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:

LHFA's Logo Competition - Deadline Extended!

Deadline Extended to April 16th. Please share widely. We are looking for a new logo! Help us design it and win $100!  The Latinx and Hispanic Faculty Association is a group connecting all...

Posted: February 19, 2024, 8:13 AM

Repost: Winter Wednesdays: From Earthenware to Drones

Indigenous Technologies in the Darién Tropical Rain Forest

See original post here to RSVP and for meeting information  Wednesday, January 24, 2024 · 12 - 1 PM Online As drug smugglers are swapping drug trafficking for the highly prized and...

Posted: January 22, 2024, 12:19 PM

End of the Year Report – LHFA – Fall 2023

Thank you for your support this semester!

Thank you everyone that attended today's lunch. Here are some the items we discussed.  Also, there is still time to add your 2023 achievements to our website.  Wishing you all a great end...

Posted: December 1, 2023, 6:02 PM

Dr. Ana Oskoz Named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Our colleague, Dr. Ana Oskoz, professor of Spanish, has accepted an appointment as vice provost for Faculty Affairs. She will assume the role on Monday, November 27. See the official...

Posted: November 21, 2023, 12:32 PM

Dr. Carlos A. Romero-Talamás on Grit-X 2023

Check out our colleague's Carlos A. Romero Talamás exciting Grit- X talk:   "The Fusion Energy Solution – Why Engineering Simplicity Matters" Congratulations Carlos! 

Posted: November 21, 2023, 12:13 PM

Performance and Discussion: La bella en su jaula

A joint event between UMBC and Morgan State University

Co-Sponsored by LHFA  Thursday, November 16, 2023 · 5 - 7 PM Fine Arts : 459 RSVP at the following link:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/dreshercenter/events/123873 The Spanish...

Posted: November 14, 2023, 10:20 AM

Repost: Los Artes de Si: Quilombos, Palenques, Cumbes ...

Co-Sponsored by LHFA - Tomorrow! 2:00 - 3:30 pm PAHB 216

RSVP at the following link:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/dreshercenter/events/123510 Los Artes de Si: Quilombos, Palenques, Cumbes, and Marroons Las Artes de si denotes...

Posted: November 14, 2023, 10:13 AM

Repost: SACNAS, SHPE, HLSU Hispanic/Latin Cultural Potluck!

Friday 11/10/23 at 7pm - UC 114

****This is a repost from the SACNAS' myUMBC Group page:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sacnas/posts/136769 --- Hi everyone! We have a very exciting event in collaboration with...

Posted: November 7, 2023, 2:34 PM

To Grad School or Not to Grad School?

Workshop for Undergraduate Students

Dear Colleagues, Please share with your undergraduate students this workshop's information.  The Latin American Feminisms Faculty Working Group will be hosting a series of events geared...

Posted: November 6, 2023, 12:15 PM

LHGSA - Community Ofrenda

The Latinx and Hispanic Graduate Student Associaton Presents a  Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda:  The Commons Main Street, Tuesday October 31st to November 2nd. 10:00 am - 5:00 PM ...

Posted: October 30, 2023, 4:34 PM