Palma Hall

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Palma Hall
Art Studies 2 THR-2
Sir Robert G. Paulino

Report by:
Ina Camua
Karina Gonzales
Sharmaine Gonzales

PAGE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

I. History of Palma Hall/Arts and Sciences

II. Parts of AS

A. AS Lobby
B. AS Steps
C. AS Walk
D. Libraries
E. Theaters

Found at the AS 2nd floor Lobby, the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theatre is dedicated to the former director of the UP Dramatic Club, Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero, "whose works as a playwright for over two generations... have given (the) theatre an epoch of Philippine drama that will remain a part of (the Filipinos') heritage." It was first opened on September 16, 1976. Renovation of the theatre was completed in the year 2000 through the efforts of Claro T. Llaguno (UP Diliman Chancellor, 1996-1999), Emerlinda R. Roman (UP Diliman Chancellor, 1999-2000) and Leonor M. Briones (Treasure of the Philippines, Bureau of the Treasury).

F. Museums


The Anthropology Museum, found at the AS 2nd floor, was opened on July 13, 1967. It's first exhibit featured the collection of archeological and ethnological artifacts of Prof. H. Otley Beyer. The said collection was first featured in 1668 at the Museum and Institute of Archeology and Ethnology in Aviles Street, Manila which was destroyed during the 2nd World War. Natividad Noriega, Beyer's personal secretary, served as the museum's first curator.

III. Departments and Offices in AS

A. AS 101
B. CSSPSC Office
C. Geog Information System Lab
D. OSA
E. Graduate Program (PH 111)
F. Office of the Dean
G. Sinag Office
H. UPDGO (Benton Hall)
I. OASH (Benton Hall)


IV. Other Tri-College Buildings

A. PHAn
B. CAL