Compiling an encyclopedia of U.S. Latina and Latino popular culture is among the projects of newly appointed Associate Professor Arturo J. Aldama in the department of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado at Â鶹ӰԺ. "We are extremely fortunate to have attracted Arturo Aldama, one of the brightest stars in his field, to CU-Â鶹ӰԺ," said Professor Ward Churchill, chair of the department. "He is enthusiastic, energetic, charismatic, brilliant and an asset not only to the department of ethnic studies, but to the university community."