Latino/a Faculty and Staff Association

Mission and Vision

The University of Washington (UW) Latino/a Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) is an advocacy, leadership development and social network that addresses Latino/a issues in higher education, including the educational concerns and advancement of the UW Latino/a community. Its priorities include:

Highlighting scholarship produced about Latino/a communities; spotlighting the contributions of Latino/a staff
Assisting in the recruitment, retention and advancement of Latina/o faculty, staff and students
Creating community and a support network that nurtures Latina/os as a visible and viable part of the UW environment and leadership
Enhancing knowledge of Latina/o educational contributions related to Latino communities
Promoting social and cultural activities that relate to Latino communities on and off campus

Upcoming Meetings

General Meeting & Membership Drive: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Parrington Commons
Holidy Party: Friday, December 4, 2009, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Parrington Forum
General Meeting: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.in the Parrington Forum

Upcoming Events

10th Annual La Raza Graduation Celebration
Friday, June 11, 2010
6:00PM
South Campus Center, Room 316

For additional information or to be added to the list serve, please visit http://depts.washington.edu/uwlafso/index.shtml or contact Tina Aguilar at aguilar@u.washington.edu.