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UP in a Nutshell
University of Pretoria
TuksAlumni Centenary Souvenir
University of Pretoria
UP in a Nutshell
2011
TuksAlumni
Eeufeessouvenir/
Centenary souvenir
Lucas Maree in concert.
UP in a Nutshell 2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
The PDBA is a one-year modular block release programme which is
aimed at fast-tracking high-potential young graduates into the world of
business. Covering the same fundamental business principles as the
MBA, the PDBA offers an interactive learning process which combines
a broad understanding of business concepts with practical applications.
Successful graduates of the PDBA can earn credit for up to five of the 19
MBA core courses conditional on students attaining a 65% aggregate in
these subjects and commencing the MBA programme within five years of
completing the PDBA.
Doctorate in Business Administration
The GIBS DBA, an advanced study programme that builds on the solid
foundation of a first-class MBA, is the highest qualification awarded by
GIBS. Intended for top echelon business scholars interested in deepening
their knowledge of select topics in the field of business science and
administration through intensive study and research, the DBA runs over
four years and comprises two main parts: directed learning and research.
The first year is devoted to intensive directed learning based on prescribed
readings, facilitated seminars and independent written assignments. The
remaining 36 months of the DBA programme are devoted to independent
research leading to a doctoral thesis.
In addition to its postgraduate programmes, GIBS also offers a range
of certificate programmes including the Programme for Management
Development (PMD) and two Certificate Programmes in Finance and
Marketing; a comprehensive array of executive education programmes
ranging from GIBS Forums and Conferences to one- to three-day short
courses; a number of senior executive development courses, including the
premier Global Executive Development Programme (GEDP), the African
Leadership Programme (ALP) and the Finance Executive Development
Programme (FEDP); as well as in-house Company-specific Programmes
(CSP) designed to meet the client’s needs.
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The reunion of TuksRag was attended by past and current Rag Committee members.
Over and above the traditional business school offering, the Centre for
Leadership and Dialogue offers a series of programmes aimed at bringing
together the emerging and current leadership of South Africa to create a
shared vision necessary for the building of a successful nation.
With more than 70 South African and global companies and organisations
across 22 countries investing in the development of their leaders
through GIBS, ensuring return on investment for our partner companies
is an undeniable prerequisite of our success. Simply stated, we aim to
ensure that the benefits gained by our clients – and individuals – through
the provision of knowledge, skills and qualities that improve business
performance outweigh the investment of time and finances made.
To find out which GIBS programme best suits you, neXt is a free online
career mentor designed to guide you in assessing, reflecting on and planning
the neXt steps in your management career. The comprehensive web-based
tool helps you determine where you are in your career and which steps you
need to take to achieve your goals. Simply log on to www.neXt.gibs.co.za to
manage your career with 13 easy-to-use career management assessments
which will help you plan and achieve your career objectives and neXt steps.
For more information on GIBS programmes or to apply, visit the link:
www.gibs.co.za .
In accordance with the mission of the University, research excellence is of
paramount importance. Great emphasis is placed on the level of research
involvement, output and excellence in recognition of the academic
stature of its academic staff. Furthermore, the Department of Research
and Innovation Support has the responsibility of ensuring that research
activities are fostered, research achievements of staff enhanced and
innovation promoted.
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alumni
events
Senior alumni word vereer
In sy eeufeesjaar is die Universiteit van Pretoria weer eens onder die indruk van die belangrike
rol wat sy alumni in sy groei en ontwikkeling gespeel het. Op 24 April 2008 het TuksAlumni
’n spesiale groep super seniors (80-plussers) op sy Hatfieldkampus ontvang. Dié groep het
hul studies meestal in die 1940’s voltooi. Tydens ’n aansit-ontbyt wat in ’n markiestent in die
Kya Rosa-tuin aangebied is, is meer as 90 gaste getrakteer op ‘n historiese oorsig oor die
Universiteit se honderdjarige bestaan. Die oudste Tukkie wat die geleentheid bygewoon het,
was ds Bertus van Wyk, wat 95 jaar oud is. Hy en sy vrou, ook ’n oud-Tukkie, het boonop hul
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ste huweliksherdenking gevier. Die oudste joolkoningin was Marié Cronjé (middel regs), wat
in 1945 die kroon gedra het. Mnr Wessel Jooste (regs bo) het bykans 400 km gereis om die
funksie by te woon.
Links: Oom Gert het spesiaal die funksie bygewoon, en onder streng bewaking ’n ogie oor die
verrigtinge gehou.
