'My brother's mates at varsity used to ask me for pills, and whenever I would say no [he] would steal a few tablets anyway," Melissa* says.
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Recent water outages in the Makana municipality area which this week continued unabated, are a major concern to Rhodes University as these are threatening to disrupt the academic life, and students and staff activities.
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I AM prompted by Brendan Boyle’s remarks (DD, February 20) on Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the president of the Inkatha Freedom Party. The article was about Dr Mamphela Ramphele’s move to establish a political party.
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THE diagnostic report of the National Development Plan (NDP) has outlined the central challenges affecting all South Africans, directly or indirectly.
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Amusing, odd, ironic, Penelope is a novel that will take you back to those days when you first left home to pursue your dreams of further education.
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SHE may be disabled but it hasn't stopped Michaela "Chaeli" Mycroft from following her dreams and doing what many able-bodied people would not dream of doing.
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The beginning of this year Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced last year's matric results. In her address to the nation she mentioned that "we're encouraged by notable improvements in the education of children and society.
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The experts on how to survive as first-year university students are ... this year's second years. Here they share their advice for grade 12s.
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Growing up in a home sometimes short of money – but always full of love – has inspired a talented Grahamstown university graduate to realise her dreams and help others reach for the stars too.
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The Afrikan Hip-Hop Caravan is about to sweep through six African cities, from Cape Town to Timbuktu, over the next two months.
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La Femme's Neo Bodumela took Ongama Mtimka of the Ubuntu Education Fund to lunch at Ocean Basket in Humewood NGAMA Mtimka's job as external relations manager at the Ubuntu Education Fund entails raising funds to finance programmes for less privileged children
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Rhodes University Student Representative Council President, Sakh'usomeleze Badi, challenged first year students to make the best of their opportunity to study at Rhodes University.
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The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, extends its deepest condolences to the friends, family and comrades of the late Amina Cachalia, a lifelong activist who dedicated her life to fighting for freedom in South Africa.
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Loss for law is a boost for the arts with Niqui NELSON Mandela Bay actress and singer Niqui Cloete-Barrass has featured in some of the Bay's best cabarets and has recently opened up her own business doing what she loves best — inspiring through performing arts.
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HUNDREDS of young women have dropped their underpants to keep their sisters out of harm's way.
Pictures of 250 naked Rhodes University students and staff have been on display at the Cape Town City Hall this week.
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At Rhodes University, women annually strip off their clothes to use their bodies as message-boards to carry statements against sexual violence.
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LOVE INTERRUPTED is set partially in the university town of Grahamstown and partially in rural Limpopo. The stories in this collection have an intimate feel, like conversations eavesdropped on.
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The international 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign begins later this month. Grocott's Mail student reporter Faiza Mallick gives an overview of gender-based violence in South Africa and ways in which it is being addressed.
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For Rhodes University PhD student Bongo Zuma being a dad to little Sinoh, 3, is the easiest thing in the world. And now he is spreading his joy on a new reality television show, Daddy 24/7, which airs on SABC1 next week. The show aims to break new ground and cancel all the stereotypes about a typical father's role in raising children.
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SHARC in collaboration with SRC invites Staff and Students to a CandleLight Vigil happening on the 24 August (Friday) at 17:30. Venue: We will meet in front of the Rhodes Admin Building/the Clock Tower then we will march (walk) to the Rhodes Chapel.
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2012/2013 SRC ELECTION RESULTS
President
• Sakhe Badi 1113
• Brad Bense 552
Secretary-General
• Mathaabe Thabane 1242
Treasurer
• Ntsikelelo Qoyo 858
• Alyssa Williams 537
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Dear Rhodents
As you may know 5fm DJ Roger Goode took the Rhodes mascot hat hostage during intervarsity. During the Roger Goode show on 5fm yesterday from 19:00-22:00 he was using the mascot hat to get Rhodents to tune in to 5fm and stated it would only be returned in exchange for money.
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Dear Students
In future the Dean of Students Office will be issuing a monthly “Safety / Crime Report” summarising all incidents affecting students on and off campus. We cannot do this unless you inform us by sending a brief report to dean.students@ru.ac.za. You will still also need to report campus-related crimes to CPU and off-campus crimes to the South African Police.
Thank you – and keep safe!
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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Allan Webb Hall Presents the 2ND ANNUAL HIGH ON LIFE EXPO
During the week leading up to Intervarsity (13 - 17 August), various Residences in campus will be displaying exhibitions relating to alcohol/drug abuse and a healthy lifestyle all around campus.
These exhibitions will form part of their entry into the HIGH ON LIFE EXPO (HOLE) which is an initiative to get students to bring and raise awareness to the ills of alcohol/drug abuse and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The Res with the winning exhibition will receive the grand prize of R1000.
The HIGH ON LIFE EXPO comes at an opportune moment - just before Intervarsity, as experience tells us that this is when students are most irresponsible. We hope to send out the message that you can have fun and the greatest of times without abusing any substances.
The HOLE CULTURAL SHOW on Friday 24 August (Details to be released soon) will be a celebration of living a healthy lifestyle and will conclude the HIGH ON LIFE EXPO, details to follow soon...WINNERS OF THE R1000 PRIZE WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE CULTURAL SHOW.
