Wet start to water year gives way to dry reality
The Colorado Climate Center at CSU recommended expanding the U.S. Drought Monitor drought designation to include generally all of the southern half of western Colorado (Daily Sentinel).
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Forecasters revise hurricane predictions
CSU’s Jhordanne Jones speaks with the Cayman Compass about this year’s hurricane activity in the Caribbean and current weather models (Cayman Compass).
Scientists set out to drift with Arctic ice for a year to study climate change
Just days before the German icebreaker Polarstern sets sail on the largest and most ambitious climate-change research expedition the Arctic has ever seen, an air of quiet pandemonium prevails aboard ship (NY Times).
Current hurricane activity raises questions about the AMO – what is it and why is it relevant?
Forbes reached out to CSU tropical expert Phil Klotzbach to get his latest thoughts on the AMO, and how this all aligns with what he is seeing in recent years (Forbes).
Sorry, skiers, but we’re probably not going to have another epic snow year
One of the factors that influence our winter weather suggests we could have slightly below-normal snow in the mountains this year, said Colorado State Climatologist Russ Schumacher (Denver Post).
What is nitrous oxide and why is it a climate threat?
Despite its increasing role in global warming and effect on the ozone layer, little has been done to rein in this climate pollutant. One big reason: agriculture (InsideClimate News).
26 feet of water: What the worst-case hurricane scenario looks like for Tampa Bay
Residents surrounding Tampa Bay have been spared the worst-case hurricane scenario many times before. Sometime soon, the worst-case scenario will arrive: a Category 5 hurricane with winds in excess of 160 mph (Vox).
Engineering Exploration Day
High school students, parents, and community members to invited to explore CSU engineering majors and careers at the free event, held on CSU’s campus (October 19).
Fall Engineering Career Fair
Recruiters from over 100 companies will join us at the Fall 2019 Engineering Career Fair, the cornerstone event of on-campus recruiting activities for engineering students. Students do NOT need to pre-register for our event, and students from all CSU colleges are welcome to attend (October 3).
50 Year Club to honor outstanding alumni
CSU’s Class of 1969 will be recognized Friday, Oct. 4, during this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend 50 Year Club Luncheon, and prominent veterinarian Charlie Vail and Lt. Col. Robert W. Johnson will be honored for their many accomplishments.