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Committee on Latin American and Caribbean Studies

History and Overview of the Committee on Latin American and Caribbean Studies
The St. John’s University Committee on Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) was established in 1994. Its policy is grounded in the University's Vincentian mission and a commitment to global education, as put forward by St. John's President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M.

As a metropolitan university whose main campuses areas located in one of the major urban centers of the world, St. John's is acutely aware of the increasing importance of the U.S. economy on Latin American and Caribbean trading sectors through NAFTA and other agreements. Observing the rapid growth of Hispanic populations in New York and across the U.S., St. John's also recognizes its historic responsibility to this sector of new Americans.

The Committee, under the auspices of the Office of the Provost, comprises faculty and administrators whose research, teaching and professional involvement demonstrate a serious commitment to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean. These scholars serve as liaisons and support resources within their schools, disciplines and departments.

Contact
Dr. Alina Camacho-Gingerich
Chair
St. John Hall, B3A, 1 & 9
(718) 990-1932
camachoa@stjohns.edu
clacs@stjohns.edu

Committee Activities
CLACS sponsors many activities, including: symposia, conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars, and actively promotes joint academic programs and research projects with Latin America and Caribbean universities, as well as diplomatic missions in New York City.

In addition, CLACS publishes an annual newsletter and plans an interdisciplinary journal on Latin America and the Caribbean.

CLACS offers an Advanced Interdisciplinary Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, approved by New York state. For additional information, contact the CLACS' office.

For further information on the Committee's activities, Certificate, or to make an appointment, please call the Committee's office at (718) 990-1932.
  
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