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13 August 2021
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Story Dr Nitha Ramnath
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2021 Rector’s Concert
We’re all in this together
The
Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof Francis Petersen, has the pleasure of inviting you to the second virtual Rector’s Concert.Dedicated to our first-year students and in celebration of the year that was, the concert performances by our talented students, staff, and alumni can be watched from the comfort of your home. Join us in celebrating our first-year students and our many accomplishments despite the challenges we have all faced this year – remember, we’re all in this together.
The line-up includes guest artist, Caroline-Grace, an alumna of the UFS who finished in the top four of the second season of ‘The Voice SA’ in 2017.
Well-known performers such as the Odeion String Quartet, the OSM Camerata, Thabo Pitse and HD El Classico, Corneil Muller, the BOSSa Quartet, Organized Chaos, Boitumelo Mohutsioa (aka Be), Dineo Bokala, and Ilse Fourie promise a spectacular event. Performances by students include those of Sivuyisiwe Mbeka, Zama Zulu, and Hlubandile Zibula.More information on the event: https://www.ufs.ac.za/2021RectorsConcert
The concert will be broadcast as follows:
Date: Friday 3 September 2021 | Time: 18:00
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance with Alicia Pienaar at
pienaaran1@ufs.ac.za by
30 August 2021, after which the link will be shared.
Enjoy unrestricted viewing of this splendid virtual show.
UFS announces SRC election results
2008-08-23
The results for the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Student Parliament of the University of the Free State’s (US) Main Campus were announced today. The elections took place on Wednesday, 20 August 2008.
Ms Heloïse Jordaan, B.Com.Hons. student and Freedom Front+ candidate, was elected as SRC President. She was SRC member for media, marketing and liaison in 2007/2008.
This year three organisations, namely the DA, Sasco and Freedom Front+, took part in the elections. Altogether 6 926 students took part in the voting this year, while 6 820 students voted last year.
“I am glad to report that, according to the Independent Election Authority (IEA), the elections and the announcement of the results took place without any incidents,” said Dr Ezekiel Moraka, Vice-Rector: Student Affairs.
“While the percentage of students participating in the elections remains low, the various initiatives by the IEA in partnership with student organisations are starting to yield good results. This includes communication efforts to improve awareness of the elections and the access to voting stations,” said Dr Moraka.
“The UFS will provide its full support to the efforts of the newly elected student leadership as well as representatives of various student organisations to further improve student participation in the elections. We want to work with the student leadership to continue the process of transformation currently under way at the University,” said Dr Moraka.
Media Release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Assistant Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl.stg@ufs.ac.za
22 August 2008