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13 August 2021
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Story Dr Nitha Ramnath
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's Vishuis receives trophy
2010-05-11
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Here Mr AJ Valentine from Steinhoff International is handing over the trophy of the 2010 Residences Rugby Championships Jos de Klerk, Captain of the Vishuis team.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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The Abraham Fisher Residence (Vishuis) at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently received the trophy as well as the prize money for their winning performance during the 2010 Steinhoff Residences Rugby Championships. Mr AJ Valentine, the Marketing Manager at Steinhoff International, handed over the trophy.
At this occasion, attended by the 25 Vishuis players, representatives of Kovsie Rugby, the coaches, as well as the UFS management, the team was congratulated and thanked for this achievement. With major victories, like the 22-7 against Dagbreek of the Stellenbosch University, the team not only portrayed their passion for the game; they also exceeded all expectations,” said Mr Valentine. |