August 2009 Communiqué

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OEMA COMMUNIQUÉ WebMD Calls Delgado A 2008 Health Hero

National Institute on Drug Abuse’s (NIDA) Behavior and Brain Development Branch. Boyce also serves as the Associate Director for NIDA’s Child and Adolescent Research in the Division of Clinical Neuroscience and Behavior.

WebMD announced its recognition of Dr. Jane L Delgado as a 2008 Health Hero, one of four people hailed as ordinary Americans who are doing extraordinary things for the health of others. Dr. Delgado, a psychologists, was recognized for her work as President and CEO of the Health and Environment Action Network.

Boyd Promoted To Full Professor Beth Boyd, PhD was promoted to full professor in the Psychology Department at the University of South Dakota.

Elena Flores Now Full Professor Elena Flores, PhD was promoted to full professor at the University of San Francisco Counseling Psychology Department, School of Education

Castillo Awarded U. S. Department of Education Grant Dr. Linda Castillo from Texas A&M University was awarded a second 6-year, $2.7 million "Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs" (GEAR UP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant will fund work with local low-income middle school students in the A&M area.

Bernadette Gray-Little Next University of Kansas Chancellor Psychologist Bernadette Gray-Little, PhD has been selected to be the new chancellor of the University of Kansas, effective August 15, 2009.

Crownover New APA CSL Diversity Liaison Greene Receives Contributions Award

Carrie Crownover, PhD has been selected as 2009-2010 Diversity Liaison-Elect for the APA Committee of State Leader.

Distinguished

Dr. Beverly Greene was named the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest Senior Career Award, recognizing

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