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26 January 2022
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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.
UFS Child Information Centre turns 21
2007-03-28
The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of the Free State (UFS) celebrated the 21st birthday of the Child Information Centre on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. This year the department is also celebrating Down Syndrome awareness year. Some of the children with Down Syndrome who were treated at the centre also attended the function. From the left are: Ms Dorothy Russell (Occupational Therapist and head of the Child Information Centre), Prof. André Venter (Departmental Chairperson of the UFS Department of Paediatrics and Child Health), Mr Louis Theron (Administrator of the UFS Faculty of Health Sciences) and Ms Dalene Joubert (Founding member of the centre).
Media release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Assistant Director: Media Liaison
Tel: 051 401 2584
Cell: 083 645 2454
E-mail: loaderl@ufs.ac.za
28 March 2007