Sivu Dlova
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The Rhodes University Chamber Choir shares the stage with the spellbinding voices of the UCT Choir in this exciting third term concert, In the Mood, on Thursday, 6 September.
The evening will also feature another compelling performance by chorister and saxophonist, Paul Richard.
Tickets for this event cost R40 (Students and pupils: R15) and these proceeds will support Ikhaya Lethu, and the annual RUCC tour.
Please join us for a soirée of Jazz in Beethoven afterwards
• Date: Thursday, 6 September 2012
• Time: 18h00-19h30
• Venue: Rhodes Chapel (St Mary’s & All the Angels)
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Support Rhodents as they represent Rhodes at the InterVarsity DanceSport Competition.
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 1 pm
Venue: Great Hall, Rhodes Campus
Free Entrance
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The Dean of Students office urges all students to take good care in terms of prevention of petty crime such a theft of cellphones and
other personal items. The Head of Grahamstown Police indicated to the university authorities that a large amount of these types of crimes happen through pure negligence and would be preventable through basic vigilance. Please make a habit of keeping your belonging secured.
There also has been a high incidence of arrests of student for shoplifting. In most cases students perform these acts simply as a prank. The consequences of this can be far-reaching for your future where for instance you may be barred from registering for a certain profession or you may be denied an international travel visa due to a criminal record. The police and the Courts will give no special treatment to Rhodes students.
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Dear Students
Please take a minute to read this summary of all cases heard by the Proctors at Rhodes during the past 6 months. As you will note, there are serious consequences for infringing the Students Disciplinary Code.
Finalised Cases
1.Charged with two counts of fraud and two counts of theft. Found guilty on all charges. Penalty: permanent exclusion from RU and record to be endorsed “conduct unsatisfactory”.
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The University regrets to announce that Ntabiso Ncube, first year law student, was killed in a car accident in Harare (his home town) early Saturday morning.
Ncube will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Further details about a memorial service will be announced in due course.
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Tickets are on sale for R20 until the 12th of August, and for R30 from the 13th-18th August which will give you unlimited access to the weekend's festivities. Get them from these places and people:
SRC Offices - Eric Ofei and Gertha Keevey Rhodes University Hall Reps Rory Abrahams Bradley Bense Martin Forsyth"
Find the event on http://www.facebook.com/events/454739974558160/
Kind Regards,
Your SRC 2012
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Financial Planning Seminar
Monday 6th August shall see the National Treasury Department giving a Financial Planning and Investing Education Seminar. It will be hosted from 14h30-16h30 at Barratt Lecture Theatre 1. Students are urged to attend, but must RSVP to srcbenefits@ru.ac.za before the time.
Overalls
Overalls are available at the SRC Offices for R100-00, get yours before Inter-Varsity 2012 on the 17th of August - 18th August.
SRC Elections for 2012/2013
Please take note of the upcoming SRC Elections for 2012/2013.
SRC GENERAL ELECTIONS
NOMINATIONS OPENS
1ST AUGUST 2012
Nomination forms available from the SRC Offices
Schedule 7. Article1.1.1
The annual election shall be conducted by the electoral officer not earlier than the tenth day. 23 July till the 1 August is 10 days.
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With Women's Week coming up we wanted to find a way to get the guys involved and we realised that since Rhodes men are making huge strides to be part of the solution to the inequalities of our society we should celebrate that. We have found a way for men to publically take a stand against violence and for justice and equality and this is how you can get involved this Thursday (02 August):
• wear your purple Silent protest shirt
• sign a pledge against sexual violence
• bring along an old sock (you know the washing machine always eats one so we all have a few mismatched ones lying around), write your name on it and peg it to one of the 'life' lines we will have in the library quad. We want to fill these lines as a way to symbolise the strides we are making towards justice for our mothers, sisters, partners and friends
As always, there will be cupcakes up for grabs so please come along, step up for equality on Rhodes campus, get rid of the lonely socks in your cupboard and maybe score an awesome cupcake :)
Brought to you by
Your SRC, the Purple Thursday Team, GAP and the Dean of Students Division
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Are you between the ages of 17-30, Live in and around Grahamstown, A writer and performer, Got your travel bag Ready, Keen for Mega prizes? Then you should grap this opportunity. You stand to WIN cash prizes, a TRIP to Joburg to compete nationally and more importantly a chance for YOU to represent RHODES and GRAHAMSTOWN and the Eastern Cape and put US on the SA MAP 4sure !
If you are up for the challenge shout out to Ms LLA Thakoli Vice-President of Bua poetry Society, Jacinta Jack President of Hip hop Soc, Marcia Modiba, SHARC president, or send a direct email to sharc.president@gmail.com alternatively you can find us at the Kaif
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Six lecturers are paired up with six student dancers to learn a Ballroom/Latin routine for your votes!
This year's contestants include:
•Christopher McQuaid (Zoology)
•Juan Munoz (Music)
•Joy Owen (Anthropology)
•Paul Maylam (History)
•Lindsay Webber (Accounting)
•Anna Christensen (Journalism)
PLUS: Catch amazing performances from our Contemporary, Lyrical Hip Hop and Broadway Jazz dancers!
