CSU In The News Archive

Forecast for Season Looks Worse

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May 13, 2005

Colorado State University William Gray expects to increase his storm prediction numbers this month. He is due to speak in Tampa today at the closing session of the annual Florida Gov.’s Hurricane Conference. Gray sees weak “El Nino” activity in …

$1M Gift Funds CSU Cancer Research

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May 12, 2005

Training scientists about the basic causes and prevention of cancer will become the basis of a one-of-a-kind program at Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center, thanks to a $1 million gift announced Wednesday.

2,500 Attending Fla. Conference; Prepare for June 1 Hurricane Season

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May 12, 2005

Gray, head of Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project, says there is a 41 percent probability that a major hurricane will hit the Gulf Coast. Last year Gray predicted a 40 percent chance and last century’s average was 30 percent.

CSU Receives $1 Million for Cancer Biology Program

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May 12, 2005

A $1 million gift to Colorado State University (CSU) is earmarked for a new cancer biology program within the institution’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Patrick Grant Picked as CSU Board Chair

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May 11, 2005

Grant was the unanimous choice of the board, which also unanimously picked Fred Kerst as vice chair, Diane Evans secretary and Chad McWhinney treasurer. The four will serve two-year terms.

New Poll: Floridians Not Ready for Hurricanes

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May 10, 2005

Private forecaster William Gray, a professor at Colorado State University, predicts 13 named tropical storms this year that will turn into seven hurricanes, including three intense ones with wind of more than 110 mph.

Sunny Side Up

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May 10, 2005

The big day will be May 31, when forecaster William Gray of Colorado State University updates his predictions for the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. His 22nd annual preseason forecast will be trumpeted with taped interviews sent to television networks and …

All Hail the Backyard Weather Watchers

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May 09, 2005

“It is giving us something we previously didn’t have,” says Colorado State University research meteorologist Nolan Doesken, who started the project in 1997. He says the pads could help scientists learn whether “there truly are places more prone to hail” …