Palma Hall
Palma Hall
Art Studies 2 THR-2
Sir Robert G. Paulino
Report by:
Ina Camua
Karina Gonzales
Sharmaine Gonzales
PAGE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION (note to groupmates: I'll try to take a picture of the actual stuff and not just the plaques when I have the time. -sharm)
I. History of Palma Hall/Arts and Sciences
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Plaque commemorating the birth centenary of Rafael Palma (AS Lobby)
II. Parts of AS
A. AS Lobby
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Plaque found below the AS Mural
The mural at the AS Lobby, titled "The Arts and Sciences", was made by National Artist, Vicente Manansala in 1960. With a length of 14 meters and a width of 2 meters, "The Arts and Sciences" is the biggest mural in the UP Diliman Campus.
B. AS Steps
C. AS Walk
D. Libraries
E. Theaters
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Plaque beside the Guerrero Theatre (AS 2nd floor Lobby, UP Diliman)
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
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Plaque beside the Anthropology Museum (AS 2nd floor)
The Anthropology Museum, found at the AS 2nd floor, was opened on July 13, 1967. Its first exhibit featured Prof. H. Otley BEyer's collection of archeological and ethnological artifacts. 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
C. Science Pavillions