It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm invitation to join us for the join us at the "I Encuentro de Mujeres Rectoras de las Américas" and that their attendance will create a space for collaboration and sorority among women rectors.
The organization of this event arose out of the need to recognize the academic leadership of outstanding women from to recognize the academic leadership of outstanding women in the universities of the Americas. Thus, some university cloisters, historically, have for the first time a woman as rector. As is the case of the undersigned, that after 471 years of institutional life, the "Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos", has a woman as rector.
After two years of confinement forced by the pandemic, it is propitious to meet in person in order to share to meet face-to-face in order to share experiences, challenges and establish experiences, challenges and establish alliances of mutual support.
On the other hand, on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the women rectors of the most emblematic public universities in Peru formed the "Asociación de Rectoras de las Américas (ARA)", with the purpose of establishing international networks of sisterhood, collaboration and exchange among peers in our continent and to which we have the honor to invite you to subscribe. (More information can be found in the press release)
Finally, all the events that will take place are included in the program that we have prepared with great enthusiasm for you.
In this sense, we would like to invite you and welcome you to this great event. to this great event, it will be a great pleasure to greet you and to share the and share the activities with you.
Regards,
Dr. Jerí Ramon Ruffner
Rector of UNMSM

The donation of the wealthy Spaniard Antonio Correa Ureña made it possible to build the building commonly known as the "Casona de San Marcos" in 1605. There, the "Compañía de Jesús" founded the "Noviciado de San Antonio de Abad".
The Jesuits were expelled from Peru by Viceroy Manuel Amat y Juniet by order of the crown in September 1767 and had to abandon all their properties, including the novitiate, which closed its doors.
Later, in 1867, Minister José Simeón Tejada ordered the transfer of the "Universidad San Marcos" to the convent. This move was progressive and was legalized during the government of Manuel Prado (1872-1876).
The "Faculty of Law" was located in the "Patio de los Maestros", the "Patio de los Naranjos" was occupied by the "Facultad de Letras y Educación"; the "Patio de los Chicos", by the "Facultad de Ciencias, Química y Física"; and the "Patio de los jazmines", by the "Facultad de jurisprudencia". The fifth courtyard overlooked the orchard.
Between the "Patios de Letras" and "Patios de los jazmines" is located the "Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Loreto" (Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto), also called "Salón de Grados de Letras". This is one of the most beautiful rooms of the Casona San Marquina.
Its vault has thirteen beautiful paintings from the middle of the 18th century, inspired by saints and Doctors of the Church, such as San Agustín, Santo Tomas de Aquino and others.
In front of the "Patio de los jazmines" is located the impressive "Salón General", formed by court, steps and wooden galleries, dating from the late eighteenth century. The most important ceremonies of the University, such as graduations, solemn sessions and seminars, are currently held in this hall of debate and controversy. ceremonies of the University, such as graduations, solemn sessions and seminars.
After the change of location to the current university city due to the increase in student population, in 1995, the old Casona became the headquarters of the "Centro Cultural de San Marcos", which includes the "Museo de Arqueología y Antropología", the "Museo de Arte", the "Biblioteca España", the "Archivo Histórico Domingo Angulo", the "Oficina de Turismo" and the "Centro Universitario de Folklore", as well as the choir, the "tuna" and the university band.