The St. John’s University Center for 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 Center, 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.
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Department Contact
Dr. Alina Camacho-Gingerich,
Chair
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
St. John Hall, B3A, 1 & 9
(718) 990-1932
camachoa@stjohns.edu
clacs@stjohns.edu
Graduate Admission
Information
Office of Graduate Admission
(718) 990-1601
gradhelp@stjohns.edu