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Pellies Park, the heart of the University of the Free State Athletics Club, is one of the many places on the Bloemfontein Campus where memories are made, and lifelong friendships are formed.

There is nothing like a proper reunion with old friends. Seeing former familiar faces, catching up, and sharing stories about the days gone by.

We know that many University of the Free State (UFS) alumni not only made friends while studying, but also formed a bond on the field, pitch, track, or court.

Whether you scored goals on the soccer field, kicked conversions at Shimla Park, served aces on the tennis court, made centuries at the cricket oval, or won a netball title in the Callie Human Centre.

Perhaps you ran thousands of laps at Pellies Park or made the UFS proud on the hockey astro. You are part of a special sports family.

We invite you to become part of the UFS alumni sporting community and celebrate those fond memories or even reconnect with those your shared the field with.

The UFS Sporting Legends project provides a platform to share special stories and memories, whether it is via pictures or telling a tale.

It celebrates the UFS camaraderie and unique culture across all sporting codes – whether you were a star or formed lifelong friendships.

This unique community includes many international athletes and even Olympic competitors. The likes of Wayde van Niekerk, Karla Pretorius, Ox Nche, Ryk Neethling, and many more form part of this UFS legacy.

Or maybe you took part on campus in the era of Joggie Jansen, Sarina (Mostert) Cronjé, Rassie Erasmus, or Zola Budd.
Get in contact with us by sending an email to alumni@ufs.ac.za with your details, information, stories, and photos and share in the UFS Sporting Legends spirit.

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UFS presents short course for course-goers from East and Southern Africa
2007-09-21

 

The Department of Sociology at the University of the Free State (UFS) in co-operation with the United Nations Population Fund, Leadership for Environment and Development: Southern and Eastern Africa (LEAD-SEA) and the National Department of Social Development presented a short course on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein this week. It is the third course of this nature facilitated by the UFS in the past 18 months and was attended by people from various countries in East and Southern Africa. The course focused on the integration of and connection between population, environment and development problems in the context of sustainable development. It is aimed at managers and decision makers in government departments, regional boards and municipalities who are involved in development programmes and frameworks. From the left are: Ms Samah Mohamed Mustafa (Sudan), Ms Nola Redelinghuys (Department of Sociology, UF and course facilitator), Mr Hosea Mulatya (Kenia), Prof. Sosten Chiotha (LEAD, Malawi), and Ms Jane Victor (Seychelles).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs

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