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04 October 2024
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Story Dr Cindé Greyling
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Scan the QR Code to unlock 30 days of exciting challenges to enhance your mental well-being.
During October this year, the University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Student Counselling and Development (SCD) invites all staff and students to play an active part in their own mental health. Every day. You can do one small thing each day to improve your mental health. That is why the campaign is called DoDay – do something today and make it a do
day.
For 30 days, doable mental health activities will be shared on the UFS and SCD Instagram and Facebook pages. You will be invited to participate in the activity and to share your experience online. We encourage you to take up the challenge and share the skills for better mental health.
Be successful
As we approach the mid-year exam when staff and students are experiencing added pressure and anxiety, it is the perfect time to dedicate 10 to 15 minutes daily to your mental health. Each week we will focus on five different mental health building blocks: social wellness, emotional wellness, intellectual wellness, physical wellness, and spiritual wellness. By participating in the different activities each day, you will cover all the different wellness areas.
Be informed
During the campaign, we will also release insightful podcast interviews with experts who share their personal and professional experiences with each wellness area. It is no secret that communities are stronger together. Let us all work towards collectively improving our mental well-being and supporting one another on this journey.
Be happy
Improved mental health supports your professional and academic performance. It also helps you to make better decisions and enjoy life more. Improving your mental well-being has never been easier than following the DoDay calendar. You will receive clear guidelines on what to do each day, and you can mark off your progress and share your activities as you go.
Be a DoDay-er
Remember that maintaining mental well-being is like brushing your teeth, so we recommend it daily! Join the UFS Mental Health DoDay drive and take one small daily action for 30 days towards better mental health. Download your 30-day DoDay calendar – and remember to share and inspire others. Make every day a Mental Health DoDay
UFS Council approves proposals from the Naming Committee for the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa Campuses
2016-07-20
New residence on the Qwaqwa Campus
Photo: Charl Devenish
During its meeting at the Bloemfontein Campus on Friday 3 June 2016, the Council of the University of the Free State approved the following proposals from the Naming Committee:
Bloemfontein Campus
- The Student Representative Council Building was renamed Steve Biko House.
- The amphitheatre was renamed Student Kgotla.
Qwaqwa Campus
- The Administration Building was renamed the Intsika Building.
- The amphitheatre was renamed the Chief Albert Luthuli Amphitheatre.
- The Dining Hall was renamed the Kopanong Dining Hall.
- The new Education Building was named the Sedibeng Education Building.
- The old Education Building was renamed the Kgorong Education Building.
- The Humanities Building was renamed the Mendi Building.
- The two new women’s residences were named the Fulufhelo Residence and Charlotte Maxeke Residence.
- The two new men’s residences were named the Khayelitsha Residence and Khayalethu Residence.
UFS Council approves name change of buildings and centres on the three campuses (23 February 2016)