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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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The late Prof Jaap Durand.
The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) is saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Jaap Durand, revered theological academic and author. Prof Durand obtained his master’s degree from the UFS and received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the UFS in 2004.
Prof Durand has had a colourful career as academic, writer, and struggle activist: from Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Western Cape to Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the same university. He also served as the ombudsman of Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2003.
During his life, Prof Durand was a unifier and a critical voice, speaking out against injustice. He has also authored several books, including Dit is amper dag; Evolusie, wetenskap en geloof, and Protesstem.
The UFS joins the higher education community in mourning and is deeply saddened by the loss of such a great theologian and academic. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Prof Durand’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.
Odeion: Staff Concert, 4 June 2009
2009-05-26
STAFF CONCERT
4 June 2009
Odeion
19:30
The staff of the Department of Music will present the first of its annual staff concerts on 4 June. As in the past it will endeavor offer something for everyone’s taste. The artists partaking in the concert include the baroque-specialists John Reid Coulter (harpsichord) and Hans Huyssen (cello), jazz-master Noel Stockton and pianists Dana Cilliers, Petro Engelbrecht, Anchen Froneman, Lesley-Ann Mathews and Nicol Viljoen. A variety of famous and popular works are on the program including the Sonata in E-flat, Hob. XVI:52 of Haydn, the Chopin Ballade no. 1 and the Mozart Sonata in D for two pianos.
ADMISSION:
Free, contact Ninette Pretorius (tel. 051 – 401 2504) for bookings and enquiries.