Date: Sat 19 May
Venue: Great Hall
Time: 7pm
Ticket: R20/ R10 (students) - on sale at Kaif, in our classes and at the door https://www.facebook.com/events/407545215942561/
Queries: ballroom@ru.ac.za
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Members of Rhodes University will be aware that Ms Lelona Thembakazi Fufu was murdered while hitching from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown for her graduation on Thursday 12 April this year. Ms Fufu had come through the Science Foundation Programme to complete a BSc in mathematics and mathematical statistics and in 2011, a joint Honours in mathematics and mathematical statistics. The University has decided that a memorial prize in her name would be an appropriate way to remember her and what she brought to the life of the University and her residence.
The Lelona Thembakazi Fufu Memorial Prize will be awarded annually at Graduation to a student graduating in science with a BSc or BSc (Hons) who has overcome educational hardships to achieve very good results. Preference will be given for a student who has come through the Foundation Programme and who has majored in the mathematical or statistical sciences. Where there are suitable recipients at both BSc and BSc (Hons) levels, two awards may be made.
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The Constitutional Amendments which the SRC of 2012 wish to discuss and have been discussing at the past two Student Body as well as Student Forum Meetings are available for viewing.
Also find the guidelines for advertising on campus here.
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Monday 21 May? 2012
As part of the International Week at Rhodes University, we encourage you to like and make a comment on the “Do One Thing For Diversity & Inclusion” Facebook page on Monday 21 May, which is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development at: http://www.facebook.com/DoOneThingforDiversityandInclusion/info
The 2012 campaign aims:
1. To raise awareness worldwide about the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion.
2. To build a world community of individuals committed to support diversity with real and every day-life gestures.
3. To combat polarization and stereotypes to improve understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures.
Deborah Radloff
International Office
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Dear Students
As Rhodes University has expanded in size over the years, the road system on Campus has become increasingly congested, with a limited amount of parking space available. Unfortunately there will be even more pressure on parking from June this year, when the building of a new Education Building will begin in the Grey St parking lot (near Allan Webb Hall). The site will be accessible to construction staff only, with no through route. After completion, there will only be limited parking for disabled and staff.
Students are reminded that that there are 240 parking bays in the Barratt Car Park (with 24/7 security), within a 10 minute easy walk to most parts of campus. Also note that all restricted areas such as Central Campus and St Peters Campus are open after-hours for staff and students.
Your understanding and patience will be appreciated.
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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THE PEDRO ISSUE
At the beginning of the year, former SRC Treasurer Mr. Pedro Mzileni had updated his Facebook status with an offensive post implicating the Dean of Students. The SRC released a press statement distancing itself from the status update given its non-affiliation with the Facebook post and by extension, the former councillor. This saw criticism by members of the Student Body and questioned the SRC?s stance regarding forms of discrimination.
The SRC acknowledges the approach used and further extends its apologies to students that felt offended by the statement released.
The SRC wishes to re-affirm its stance fervently against racism and all other forms of discrimination listed under Section 9 of the constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
PURPLE THURSDAY
Many of us know that Purple Thursday exists, but do not necessarily know what it is all about. It is certainly more than just handing out free cupcakes!
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Thursday 24 May 2012
Say NO to xenophobia and yes to being welcoming to people from other places.
Xenophobia may be defined as an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange.
As part of the RU International Week, please encourage everyone to open their hearts and minds and say NO to xenophobia by tweeting and tagging #xeNOphobia on Thursday 24 May.
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Hello Super Crowd Funders,
Now’s your turn to change the stats - and reverse the student drop-out rate directly!
Check out the videos and invest your pocket change (anything from R25 and up) to help make the Super Idea you support a reality!
Just follow these 3 easy steps:
1.See how it works: http://www.supernews.co.za/solve/crowd-fund/
2.Click to view all Super Ideas & Crowd-Fund: http://www.supernews.co.za/super-stage/super-stage-2/
3.Select the Super Idea you
want to support and click ‘invest’ on the crowd-fund banner next to it (this takes you to a payment gateway where you can pay by cash (uKash), EFT, credit card or vouchers)
Thank YOU for Making Ideas Happen!
The Supernews Team
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Friday 25 May 2012
Part of One Week - One World
To celebrate the day, please consider:
•Finding out more about Africa Day on www.africaday.info.
•Dressing in African traditional dress.
•Picking the African menu option in your dining hall.
•Starting a conversation at your dining hall table about a current issue in an African country.
•Greeting everyone you meet in a language that is spoken in Africa (Habari! Hujambo! Bonjour! Hello!).
•Entering the International Office photography competition for the best traditional African dress idea. Competition closes on Africa Day at midnight.
•Bringing a poem from or about Africa to read at Cafe D’Vine (formerly Reddits) in New Street, at 18h00.
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Dear Students
The examinations are almost upon us, and I’d like to remind everyone, especially first-years, of the basic rules, so that you are well-prepared. You can read the full version at http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/examtime.htm
Seating plans: each student is allocated a specific seat, and a seating plan is placed just outside the entrance of the exam venue.
