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May 1
Children are naturally curious about food and eating. One way to foster this interest is to let them work with you in the kitchen. When kids cook, they can explore new foods, learn about nutrition, learn to become self-sufficient with food preparation, practice math skills as they measure and develop reading skills when reading directions. Here are a few simple guidelines to help make cooking with your kids both fun and safe.
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May 3
Results of a comprehensive Colorado State University study show that the state's golf industry is increasingly adopting water conservation strategies and enhancing wildlife habitat and the environment.
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May 3
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Kathleen Kelly, professor of marketing at Colorado State University's College of Business, to conduct a study on the most effective ways to design tobacco-prevention advertisements for Latino youth.
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May 4
For outstanding collective efforts, the Logan County Alumni Chapter will be recognized by Colorado State University's Alumni Association with a special recognition award on May 7.
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May 4
A well-known philanthropist and environmental problem-solver will be honored at Colorado State University's as the Alumni Association's Honor Alumnus on
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May 5
Fifteen of Colorado State University's most distinctive and scholarly departments, centers and interdisciplinary projects recently were named Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence. The programs were selected for the honor because each has achieved great distinction and set a standard for excellence that serves as a model for other programs throughout the university.
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May 5
Four faculty members and one graduate student at Colorado State University have been honored with College of Natural Sciences outstanding teaching awards for their work in teaching and mentoring students. Each award winner receives a plaque along with a $500 stipend.
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May 6
Colorado will be plagued by a new springtime pest this year that has been inadvertently imported from Europe. The European paper wasp is fully anchored in Colorado's urban settings, posing new nuisances and perhaps altering Colorado's garden ecosystems forever.
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May 6
Dr. Stephen Withrow, director of the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center and the Stuart Endowed Chair for Oncology, was today presented one of three prestigious Bonfils-Stanton Foundation award. The $25,000 award was one of three given to Colorado citizens for lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities, community service, and science and medicine.
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May 6
A new fresh market will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 22 at 1001 E Harmony Road as part of a Colorado State University Cooperative Extension effort to build connections between local agricultural producers and community consumers. The market, which promotes farms and businesses in the area, will carry more than 1,000 regionally-produced food such as meats, cheeses, baked goods, cut flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruits.
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May 7
Family caregivers often believe that setting limits or communicating their own needs are not permissible, or they may be fearful of the response of others. If you feel this way, ask yourself if there is courage and nobility in saying nothing, resenting it and burning yourself out. Or is it better to take care of yourself so you can be a caring helper to your loved ones?
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May 7
It is not uncommon to hear some people say, "Grandma is such a light sleeper." Older people are described as light sleepers because they spend less time in the quiet, deep and restful stages of sleep. As people age, the amount of uninterrupted sleep is less.
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May 7
Age-related macular degeneration is the No. 1 cause of vision loss and legal blindness for individuals over age 65. This disease involves a gradual progression of damage to the macula (part of the retina) and a decline in vision.
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May 8
It's National High Blood Pressure Month, and a good time to take action to find out what your blood pressure numbers are, what they mean and what you need to do to prevent or control this all-too-common condition.
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May 10
Colorado State University's Department of Mechanical Engineering has received three private gifts totaling $150,000 to support its nationally recognized Senior Design Practicum. The gifts, which will be used to promote education and research, are from two Colorado State engineering alumni and the head of the mechanical engineering department.
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May 12
Joyce Berry, longtime professor and administrator at Colorado State University's College of Natural Resources, was named today as the new dean of the college beginning July 1.
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May 13
An associate dean at Purdue University was named today as the new dean for Colorado State University's College of Applied Human Sciences beginning Aug. 1.
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May 13
The 9th annual Paul Hoshiko, Jr. Memorial 4-H Golf Tournament will be held Friday, June 4 at the Pelican Lakes Golf Course in Windsor, 1600 Pelican Lakes Point. The tournament, named in memory of a long-time 4-H'er and program supporter, supports international youth exchange trips for Colorado youth and a variety of 4-H programs in the state.
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May 14
Colorado State University will confer honorary doctoral degrees on three outstanding leaders during spring 2004 commencement ceremonies on May 14.
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May 17
Following March, one of the driest months in Colorado history, much of the state received above average precipitation in April, alleviating some drought restrictions and leading some individuals and communities to ponder a potential end to the state's multi-year drought. However, even with recent May storms, climate experts at Colorado State University stress that the state is far from recovering from drought conditions.
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May 19
The 2004 Greyrock Writers' Festival, a celebration of the art and practice of writing and reading in the Rocky Mountain West, runs June 16-19 and includes receptions, a series of writing workshops and readings by some of the area's most noted authors.
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May 19
Colorado State University today announced a $1.5 million gift from two prominent Northern Colorado real estate developers to establish an endowed chair in the College of Business' real estate program.
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May 19
Question: I have made an offer on a home contingent on the inspection, but I don't know what to look for.
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May 21
Colorado State University System officials will participate in a press conference at 3 p.m. on May 24 at the Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St. in Denver, for the announcement of the 2004 Daniels Opportunity Awards, an innovative partnership to get scholarship funding into the hands of non-traditional students at risk of not being able to afford a college education.
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May 22
As part of a low-fat, heart-healthy diet, consumers are hearing the message to include more fish in their diets. Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and other important nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help make the blood less "sticky," so it is less likely to form the clots that lead to heart disease. In addition, one type of omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid, is considered essential for the optimal development of an infant's brain and eyes both during pregnancy and after birth.
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May 24
The Colorado State University System has been awarded $250,000 from the Daniels Fund to provide scholarships for non-traditional students who are at risk of otherwise not being able to afford a college education. The 2004 Daniels Opportunity Awards, totaling $2.16 million, were announced at a press conference in Denver today (May 24) at the Daniels Fund office in Denver.
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May 25
Beginning gardeners and local green thumbs can learn about the best landscaping management practices, landscape structures and herb gardening at the annual Twilight Garden Series, beginning in June. The series is sponsored by Colorado State University's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State Cooperative Extension and the city of Fort Collins.
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May 25
Colorado State University recently clinched a $1.8 million grant from the Department of Defense to help battle a new war: the war against weeds that release chemicals that kill other plants. The grant will fund research to identify and isolate chemicals that some invasive weeds are known to release to gain footing over native plants and research the use of those chemicals as natural herbicides, while identifying plants that are resistant to those chemicals. The grant also will be used to develop strategies to revegetate areas heavily populated by weeds.
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May 27
Come learn about managing landscapes, landscape structures and herb gardening at the annual Twilight Garden Series, sponsored by Colorado State University and the city of Fort Collins, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on June 8, June 29 and July 13. Admission is $5. Workshops are outdoors, rain or shine. No pre-registration is required. For more information, call (970) 491-7019 or 491-7684.
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May 27
The carbohydrate craze, changing the food pyramid and nutritional strategies for boosting immunity and preventing infection in the elderly are all topics of a leading national nutrition conference hosted by Colorado State University.
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May 27
To learn more about topics from robotics to fashion, students entering grades four through eight can attend Colorado State University this summer through the College of Applied Human Sciences' Kids in College program beginning June 14.
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May 28
In their final forecast update before the official start of the hurricane season on June 1, Colorado State University tropical cyclone researcher William Gray and his hurricane forecast team maintain their predictions for above-average Atlantic basin hurricane activity in 2004.
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May 29
An infection, whether from a virus in the air or bacteria in our food, takes its toll on all of us, but especially if our immune system is compromised.
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May 29
No bones about it - most Americans are not meeting their dietary needs for calcium.