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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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Six student leaders come from our Faculty of Law
2011-11-07
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Richard Chemaly, SRC President; Prof.Johan Henning, Dean of our Faculty of Law; and David Maklein, Vice-President.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs |
Our Faculty of Law is making history this year, because for the first time in its existence of more than 100 years, six members of the Student Council come from this Faculty. This also includes the President and the Vice-President, a proud Prof. Johan Henning, Dean of the Faculty, states.
“I am looking forward to a year with outstanding highlights,” Prof. Henning said at a breakfast function with the student leaders.