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Invitation: Launch of the Artists in Residency Programme

20 May 2024

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State, Prof Francis Petersen, is pleased to invite you to the launch of the Artists in Residency Programme. This event marks the exciting start of a new initiative at the university.

We are honored to have Mike van Graan, a distinguished independent artist and playwright, as our inaugural artist and playwright in residence. Van Graan boasts an impressive career, having authored 36 plays and contributing significantly to the cultural landscape. His expertise extends beyond playwriting, encompassing cultural policy, artist network development (both locally and across Africa), and advocacy work. Notably, he held leadership positions within esteemed organisations such as Arterial Network, the African Arts Institute, and the STAND Foundation. Van Graan's dedication to cultural activism and artistic creation is widely recognised.

Please join us for this momentous occasion:

Date: Thursday 27 June 2024

Time: 15:00-17:00 (followed by a cocktail reception)

Venue: Scaena Theatre, UFS Bloemfontein Campus

Click to view document Click here to RSVP before 22 June 2024

For further information, contact Alicia Pienaar at pienaaran1@ufs.ac.za.

Programme highlights include:

Staged Reading: An excerpt from Return of the Ancestors, a play that pays homage to the satirical South African political play, Woza Albert, explores themes of democracy and sacrifice through the return of figures such as Steve Biko and Neil Aggett.
Closed Premiere: The Good White, set against the backdrop of the 2015/16 student protests in South Africa, delves into contemporary issues such as race, social justice, and the complexities of human relationships.

Read more about the event here and Join us for an afternoon celebrating artistic expression and social dialogue!

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What prospective students should know… and more

2014-04-10

Programme (pdf)
Campus map (pdf)

If you are still indecisive about where to study, look no further and worry no more… just attend the Kovsie Open Day.

On Saturday 10 May 2014 the Bloemfontein Campus of the UFS will again be bustling as future Kovsies get to know their university. Visit the faculties, meet the Rector and get a glimpse of what life on campus is like.

Come check out our residences, enjoy student festivities and get your hands on KovsieGear’s branded merchandise. Don’t be a late bloomer. Instead, be ahead of your peers and get the look and feel of a Kovsie student.

You can also find out all you need to know about accommodation, administration and admission during the Kovsie Open Day. See you there…

Date: Saturday 10 May 2014
Place: Callie Human Centre, Bloemfontein Campus
Time: 09:00–15:00

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