Announcements
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Congratulations to José Cuello Villanueva, WSU Center for Latino and Latina American Studies, for being named MANA Brindis' Man of the Year. This recognition is a testament to his remarkable achievements, unwavering dedication, and the profound impact to the Hispanic community and beyond. He works tirelessly to make a difference and it is our honor to help celebrate him! José Cuello Villanueva serves as an inspiration to us all!
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Ida Martinez was approved for ESS starting August 1st!
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Karen Chan was awarded the Victoria Carter Smith scholarship and the NEAT scholarship, which will cover the cost of her attending a CASE conference in DC this June.
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Deborah McCrory received recertification for a 3-year designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources.
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Linda Jimenez was promoted to Full Professor in the College of Education! She is the first Latina to be promoted to full professor at WSU!
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Ida Martinez will be presenting at the Michigan Academic Library Association 2024 Annual Conference: How a Latinx Community in Detroit Launched a Large-scale History Resource Project, May 16, 2024
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Veronica Beltran was promoted to Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Culture at the Law School!
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Our colleague, friend, and LFSA founding member Dr. Vanessa Reynolds has accepted an amazing opportunity at the Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC) as the Director of College Admissions and Success.
Vanessa's last day of employment here at Wayne State was March 8th. She leaves a lasting legacy, having spent over 20 years committed to not only her own role at WSU, but also to building opportunities for her fellow colleagues, in addition to blazing a trail for prospective students. We would like to congratulate Vanessa on her new journey and show our sincere gratitude for all of her efforts and commitment to LFSA, the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS), and countless other endeavors.