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20 June 2023
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Story Melissa Kilian
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Melissa Kilian is a Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy.
The University of the Free State (UFS) is celebrating Youth Month by showcasing the positive influence of the institution on career development. As part of this initiative, we are sharing the stories of UFS alumni who are now working at the university.
Melissa Kilian, Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy, shares her UFS journey:
Q: Year of graduation from the UFS:
A: 2011 and 2021.
Q: Qualification obtained from the UFS:
A: Baccalaureus and Master of Occupational Therapy.
Q: Date of joining the UFS as a staff member:
A: 1 June 2022 (employed for one year this month).
Q: Initial job title and current job title:
A: Lecturer in Occupational Therapy.
Q: How did the UFS prepare you for the professional world?
A: The UFS provided me with excellent clinical exposure to the diverse profession of occupational therapy. Additionally, the occupational therapy undergraduate course provided many opportunities for promoting self-awareness and self-development and entering the workforce as a graduate willing to explore the dimensions of the profession and what my unique contribution can be.
Q: What are your thoughts on transitioning from a UFS alumnus to a staff member?
A: Since being employed with the UFS, I have a deeper acknowledgement and appreciation for lecturers, as well as a multi-layered understanding of the importance of curriculum development and how this translates into students becoming competent graduates.
Q: Any additional comments about your experience?
A: It’s been quite an experience ...!
Programme: Intervarsity: Kovsies vs Pukke, 3 & 4 August
2007-08-03
Vrydag, 3 Augustus / Friday, 3 August
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Netbal / Netball
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Fanie du toit-sportterrein / Sports fields
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16:00
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Soetdoring vs Minjonet
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Emily Hobhouse vs Eikenhof
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17:00
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Vergeet-my-nie vs Wanda
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Bellatrix vs Sonnedou
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18:00
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Wag-‘n-Bietjie vs Heide
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Roosmaryn vs Vergeet-my-nie(pukke)
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SOKKER / SOCCER
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Fanie du toit-sportterrein / Sports fields
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16:00
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Dames / Ladies
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18:00
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Mans 2de span / Mens 2nd team
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20:00
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UV 1/UFS 1 vs ALS PUK Tawana
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Muurbal / Squash
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Binnenshuis Sportsentrum / Indoor Sports Centre
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18:00
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Vlugbal / Volleyball
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Binnenshuis Sportsentrum / Indoor Sports Centre
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18:00
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Mans / Men
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Basketbal / Basketball
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Binnenshuis Sportsentrum / Indoor Sports Centre
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20:00
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Mans / Men
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Saterdag, 4 Augustus / Saturday 4 August
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Netbal / Netball
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Fanie du Toit Sportterrein / Sport Fields
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08:30
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UV 0/19B/UFS U/19B vs PUK3
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09:30
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UV 0/21 / UFS U/21 vs PUK2
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UV 0/19A/UFS U/19A vs PUK 0/19 / U/19
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11:30
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KOVSIES 1 vs PUK1
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Skaak / Chess
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Natuurwetenskapgebou / Natural Science Building
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09:00
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Gholf / Golf
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Potch
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06:30
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Hokkie / Hockey
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Astro 1 & 2
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08:30
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Wag-‘n-Bietjie 1 vs Wag-‘n-Bietjie
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Sonnedou vs Bellatrix 1
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09:20
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Roosmaryn vs Heide 1
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Soetdoring vs Kasteel 1
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10:10
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Vergeet-my-Nie vs Republiek 1
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Emily Hobhouse vs Dinki 1
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11:30
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UV 2/UFS 2 vs PUK 2 Dames/Ladies
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13:00
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UV 1/UFS 1 VS PUK 1 Dames/Ladies
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Rugby
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Olënpark A & B, Potch Dorp
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08:30
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Veritas vs De Wilgers
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Reitz vs Villagers
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09:45
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Vishuis vs Overs
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JBM vs Patria
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10:00
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Colts vs PUK Uitnodigingspan / Invitational team
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11:00
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Karee vs Veritas (PUK)
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Armentum vs Heimat
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11:10
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0/19’s / u/19’s
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12:30
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0/21’s / u/21’s
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Ritsims vs Puk Jongspan
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14:20
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Irawas vs Ibbies
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16:30
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SHIMLAS VS PUK 1
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Tennis
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Fanie Du Toit-sportterrein / Sports Fields
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08:30
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Mans & Dames / Men & Ladies
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