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19 April 2023
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Story Kekeletso Takang
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Among the thousands of new graduates obtaining qualifications during the University of the Free State’s (UFS) April graduation ceremony, were twins – Angel and Angelica Eksteen. The duo obtained their Bachelor of Education degrees in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with distinctions during the Faculty of Education ceremony on 18 April 2023.
Angel says the journey to graduating was challenging, but worth it. “The most fulfilling thing about graduating was seeing the excitement and pride on our aunt and grandmother’s faces, making the challenges worth it.”
Angelica says their education journey has only just begun. Next in line for the twins is Bachelor of Education honours degrees. “And while we strive towards that, we will be the best teachers in the profession.”
Diversity management workshops for students
2008-02-05
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The Office of Diversity at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently held diversity sensitisation workshops for first-entering first-year students as well as seniors. The aim is to empower students with skills to handle diversity in the residences and in the lecture rooms. The workshops formed part of the university’s orientation programme for new students. They were run by, from the left, front: Mr Billyboy Ramahlele (Director: Office of Diversity), Ms Shirley Du Plooy (Lecturer: Anthropology), Ms Tibe Kibe (Tutorial Co-ordinator), Mr.Joe Serekoane (Lecturer: Anthropology) and at the back: Mr. JC van der Merwe (Lecturer: Philosophy)
Photo: Mangaliso Radebe
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