We are proud to announce the following results obtained during the July USSA tournaments

For the first time in the eight year history of the Silent Protest, students from Walter Sisulu University and the University of Fort Hare will join forces with the Rhodes University in Silent Protest on 1 August 2014.

This week, Up4Debate takes note that students all over South Africa are now reaching the halfway point in their final year of study. Many of these students are beginning to confront the prospect of life beyond graduation. Will they be able to find employment?

These are changing times for Rhodes University. Dr Saleem Badat has resigned after eight years to take up a post in New York with the Andrew W Mellon Foundation higher education programme.

Invitations to attend the National Development Plan (NDP) youth gathering this past weekend from 5 to 6 October were extended to youth-led organisations within the Nelson Mandela Bay District, including the Rhodes University Student Representative Committee (SRC).

A Rhodes University student has set his sights on winning gold at the World Transplant Games currently underway in Durban after he was given a second chance at life by an anonymous kidney donor.

What an opportunity. Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president of the ANC, was holding a dialogue with the youth of Polokwane.

South African students spend more in disposable income than many adults make before tax in a year.

Moving to another city meant having to adjust to another lifestyle. Arriving in Grahamstown I soon realized that the Muslim community was very small.

Green advocates have joined forces with the National Arts Festival to take recycling to the next level by repurposing food waste much of it as nosh for worms.

A new start-up from Cape Town has been established to act as matchmaker for groups of friends. But instead of romance, Weaver wants to foster new friendships.

Presented by Rhodes University Master’s student, Tristan Jacobs (Hats, Stilted), Hanamichi is a thrilling theatrical hybrid, a dialogue between Western and Eastern theatre forms.

Oh, the kids these days. They get a bad reputation and a lot of "eishes". Where are the leaders, people ask. Where are the politically conscious intellectual activists of the variety that was so common during the Struggle?

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

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.

PORT ELIZABETH. – Rhodes University in Grahamstown is planning a special AIDS Day for tomorrow, with the theme “Getting to Zero”.

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

2012/2013 SRC ELECTION RESULTS President • Sakhe Badi 1113 • Brad Bense 552 Secretary-General • Mathaabe Thabane 1242 Treasurer • Ntsikelelo Qoyo 858 • Alyssa Williams 537

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!

APPEAL AGAINST EXCLUSION ON ACADEMIC GROUNDS (RULE G.7 refers) N.B. The closing date for appeals is Monday 6 February 2012.

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.

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.

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!