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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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Three from Education receive bursaries
2007-05-31
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The South African Teachers Union (SATU) and the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) have awarded three bursaries to the value of R4 000 each to the top students in the School of Education. At the ceremony were, from the left, front: Ms Erika Machts (First-year education student), Ms Samantha Kleinhans (First-year education student), Ms Leanie Muller(Third-year education student); back: Mr Marius van Rensburg (Chairperson of FEDSAS), Mr Daan Potgieter (Chairperson of SATU) and Prof. Gawie du Toit (Department of Curriculum Studies at the UFS).
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