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01 October 2019
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Story Prof Francis Petersen
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During October, the national focus is on mental health. Mental Health Awareness Month also coincides with a time when our students prepare for the end of the year exams, making it a particularly valuable time for us to think about how we can continuously assist them during their time at university. The value of peer support and genuine care can never be overstressed; that is why I want to encourage our students to reach out to their support networks such as our Department of Student Counselling and Development, as we move towards the end of the year.
Mental health is an equally important matter for our staff. During this month, I want to encourage our staff to also take cognisance of their own well-being. There is a lot of wisdom in the old adage: Healthy body, healthy mind. Many of the initiatives of our Division of Organisational Development and Employee Wellness are focused on the value of physical activity and the negative impact that inactivity can have on one’s productivity and mental health. They also present regular lunch-hour sessions for our staff, where experts share information and practical tips for mental wellness. I want to encourage our staff to attend these sessions and to make use of the services the university has to offer in this regard. It is important to note that suffering from mental and anxiety disorders is not weaknesses and it is not always indicative of a deeper psychological issue; it is an illness and hence can be treated.
On 20 September 2019, a 21-member team was sent off on their run of 1 075 km to Stellenbosch to raise awareness for mental health. The run was organised by the Division of Organisational Development and Employee Wellness and the Faculty of Health Sciences. The team ran in relay format throughout the night and handed the baton of hope to Stellenbosch University on 25 September 2019. I admire and thank them not only for their commitment and stamina, but also for addressing this crucial matter in the public domain and for raising awareness in the many towns and communities along the way.
This is an excerpt from a message by Prof Francis Petersen.
Intervarsity: Kovsies vs Pukke - 4 & 5 August 2006
2006-08-03
Programme
Friday 4 August 2006:
RUGBY: |
16:15 |
Medix vs PUK Engineer |
UFS field 5 |
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17:30 |
Armentum vs Heimat |
UFS field 4 |
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17:30 |
Vishuis vs De Wilgers |
UFS field 5 |
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18:45 |
Karee vs Patria |
UFS field 4 |
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18:45 |
Veritas vs Overs |
UFS field 5 |
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20:00 |
Reitz vs Veritas |
UFS field 4 |
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20:00 |
JBM vs Villagers |
UFS field 5 |
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NETBALL: |
15:00 |
UFS 2 vs PUK 3 |
UFS court 1 (Callie Human) |
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16:15 |
UFS 1 vs PUK 2 |
UFS court 1 (Callie Human) |
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16:15 |
UFS(Qwa-Qwa) vs PUK o/19B |
UFS court 2 (Callie Human) |
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17:30 |
UFS 3 vs PUK 4 |
UFS court 1 (Callie Human) |
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18:45 |
Kovsies vs PUK |
UFS court 1 (Callie Human) |
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BADMINTON: |
17:00 |
UFS vs PUK ( 2 SASSU TEAMS) |
UFS Badminton Hall |
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SOCCER: |
17:30 |
UFS 2(Qwa-Qwa) vs PUK 2 |
UFS field 6 |
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17:30 |
UFS ladies vs PUK ladies |
Shimla Park |
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19:30 |
Toast |
Shimla Park |
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19:40 |
UFS 1 vs PUK 1(men) |
Shimla Park |
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Saturday: 5 August 2006: |
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GOLF: |
7:30 |
UFS vs PUK (8 men) |
Bloemfontein GC |
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VOLLEYBALL: |
8:30 |
UFS men vs PUK men |
UFS Badminton Hall |
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SQUASH: |
8:30 |
UFS ladies vs PUK ladies |
UFS Sqauah Courts |
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8:30 |
UFS men vs PUK men |
UFS Squash Courts |
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CHESS: |
8:30 |
UFS vs PUK (5 men & 3 ladies) |
Kovsiesport boardroom |
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CROSS COUNTRY: |
8:30 |
UFS vs PUK (5 men & 4 ladies) |
Pellies Park |
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BASKETBALL: |
8:30 |
UFS ladies vs PUK ladies |
UFS Basketball court |
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9:30 |
UFS men vs PUK men |
UFS Basketball court |
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TENNIS: |
8:30 |
UFS ladies vs PUK ladies (8 players) |
UFS Tennis courts |
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8:30 |
UFS men vs PUK men (8 players) |
UFS Tennis courts |
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HOCKEY: |
8:30 |
Sonnedou vs Bellatrix |
UFS Oval 2 |
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8:30 |
Roosmaryn vs Eikenhof |
UFS Oval 1 |
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9:30 |
Vergeet My Nie vs Wanda |
UFS Oval 2 |
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9:30 |
Emily Hobhouse vs Wag-‘n-Bietjie |
UFS Oval 1 |
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10:30 |
Wag-‘n-Bietjie vs Heide |
UFS Oval 1 |
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NETBALL: |
8:30 |
Kestell vs Heide |
UFS court 4 |
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8:30 |
Medix vs Wanda 2 |
UFS court 3 |
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8:30 |
Roosmaryn vs Minjonet |
UFS court 2 |
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8:30 |
Marjolein vs Karlien |
UFS court 1 |
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9:30 |
Soetdoring vs Kasteel |
UFS court 4 |
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9:30 |
Sonnedou vs Dinki |
UFS court 3 |
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9:30 |
Wag-‘n-Bietjie vs Wag-‘n-Bietjie |
UFS court 2 |
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9:30 |
Vergeet My Nie vs Vergeet My Nie |
UFS court 1 |
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10:30 |
Emily Hobhouse vs Wanda |
UFS court 1 |
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RUGBY: |
10:10 |
UFS Colts vs PUK academy |
UFS field 5 |
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10:10 |
UFS Ritsims vs PUK 3 |
UFS field 4 |
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10:10 |
UFS U.19 vs PUK U.19 |
Shimla Park |
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11:40 |
UFS U.21 vs PUK U.21 |
Shimla Park |
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13:10 |
Irawas vs Ibbies |
Shimla Park |
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14:40 |
Toast |
Shimla Park |
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15:00 |
Shimlas vs PUKKE |
Shimla Park |