About LHFA

The Latinx and Hispanic Faculty Association is a group open to all faculty, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, who desire to center inclusion and belonging of all self-identified Latinx and Hispanic faculty at UMBC in order to advance full-time academic appointments, retention, and promotion of Latinx and Hispanic faculty, as well as the mentoring and recruitment of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students of Hispanic and Latinx heritage.

Recent News:

Repost: Rebuilding Manhood Reception

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 · 2 - 4 PM

RSVP here: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events/135867 Additionally, our colleague, Dr. Marcela Sarmiento Mellinger shared the Women's Center is looking for self-identified male...

Posted: November 4, 2024, 1:15 PM

Repost: Juan Sebastián Delgado: Imaginary Tangos

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 · 12 - 1 PM

RSVP and more info here:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/cahss/events/130452 ---- Juan Sebastián Delgado: Imaginary Tangos Improvisation: the process of creative interaction...

Posted: November 4, 2024, 12:24 PM

Repost: Dr. Tania Lizarazo's Book Presentation and Q&A

Save the date!

Original post here:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/mlli/posts/144554 Join us for a virtual celebration and Q&A hosted by the Latin American Feminisms Working Group at UMBC of Dr. Tania...

Posted: October 7, 2024, 2:15 PM

Annual LHFA Meet and Greet

Thank you!

¡Gracias!  Thank you everyone that attended our Meet and Greet to celebrate Latinx - Hispanic Heritage Month!  It was wonderful to get to know our comunidad on campus and to learn about all...

Posted: September 30, 2024, 9:33 AM

First Spanish language UMBC News Article!

Catalina Sofia Dansberger Duque in collaboration with Dr. Sandra Barrueco and Ad Strata published the first ever UMBC News article in Spanish about Sandra Barrueco's $990,000 from the Health...

Posted: September 20, 2024, 10:38 AM

Repost: How to Join a Research Laboratory

Panel with our own, Dr. Fernando Vonhoff

Original post and RSVP here:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/tlc/events/134109  -- "Calling all undergraduates interested in research!  Join us for a discussion on how to join a...

Posted: September 20, 2024, 10:26 AM

2025 START award recipient: Dr. Henrique Barbosa (CNMS)!

Strategic Awards for Research Transitions

Congratulations to our colleague, Henrique Barbosa (CNMS) who was been granted a 2025 START award (Strategic Awards for Research Transitions) for the project: "Vegetation-Climate Dynamics in...

Posted: September 17, 2024, 3:23 PM

Repost: Women of Color Reception

Dr. Maria Célleri & Dr. Maria Sanchez

Our colleagues, Dr. Maria Célleri (second to the left) & Dr. Maria Sanchez (middle) participated in the Women of Color Reception as panelists.  Thank you for sharing your experiences with...

Posted: September 17, 2024, 3:17 PM

Repost: Theory in the Flesh: Guest Speakers

Disability, Gender and Race in Latin America

Join Professor Tania Lizarazo's Fall seminar Theory in the Flesh: Disability, Gender and Race in Latin America as guest speakers visit on select dates to discuss race, gender, colonialism,...

Posted: September 17, 2024, 3:10 PM

Repost: Humanities Forum: Karla T. Vasquez

In conversation with Krystal C. Mack

Co-sponsored by the Latinx and Hispanic Faculty Association, the Public Humanities Program, and UMBC Dining Services. RSVP HERE:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/dreshercenter/events/130776...

Posted: September 13, 2024, 10:57 AM