Snapshot of a statue of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra located up on the hill of the University of Panama. The picture was edited using Pic Monkey to create the fabric touch on the image. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Posts Tagged ‘University of Panama’
Best Spanish Writer Ever Visits Panama
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Art, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Panama, Photographs, Photography, Spanish Literature, Statues, Tourism, University of Panama, Writer on August 8, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Curundu Jr. High School
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Architecture, Art, Buildings, Curundu Jr. High School, Department of Defense, Education, Panama, Structures, University of Panama on June 12, 2010 | 13 Comments »
The United States had a long presence in the Isthmus of Panama; ever since the construction of the Panama Canal in 1904. For almost one hundred years, many improvements were made in this narrow isthmus. Besides the Panama Canal, which is a monumental creation per se, there were other fundamental advances. One of them was the excellent educational system designed and implemented by the Department of Defense.
The quality of education in the former Panama Canal Zone was the highest in the hemisphere. Not only was the education staff contracted by the DOD second to none, but the infrastructure and educational installations was first class as well. For example, the Curundu Elementary School, the Curundu Jr. High School, the Balboa High School and the Panama Canal College are educational institutions that shaped the personnel that nurtured the Panama Canal.
After the United States left the Canal Zone, these installations were transferred to the Republic of Panama. It certainly was a challenge for this Third World country to take advantage of this golden opportunity and put these resources into profitable activities. There are fortunate and unfortunate stories regarding the use of these resources over the years.
The former Curundu Jr. High School was turned over to the University of Panama which has kept it in more or less in good conditions. I was there a couple of weeks ago to find out how it looked. I liked what I saw and decided to capture it with my Birthday camera. These are the pictures I shot of this structure where many kids living in the Panama Canal Zone encountered their first notions of knowledge.
Photograph of the former Curundu Jr. High School operated by the Department of Defense. It is now under the administration of the University of Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Another view of the structure of the Curundu Jr. High School. This structure was built to last a thousand years...or more. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Image of the former Curundu Jr. High School showing its solid construction design. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Picture of an artistic creation placed on one of the walls of the Curundu Jr. High School. I didn't understand what the artists were trying to express, but I'm not strong in art, I might say. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Panama was very fortunate in receiving free of charge installations of such high caliber. I cross my fingers that we continue to keep them as well as the Americans did when they were here. Good Day.
Fine-tuning the Tune
Posted in Photography, tagged Curundu Heights, Education, Music, Panama, Student, Tunes, University of Panama on June 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Photograph of a young student polishing his tune at the University of Panama -Curundu Branch. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Main Building of the University of Panama – Curundu Branch
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Campus, Canal Zone, Curundu Elementary School, Education, Panama, Panama Canal, University of Panama on June 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Photograph of the main building of the University of Panama - Curundu Branch. It housed the former Curundu Elementary School for the children of the employees of the Panama Canal when the Canal Zone existed. On midday December 31, 1999, the United States relinquished jurisdiction of the Canal Zone to the Republic of Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
The Dome
Posted in Photography, tagged Architecture, Education, Panama, Photograph, Roofs, Structures, University of Panama on June 8, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Photograph of the roof of the auditorium of the University of Panama - Curundu Branch in Panama City, Panama. This auditorium is widely known as "The Dome." Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Colorful Balls in Suspension
Posted in Photography, tagged Art, Balls, College, Color, Creativity, Education, Panama, Spheres, University of Panama on June 7, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Photographs of colorful spheres outside the University of Panama - Curundu Branch. They look like tiny planets suspended in space. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Music is in the Air
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Curundu, Education, Music, Panama, Students, Trumpets, University of Panama on June 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Photograph of a student of the University of Panama practicing his trumpet lessons. Yep, practice makes perfection. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Floating Spheres
Posted in Photography, tagged Education, Panama, Photographs, Photography, Spheres, University of Panama on June 1, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Photograph of floating colored spheres at the University of Panama - Curundu Branch in Panama City, Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Clowning After the Game
Posted in Photography, tagged Entertainment, Fun, Lifestyle, Panama, Soccer, Sport, University of Panama, Youth on May 31, 2010 | 4 Comments »
A group of college students from the University of Panama having fun after a soccer game in Panama City, Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Trees
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Environment, Foliage, Learning Centers, Trees, University of Panama, Urban Development, Vegetation on April 11, 2010 | 5 Comments »
One of the outstanding characteristics of the campus of the University of Panama is the abundance of flowers, well-manicured landscaping and tropical trees. This is an ideal spot to promote learning which should be followed by other universities in Panama.
I’m sick and tired of observing the out-of-control building trend in Panama which destroys everything within its path. The former Panama Canal Zone is slowly being transformed into a concrete jungle, jeopardizing the rainfall needed for the Panama Canal. I feel our government officials don’t understand that trees and vegetation are needed for a balanced urban growth. I’m glad the University of Panama has been protected from this widespread destruction and remains a change of scenery from the urban grid.
Below are several pictures of beautiful tropical trees which still populate the University of Panama campus. Here we go.
Photograph of a collage created with photographs of tropical trees which grow at the University of Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Photograph of a lush tropical tree at the University of Panama. This picture was included in the collage shown earlier in this post. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Picture of a small bamboo lane at the University of Panama. Notice the bright rays of sun darting the bamboo trees at the bottom of the image. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Photograph of large trees growing at the main entrance of the University of Panama. You can barely see the primitive art of strange-looking figures towards your right. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
With this post I reach the end of my exciting adventure through the roads and back roads of the University of Panama at the request of a loyal reader and commentator of Lingua Franca. I hope he’s satisfied with the pictures and text rendered. If you’re a college student, these posts and images will give you a pretty good idea of how our main public university looks like.
Tomorrow I will move on to other subjects about this beautiful piece of land called Panama. Until then, Good Day.
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