Punctuality: Doors are locked 10 minutes before the session - i.e. at 8:20 and at 1:50, and you must be seated in your allocated
place before lock-up time. Because of last-minute crowding, allow yourself some extra time to find your seat. If you find the doors have been locked by the time you arrive, don't panic: the doors will be re-opened when the papers have been distributed. If you are very late, don’t panic either: you will be admitted to the venue up to one hour after the start of the session, but you WILL NOT get
additional time to compensate for your late start.
Attendance forms: at each exam you must complete an attendance form which will be collected by the invigilator shortly after the exam has started.
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Apply online to attend: www.tedxrhodesu.com/apply
Catch TEDxRhodesU on Facebook: facebook.com/tedxrhodesu and on Twitter: @tedxrhodesu
Africa is often viewed, by its inhabitants and outsiders alike, as something of a basket case. What is rarely discussed are the things that make Africa relevant, the things that make the world a better place for having Africa and it’s people in it, the things that have inspired Africa and the Africa that inspires the world. This is about to change.
Rhodes University is getting involved with ‘ideas worth spreading’ this year with its inaugural TEDx event scheduled for August. Four of the speakers for the event have already been announced and applications to attend are pouring in!
TED (technology, entertainment and design) started in California nearly thirty years ago as an annual conference devoted to giving the best ideas the space they need to inspire, develop and spread.
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Dear Students
Please note that there will be a power outage in Grahamstown on Sunday 3 June. For the town, the cut will last for the whole day. As a
compromise, the Municipality has agreed to start with Rhodes, and switch off power at Rhodes from 0600 to 10h00. Breakfast will be served as usual, as gas is used in the kitchens.
(In the case of inclement weather, the outage will take place on 10th June instead)
Please ensure that you plan your studying accordingly.
Kind regards
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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Instead of the annual My Body My Choice exhibition this year the Dean of Students office is running a photography competition. The submissions will be used for National Women's Week posters.
The idea is simple:
1. Make a sign that says "this is what a feminist looks like"
2. Take a picture of you, your friends, a group of friends, your residence, your sports team etc. holding the sign
3. Email the picture (JPG only please) to l.klazinga@ru.ac.za along with your name/names and contact info
4. Post the picture to the event page on at https://www.facebook.com/events/362160693846176/
5. Stand a chance to win vouchers to Homeground Coffee Roasters, Haricots and more
You can start submitting pictures now! The closing date for submissions is 25 July.
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Dear Rhodents,
This is a reminder to let you know that you can no longer de-register from Societies. Reversals of sign-up moneys will be refunded starting from this week for students who did de-register in time.
Kind Regards,
Brad Bense
SRC Media Councillor 2012
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Animal Rights Week 7 - 11 May
MONDAY 7th
ROAR Run to Slipstream.
starts at the Journ department
18h30
free refreshments for runners
TUESDAY 8th
Free screening of Rio in support of Animal Rights Week
Eden Grove Blue
19h00
Free popcorn and sweeties
WEDNESDAY 9th
ROAR open forum discussion [ROAR, Dr. Sam Vice, Dr. Les Mitchell]
Sociology seminar room
19h00
Refreshments will be served
Come Have Your Say
THURSDAY 10th
Animal Experimentation and Eternal Treblinka speaker: Les Mitchell (fellow of the Oxford centre for Animal Ethics)
Eden Grove Blue
19h00
Refreshments will be served
FRIDAY 11th
Party at the Union
Richard the third & DJs at play
19h00
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Dear All,
The Rhodes University Palestinian Solidarity Forum hereby invites you to a skype meeting with the well-known Palestinian author and
activist, Omar Barghouti, on Thursday 3 May at 8PM. The meeting will be held in one of the Eden Grove seminar rooms.
The topic is 'South African Universities and Palestinian Activism - a Moral Imperative?'
We ask you to please be seated by 7.45PM in order for us to explain the format of the meeting.
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Date: 13 May 2012
Time: 14h00-17h00
Venue: Great Hall
There will be choirs from around Eastern Cape:
•NMMU Le Strada Chorale
•Trio from Sakhuluntu choral choir
•Small Groups from RUM
•Quartert from King choristers
•Mixed choir from RUM
Entrance its R15 members and R20 non-members
COME AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF MUSIC!!!! YOU WON'T REGRET YOUR TIME!!!
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BLOOD DRIVE ON WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY!
Where: Eden Grove
When: 09 & 10 May
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
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We call upon all of Rhodes University to take part in a photography competition, being held by the International Office.
The photographs will be judged by categories:
1. The best Traditional African Dress.
2. The best photo taken on a Rhodes University field trip.
3. The best photo taken by an International student in South Africa.
4. The best photo taken by a South African student travelling abroad.
5. The best photo from International Week at Rhodes (May 18th until AFRICA DAY May 25th).
6. The best photo that describes or represents Internationalisation at Rhodes University.
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OUTRhodes in an attempt to create awareness will be conducting a photoshoot along the lines of the NOH8 campaign done in the USA. The aim is to H8 against H8 and discrimination of all forms.
This will be an amazing opportunity for Society's, individuals and groups to get involved as well as a bit of advertising on your part.
So if you and your Comm are Keen to come through to the photo shoot and support the fight against h8 please let us know.
The photoshoot will run from about 2pm in the AMM on Saturday the 12 May but if we know your comm is coming through we are more than happy to book you a specific slot.
Please let us know by Friday 12 noon if you are interested. You can also join event on facebook.
Mallory
OUTRhodes Society
outrhodes.society@gmail.com
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RU Saving the Rhino (14-18 May 2012)
Organised by the SRC Environmental Councillor and student environmental groups at Rhodes University, Rhino Week at Rhodes University features informative events and action drawing attention to what can and is being done to save our rhinos from extinction.
•All Week (14-18 May 2012): Rhino Action Stations - Day Kaif (outside RU Library) and front of Drostdy Arch -
drawing attention to what can and is being done to save our rhinos. Sign the petition. Buy black ribbons, T-shirts, stickers (to raise funds for rhinos recovering from poaching), and get raffle tickets to win a game drive at Kariega Game Reserve, home of the courageous Thandi.
•Tuesday 15 May: All welcome.
Venue: RU Eden Grove Blue, Lucas Avenue
Time: 18:30 (refreshments will be served beforehand)
Event: Thandi's Incredible Recovery - update by Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr William Fowlds
More info: Ruth Krueger 076 295 8045, g10k2679(at)campus.ru.ac.za or Kate Janse van Rensburg 073 610 8620, environment(at)theoppidanpress.com
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BUY A BRICK: Help Eradicate the Bucket System
18 years after our freedom, yet right on our doorstep the problem of the poor sanitation still prevalent.
The Buy A Brick campaign is an initiative by SIFE Rhodes University, a student organisation which has started a project
called CommuSan (community Sanitation), whose sole purpose is to do away with the bucket system in our community.
Help us fulfil this dream by supporting the Buy A Brick campaign and contribute to the building toile sustainable, and environmentally friendly toilets in our community; happening from
14th May to 27th May 2012.
Buy a Brick for R10 at the various stands or contact us on siferhodes@gmail.com or commusan@gmail.com 0r call: 076 602 9845
BUY A BRICK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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Wildlife veterinarian Dr William Fowlds is attending to the two Kariega Game Reserve rhinos, Thandi and Themba. They are fighting for their lives after having been savagely attacked by poachers on 02 March. The Oppidan Press & the Dean of Students Office is co-hosting a talk by Dr Fowlds about rhino poaching on 28 March at 7pm in the General Lecture Theatre at Rhodes University. The talk is open to students and the general public.
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Dear Students
The SRC 2012 has advocated for a 24 HOUR EXTENSION regarding the voting procedure.
VOTE for your time-table!
http://ruconnected.ru.ac.za/
Voting closes: FRIDAY 30 March 2012 at 13:00 pm
For any enquiries please contact: srcacademic@ru.ac.za
Mr S Badi
Academic Councillor 2012
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The University regrets to announce that Makabongwe Ndzwayiba (fondly known as ‘Mak’) (09n5627) passed away on Thursday 29th March after a long and brave battle against cancer.
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Dear students
The University regrets to announce the death of Lelona Thembakazi Fufu, a Rhodes University BSc honours student who was due to graduate on Thursday evening (12 April 2012)
According to the family, Ms Fufu's death was confirmed by the police on Friday afternoon. She was last seen on Thursday at about 14h00 when she left her home in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, to hitchhike to Grahamstown, where she was to prepare for the Thursday evening graduation ceremony.
The family, who had arranged to travel to Grahamstown later in the afternoon lost contact with her after 14h30, and reported her missing to the police after 19h00 on Thursday following a fruitless search. The University extends sympathy to her family and friends.
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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CV WRITING & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Market yourself via your effective CV and do extremely well on that job interview.
This workshop will help you build up essential skills in compiling an effective CV. They will also enable you to start preparing for a job interview.
CV writing skills workshop:
Tuesdays (11h00-12h00) and Wednesdays (17h00-18h00) @ B25, next to Career Centre offices, First Floor, Bantu Steve Biko Building.
Interview preparation skills workshop:
Thursdays (11h00-12h00) and Fridays (15h00-16h00) @ B25, next to Career Centre offices, First Floor, Bantu Steve Biko Building.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact Delvene on (046) 603 7070 or email d.gelderbloem@ru.ac.za
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A memorial service for the late Lelona Thembakazi Fufu will be held on Tuesday 24th April at 14h00 in the Chapel of St Mary & All the Angels (the Rhodes Chapel).
Tea will be served on St Peter's Lawn after the service
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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This year, all first year students were provided with a hard copy of a booklet entitled RU Learning at registration. The booklet aims to make clear what the University expects of students with respect to learning and offers some practical advice about what students could do to make the most of learning in higher education.
Since the booklet was distributed, a large number of staff have indicated that they believe that the booklet would be useful to more senior students. As a result, an electronic copy has been placed on RU Connected for download.
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Some of us might wear the hats of sister, student, book-club member and soccer enthusiast. Others might wear the hats of poet, brother and surfer. But there is one further hat that we should all be wearing, and all the time at that. The Green Hat. Regardless of who we are and what we do, we have a duty to ourselves, to others, and to the environment. That is the Green Hat. It should not be difficult for every student to find a Green Hat to fit them, either."
Environmental Week has been split into seven theme days this year - something for everyone!
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The Community Engagement office would like to encourage all students interested in volunteering in 2012 to collect application forms at the Community Engagement Office. Applications close 27 February 2012.
Please note that volunteers need to attend all three training sessions (25 February, 3 March and 4 March).
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Dear students
The lists of timetable allocations and the personal timetable for each of you is available at:
http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/misc/TimeTable/
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to go to that website and look up your details for lectures, pracs and tuts, using your student number in a pretty obvious way.
We cannot run this system successfully if there are a great many students who have not yet completed their academic registration - that is to say, have not had their curricula approved and recorded by the Dean.
If you are one of the 300+ students still in that category, PLEASE go to the Dean IMMEDIATELY and get sorted out. You can't do it at Eden grove, and you can't do it through ROSS, and you can't do it by visiting departmental secretaries or lecturers.
Good luck for your studies
Best wishes
Professor Pat Terry
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Please note that the University will close from 16h30 on 20 December 2011 and will re-open at 08h00 on 4 January 2012. The Harare Student Bureau will operate from 4 January to 20 January 2012.
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The Rhodes University Harare Student Bureau will be operational from 4 January – Friday 20 January 2012.
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APPEAL AGAINST EXCLUSION ON ACADEMIC GROUNDS
(RULE G.7 refers)
N.B. The closing date for appeals is Monday 6 February 2012.
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Humans vs. Zombies is a week-long game of action tag which will be played on Rhodes campus 20-24 February. There are two teams, the Humans and the Zombies, with everyone starting off as a Human except a secret Original Zombie, who spreads the virus. For humans, the aim of the game is to stay alive for the entire week and survive until the final mission on Friday night. For zombies, the goal is to tag as many humans as possible- converting them to your side! Last year, over 400 students took part in our first ever HvZ game and it was a runaway success- now, we want you to join us for HvZ 2012!
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FINALISED CASES
Charged with possession of a cell phone during an examination. Found guilty. Penalty: Exclusion for two years suspended for duration of student’s time at RU on condition that accused is not convicted of a similar offence plus 85 hours compulsory service.
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The 2011 Community Engagement Awards will take place on the 14th of October 2011, at 18h00 in Eden Grove Red lecture theatre. This is a call for nominations of students and CE partners you believe have excelled in CE activities throughout 2011.
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Come and learn how to write a competitive CV or choose to practice your Interviewing Skills.
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A number of scholarship and bursary opportunities have been sent through to the SRC. Application forms will be made available on studentnews and at the SRC Offices during office hours.
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Staff Applications close on Friday 7 October!
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Rhodes Dance is hosting a SALSA WORKSHOP, where you can learn some fun moves or brush up on your mad Latin skills in class! .. and then show off your moves at our SALSA NIGHT the following evening, where you can dance the night away at Grotto Mojito!
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As we near the end of the year and the stressful exam period approaches, next years plans are being put together. You can be a part of these plans by signing up to be an SRC O-Week Helper for next year's O-Week.
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Scifest Africa, South Africa’s National Science Festival, aims to promote the public awareness and engagement with science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI). The project consists of two components, namely the National Science Festival held in Grahamstown in March every year, as well as various local, regional and national outreach programmes implemented around the country throughout the rest of the year.
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It's finally the end of the year and the Golden Key is having its closing function , to lead our members into the exam period.
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This is to advise that the final timetable for the November 2011 examinations has been released.
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As part of its monthly documentary screening, the department of Political and International Studies is proud to present:
"Good Hair" by Chris Rock
Date: Wednesday 24 August 2011
Venue: Eden Groove Red
Time: 6:30pm
Discussant: Joy Owen
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Will South Africa drown in floods, dry up in droughts or stay much the same? Are you wondering what the effects of climate change will be on South Africa? Then join Dr Sheona Shackleton and SEACC SF as Dr Shackleton gives a lecture exploring: “Climate change and associated impacts in South Africa: What can we expect and how should we respond?”
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MEDIA CAREERS FOR GRAD STUDENTS
Graduating from at the end of 2011? Not sure about your choices?
Combine your degree (anything from Accounting to Zoology) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies to fast-track your media career.
A minimum of a good pass in a 'non-journalism' undergraduate degree is your first step to a professional career in newspapers, magazines, online or even television and radio.
We offer a practical programme that enables students to generate news and features across a wide variety of platforms and fields of interests such as science, politics, health, business, and art. Learn the finer points of news reporting, digital photography and online journalism as you debate ethical challenges and deliberate on the changing nature and roles of journalism in society. The School has partnered with Grocott's Mail and other media which means all students graduate with a published portfolio to land that dream job.
You can use what you learn on this programme in other areas of media and communications - such as research, editing, marketing and public relations.
To find out about the Post Graduate Diploma: Journalism and Media Studies course, visit the African Media Matrix (Upper Prince Alfred Road) at 13h00 on 21 September. Enjoy free pizza and chat about our course and the possibility of a career in journalism and communications.
Post Graduate Diploma: Journalism and Media Studies Lunch:
African Media Matrix Upper Prince Alfred Street AMM Board Room
Time: 13h00 to 13h45
To attend RSVP Academic Coordinator Jude Mathurine (j.mathurine@ru.ac.za) no later than 20 September (for catering purposes).
Limited scholarships are available to qualifying students.
For more, visit: http://www.ru.ac.za/jms/degreesanddiplomas/postgraduatediploma/pgdipjms/
Jude Mathurine
Head: New Media Lab
Academic Coordinator: Post Grad Diploma Journalism & Media Studies
School of Journalism & Media Studies
http://nml.ru.ac.zahttp://www.twitter.com/newmediajudeTel: +27 046 6037137
Please note that students are requested not to Park in Prince Alfred Street between Rhodes Avenue and the Biosciences end of Mathews house. This is the parking closest to Mathews and Cory House. Those who reside in that area
could you please remove your vehicles by 7am tomorrow 20/09/11 to allow the Municipality to clear their lines from overgrowth and repair the street lighting. The work will be carried out with an aerial platform Tree pruning will also occur.The area will be cordoned off as soon as vehicles are removed
W.R.Bufe
Electrical Manager
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As Heritage Day rolls around again it is important to remember that celebrating our Heritage is not just about having a braai, but also about protecting our Heritage so that (both present and future) others may celebrate it too. And so SEACC SF is asking you to join us as we really celebrate our Heritage.
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Hi Students
Nelson Mandela Hall is hosting the annual “Are you Smarter than a Rhodent” on Thursday evening at 19h00. Tickets are R10 per person.
All proceeds go to the Charity nominated by the winner and the evening promises to be really good fun.
Andrew Buckland, Rosaan Kruger, Rodger Adams, Gil Rennie, Natalie Donaldson and Stan Zindiye are the staff being challenged to see if they are smarter than a Rhodent!
John McNeill is our Quiz Master!
We would really appreciate all the support we can get.
Please let me know if I have happily persuaded you to come along and if you need a ticket or four! Tickets will also be on sale at the Door.
This will be happening at Eden Grove Red
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SRC Hall Rep Elections
SRC Hall Representative elections are now open and the next student leader could be YOU!
Nomination forms are available from the SRC Offices (3rd Floor, Union) from Wednesday 21st at 12h00 to Wednesday 28th, 12h00.
Election to be held by Ballot in Dining Halls for a period of 24 hours starting at 12h00 (Midday) on Thursday 29 September and will end Friday 30 September at 12h00.
This is your chance to get involved and make a change in student governance!
Of course an honorarium will be provided for those who succeed to become part of the Hall Representative Team 2011/2012.
It's imperative that each Hall appoints a representative, to represent each Hall's interests before the University!
Looking forward to working with you.
Any and all queries may be sent in to me at the details provided below.
Kind Regards,
Ms Babalwa Nyembezi
Media Councillor 2011/2012.
Rhodes University SRC
E-mail :
srcmedia@ru.ac.zaCell: 072 891 6770
Student Disciplinary Board [SDB] Applications
Attention all 3rd & 4th year Law Students:
The SRC is looking for 5 students in Law 3 & 4 to sit on the Student Disciplinary Board.
This is your opportunity to exercise your legal skills.
Applications open Wednesday 21st September and close on Wednesday 28th September. A Curriculum Vitae along with a letter of Motivation is to be handed in at the SRC Offices (3rd Floor Union). Interviews will be held on the 30th September. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Student Disciplinary Board is recognised by both the SRC and the University as a crucial component of student governance, don't miss out on the chance to forward justice in student governance.
All queries to please be forwarded to myself at the details provided below.
Kind Regards,
Ms Babalwa Nyembezi
Media Councillor 2011/2012
Rhodes University SRC,
E-mail :
srcmedia@ru.ac.zaCell : 072 891 6770.
This Saturday will be Legal Activisms finale event of the year – the Constitutional Awareness Drive.
We will be transporting students into various parts of the Grahamstown East community where we will hand out copies of the Bill of Rights and talk to people broadly about the Constitution as well as the legal problems that people are facing.
This process is as much about promoting awareness about the Constitution and the law as it is an opportunity for our members and Rhodes students to get some valuable experience in presenting the law as well as learning about the community in which we live. We encourage all of you to get involved since, if last year is anything to go by, it will be a great experience for everyone.
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Please help us find out if Rhodes really is a comfortable space for you to live and learn by completing our first-ever ‘Campus Climate Survey’.
Fill in survey here: http://www.ru.ac.za/athome
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A 1st draft of the November 2011 examination timetable has been released and is available at the link below: http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/examtime.htm
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On Tuesday 2 August we'll be undertaking major maintenance work on the University's core network from 7PM onwards.
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On 1 August 2011 Rhodes Music Radio (RMR) turns 30 years old- once making history as the oldest campus-based community station in the country. To celebrate the station has declared August, it’s birthday month, to be one long Birthday Bash! The station’s management has been hard at work preparing a series of surprises that will keep the campus and the community on the lookout for the next one.
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That rush, that split second that you make in-love, in-toxication, high on something, hopeful, wanting, needing to justify. That moment when you choose…. Condom, no condom? Play it out, put it in, be wanted, be needed, be a man, be a woman.
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Interested in having a new and exciting experience? Exchange provides an incredible opportunity to explore and immerse yourself in a new country and culture while getting credits towards your degree. For more information visit the Exchange display in the Eden Grove Foyer.
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STUDY SKILLS GROUP
The Study Skills Group can help you fine-tune your listening skills,
note-taking ability and academic reading.
Join us every Monday or Friday
Venue: Room B25, Union Building,1st Floor
Time: 1-2pm
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InterVarsity is taking place in Alice and East London next weekend, 12-13
August.
Prospective spectators who wish to travel to Alice or East London should
contact the SRC office asap on srcliaison@ru.ac.za
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This is a general career fair applicable to Humanities, Commerce, Science,
and Education faculties. Bring along a friend and interact with the
companies to see what they could offer you. For more information visit the
Career Centre website.
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The SRC will be providing free transport (see schedule below), for a limited number of spectators, to and from the event. Transport is offered to Alice, on both Friday & Saturday, and to East London on Friday only.
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The University regrets to announce that Emma Edley, a first year BSc student from East London, passed away tragically yesterday after being diagnosed with leukaemia a few weeks ago. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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Carl Joshua Ncube is set to continue his world tour with a trip to South Africa which should see 8 performances in August and September courtesy of Parkers Comedy and Jive. The tour which has already seen Carl performing in Botswana, Zambia and Uganda will enter its biggest test on this excursion to South Africa says Carl.
The South African part of this tour will see Carl Joshua Ncube performing in a lineup of international acts at venues such as Parkers in Montecasino, Carnival City and Emperors Palace. Carl and his team depart Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday 5 August to prepare for what Carl says is his biggest challenge yet and such a great opportunity.
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Dear Students
During the past 4 months there have been 32 reported incidents of theft in the library. Stolen items include 2 laptops, 1 hard drive, 9 cellphones, 3 bags, and 13 wallets. In nearly all cases goods were left unattended. The library will begin making security announcements on their PA system to remind you to keep a very close eye on your belongings while in the library.
Vivian de Klerk
DEAN OF STUDENTS
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To launch HIV/AIDS week, come and support the Rhodes finalists in the Lover+ another poetry slam on Sunday the 21st of August at 7pm in the Rhodes Theatre. Entrance is free, doors open at 6:30. Seating on a first come first served basis. Great guest line-up and the chance to hear what the issues and concerns are as students perform their thoughts on love, sex, relationships and HIV. The top 3 poets will be awarded cash prizes and flown to Jo’burg to participate in the national slam against Wits, UJ, UKZN and UCT on September 2nd.
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This year, the Rhodes University Community Engagement office would like to invite everyone to celebrate community engagement! Whether you have an hour or an afternoon to spend, there will be an event or activity that you can get involved with. All of the events publicised in the Community Engagement Week posters are open to all members of Rhodes. We encourage everyone to spend this week thinking about what community engagement means to you, and what it means for Rhodes University. Do not be a silent bystander in this week’s initiatives. All off campus events will have transport leaving from outside the Community Engagement office unless otherwise specified.
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Dr Godwell Nhamo will be giving the 2nd lecture of the COP 17 Climate Change Lecture Series this Tuesday (16/08) at 18h30 in Eden Grove Blue. His lecture is entitled: ?Durban 9/12: Past, current and future concerns in global climate negotiations?.
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Rhodes DanceSport sent 4 couples to compete in this years InterVarsity hosted by UFH.
Battling against 6 campus/ 4 Universities, Rhodes DanceSport came 1st in all the Individual sections, Open sections, Team Match Sections and won Overall,
AND all that within its first year of being a Rhodes Sports Club.
Well done to all who took part!
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The SRC election process has been underway as of Wednesday 3rd August
2011 with the closing date for nominations being Friday 12th August 2011. There are a number of portfolios which are uncontested and vacant.
For this reason, I, Mohammad Shabangu, by the power vested in me as the Electoral Officer, do hereby declare the re-opening of the nominations for the following portfolios in keeping with Schedule 7, Article 1.1.7 of our Rhodes University Constitution of the Students.
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Re: SRC ELECTIONS (VACANT AND UNCONTESTED PORTFOLIOS)
The SRC election process has been underway as of Wednesday 3rd August 2011, with the closing date for nominations being Friday 12th August 2011. There are a number of portfolios which are uncontested and vacant.
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"Rhodes University invites applications from suitably qualified student candidates for posts of Sub-Wardens in residences 2012"
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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES: Based on dozens of interviews Eve Ensler conducted with women, The Vagina Monologues is a witty and moving play that addresses women's sexuality and the social stigma surrounding rape and abuse, creating a new conversation about and with women. As a part of the Women's Week activities on campus, two performances of this play will be staged at Rhodes University.
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We are inviting you to join us in a small group discussion on Re-telling Gender: African men’s stories. We want to have a discussion with eight African men on how they have come to learn to be a man. The group conversation will be recorded and with permission we will produce a DVD to be used for research, teaching and professional development purposes. The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday 27 July and will take approximate
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