CPUT students have donated a R25 000 cheque to assist with renovations and redesign of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital.

The first-year Marketing students raised the funds during the Department’s Market Day earlier this year, which saw them sell various types of foods and beverages on the District Six Campus.

The students were divided into groups to execute the project and the following groups excelled and were awarded certificates: The Red Cross Warriors group raised the most funds, the Utopia won the Best Creative Stall, while the Thrifts and Treats walked away with Creative Branding Concept and Sugar Babies the Best Creative Writing Skills.

Departmental Head Mandy Jones said the project is one of CPUT’s Community Engagement pillar as it provides the students with opportunities to collaborate with both the society and sponsors.

Jones congratulated the students for their contribution towards the aims of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital and emphasised the importance of their contribution to society.

Lecturer Tania Pietersen said that the Market Day Project was born out of the subject, Personal Selling, as an ideal opportunity for students to sell products.

Pietersen added that the initiative gave the students a chance to apply the knowledge obtained in class as they used social media to promote what they were selling and that knowledge acquired from quite a few subjects was integrated into the project.

During the Cheque Handover/Award Ceremony’s event recently held at District Campus, Pauline Solomons, Fundraising & Bequest Relationship Officer at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust, conveyed “sincere appreciation” for the work done by the students in contributing towards the upgrade of the hospital’s Emergency Centre.

Solomons invited the students to visit the oldest children’s hospital in the country, which is situated near Rondebosch, since they were now its shareholders.

Lecturer and the Project’s co-ordinator, Lawrence Mandhlazi, advised the students that when hiring employers are not just looking for a brilliant student, but also consider students’ community engagement activities. He added that the students were awarded marks for their work in the project.    

Written by Kwanele Butana
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It might have been Monday, but the only thing that was blue on the day was the clear skies above.

In the spirit of ushering in the warmer weather, hundreds of CPUT students were seen jamming along to the beats of one of South Africa’s most popular bands, Goldfish at the Piazza on the Cape Town campus.

This local electronic duo wowed the crowd with their fresh new mix of live instruments and house beats, keeping the students on their feet throughout the hour-long performance. The concert was held in conjunction with the Student Counselling Department’s Market Day in late September, which was, again, a resounding success.

Band members, Dominic Peters and David Poole said they thoroughly enjoyed their visit to CPUT.

DYNAMIC DUO: Goldfish band members, Dominic Peters and David Poole, show off their musical talents.

“The fact that so many students turned up during class time already serves as a huge compliment. It’s always fun performing to a younger audience. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to support us,” they said.

First-year Jewellery Design student, Shiraaj Andrews, said the concert served as a perfect distraction from his academics. “It’s always refreshing to just relax and be free from one’s studies, even if it’s just for an hour. The vibe was just awesome. What a great start to my week!”

By: Sonia Koopman

Pictures by: Clive Galant (Fundani CHEC)

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The third annual CPUT Market Day took place on Monday 8 September 2008 on the Cape Town Campus.

The event, which was held in the Student Centre, was hosted by Student Affairs. The aim of the Market Day was not only to give students a chance to make some extra money but also to show their entrepreneurial skills.

The Market Day was attended by many students looking for a treat. Everything from cakes to jewellery was sold. There was even a thumb war stall, which challenged students to a thumb war, as well as a health promotion stall, which enlightened passers on the benefits of living a healthy, balanced life.

The popular 5fm DJ, Euphonik, also attended to keep both students as well as stall holders alike entertained.

All round the event was successful, even the dreadful rain could not keep students away. Campus was abuzz with students from different faculties pitching up to enjoy the goods and activities on offer.

By Tasneem Tagodien

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