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Public consultation on MT Steyn statue begins with exhibition
Introduction
In line with the UFS Strategic Plan 2018-2022 and the Integrated Transformation Plan (ITP), the University of the Free State (UFS) strives to distinguish itself as an institution that will pursue the delivery of excellent quality graduates and knowledge of the region, the continent, and the globe through academic excellence, diversity, inclusivity, and through innovative and transformative thought. The ITP shows the commitment of the UFS to widen the scope and radically accelerate transformation at the university.
One of the work streams of the ITP is concerned with Names, Symbols, and Spaces. Topical at the moment is the review of the MT Steyn statue, which is situated in front of the Main Building on the Bloemfontein Campus. A public exhibition during the Vrystaat Arts Festival will ensure that the review process and the statue itself remains the topic of informed intellectual conversations during the time allotted for public consultation regarding this statue.
Writing workshop for middle managers presented by Prof Jonathan Jansen on 22 April 2013
2013-03-12
A workshop for university middle managers and administrators on how to write effectively for internal (eg. students) and external (eg. parents, government) audiences, will be presented by Prof Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector. Topics include written communication with difficult clients and how to write for political audiences. A ‘case study’ approach that requires colleagues to do active writing in the workshop, will be used. Workshop participants must bring their own laptops.
Date: 22 April 2013
Time: 15:00-18:00
Venue: Room 16, Main Building, Bloemfontein Campus
Please confirm your attendance with Tarusha Sewkumar at sewkumart@ufs.ac.za / x7152 by 19 April 2013. Enquiries can be directed to Lacea Loader at loaderl@ufs.ac.za / x2584.