at Colorado State University's Engineering Careers Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Lory Student Center on campus.
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Sep 12
Colorado State University atmospheric science Professor David Randall has been named a Fellow in the American Geophysical Union for 2002. The AGU presented Randall with the honor to recognize his pioneering work in understanding the Earth's climate system, identifying important feedback processes and simulating climate with general circulation models.
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Sep 13
U.S. News & World Report's upcoming "Best Colleges" edition ranks Colorado State University's College of Engineering among the best undergraduate programs in the nation. Colorado State's engineering college moved up two spots in this year's rankings and was rated the 57th best engineering program in the country.
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Sep 13
One hundred years of 4-H teaching youth career skills, leadership skills, sportsmanship and community service will be celebrated with "A Grand Moment In Time" at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 in Denver at the Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St.
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Sep 13
Colorado State University has been ranked among the top universities in the nation by two national magazines.
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Sep 16
Colorado State University today appointed the first two recipients of the prestigious Monfort Professor Award, an award established through a gift from the Monfort Family Foundation to help the university recruit and retain top-quality faculty.
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Sep 17
As part of the Department of Art's Critic and Artist Residency Series, the Hatton Gallery at Colorado State University presents "Laurie Fendrich: Drawings" from Oct. 7-Nov. 15. An opening reception will be held from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 7. Fendrich will present a free public lecture titled "There's No Such Thing as a Good Drawing about Nothing" at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Lory Student Center Theatre on campus.
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Sep 18
Colorado State University President Albert C. Yates will deliver his annual fall address Sept. 26 to recognize university accomplishments, highlight goals for the coming year and focus on a new university priority, "Bridges to the Future," a statewide series of events to explore American history, values and expectations in light of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Sep 18
Colorado State University has arranged to provide transportation to Denver for the inaugural event for "Bridges to the Future," a joint effort of Colorado State and the University of Denver.
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Sep 19
In observance of the last day of summer, Colorado State University's Environmental Learning Center will celebrate the Volunteer Season Finale on Sept. 21.
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Sep 19
U.S. News & World Report magazine has ranked Colorado State University's College of Business among the best programs in the nation. The college was ranked 97, moving up one from last year's rankings.
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Sep 20
What has many eyes, grows underground and is America's favorite vegetable? The potato, of course! First cultivated more than 4,000 years ago in Peru, potatoes are one of the most common food crops in the world today. In the United States alone, nearly 35 billion pounds of potatoes are grown yearly. On average, each of us eats some 125 pounds of the stuff per year.
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Sep 23
Youth Safety Days, sponsored by the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Morgan County office, was recognized Sept. 26 with the Colorado State Cooperative Extension Team Award. The Team Award is given annually to recognize a Cooperative Extension program developed and implemented by collaborating Cooperative Extension professionals.
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Sep 24
The Student Chapter of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society at Colorado State University will be holding its annual fund raising First Aid Program for cats and dogs. The class will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 12 in Room 101 Pathology Building on Lake Street on the main campus.
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Sep 24
An innovative program at Colorado State University, managed in part by undergraduate students, is providing university students with hands-on training in sustainable agriculture. The program, called the Colorado State University Agroecology Program, allows students to raise organic food on campus and sell it at the campus produce stand while learning about food production from a holistic point of view.
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Sep 24
Colorado State University, fueled by a second consecutive record freshman class, today announced a continuation of the school's recent trend of enrolling a larger number of students who continue to enhance diversity on campus.
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Sep 25
Colorado State University President Albert Yates will deliver his annual fall address to the university and Fort Collins communities at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 26 from the campus' historic Oval. Yates will recognize university accomplishments, highlight goals for the coming year and focus on "Bridges to the Future," a statewide series of events to explore American values and history in light of Sept. 11, 2001. The speech will be followed by the traditional university picnic from noon-1:30 p.m.
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Sep 25
Colorado's poet laureate will present a poetry reading at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Lory Student Center, Room 230, as part of Colorado State University's Fall Reading Series.
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Sep 26
Insecticide resistance is one of the most widespread genetic changes caused by human activity, and scientists are only now beginning to understand these changes that allow global populations of insects to evolve resistance and become unaffected by pesticides. A new study by a team of worldwide researchers, including Colorado State University biology professor Tom Wilson, has made a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the genetics of insecticide resistance.
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Sep 26
Rollie Deering, Yuma, was honored Sept. 26 with the Friend of Extension award at the annual Colorado State University Cooperative Extension banquet in Fort Collins. The award recognizes Coloradoans who have been supportive of Colorado State University's land-grant mission to share research based information and education through Cooperative Extension.
