Location: Grand Casino Arena, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul 55102
Past Events
2025 LFSA Events
José María Velasco: A View of Mexico @ MIA
Pupusas & Lotería
Where: Jones Hall Room 235
Please RSVP to help us plan for food.
Happy Hour!
Spring 2025 Assembly & Lunch
You are invited to join us for the LFSA Spring 2025 Spring Assembly and Lunch! This is a wonderful chance to network with fellow LFSA members, catch up with each other, learn more about what LFSA is up to, get more involved, and learn more about how this group can benefit you! Free lunch will be provided.
If you can make it (and to help us better determine how much food to order) please RSVP here.
Looking forward to seeing you!
LFSA Coffee Catch Up
When: Monday, February 24, 2025 from 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Bordertown Coffee (315 16th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, 55414) - across the street from the 4th Street Parking Ramp
Whether you can only visit for 5 minutes or can stay the whole time, you are welcome to come meet fellow LFSA members and catch up! Coffee/beverage choice provided by LFSA. Also, if you are interested in participating in future LFSA events, please let us know via email or attend this gathering to connect with other members.
2024 LFSA Events
2024 Fall Assembly & Lunch
When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Appleby 302 (map)
Save the date for our LFSA Fall Assembly and Lunch! This is a wonderful chance to meet and network with fellow LFSA members, learn about what LFSA is up to, get involved, and enjoy delicious food! Free lunch will be provided.
Entre Comadres: A conversation with author Sandra Cisneros
What: Entre Comadres: A conversation with author Sandra Cisneros
When: Monday, Oct. 14 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Where: Walter Library, Upson Room | Parking and directions
Join us for a lively conversation between “comadres,” (among friends), Paloma Barraza, History, Iberian & Latin American Studies Librarian, Dr. Jessica Lopez-Lyman, Chicano & Latino Studies, and Latine acclaimed author Sandra Cisneros!
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Chicano & Latino Studies and the Latino/a/x Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA).
LFSA Happy Hour!
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Brewery (1430 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454)
Join our UMN Latino/a/x/e community for some food, drinks, and fun at the Town Hall Brewery - just a short walk or drive from campus! Stay for 10 minutes or the entire event to re-connect and meet some new people while we celebrate the start of the school year! LFSA will provide appetizers, good vibes, and conversations.
LFSA goes to MN United Soccer Game!
When: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Allianz Field (400 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104)
The LFSA Leadership Team welcomed our new team members, Carly, Alejandra, & Rosalinda by attending the UMN Night with Minnesota United!
LFSA Professional Development Informational Session
When: Thursday June 6, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Please join us for an upcoming information session for LFSA members. The session will be hosted by the Professional Development Programs (PDP) in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies at the U of MN. In this session you'll:
- Learn about opportunities to take courses and certificate programs that may help your career trajectory
- Learn about PDP's hiring needs for course instructors
- Hear from LFSA's own Patricia Izek, who is an instructor for PDP
- Please find the Zoom link here or add the meeting to your calendar. We hope to see you there!
2024 Spring Assembly & Lunch
When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 226 Appleby Hall (128 Pleasant St. SE)
You are invited to join us for the LFSA 2024 Spring Assembly and Lunch!
This is a wonderful chance to network with fellow LFSA members, catch up with each other, learn more about what LFSA is up to, get more involved, and learn more about how this group can benefit you!
Free lunch provided by Tacos Locos.
Looking forward to seeing you!
LFSA Coffee Catch Up
When: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Where: Bordertown Coffee (315 16th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, 55414) - across the street from the 4th Street Parking Ramp
Whether you can only visit for 5 minutes or can stay the whole time, you are welcome to come meet fellow LFSA members and catch up! Coffee/beverage choice provided by LFSA. Also, if you are interested in participating in future LFSA events, please let us know via email or attend this gathering to connect with other members. Looking forward to seeing you!
2023 LFSA Events
LFSA Dia De Los Muertos
Welcome Back & Check In Happy Hour
When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (4:00-6:00 p.m.)
Where: La Doña Cervecería (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405)
Please join fellow Latinx faculty, staff and students for an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people at our Welcome Back & Check In Happy Hour. Everybody is welcomed, please bring a friend! The first 3 current LFSA members that bring a NEW member to the Happy Hour will get a T-Shirt!
2022 LFSA Events
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Celebration
When: Friday, October 14, 2022 (2:00-4:00 p.m.)
Where: East Bank, Memorial Union Room 303 (300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis)
The LFSA board will be hosting a celebration for Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. Please join fellow Latinx faculty, staff and students for an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people. Everybody is welcomed, please bring a friend!
Join us for an informal get together and meet the LFSA board. First 300 guests will get a Michoacana Paleta (paleta de agua or paleta de leche).
Co-sponsored by Culture Corps, International Student and Scholar Services.
Summer Social
When: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
Where: La Doña Cervecería (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405)
A summer social at La Doña Cervecería on June 1, 2022 from 5-7pm. LFSA will cover appetizers.
2022 Spring Assembly
When: Thursday, April 28, 2022 (11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
Where: Carlson Outdoor Plaza (on the West Bank in the lower level courtyard between Carlson School and Humphrey buildings. You can access it by doors on the lower level of Carlson through the cafeteria. There is outdoor access using stairs leading down from the walkway on the west side of Wilson Library.)
The LFSA is excited to announce that our board is back and will be hosting our 2022 Spring Assembly. Please join fellow Latinx faculty and staff for an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people. Please bring a friend!
The LFSA familia is committed to creating community and spaces where we can celebrate each other and our heritage. Our mission is to build and sustain a community of belonging and advocacy for all Latino/a Faculty and Staff in order to promote a more equitable campus climate.
To help us better support you, please fill out this LFSA survey.
In case of rain/inclement weather, we will host the event indoors in the Hanson Hall building, room 2-245 (2nd level, south end closer to Riverside). We will add RSVPs folks into a google calendar to receive the most updated information.
