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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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Department celebrates 35 years
2006-11-08
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The Department of Communication and Information Studies at the University of the Free State (UFS) celebrates 35 years of existence this year. To commemorate this occasion, some of the staff who were involved with the Department on a permanent basis the past 35 years, got together in Bloemfontein.
Here are, from the left: back: Dr André van Deventer, Messrs Rhyno Kriek and Coenie de Villiers; middle: Prof Johann de Wet (current Head of the Department), Mrs Zarine Roodt, Prof Terry Terblanche (former head of the department), Mrs Elsabé van Aswegen, Prof Anské Grobler and Dr Gustav Puth; front: Mr GP van Rheede van Oudtshoorn |