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Sep 26
Robert Briggs, longtime leader of the green industry of Colorado, was recognized Sept. 26 with the Friend of Extension award for his service to Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
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Sep 26
The wildfires that burned large portions of Colorado this year will bring a benefit to individuals who enjoy the state's golden beauty every fall. Colorado State University researchers studying the Rocky Mountain National Park area have discovered that fire helps to regenerate more stands of aspen.
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Sep 26
In his 13th address to the university community today, Colorado State University President Albert C. Yates reaffirmed the institution's commitment to service and community embodied in a statewide dialogue called "Bridges to the Future: American History and Values in Light of September 11th." The program is being presented jointly by Colorado State and the University of Denver.
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Sep 26
Jean Hoshiko was honored with the Friends of Extension award Sept. 27 for her service to Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
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Sep 26
The last few weeks have brought the closest thing to statewide drought relief that Coloradoans have seen this year as rain fell throughout the state accompanied by cool temperatures, high humidity's and the first high elevation snow of the season. However, even with a wet fall and above average snowfall this winter, experts at Colorado State University's Colorado Climate Center warn that the resources for most water users will not likely recover from the drought by next spring.
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Sep 27
Whether you eat it out, order it in, make it from scratch or heat it up from the freezer, pizza is a popular answer to, "What's to eat?" Pizza can be an acceptable answer nutritionally, too, depending on your choice in pizzas. With a wheat crust, tomato sauce base and mozzarella cheese topping, pizza offers a flavorful combination of protein, calcium, vitamin A and carbohydrates along with the opportunity to pile on plenty of vitamin- and mineral-rich veggies. Pizza also offers the opportunity to pile on plenty of high-fat cheese, sausage and pepperoni.
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Sep 27
Ann Hall, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 4-H consumer and family agent in El Paso County, was recognized for her service to the program on Sept. 26 with the Mid-Career Service Award at the annual Cooperative Extension awards banquet.
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Sep 27
A group of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension experts who help new owners of small acreages manage their land was recognized Sept. 26 with the Team Award. The award, given by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Cooperative Extension professional fraternity, recognizes teamwork that makes a difference in Colorado communities.
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Sep 27
Question: I'm planning to surprise my family with a cruise for Christmas and have been offered travel insurance. Is it important to purchase travel insurance?
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Sep 27
Doug Steele, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development director in Fort Collins, was awarded the Visionary Leadership Recognition Award on Sept. 26 at the Cooperative Extension annual banquet. The award was given by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Cooperative Extension professional fraternity.
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Sep 27
Rod Sharp, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension agriculture and business management economist for Colorado's Western region, received an award Sept. 26 for his exceptional accomplishments and leadership with Cooperative Extension. The award was given at the annual Cooperative Extension banquet in Fort Collins.
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Sep 27
Courtney Loflin, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development specialist, was recognized Sept. 26 with the F. A. Anderson Distinguished Service Award, which is given each year to a Colorado State Cooperative Extension professional who works on Colorado State's campus.
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Sep 27
Jan Carroll, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 4-H youth specialist in Fort Collins, was recognized for her service to Cooperative Extension with the Early Career Service Award at the annual Colorado State Cooperative Extension awards banquet on Sept. 26.
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Sep 27
Robert Salzer, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension La Plata County office director, received the Distinguished Service Award at the organization's annual banquet on Sept. 26 in Fort Collins.
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Sep 27
The Colorado State University Women and Minorities in Engineering Program, or WMEP, is sponsoring the Saturday Morning Engineering Club, a free eight-week educational program designed to encourage female children to become interested and involved in the fields of science and math. The course, which meets from 9 a.m.-noon on the university's main campus for eight consecutive Saturdays, begins Sept. 28 at 9 a.m.
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Sep 27
Nancy Teter, Colorado State Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development administrative assistant in the state office, was recognized Sept. 26 for her contributions to Cooperative Extension during her 15 years of service. The Meritorious Support Service Award is given each year by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Cooperative Extension professional fraternity.
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Sep 27
Kerrie Badertscher, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension horticulture agent, was recognized Sept. 26 with an award honoring her work with diverse audiences through the Adaptive Garden Project in Boulder, which provides an accessible garden to people with disabilities.
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Sep 30
Birds of prey will be the focus of a series of classes on three Saturdays in November, sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Raptor Center and the Colorado Division of Wildlife's Watchable Wildlife Program. Judy Scherpelz, director of the Raptor Program at Colorado State University, will teach the classes, scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 2, 9, and 16.
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Sep 30
Colorado State University's Department of Design and Merchandising is recognizing 26 young Coloradans by featuring their work in the fourth annual Champions by Design exhibit through Oct. 25.