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A public participation process regarding the review of the MT Steyn statue’s position in front of the Main Building on the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) is currently underway.
The process specifically addresses the removal, relocation, reinterpretation, and retaining of the statue and is part of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) required by the Free State Provincial Heritage Resource Authority (FSPHRA).
The review process includes opportunities for members of the university community and the public to make oral submissions regarding the position of the statue at the following venues:
South Campus:
22 August 2018
14:00 to 16:00
Ukubizana Hall
Bloemfontein Campus:
23 August 2018
11:00 to 13:00
18:00 to 20:00
Centenary Complex
Qwaqwa Campus:
29 August 2018
11:00 to 13:00
Rolihlahla Mandela Hall
More information about the HIA is available here.
Comments about the position of the statue can be sent to news@ufs.ac.za
The public participation process will end on 9 September 2018.
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UFS Alumni honours five Kovsie Alumni
2009-09-17
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The sought after Kovsie Alumni Awards which is awarded annually to alumni of the University of the Free State was presented to five Kovsie alumni at a gala award dinner on Friday September 4th, 2009.
UFS Alumni nominated Mr Gert Grobler as 2008/09 Kovsie Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Gert Marincowitz and Sekoati Tsubane (Kabelo in 7de Laan) received the Kovsie Alumni Cum Laude Award and and Prof André Venter, Chief Specialist at Paediatrics Child Health and Prof Johan Grobbelaar, Senior Professor at the Department of Plant Sciences received the Kovsie Alumni National Executive Award. These awards are annually presented to honour alumni for their excellent achievements and contributions towards the UFS.
Photo: Dries Myburg |