Vice Chancellor Graduation Speech 2013

Vice Chancellor Graduation Speech 2013

Vice Chancellor, Science Faculty Graduation Speech 2013

Molweni, dumelang, good morning, jambo, goeie more, sanibonani. It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this graduation ceremony, at which we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the new graduates of Rhodes University.

VC Commerce Faculty Graduation Speech 2013

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this graduation ceremony, at which we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the new graduates of Rhodes University. Apart from the joy of a graduation ceremony, this morning is special for another reason. With his installation on Thursday evening night, we also introduce to you the new Chancellor of the University, Justice Lex Mpati.

Chancellor Installation Speech

This is a momentous occasion. I am deeply humbled and honoured to have been nominated and ultimately elected as Chancellor of this fine and highly respected institution of learning, Rhodes University. My family and I wish to thank the Law Faculty for nominating me, the University Council, Senate, Institutional Forum and the entire university community for the confidence they have shown by entrusting me with this very important role for the next seven years.

“Human beings make art to find and give meaning”

I am honored and still somewhat bewildered that I have been chosen to receive this honorary doctorate.

Vusi Mahlasela's Honorary Doctorate speech

GRADUATION SPEECH ON THE OCCASSION OF THE AWARDING OF HONORARY DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF LAWS TO VUSI MAHLASELA BY RHODES UNIVERSITY