Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos!
Dear Colleague,
Please accept our invitation to become a part of the Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association (CLFSA) of Arizona State University. Founded in the fall of 1970 CLFSA’s mission is to enhance the welfare of all residents of Arizona and to promote better education in, and advancement of, the Chicano/Latino community. Additionally, CLFSA promotes networking and collegiality among all ASU Chicano/Latino faculty and staff, irrespective of whether employment was a recent event or decades ago. Our ongoing efforts include advocacy for inclusion as a working value of the University, awarding of scholarships to students attending ASU, and recognition of the achievements of Chicano/Latino staff, students, and faculty. Further, CLFSA members engage in extensive outreach to incoming and future Sun Devils, provide service to the broader community, and work passionately to ensure that the University is a welcoming place to all.
CLFSA meets once a month – the first Wednesday from Noon to 1:00 PM at the Memorial Union on the ASU Tempe campus, unless otherwise noted. These meetings typically feature a speaker(s) on current topics of interest to the membership, updates on special projects and operation of the Association, and announcements by our peers. Recent projects have included support of Chicano/Latino families and a forum on immigration issues. We intend to continue these stimulating projects during the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year and to embark upon other activities such as a conference on recruitment, retention, and promotion.
Be a part of this active organization: Attend meetings, nominate an awardee, and/or suggest a project. Your voice and participation is important in building a stronger Chicano/Latino community at ASU. Membership dues are $20 annually, however, we are delighted to offer a 1-year COMPLIMENTARY CLFSA membership to faculty and staff who are new hires to ASU for the 2008-2009 academic year. So, take the first step!
Arizona State University is a growing and dynamic institution. While we will continue to pursue the goals of CLFSA as outlined above, we recognize that within an evolving environment, every year presents a new set of challenges. We invite you to join CLFSA in addressing current and future concerns involving the Chicano/Latino community at ASU and in Arizona. Together we will work to shape and address our future, discover solutions, and promote familia entre todos.
You are invited to the ASU Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association Fall Welcome on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge 202. Please RSVP to Roxann.Gonzales@asu.edu no later then Monday, October 6, 2008 (this is only for logistics).
Sinceramente,
Gabriel Escontrias, Jr., CLFSA President
Vera A. Lopez, CLFSA Faculty Liaison
Kevin J. Salcido, CLFSA Staff Liaison
CLFSA News
Regents Professor Cordelia C. Candelaria - 03/21/08
ASU Regents Professor Candelaria has been appointed as Dean of the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Candelaria leaves a legacy at Arizona State University for her dedication and hard work to advancing the University. Dr. Candelaria was a leader on such projects as the former Department of Chicano/a Studies (now the Department of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies), the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus,
CLFSA 4th Annual National Hispanic Scholars Reception - 03/13/08
The Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites all the membership to attend this reception as it is a great way to meet our incoming NHS students. For more information visit: http://www.asu.edu/clfsa/calendar.htm.
CLFSA Executive Board Nominations and Election - 03/13/08
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year. If you would like to submit a nomination(s) please e-mail Anita Verdugo Tarango by Noon on March 25, 2008. For more information visit: http://www.asu.edu/clfsa/elections.
CLFSA Annual Recognition Awards Nominations - 03/13/08
Each year, the Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association (CLFSA) recognizes an outstanding student, staff, faculty, and community member. Nominations for these awards come from you...students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members affiliated with the Arizona State University. Please take a moment to nominate an outstanding individual. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007-2008 academic year. If you would like to submit a nomination(s) please submit via e-mail to Pamela Sanchez or by campus mail to 5303 by Noon on March 25, 2008. For more information visit: http://www.asu.edu/clfsa/awards.html.