GRADUATION
Excitement fills School of Education’s graduation ceremony WAHEEDA PETERS Spectacular dance moves, traditional attire and sophisticated hairstyles dominated the Faculty of Arts and Design’s (FoAD) School of Education graduation ceremony held at the FJ Sithole Hall, Indumiso Campus, Imbali. FoAD saw 220 students graduate with their degree of Bachelor of Education, six graduates receiving cum laude and two receiving the prestigious deans merit award. DUT’s Arts and Design Executive Dean, Dr René Smith congratulated all those who had graduated, encouraging all to come back to further their studies as they are the roles models for future generations. For Khulekani Bhengu, dressing up in his traditional isiZulu attire was important to him. “It is an important day for me so having my traditional
School of Education graduate, Khulekani Bhengu.
spear, shield and clothes was important to me and my family. I am proud of who I am and where I come from and I wanted to show everyone on my grad day,” he said excitedly. Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Thandwa Mthembu, also added his congratulatory message to the graduates, saying that graduation was an important milestone for a graduate, and those who had graduated were the ‘cream of the crop’. “Always remember to do things you are entrusted with the right way, with dedication, honesty, integrity, and with excellence and accountability,” he said.
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