University of Puerto Rico Building Construction Almost Complete
Description
View towards the José M. Lázaro Library at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus, in an advanced construction phase. The building is modern in style with sunshades on much of its façade. It also has a type of lobby, through which stairs are notable. Square appendages with windows protrude from the flat roof. In front of the library there is a street, a parking lot with cars and another building with a tile roof. In the back, several buildings and houses stand out, mostly with zinc roofs. In the background, a large building stands out and a view of the city and the coast.| Origin Name |
25,280--UPR building construction almost complete
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| Relation |
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín > Colección Menonitas > David Furman
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| Geographical Coverage |
San Juan
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| Date |
[1965?]
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| Descriptive Notes |
Title correction.
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| Descripción decolonial |
An image of the José M. Lázaro Library under construction at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus, speaks to the discourse of educational progress through and around colonial legacies. This expansion of the island’s central university reflects a commitment to democratizing education and empowering future generations. The government’s investment during this period signifies the pivotal role of education in societal advancement and economic development. By providing modern facilities, the goal was also to cultivate a skilled workforce and foster self-determination. This endeavor underscores the enduring resilience of Puerto Rico and its pursuit of a more equitable future through education. The choice to name the building after Jose M. Lázaro likewise signifies the university's autonomist and anti-colonial aspirations. Lázaro was a respected professor of literature and philosophy, who suffered political persecution for his involvement in separatist movements. Naming the library in his honor highlights the university’s awareness of colonialism's impact, aligning with a broader mission within Puerto Rico’s academic community to challenge colonial legacies through education
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| Editor |
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín
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| Resource Format |
JPEG
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| Resource Type |
Image
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