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12 June 2024
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UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being Programme: addiction dialogue encourages empowerment and exchange of ideas.
The University of the Free State (UFS)
Division of Student Affairs hosted a ‘Dialogue on Addiction’ at the Equitas Senate Hall on 20 April 2024 as part of the UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being Programme. Led by the esteemed
Ace Moloi, male students’ well-being was addressed by focusing on topics relating to substance abuse, the ‘hookah pipe’, pornography, and digital addiction.
Ogaisitse Diseko, an expert on substance abuse, highlighted the misconceptions and societal impact of substances such as ‘bath salts’. Male students shared personal experiences, emphasising the need for early interventions and community backing to combat addiction.
Prof Noluxolo Gcaza, a Nelson Mandela University Professor specialising in digital wellness, presented on digital well-being, internet safety, and managing screen time. The dialogue concluded with Billy Mogadi sharing his journey from addiction to recovery, underscoring the human toll and the possibility of transformation.
Mogadi’s story resonated deeply, fostering hope and empowerment among attendees. The event highlighted the power of dialogue and support in addressing addiction issues. By promoting genuine interaction and providing the necessary tools, such initiatives contribute to community well-being and development. The UFS Lekgotla Men’s Well-being programme advances its goal of fostering healthier lives through open communication and mutual support.
Fulbright Reunion at Global Leadership Summit
2012-07-18
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Pictured are, from the left: Prof. Frans Swanepoel, Fulbright Scholar at Cornell University, 2009; Prof. Rozetta Willmore-Schaeffer, Yeshiva University, 2010; Prof. Josephine Allen, Cornell and Binghamton Universities, 2008 and 2009; Prof. Daryl Smith, Claremont Graduate University, 2010; Prof. Jerry Streets, Yale University, 2010; and Dr Melody Mentz, Ph.D.Fulbright at Indiana University, 2011.
17 July 2012 |
A number of USA and UFS Fulbright Fellows have participated in the transformation process of the University of the Free State (UFS) since 2009. Some of them are on campus participating in the Global Leadership Summit, which is taking place from 8-20 July 2012.