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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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Senior management wore T-shirts in support of Cheetahs
2005-10-19
Senior management of the University of the Free State (UFS) wore the T-shirts of the Cheetahs in support of the Free State rugby team that will be playing in the Currie Cup final against the Blue Bulls this coming Saturday.
Front from left:
Mr Willem Malherbe (Registrar: Strategic Planning), Prof Sakkie Steyn (Registrar: General), Mr Billyboy Ramahlele (Director: Diversity) and
Prof Magda Fourie, Vice-Rector: Academic Planning.
Back from the left:
Dr Ezekiel Moraka (Vice-Rector: Student Affairs), Prof Teuns Verschoor (Vice-Rector: Academic Operations), Prof Tienie Crous (Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences), Ds Kiepie Jaftha (Chief Director: Community Service) and Prof Niel Viljoen (Chief Director: Operations).