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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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UFS School of Management trains senior FNB staff
2006-04-24
The School of Management at the University of the Free State (UFS) has an agreement with First National Bank (FNB) to train senior staff to comply in the Financial Advisory Intermediary Services Act (FAIS). This act determines that everyone who gives financial advice must at least have a diploma. The first six employees received their Baccalaureus in management leadership during the UFS autumn graduation ceremony.
From the left are Mr Jan van Jaarsveld, Prof Helena van Zyl (Director: UFS School of Management) and Mr Pieter Massyn. At the back are from the left Prof Tienie Crous (Dean: UFS Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences), Messrs Sieg Maier, Gordon Elphick, Howard Whitehead and Martin Ras.