The Atlantic (ATL) Hall of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has received a significant boost to its library resources following the donation of a collection of Mathematics and Statistics books by two distinguished alumni, Prof. Kwame Osei Bonsu and Prof. Mizan Khan, both faculty members at Eastern Connecticut State University, USA.
The presentation ceremony, held at the ATL Hall, was led by Mr. Emmanuel Jeff Teye Onyame, immediate past Registrar of UCC, and Prof. Daniel Apaak, the Dean of Students. The books were formally handed over to the Hall Master, Prof. Francis Kwaw Andoh, in the presence of hall executives and members of the Junior Common Room Council (JCRC).
Mr. Onyame, commended the generous contribution and the legacy of Prof. Kwame Osei-Bonsu, affectionately known among alumni and students as “Staccato.” He shared fond memories of Prof. Bonsu, recalling his service as ATL Hall Secretary from 1990 to 1991 and his current role as a Professor of Mathematics at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Mr. Onyame expressed great pride in representing his colleague by presenting these books, which are essential resources for students pursuing Mathematics and Statistics.
Mr. Emmanuel Jeff Teye Onyame (L) making the presentation to Prof. Francis Kwaw Andoh
He further noted that such donations not only reflect the generosity of alumni but also reinforce the enduring bond between past and present students. The books, he added, will go a long way in supporting academic excellence and research.
Receiving the books on behalf of the hall, Prof. Francis Kwaw Andoh expressed deep appreciation for the gesture.
“These books will be beneficial to our students. We are grateful for the initiative, and we encourage more of such generous contributions,” he stated.
Prof. Daniel Apaak, Dean of Students and an alumnus of ATL Hall, commended the donors and promised to support efforts aimed at strengthening academic resources across student residences.
“Thank you for this laudable initiative. I urge us to maintain and sustain it so that current and future students continue to benefit,” he added.
Also in attendance were the Deputy Senior Tutor, Ms. Rose Blankson Austin, the outgoing ATL JCRC President, Adelakpui Dodzi Ishmael; the new ATL JCRC President, Alidu Ramadan; the Library Chair, Jerry Joshua Darko; and the Treasurer, Godfred Koranteng Addo.
The ATL Hall leadership extended heartfelt appreciation to Prof. Osei-Bonsu and Prof. Khan, and hoped that this generous act would inspire other alumni to contribute to the growth of the hall and the University as a whole.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC