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The LatinX Staff & Faculty Association is hosting our annual awards ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024.
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You can RSVP for the awards ceremony in Trellis Events.</a><a href="https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/f44lNu67/5a3U6R2lEGh" id="OWA408bd4bb-60ed-c5b4-1f52-d1417b3270f3" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/f44lNu67/5a3U6R2lEGh" style="text-decoration: none;">
</a>The event will be both in person and via Zoom. </div>
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We also have our call for awards nominations open! <b>The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 17, 2024.</b> <a href="https://forms.gle/yvNmXWcRWs8tJwSU9" id="LPlnk" title="https://forms.gle/yvNmXWcRWs8tJwSU9">Here is the link to the application.</a> There are
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Promising Employee Award</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1-5 years</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This individual has worked in the academic or professional field for 1-5 years and has promoted the LFSA core values
on and off campus through various activities.<b><i> The candidate does not have to be a member of LFSA.</i></b></span></li><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: square;">
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>The core values are:</i></b><br>
<b>Connection:</b> Fostering relationships, support, network, and servingness<br>
<b>Community: </b>Sense of belonging and empowerment<br>
<b>Culture: </b>Representation, recognition, and shared values <br>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6-10 years</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This individual has worked 6-10 years in the academic or professional field and has been actively involved with
LFSA. They have enhanced our campus culture and Latinx community via campus programs or initiatives.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Extraordinary vision, dedication, and service to the Latinx Community.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This award is given to a Latinx Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) member who has supported the efforts of the
Latinx community through leadership, service, innovation, and encouragement toward its success. This individual has brought the needs of Latinx students and professionals at the University of Arizona and higher education to the forefront.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>J.D. Celina Ramirez Award:</b></span></div>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10+ years</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Awarded to an outstanding Senior-Level LatinX
Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) Professional. This individual has worked 10+ years within the academic or professional field and has made significant contributions to the Latinx community on their campus or greater community. This award is named after
Celina Ramirez, who was integral in establishing the LFSA at the University of Arizona.</span></p>
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