Prof Hester C. Klopper

Installation Ceremony

Monday 9 June 2025

Prof Hester C. Klopper

Welcome

We are delighted to welcome you to this significant event, which will take place on our Bloemfontein Campus at 10:30 on Monday 9 June 2025. The installation ceremony will be followed by a luncheon in the Centenary Complex on campus at 13:00. Thank you for setting aside time to celebrate with us. To ensure the best possible experience on our campus and in Bloemfontein, we take pleasure in sharing the following:

For more information please contact Alicia Pienaar or Dr Nitha Ramnath:

Email: VCPInstallation@ufs.ac.za

Alicia Pienaar: +27 64 617 9891
Dr Nitha Ramnath: +27 81 405 5177

Weather

Bloemfontein is known for chilly winters, so you may want to pack a layer or two for our cooler mornings and evenings. Normally, we enjoy sunny and pleasant midday temperatures. The current forecasts for the next three days are:

Bloemfontein Weather

Accommodation and Travel

Bloemfontein offers pristine accommodation for travellers and boasts a wide variety of options for all your needs. You may start by exploring the following options:

Dining

Known for our hospitality, dining is an experience, with several speciality establishments to choose from:

Most chain restaurants can be found online.

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Our Campus

On the day of the event, please enter via our Main Gate  in Nelson Mandela Drive.

Proceed to the Odeion Auditorium  (second turn on your right) for the official event.

The luncheon will be served at our Centenary Complex  (walking distance from the Odeion Auditorium) after the event.

Both venues offer ampleand are universally accessible with comfortable restrooms.

Downloadable Bloemfontein Campus Map 

Main Building and Surrounding Gardens
Qwaqwa Campus Albert Luthuli Amphitheatre
Bloemfontein South Campus Spire

More about the Odeion Auditorium

The Odeion Auditorium, located at the University of the Free State’s Odeion School of Music (OSM), is one of Bloemfontein’s most respected performance venues. With seating for up to 372 guests and renowned for its exceptional acoustics, it regularly hosts concerts, academic functions, and community events.

The auditorium is supported by dedicated professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, including Steinway grand pianos, a concert organ, rehearsal spaces, and a music technology studio. The School also houses a Marcussen organ in the nearby Kopanong Auditorium.

Odeion North-East Face
Odeion North Face

More about the Centenary Complex

The Centenary Complex, located on the University of the Free State’s Bloemfontein Campus, is one of the university’s flagship event spaces. Designed to accommodate large gatherings, the venue is regularly used for graduations, conferences, exhibitions, and special university functions.

With its spacious layout and flexible design, the complex offers a professional setting for both formal and informal events. Facilities include the Reitz Hall, smaller breakout areas, and technical infrastructure to support staging, sound, and multimedia presentations.

Centenary Complex West Face
Centenary Complex North Face