A sculpture depicting a person weighed down by a heavy load while听 embarking on an academic听 journey has been unveiled听 the Science Shuttle听 Station at North Campus.
The monument was made by a sculptor, Ms. Christabel Ama Asmah, a national service person at the Department听 of听 Vocational and Technical听 Education (VoTEC).
It is made of resin, sack, rope, paint, metal and cement.
Ms. Christabel Ama Asmah explaining the sculpture to the gathering
Speaking at the inauguration, Ms. Asmah said learners carry a lot of load, some of which she noted were peer pressure, side hustle, financial听 constraints, and broken homes. According to her, it was common for students to suffer from mental overload and imbalances.
"These loads may lead to depression, and other behavioural or mental disorders. This imagery offers an invaluable opportunity to engage the academic听community in meaningful thought and discussion about mental health," she added.
Ms. Asmah indicated that the sculpture would contribute to听 a culture of understanding, empathy and support听 for a well balanced life between academics and other extracurricular activities.
The Registrar Mr. Gideon听 Enoch Abbeyquaye cutting the tape to inaugurate the sculpture
The Registrar听of the University听 of Cape Coast (UCC), Mr. Gideon听 Enoch Abbeyquaye, who led the unveiling ceremony, said the monument was听 significant because it reminded students about the importance听 of mental health.
He commended Ms. Asmah for the monument and encouraged students to听embrace opportunities offered them to study hard in order to听 build听 a better future for themselves.
In attendance were some university听 officials, lecturers and students.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
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