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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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Dept. of Agricultural Economics donated guide to two projects
2006-05-14
The Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS) and donors donated a manual and DVD titled Growing vegetables, a comprehensive guide on how to establish, maintain and manage a vegetable garden to two projects in Bloemfontein. Ms Marieta Jonker of Free State Care in Action and Ms Mathilda Koch of Child Care Bloemfontein and Childline Free State received the manuals on behalf of their organisations.
Handing over the manuals are from the left Ms Dora du Plessis (co-ordinator of the vegetable garden project), Ms Mathilda Koch, Dr Wimpie Nell (Senior Lecturer in the Department Agricultural Economics and Director of the Centre for Agricultural Economics at the UFS) and and Ms Marieta Jonker.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs