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20 February 2018 Photo Anja Aucamp
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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Diversity management workshops for students
2008-02-05

 

The Office of Diversity at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently held diversity sensitisation workshops for first-entering first-year students as well as seniors. The aim is to empower students with skills to handle diversity in the residences and in the lecture rooms. The workshops formed part of the university’s orientation programme for new students. They were run by, from the left, front: Mr Billyboy Ramahlele (Director: Office of Diversity), Ms Shirley Du Plooy (Lecturer: Anthropology), Ms Tibe Kibe (Tutorial Co-ordinator), Mr.Joe Serekoane (Lecturer: Anthropology) and at the back: Mr. JC van der Merwe (Lecturer: Philosophy)
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe

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