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LaSA announces the second annual Cesar Chavez Virtual Activity Challenge

For the second year in a row, the UCOP Latino Staff Association (LaSA) is hosting a Cesar Chavez Commemorative Virtual Activity Challenge, taking place from Feb. 7 - March 31, 2022. 


Michael Mendez, Ph.D.

Michael Mendez, Ph.D., to speak on wildfires’ impact on undocumented Latinos and Indigenous migrants

Join LaSA for the next event in its popular Charlas de Café speaker series on Tuesday, Oct. 12.


Charlas de Café: Michael Mendez, Ph. D.

Join the Latino Staff Association (LaSA) for the next event in its Charlas de Café series, featuring Michael Mendez, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental policy and planning and visiting scientist at the National Center for


LaSA unites OP staff in celebrating César Chávez and wellness

The Latino Staff Association’s March fundraiser raised more than $2,500 for UC students while celebrating the legacy of Latino American civil rights activist César Chávez.


Celebrate wellness and César Chávez with LaSA

There’s still time to join LaSa’s March wellness fundraiser — register by March 25. Plus, attend a special wrap-up celebration on March 31.


UCOP colleagues are moving with LaSA — join today!

Through March 25, colleagues are invited to join the Latino Staff Association for a virtual activity challenge in honor of Cesar Chavez.


Reminder: LaSA welcomes Teresa Andrews, M.S., this Friday

Teresa will share how the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at UC Davis is helping farmworkers stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Teresa Andrews, M.S., Education and Outreach Specialist, Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, UC Davis

LaSA presents Charlas de Café featuring Teresa Andrews, M.S.

Teresa will share how the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at UC Davis is helping farmworkers stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.


LaSA presents UCLA’s Matt A. Barreto on the Latino vote

On Feb. 18, LaSA’s popular Charlas de Café series continues with professor Matt A. Barreto, Ph.D., of UCLA — an author and expert in voting and voting rights.


Join LaSA’s Cesar Chavez Commemorative Virtual Activity Challenge

From now through March 25, the Latino Staff Association invites colleagues to join a virtual activity challenge in honor of Cesar Chavez's 300-mile march in support of farmworkers.


Dr. Cristina Mora

LaSA welcomes Dr. G. Cristina Mora, author of “Making Hispanics”

Join the Latin American Staff Association in welcoming Dr. G. Cristina Mora, associate professor of sociology and Chicano/Latino studies and co-director of the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley.


LaSA hosts Dr. Carrie L. Byington

Join the Latin American Staff Association in welcoming Dr. Byington to learn about her background, path to leadership and inspiring approach to the challenges she’s faced.


LaSA Coffee Chat with Dr. Carrie L. Byington

The LaSA Speaker Series Presents: Dr. Carrie L. Byington, Executive Vice President, University of California Health Join the Latin American Staff Association for coffee and conversation with Dr. Byington to learn about her background, path