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Reba Ruthi
Reba Phuthi recently completed her Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) Honours degree. Her passion for computer science was inspired by a book she read in Grade 10, where the main character spoke enthusiastically about building a computer from scratch.
Reba Phuthi, a junior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at the University of the Free State (UFS), is one of many staff members who graduated at the April graduation ceremonies this year, contributing to the university's aim for academic excellence, quality, and impact.

She received a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) Honours degree, a relatively new degree that allows students to major in computer science and business at honours level, as opposed to only computer science and informatics. Phuti was also awarded the Dean’s Medal for achieving the best results in the Bachelor Honours degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. 

Employability the determining factor

The idea of having the skills to build a computer from the ground up and the opportunity to gain an understanding of the inner workings of these devices sparked Phuthi’s interest in pursuing studies in Computer Science. “But the ultimate determining factor was employability,” says Phuthi, who believes that the IT industry offers a vast range of job opportunities that can provide a decent livelihood, and where one can enjoy job task diversity. 

With this added qualification, Phuti states that she would like her skills and experiences to serve others. Not necessarily making a difference in society at large, but rather by focusing on the people around her. “Whether it is to project brainstorm with a group or offering advice or practical help to a student struggling with a difficult module, I would like to meet the needs of people in the environment around me when and where I can.”

Making her educators proud and using her God-given talents to help others are what motivates Phuthi. “I am fortunate to have had amazing educators throughout my journey, from grade school to university. I want to excel as a testament to their efforts and all they have sown in my life.”

Making her mother proud

“Above all, my determination to succeed is fuelled by my desire to make my mom proud. She is an incredible role model who has sacrificed so much to provide me with a better life. Knowing that doing well in school and university could lead to opportunities that benefit us both, has been a motivating force for me. My mom is a true rock star!” exclaimed Phuthi. 

Phuthi’s plans for the future are to do her master’s degree, focusing on performamatics from either a computer science education or human-computer interaction perspective. Additionally, she would like to gain more experience in user experience and interfaces (UX/UI) and interaction design to build a strong portfolio for industry work. “I enjoyed these two areas of my honours studies immensely and wish to explore them as potential avenues for my career in the tech industry,” remarks Phuthi.

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UFS presents unique rally
2006-05-11

On Friday 9 June 2006 the University of the Free State (UFS) will present the second Amazing Race Rally in Bloemfontein. 

The rally is presented in aid of children and babies with serious diseases in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health in the UFS Faculty of Health Sciences.  These children are in need of intensive care, and suffer from cancer, heart disease, neurological diseases and conditions, endocrinological diseases or gastro-enterological conditions.

By raising the necessary funds, equipment can be acquired to meet the unique healthcare needs of these children and babies and it will also enable the UFS to maintain the high standards of education, training and research in this field.

Last year about 12 corporate teams from among others Vodacom, Medi-Clinic, Eskom, Mimosa Mall and Nedbank and four teams from the UFS competed in the rally.  The Medi-Clinic team was the winner.

This year the teams will again follow a specific route with various check points by car.  Here they will have to complete activities or solve clues before receiving their clue to the next checkpoint.  The teams will be travelling with cars branded with the logo of the company they represent.

Companies and institutions in Bloemfontein can enter in the rally by means of sponsoring a check point, entering a team of two persons or sponsoring some aspects of the day. 

The rally will give participants an opportunity to test their knowledge of the city, as well as their time management skills, communication skills, team work and even their relationships! 

The programme will start at 12:00 on the UFS Main Campus and the first team to complete this task is the winner of Bloemfontein’s second Amazing Rainbow Rally.

Extensive publicity of the event on OFM in the weeks running up to the day will ensure that participants are easily recognised and will create a measure of excitement.

Enquiries about the rally can be directed to Ms Adéle van Aswegen at (051) 401-3535 or Ms Ilse Olivier at (051) 401-2415.

Media release
Issued by: Lacea Loader
Media Representative
Tel:  (051) 401-2584
Cell:  083 645 2454
E-mail:  loaderl.stg@mail.uovs.ac.za
11 May 2006

 

 

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