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Excited first-years troop to the swimming gala
Students cheer on their peers on at the First-Years’ Swimming Gala.
The first-years were in high spirits, with cheering and chanting that did not fail to brighten the evening. The different residences trooped into the swimming arena burning with a competitive spirit as each of them prepared to back their peers who would be participating in the swimming competitions.

Kovsie Aquatics; the swimming home for KovsieSport, said Veritas led the pack at the gala after scoring a total of 229 points, making them the overall champions for the night. Sonnedou came in second place with 156 points, and Vishuis third with a total of 154 points.

More than anything else, the first-years’ swimming gala is about seeing students come alive. These were the words of Dean of Student Affairs, Pura Mgolombane. He added: “At the event we see students being humanised through sports, and at the end of the day, with healthy competition among them, humanity will emerge.” 

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American diplomatic staff honoured
2012-07-11

 

With Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector, are from the left, Mr Brian Denver, Ms Selaelo Ramoleta and Mr Earl Miller.
Photo: Hannes Pieterse
11 July 2012
 

The university has honoured a group of high-ranking staff members of the American Embassy in South Africa and Consulate in Johannesburg for their contribution to the university. Amongst them is the Consul-General, Mr Earl Miller.

Mr Miller and five colleagues were honoured for their outstanding contribution to transformation of the university. They are Mr Raymond Tripp, Chief Cultural Officer at the embassy in Pretoria; Ms Wendy Kennedy, Consulate Officer at the consulate; Mr Brian Denver, Cultural Officer at the consulate; Ms Selaelo Ramoleta, Cultural Officer at the embassy and Ms Melissa Clegg-Tripp, Public Affairs Officer at the consulate.

Prof. Aldo Stroebel, Director: International Academic Programmes in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, says the university has been working with the staff of the embassy and consulate for years and that they receive recognition for their support.

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