Mainstreaming of culture and arts, and literature Prof. Yapo launches book in CatSU with featured artwork
ExtensionOne of the ‘best selling’ authors from
the University of the Philippines - Los Baños, Prof. Jerry R. Yapo, launched a
landmark book about his personal life experiences with featured artwork in
every narrative.
Yapo on Monday, August 14, unveiled his
12-essay book ‘Artfully Speaking and Other Essays’ along with the students,
faculty, and officials of the Catanduanes State University.
The book was published by San Anselmo
Publication Inc., and the launching was held at the university lobby and graced
by CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza.
“We always wanted to balance the
sciences, and the culture and arts, and that is actually what you brought us
here in CatSU,” the CatSU president stated, recognizing the support of his
former professor from UPLB.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Yapo
advised aspiring writers that ‘writing is not a 100m dash, it is a marathon, be
patient’.
“You need to read to breathe in, write to
breathe out,” he explained.
Following the book launching and signing
ceremony, the publisher, through Prof. Yapo, handed copies of assorted books to
Dr. Azanza, for the university library.
Meanwhile, commissioned paintings, that
were included in the book, are presently displayed in the lobby for a week-long
Art Exhibit, from August 14-17.
‘Artfully Speaking and Other Essays’ was
sold at P375 and its signed copies are still available at the Corporate
Communications and Multimedia Services, ground floor, CatSU Main Building.
Prof. Yapo is set to render a lecture on
‘Writing for Publication’, on Tuesday, August 15, at the university’s
Accreditation Room. #AGC.
