The Managing Director of the HFC Bank, Mr. Robert Le Hunte has called on Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah to congratulate him on his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

The visit was also to explore ways of deepening the existing relationship between the bank and the University. HFC Bank is the largest bank with Diaspora investment in the continent with equity worth more than $1.5bn.

It is for this reason that, the managing director indicated that, the bank was ready to partner the University to develop infrastructure for both staff and students. He said HFC was interested in providing financial support for projects on campus especially those that fall within the vision Vice-Chancellor. “It is important for us to help any educational institution to grow so they can develop the human resource of the country”.

Mr. Le Hunte said the doors of the bank were wide open to the University to support any projects on campus.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ghartey Ampiah asked the bank to come up with a proposal on what they have on offer for the University to see the way forward. “We can collaborate in many other areas but you have to tell us what you can offer first’.

On the banks desire to go into the provision of hostels, Prof. Ampiah said the two institutions could explore the Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) idea to make it a win-win situation for all. In a response to the bank’s request for space to operate on campus, Prof. Ampiah said the University would look at its enclave for banks to determine how best it could be of help in that direction.

Present at the meeting were the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro; Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan and Director of Finance, Mrs. Elizabeth Obese.

Valco Hall and Adehye Hall have won the 2016/17 Inter-Hall Athletics Competition in the Men and Women Divisions respectively.

The competition, organised by the Sports Section, saw teeming supporters of the various halls cheer their athletes up at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

After the two-day event, Valco hall, bagged 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 10 Bronze, in the Men Division whilst Oguaa hall had 6 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze to place second. Casely-Hayford hall had 4 Gold, 4 Silver and 3 Bronze to secure the third position. Kwame Nkrumah hall(KNH) amassed 1 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze to take the fourth position, with Atlantic hall placing fifth with 1 Gold and 4 Silver.

In the Women Division, Adehye Hall carried the day with 7 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze. Oguaa Hall placed second with 5 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze, whilst KNH had 1 Gold, 6 Silver and 1 Bronze. Valco hall received 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 6 Bronzes to place fourth. GRASAG secured 1 Gold, while Atlantic Hall placed sixth with 2 Bronze.

Frank Ennin, from Valco hall, was adjudged the best athlete in the Men Division, placing first in 110 metres Hurdles, High Jump(Record) and third in 400 metres Hurdles.

In the Women Division, Janet Mensah, from Adehye hall, was adjudged the Best Female Athlete, placing first in 200 metres (Record), 100 metres, Long Jump, 4 x 100 metres and second in 4 x 400 metres. Also, Patricia Dufie, from Adehye hall, was also crowned the Best Female Athlete, securing first in High Jump (Record), first 100 metres Hurdles, 400 metres Hurdles, 4 x 100 metres and second in the 4 x 400 metres.

The Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Joseph K.  Mintah, congratulated the athletes on their exceptional performances. He urged them to train very hard ahead of the Mini- GUSA games.

The Chairman of the Sports Recreation Committee, Dr. Charles Domfeh, lauded the performances and the exhibition of good sportsmanship of the athletes. Dr. Domfeh noted that the competition witnessed 16 records, with men securing nine records and women seven records. He thanked the Directorate of Finance for instituting cash award for the Best Women Athletes.

The University Health Services has inaugurated a multi-purpose solid waste combustible incinerator.

The incinerator, which fires up to 1100 degrees celcius is capable of destroying hazardous emissions like dioxins, trioxins,benzene,among others, was constructed with high quality ceramic materials like bricks, refractory mortal, castable, ceramic fibre etc. Designed and Constructed by Joe Nsiah Consult from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the equipment has five gas burners, an F.D Fan (blower) to support effective burning process, four primary air-inlet to supply primary air for combustion and a fire grate specially made to cater for medical waste as well as other refuse. Speaking at the inauguration and handover ceremony, the Director of the University Health Services, Dr. Evans Ekanem, expressed profound gratitude to Joe Nsiah Consult for putting up the multi-purpose solid waste combustible incinerator. He said the new incinerator would minimize the impact of waste on the environment. Dr. Ekanem noted that the new incinerator would help the University hospital to achieve greater heights in the next Peer Review, an initiative of the Central Regional Health Directorate which brings together health professionals from other sister health centers to learn at firsthand the operations and equipment used by an hosting health center in its delivery of quality healthcare to the public. Speaking on the occasion, the C.E.O of Joe Nsiah Consult, Mr. Joe Nsiah who is also an expert in Industrial Boilers, thanked the authorities of the University Health Services for the confidence reposed in the Consult to construct the equipment. He said that the equipment could last for more than fifty years if it is well taken care of. He was quick to add that every year the equipment would be subjected preventive maintenance to prolong its lifespan.

For his part, an Engineer from the University Development Section, Mr. Ebow Kakraba, commended the firm for constructing the multi-purpose solid waste combustible Incinerator for the University hospital. He added that his outfit would map out strategies to maintain the project so that the waves of the sea would not have negative impact on the facility. Present at the brief ceremony were the University Health Services Administrator, Mr. Atta Sarpong and other senior medical officers.

Pax Romana Choir has organised a concert to honour the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D.D Kuupole, for a successful term in office.

The event, dubbed "Ayeyi Concert, was on the theme," ...And Praise the Lord Who Has Now Revealed in Man His Glory...."

Some guest choirs including Madonna Choir, PPCC Choir, Voices of Accountability Choir, St. Peter's Reg. Sem. Choir and Patrick Addaquay performed at the ceremony, which was held at the New Examination Centre. The auditorium went agog with seamless flow of specially arranged music from Pax Romana which electrified Prof. Kuupole to dance along with his family and well-wishers to the glory of God, as some congregants recorded the ecstatic mood of the Former Vice-Chancellor on their cellphones. Hugs, smiles and dance in praises to God took better part of the event which brought together Parish Priests, youth groups, lecturers, students, reps from religious bodies and Persons with Disability.

The Chairman of the occasion, the Provost of the College of Education, Prof. Eric Magnus Wilmot, paid glowing tribute to Prof. Kuupole. He recollected fond memories of Prof. D. D Kuupole during their heyday at Casely Hayford Hall.

Prof. Wilmont said during those heydays, he had a vision that Prof. Kuupole would become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. He urged the congregation to have faith and confidence in order to achieve success in life.

For his part, Prof. Kuupole, who served as Vice-Chancellor from 2012 to 2016, thanked God for bringing him that far of his journey in life. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church for the honour done him. He thanked management, staff and students for their unwavering support during his tenure.

Present at the Concert were the Registrar, Mr. John Nyan; the Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nelson Buah; Provost of the College of Distance Education, Prof Isaac Galyuon; the Registrar of the College of Distance Education, Dr. Alexis Akanson.