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2020-02-26 |
UFS to host public lecture with Governor of Reserve Bank |
2020-02-26 |
UFS to host public lecture with Governor of Reserve Bank |
2020-02-26 |
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2020-02-26 |
Vegetable tunnels established to continue the fight against food insecurity |
2020-02-25 |
Kovsie alumna secures spot on SAICA Honours Roll |
2020-02-25 |
Kovsie alumna secures spot on SAICA Honours Roll |
2020-02-24 |
Schools honoured for delivering top Kovsie students |
2020-02-24 |
Schools honoured for delivering top Kovsie students |
2020-02-18 |
UFS collaborates with Gift of the Givers to improve food security |
2020-02-18 |
UFS collaborates with Gift of the Givers to improve food security |
2020-02-18 |
Proud new Kovsies tell their stories |
2020-02-18 |
Proud new Kovsies tell their stories |
2020-02-18 |
UFS shines light on bright matriculant stars |
2020-02-18 |
UFS shines light on bright matriculant stars |
2020-02-18 |
UFS Mental Health Student Toolkit a winning formula |
2020-02-18 |
UFS Mental Health Student Toolkit a winning formula |
2020-02-18 |
Download KovsieApp for real-time urgent communication |
2020-02-18 |
Download KovsieApp for real-time urgent communication |
2020-02-17 |
UFS Student Toolkit first of its kind in South Africa |
2020-02-17 |
UFS Student Toolkit first of its kind in South Africa |
2020-02-13 |
CUADS: human rights-based support for students with disabilities |
2020-02-13 |
CUADS: human rights-based support for students with disabilities |
2020-02-12 |
Strong transformational focus at faculty opening, celebrating 40 years |
2020-02-12 |
Strong transformational focus at faculty opening, celebrating 40 years |
2020-02-12 |
Expo promises to keep Bloemfontein healthy and fit |
2020-02-12 |
Expo promises to keep Bloemfontein healthy and fit |
2020-02-12 |
Active citizenship and accountability can save South Africa from the precipice |
2020-02-12 |
Active citizenship and accountability can save South Africa from the precipice |
2020-02-11 |
Endless possibilities for women in science, says UFS zoologist |
2020-02-11 |
Endless possibilities for women in science, says UFS zoologist |
2020-02-11 |
Qwaqwa first-year students formally welcomed to the UFS |
2020-02-11 |
Qwaqwa first-year students formally welcomed to the UFS |
2020-02-11 |
Visibility and impact the focus in 2020 |
2020-02-11 |
Visibility and impact the focus in 2020 |
2020-02-07 |
New principal exhorts South Campus students to ‘unlock their future’ |
2020-02-07 |
New principal exhorts South Campus students to ‘unlock their future’ |
2020-02-07 |
Kovsie Alumni Trust secures R2,4 million in funding to relieve student debt |
2020-02-07 |
Kovsie Alumni Trust secures R2,4 million in funding to relieve student debt |
2020-02-07 |
Get your 2020 vision clear with the new Kovsie Advice |
2020-02-07 |
Get your 2020 vision clear with the new Kovsie Advice |
2020-02-06 |
Symposium bridges the gap between students, staff, and management |
2020-02-06 |
Symposium bridges the gap between students, staff, and management |
2020-02-06 |
Clarification of urgent notice regarding accredited and non-accredited accommodation |
2020-02-06 |
Clarification of urgent notice regarding accredited and non-accredited accommodation |
2020-02-04 |
Three from UFS selected for prestigious future-professors programme |
2020-02-04 |
Three from UFS selected for prestigious future-professors programme |
2020-02-04 |
2020 Kovsie ACT programme rounds off on an electrifying note! |
2020-02-04 |
2020 Kovsie ACT programme rounds off on an electrifying note! |
2020-02-04 |
Universities unite to discuss fragility and resilience in higher education |
2020-02-04 |
Universities unite to discuss fragility and resilience in higher education |
2020-02-03 |
Shimlas starts Varsity Cup with experienced team |
2020-02-03 |
Shimlas starts Varsity Cup with experienced team |
2020-02-03 |
Break the cycle of road accidents at traffic circles |
2020-02-03 |
Break the cycle of road accidents at traffic circles |
UFS appoints a Dean of Student Affairs
2009-12-08
The University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed Mr Rudi Buys as its new dean of Student Affairs.
Mr Buys is the Chief Executive Officer of iGubu Leadership Agency and has in this capacity been involved with student affairs by holding key clients in the higher education sector, including amongst others, the Universities of the Free State, Stellenbosch and Pretoria.
“Mr Buys has provided consultancy services to the Student Affairs Department of the UFS and he knows the strengths and weaknesses of the system, the climate and challenges. He also enjoys the trust of our students, is accepted by students across all races and has a sound knowledge of current student issues. He has a passion for youth/student leadership development and I am very pleased that he is joining this university,” says Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS.
"I consider the appointment an immense privilege – joining a higher education institution such as the UFS with a proud heritage and an even more significant future. I relish the opportunity to join the team at the UFS in realising the vision of an internationally renowned and socially responsive institution. I wish to thank the University for this vote of confidence and offer my utmost commitment in honouring the appointment. As the UFS has inspired me, I'm convinced that the institution will inspire our nation,” says Mr Buys.
Mr Buys has also worked as a Commissioner at the Western Cape Youth Commission, was spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Ministry and is a founding member of a number of civil society initiatives. His academic qualifications include an M.Theologia, B.Divinitatis (Hons Eq) and B. Theologia.
He will take up office on 4 January 2010.
Media Release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Deputy Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@ufs.ac.za
4 December 2009 |
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Mr Rudi Buys |
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