Warm welcome for Health and Wellness students
FUN: First-year students show off their dance moves during the welcoming.
Thursday, 01 January 1970
First-year Health and Wellness Sciences students were warmly welcomed to the faculty during a fun-filled morning at the CPUT Sports Fields in Bellville recently.
Acting Dean of the Faculty, Dr Nicole Brooks, said having all of the first-year’s together on one campus was a first for the faculty.
“You have made an excellent choice in selecting CPUT for your studies. We are the leading university of technology in South Africa,” said Brooks.
“As a faculty, our vision is to be a proud African, technology-driven faculty, taking the lead in relevant health and wellness education, in research and innovation in response to the provincial, national and global socio-economic imperatives.”
She said an education in the health sciences was an excellent career choice.
“Our programmes are designed to encourage each student to reach their full potential. “
Students were invited to discuss any issues with their lecturers and programme co-ordinators.
“Please don’t allow any problem to become too big. It is our pleasure to help you to succeed,” said Brooks.
The students were introduced to the seven departments in the faculty and were encouraged to reach out to the student assistants as well as to the peer mentors in the faculty.
The guest speaker was postdoctoral research fellow, Dr Cecil Weale, who motivated the students to stay on track and reminded them “that you have what it takes to finish your course”.
The morning concluded with an exciting scavenger hunt before students were treated to lunch.
Written by Ilse Fredericks
Email: Frederickskennediji@cput.ac.za
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