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The Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof Francis Petersen, comments on recent articles in the media and posts on social media alleging that white students and their history are not welcome at the UFS.
“I would like to explicitly state that white students are welcome at the University of the Free State, the same as any other student.”
“The university has been firm in its commitment towards diversity and inclusivity and this applies to all our students – irrespective of race. To make statements that white students and their history are not part of the UFS, is irresponsible. It is important for all our students – including the student leadership – to demonstrate tolerance towards each other so that everyone feel part of the university community,” said Prof Petersen.
Antagonistic behaviour towards students or staff is not aligned to the vision and values of the university, and such behaviour will therefore not be tolerated at the University of the Free State.
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First-years take part in carnival of opportunities
2009-01-29
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The Division Student Development and Success at the University of the Free State (UFS) presented an event at the Rag Farm on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week during which all the activities and organisations on campus introduced themselves to the first-year students. Here are, from the left: Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Acting Rector of the UFS, PC Pretorius, representative on the Student Representative Council (SRC) for student development and third-year Theology student and Suné Lotter, Vice-President of the SRC and fifth-year student in Corporate Communication.
Photo: Hannes Pieterse |