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CAMPUS AT A GLANCE

PRE-INVESTITURE ACTIVITIES

Parangal sa Pangulo, an invitational musical concert, ushers in the investiture of Alfredo E. Pascual as the 20th president of the University of the Philippines, on Monday, September 12, 7 p.m. at the University Theater.

The concert is an evening of the classics, contemporary and popular musical and dance numbers, as interpreted by 12 of UPD’s acclaimed performing groups. In the order of appearance, these groups are: the UP Orchestra, UP Dance Company, UP Cherubim and Seraphim, UP Guitar Orchestra, UP Filipiniana Dance Group, Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi), UP Varsity Pep Squad, UP Staff Chorale Society, UP DanceSports Society, UP Jazz Ensemble, UP StreetDance Club and the UP Concert Chorus.

The concert finale is Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In, a medley of two songs from the 1967 musical Hair originally recorded by the 5th Dimension. The song is specially arranged for the occasion by Emman De Leon and will be performed by the cast as conducted by Prof. Jai Aracama.

The concert is sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor of UP Diliman, produced and designed by Prof. Rubén D. F. Defeo, director of the UP Diliman Information Office (UPDIO). Musical and program direction are shared by: Prof. Angela Lawenko-Baguilat, co-artistic director of the UP Dance Company; Prof. Lalaine Juarez Pereña, head coach of the UP Varsity Pep Squad and Prof. Aracama, musical director of the UP Concert Chorus.

EXHIBIT

The Bartlett-Villamor years

The UP Presidency Through the Decades Exhibit opens on 14 September at the Bulwagan ng Dangal at 5 pm. The exhibit highlights the role of the UP Presidency in the life of the University as gleaned from the individual visions of the august league of men and woman who steered the institution since 1908 when UP was established.

The exhibit features pictorial documentation of the terms of office of the UP President through the decades during the incumbencies of Murray Simpson Bartlett, Ignacio Borbon Villamor, Guy Potter Wharton Benton, Rafael Velasquez Palma, Jorge Cleofas Bocobo, Bienvenido Ma. Sioco Gonzalez, Antonio Guillermo Sison, Vidal Arceo Tan, Vicente de Guzman Sinco, Carlos Peña Romulo, Salvador Ponce Lopéz, Onofre Dizon Corpuz, Emanuel Valdez Soriano, Edgardo Javier Angara, José Veloso Abueva, Emil Quinto Javier, Francisco Nemenzo and Emerlinda Ramos Román.

Highlight of the exhibit is the unveiling of the new presidential portrait of Alfredo Espinosa Pascual.

The exhibit, organized by the UP Diliman Information Office and the University Library, is curated by Prof. Rubén D.F. Defeo. It runs until 15 October 2011.

THEATER

Titus Andronicus: Two weeks before the elections in a state of paranoia and extreme desire to win, the story of a hitman who fights back bloodily, unfolds.

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP) presents its third offering for its 36th season, Titus Andronicus, Layeta Bucoy’s Filipino adaptation of William Shakespeare’s first tragedy under the direction of Tuxqs Rutaquio.

Drenched in blood, Titus Andronicus intertwines political chaos and religious frenzy in a world where elections, showbiz and a town feast drown the people in violence.

Titus Andronicus features a stellar cast led by Cinemalaya 2011 best actor Bembol Roco and best supporting actress Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Mike Tan and theater actors Mailes Kanapi, Paolo O’Hara, Paulo Cabanero, Arnold Reyes, Rolando Inocencio, Cris Pasturan, Nicco Manalo, JK Aninoche, Nar Cabico, Delphine Buencamino, Olive Nieto, JR Macanas, Julius Gareza and Miss Eula Valdez. They are supported by today’s talented crop of young performers from DUP.

Play runs from September 14 to October 2, 2011 at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, Palma Hall, UP Diliman. For inquiries, please contact Cherry Bong Edralin at 0917-750017.

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