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The Culturally Inclusive Educator: Preparing for a Multicultural World, by Dena Samuels

Dena Samuels, assistant professor in the UCCS Women’s and Ethnic Studies Program, recently published “The Culturally Inclusive Educator: Preparing for a Multicultural World” (Teachers College Press, New York). The 176-page text examines discrepancies between current educational cultural climate and the need to prepare for a growing multicultural population. …

Leszczynski

University Veterinarian Jori Leszczynski, director of the Office of Laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR), has been awarded a $500,000 Research Facility Improvement Grant from the National Institutes of Health. The grant will fund improvements to the CU Anschutz vivarium cage washing facilities by providing increased capacity and efficiency. … Hamilton Bean, an associate professor in communication at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at CU Denver, has earned an Accreditation in Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The designation is considered the mark of distinction for those who demonstrate commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice. … Four professors have joined the faculty of Colorado Law. Kristelia García specializes in intellectual property; David Hasen researches complex income tax issues; Sharon Jacobs’ work focuses on energy, environmental and administrative law; and Audrey Huang brings experience in clinical education and environmental law. … Twenty-one people accepted non-teaching positions at UCCS in August. They are: Dario Bueno Baques, senior research associate, Department of Physics and Energy Science; Eleanora Cassio, human resources professional, Department of Human Resources; Allan Duarte, site coordinator- Front Range Community College, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Vernon Elbashab, food service worker, Dining and Food Services; Patricia Faus, site coordinator – Otero Junior College, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Kristine Frederick, clinical services program manager/nurse practitioner, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Kathleen Frisbie, site coordinator- Morgan Community College, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Janet Fritz, administrative assistant, Trauma, Health and Hazards Center; Adam Garcia, cook, Dining and Food Services; Erika Guzman, professional research assistant, Department of Psychology; LoriRae Hamilton, site coordinator-Trinidad State Junior College, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Chad Howard, cook, Dining and Food Services; Victoria Lindgren, custodian, Facilities Services; Steven Lucian, custodian, Facilities Services; Nereida Macias, admissions counselor, Admissions Services; Kelly Martin, site coordinator – Colorado north, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Rebecca Menkhus, technician, Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment; Wendolyn Merrigan, site coordinator – northeastern, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Joshua Morrow, audience services manager, Department of Visual and Performing Arts; and Cheryl Mortimer, site coordinator-Pueblo, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences.