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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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Community Service hosts an exhibition
2008-11-20
Received from: J. Nothnagel
The Portfolio Committee: Community Service of the Faculty of the Humanities will host an exhibition on Thursday, 20 November 2008 from 10:00 to 15:00 in the foyer of the Flippie Groenewoud Building at the UVPERSU tearoom. Departments participating in service-learning modules will be taking part in the exhibition. The aim of this exhibition is to create an awareness of the activities in which departments/programmes and their colleagues are involved.
From 13:30 the Mangaung Strings Programme will perform in the foyer and colleagues are invited to come and listen to this talented group.