THE UNIVERSITY of the Philippines-Los Baños has completed another project during the pandemic: the renovation of the College of Veterinary Medicine-Institute of Animal Science Library.

The upgrading project was sponsored by an alumnus — Dr. Avelino de Manuel, chairman of the Universal Feed Mill Corporation.

The renovated building was recently turned over in a virtual ceremony attended by Dr. de Manuel, Dr. Jezie Acorda and Dr. Eduardo Torres, current and former deans of CVM, respectively; and Chancellor Jose Camacho, Jr.

Torres narrated that Dr. de Manuel, who was his classmate at CVM, approached him in 2019 and expressed his desire to sponsor a project in the college.

“Among the numerous projects that needed sponsorship and that would benefit students the most was the upgrading of the CVM library,” Torres said.

He said that the upgraded facility is more conducive to learning and is perfect for group discussions and relaxation.

Camacho thanked Dr. de Manuel for his generosity, saying that “fostering strong bonds with alumni is one means of future-proofing UPLB.”