House concerts astound audiences
The TuksAlumni house concerts, featuring talented local musicians, provide a wonderful
opportunity for guests to socialise with fellow alumni and enjoy a cultural evening in the
authentic atmosphere of Kya Rosa. The first concert for the year featured the accomplished
performing artist, Chantie Minnaar, who entertained guests with sparkling classics and other
favourites. She proved to be so popular that she returned for the second concert, where she
accompanied the percussion master, Magdalena de Vries, on the piano. The final concert
for the year took the form of a jazz concert featuring Mzamo Bhengu, accompanied by the
Insignia Jazz Band. This band comprises full-time professional musicians who perform at various
embassies and many of the official banquets of the President of South Africa. Sipho and
Rendani Mafuyeka (bottom right) were among the guests who enjoyed the concert.
These concerts are reasonably priced, and include dinner and wine. For more information
on upcoming concerts, contact Jacqui Pietersen at 012 420 3702.
Bettie Cilliers-Barnard
besoek Kya Rosa
alumni homecoming/tuiskoms
Celebrating
the University’s centenary
ne of the highlights on the centenary calendar of the University
Oof Pretoria was undoubtedly the Alumni Homecoming, which
took place in May 2008. Alumni heeded the call and returned to
the campus from far and wide to reacquaint themselves with their
Alma Mater.
The University’s campuses were abuzz between 12 and 18 May 2008 as
thousands of alumni visited the campus for reunions, campus tours,
concerts, art exhibitions and a variety of other events focused on
celebrating the University’s first century in the service of knowledge.
One such individual was Dr Anna de Beer (DEd, DPhil, Philosophy),
Former residents of Erika ladies’ residence relived their res days.
who travelled all the way from Betty’s Bay to attend, among other
events, the regional function in Pretoria. Cultural events were also a
major drawcard, with several concerts, art exhibitions and a formal
opera gala succeeding in entertaining alumni and luring them
back to the campus.
Welcoming alumni back to the campus was one of the main aims
of the Homecoming, and judging from the attendance of the
many events, and especially the enthusiasm and nostalgia that
accompanied them, TuksAlumni certainly succeeded in its objective.
Dr Anna de Beer (front left) came all the way from Betty’s Bay to attend the homecoming. Rekindling bonds with her were Rev Nic and Mrs Bets Ackerman.
Bettie Cilliers-Barnard (voor), ’n alumnus
en ontvanger van die prestigeryke
Laureaattoekenning in 1983, het op
26 Februarie 2008 besoek aan Kya Rosa
gebring. Cilliers-Barnard is ’n jarelange
vriendin van die Universiteit van Pretoria.
Wyle mnr Hancke (Bags) Cilliers was ook ‘n
getroue ondersteuner van die Universiteit.
Haar eerste solo-uitstalling is in 1946 in
Pretoria gehou, en sedertdien het sy meer as
75 solo-uitstallings gehou. Sy het verder ook
in Parys, Switserland, die Verenigde State
van Amerika en die Verenigde Koninkryk
gewerk en gestudeer. Die Universiteit
van Pretoria (2002), die destydse Randse
Afrikaanse Universiteit (1999) en die
destydse Potchefstroom Universiteit vir CHO
(1990) het almal doktorsgrade aan haar
toegeken. Me Cilliers-Barnard het meer as 20
toekennings van plaaslike en internasionale
organisasies ontvang vir haar werk en vir
haar onbaatsugtige bevordering van kuns. Sy
het ongeveer 100 openbare en ’n hele aantal
merkwaardige privaat versamelings in Suid-
Afrika en in die buiteland. Sy is die doyenne
van Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars en het ’n
ware legende van haar leeftyd geword.
Dr André Breedt en me Marié Breedt (agter)
saam met Bettie Celliers-Barnard in Kya Rosa.
Sculptures interact with
students on campus
A series of four centenary sculptures was commissioned
to to commemorate the University’s
centenary. These sculptures consist of of four four
granite columns with with bronze, spherical forms and and
were created by well-known sculptor, and and Tuks
alumnus, Angus van Zyl-Taylor.
In In a generous gesture, gesture, Taylor also donated
three additional sculptures to the University University of
Pretoria. Two of of these granite fi gures (right) are
in the Centenary Lane (in front of the Agriculture
Building) and the third near the Musaion. With
the the addition of these these works, Angus has made
a signifi cant contribution to to art on the Hatfi eld
Campus, which will remain remain as a lasting symbol of of
UP’s 100 100 years in the the service of knowledge.
Taylor studied Visual Arts at the University of
Pretoria and and started a sculpture workshop soon
after completing his studies. He is the sculptor
of of the Chief Tshwane-Solomon Mahlangu,
Brenda Fassi sculpture, as well as sculptures at
the Irene Village Mall. He has has had seven solo solo
exhibitions. In recognition of his outstanding
contributions to art, he received a Laureate Award
from the TuksAlumni Association in 2005.
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