Five named Multicultural Fellows

8 Mar 2012

Image of new members — Pictured left to right (top row) are Julie Dunsmore, Cathy Hill, Sunnie E. Hughes and (bottom row) are Melanie Matthews, and Karen B. Watson.

Five faculty and staff members were recently named Multicultural Fellows at Virginia Tech.

Multicultural Fellows are a select group of Virginia Tech faculty and staff members who promote the university's diversity efforts.The program recognizes members of the university community for their contributions to diversity. It provides a forum for individuals to conceptualize, participate in, and influence programs that promote diversity, as well as offer input, feedback, and share ideas on diversity issues on campus.

New members include:

Julie Dunsmore, associate professor of psychology and director of the Social Development Lab, College of Science;
Cathy Hill, graduate coordinator for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering;
Sunnie E. Hughes, assistant director, Undergraduate Admissions;
Melanie Matthews, education support specialist for new undergraduate programs, College of Science; and
Karen B. Watson, director of academic support, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

The Multicultural Fellows Program is open to all university administrators, faculty, and staff. A call for applications is announced campus wide during the fall.

For more information please contact the Office for Diversity and Inclusion or call 540-231-7500.

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