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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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PwC Bloemfontein honours ‘Kovsies’
2014-10-23
Prof Jansen and Connie Hertzog, PwC partner in charge of PwC Central Region. |
In 2012, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bloemfontein embarked on the upgrading of its office building to accommodate a growing staff complement and to modernise its facilities. The newly renovated offices officially opened its doors to the public on 30 September 2014.
Each of the new consultation and boardrooms has its own theme and gives homage to the most prominent landmarks in Bloemfontein. The boardroom was named after the University of the Free State – ‘Kovsies’.
Prof Jonathan Jansen officially opened the venue with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on 9 September 2014.