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University of the Cloister of Sor Juana

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University of the Cloister of Sor Juana

The University of the Cloister of Sor Juana (Spanish Universidad de Claustro del Sor Juana) is a private university located in the former San Jerónimo Convent in the historic center of Mexico City. This convent is best known for having been the home of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz for over twenty five years, she produced many of her writings here.[2] After the convent was closed in the 19th century, the large complex was divided and was home to a number of institutions and businesses, including a large dance hall in the mid 20th century.[1] In the 1970s, the government expropriated the complex, explored it and began the restoration process.[1][2] In 1979, the current university was founded at this site and it is currently the benefactor and guardian of the complex. The institution offers bachelors, two masters and two certificates, mostly in the humanities. The institution also sponsors or co-sponsors a number of cultural and educational activities, mostly situated in the historic center of the city.[1][3][4]

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