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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo University of the Western Cape
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.
Staff participates in sport afternoon
2007-06-18
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The University of the Free State (UFS) held an interdepartmental sport afternoon which was organised by the Wellness Committee. The purpose of the sport afternoon was to give staff the opportunity to interact in an informal manner, to get to know one another and to create a positive climate among staff, in the interest of wellness. Teams from a number of departments such as Finance, the Centre for Higher Education Studies and Development (CHESD), Human Resources, Computer Services and UFS Marketing enthusiastically participated in volley ball, golf and bowls. Here are a few of the team members of the Department of Finance.
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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