LaFaSA: Purdue University-Latino Faculty/Staff Association
The Latino Faculty and Staff Association (LaFaSA) is an educational organization whose purpose is to promote the Latino community and advocate for the inclusion of the Latino voice in higher education. LaFaSA strives to highlight the social and cultural dimensions of Latino history, heritage, and culture as it relates to education.
In partnership with the Latino Cultural Center and other Latino-based organizations, LaFaSA works to organize Latino faculty and staff to create a stronger, vibrant “comunidad” at Purdue University. LaFaSA strives to create community and a support network in order to thrive as viable and visible assets to Purdue.
The goals of LaFaSA are to communicate interests, concerns, and awareness of Latinos; Assist in recruitment and retention of Latino faculty, staff, and students; Foster the academic mission of Purdue; Enhance progress of our faculty and staff through the ranks; Provide valuable cultural programming to educate the broader population.
News
LaFaSA Outstanding Latino Awards (OLA) committee currently accepting nominations for 2011
The Outstanding Latino Awards were developed in 2006 to recognize important contributions made by Purdue students, alumni, faculty and staff. OLA was also developed to empower and build Latino scholarship efforts and community at Purdue. LaFaSA is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 OLA in the category of:
- Outstanding Latino Faculty
- Outstanding Latino Staff
- Outstanding Latino Student
- Outstanding Latino Community Ally
If you would like additional information about OLA or are interested in making a nomination, please contact the LaFaSA Secretary, Marisol Uribe at muribe@purdue.edu.
Nominations must be received by September 1, 2011 for consideration
Latino Scholars Forum
The next Latino Scholars Forum will be held in 2012. Watch for Call for Proposals during the second semester!
LaFaSA Listserve
Please sign up for the LaFaSA listserve for latest updates on events and activities. LaFaSA is concerned with being a viable part of the Latino community on campus and in the state of Indiana.
If you are interested in joining the LaFaSA list, visit https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/lafasa.