February 02, 2010
St. John’s University’s Committee on Latin American and
Caribbean Studies (CLACS) will continue to offer this semester free
basic education (including English) and GED classes. These
classes are made possible thanks to a three year grant in Adult
Literacy that Dr. Alina Camacho-Gingerich, Chair of CLACS and
professor of Languages and Literatures received from the New York
City Department of Youth and Community Development (NYC
DYCD). Under this grant, all textbooks and materials will be
offered to participants free of charge.
This program, in tune with St. John’s Vincentian mission, will
assist adults of all ethnic backgrounds to become literate and
obtain the necessary skills to secure employment, become
self-sufficient, and pursue further education. Individuals
will be at least 16 years of age and not enrolled or required to be
enrolled in secondary school under New York State law. For
additional information and registration please contact St. John’s
University’s Committee on Latin American and Caribbean Studies
(CLACS) at 718-990-5829 or by e-mail at clacs@stjohns.edu.
The class locations and schedule are as follows:
Mondays
Marillac Hall, Room 111A
6:15- 9:45 p.m.
Tuesdays
Marillac Hall, Room 111A
6:15- 9:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
Marillac Hall, Room 111A
6:15- 9:45 p.m.
Thursdays
Marillac Hall, Room 111A
6:15- 9:45 p.m.
Saturdays
Marillac Hall, Room 226A
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Contact Us
For additional information or to register, please contact: (718)
990-5829