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2019-05-31	The Future Is Here: Download the KovsieApp
2019-05-31	The Future Is Here: Download the KovsieApp
2019-05-30	#AfricaDay Memorial Lecture: African identity rooted in Ubuntu
2019-05-30	#AfricaDay Memorial Lecture: African identity rooted in Ubuntu
2019-05-30	Housing and Residence Affairs promotes quality accommodation for students
2019-05-30	Housing and Residence Affairs promotes quality accommodation for students
2019-05-29	Prof Francis Petersen addresses the National Press Club
2019-05-29	Prof Francis Petersen addresses the National Press Club
2019-05-29	Three Kovsies off to Netball World Cup
2019-05-29	Three Kovsies off to Netball World Cup
2019-05-29	Epistemic justice is crucial for a sustainable democratic future
2019-05-29	Epistemic justice is crucial for a sustainable democratic future
2019-05-29	‘Courts must embrace 4IR’, says Judge President Musi
2019-05-29	‘Courts must embrace 4IR’, says Judge President Musi
2019-05-28	Steady on the stress: Tips for fighting exam anxiety
2019-05-28	Steady on the stress: Tips for fighting exam anxiety
2019-05-28	Students pay it forward with meals this Africa Month
2019-05-28	Students pay it forward with meals this Africa Month
2019-05-28	Kovsie’s Siphila Dlamini leads 15th Southern Africa Scout Youth Forum
2019-05-28	Kovsie’s Siphila Dlamini leads 15th Southern Africa Scout Youth Forum
2019-05-28	Reflecting on the past, present, and future of Africa
2019-05-28	Reflecting on the past, present, and future of Africa
2019-05-27	Communique from the Rector and Vice-Chancellor to the University Community
2019-05-27	Communique from the Rector and Vice-Chancellor to the University Community
2019-05-24	Investigative journalism at the forefront at #GangsterState discussion
2019-05-24	Investigative journalism at the forefront at #GangsterState discussion
2019-06-03	2019 June graduations to honour master’s and doctoral degrees
2019-06-03	2019 June graduations to honour master’s and doctoral degrees
2019-05-21	UFS struts academic excellence at 2019 Open Day
2019-05-21	UFS struts academic excellence at 2019 Open Day
2019-05-21	Graduates told to uphold honourable character
2019-05-21	Graduates told to uphold honourable character
2019-05-21	Digital Storytelling Lab: Where stories and technology meet
2019-05-21	Digital Storytelling Lab: Where stories and technology meet
2019-05-17	Agribusiness Transformation Programme, empowering black emerging farmers
2019-05-17	Agribusiness Transformation Programme, empowering black emerging farmers
2019-05-14	Qwaqwa Campus is ready for graduations
2019-05-14	Qwaqwa Campus is ready for graduations
2019-05-13	Absa supports UFS students through to graduation
2019-05-13	Absa supports UFS students through to graduation
2019-05-13	Global body re-affirms UFS lab’s vaccine testing status
2019-05-13	Global body re-affirms UFS lab’s vaccine testing status
2019-05-13	Your future is here; this is the place to be, future Kovsies are told
2019-05-13	Your future is here; this is the place to be, future Kovsies are told
2019-05-09	More success for netballers in different competition?
2019-05-09	More success for netballers in different competition?
2019-05-07	UFS prioritises student well-being through Social Support Unit
2019-05-07	UFS prioritises student well-being through Social Support Unit
2019-05-07	Crime dialogue elicits commitment to ensure tighter security
2019-05-07	Crime dialogue elicits commitment to ensure tighter security
2019-05-06	Africa Month to unpack pressing topics following elections
2019-05-06	Africa Month to unpack pressing topics following elections
2019-05-06	Kovsie Advice: Exam edition is out
2019-05-06	Kovsie Advice: Exam edition is out
2019-05-06	Mr Nikile Ntsababa appointed as Registrar of the UFS
2019-05-06	Mr Nikile Ntsababa appointed as Registrar of the UFS
2019-05-06	The Youth Vote: Political Patronising Must Fall
2019-05-06	The Youth Vote: Political Patronising Must Fall
2019-05-03	Wheelchair donation allows David to pursue his athletic dream
2019-05-03	Wheelchair donation allows David to pursue his athletic dream
2019-05-03	Long jumper Lynique dreams big
2019-05-03	Long jumper Lynique dreams big
2019-05-03	Hockey coach excited about team’s chances
2019-05-03	Hockey coach excited about team’s chances
2019-05-02	UFS Debate Society win Jozi Rumble again!
2019-05-02	UFS Debate Society win Jozi Rumble again!

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Service of dedication and blessings held for UFS Rector

2009-10-15

The first of different activities culminating with the official inauguration of Prof. Jonathan Jansen as first black Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS) was held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein yesterday. Prof. Jansen was welcomed as thirteenth Rector of the UFS by Father Patrick Towe, Chairperson of the UFS’s Campus Ministries Forum during a service of dedication and blessing that was held on the campus. Father Towe bestowed blessings, support and wisdom upon Prof. Jansen for his time ahead as leader of this institution. Here are some students and members of the UFS Campus Ministries Forum with Prof. Jansen (third from the left) and Father Towe.
Photo: Gerhard Louw

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