Exciting moments as graduates ascends the stage
Exciting moments as graduates ascends the stage
Student expressing his excitement after receiving his qualification
Nontobeko Zondi
VUT Autumn graduation 2019 has begun and it exciting moments for graduates, parents and students were recognized. The graduations commenced on Monday, 08 April 2019 with the Faculty of Applied and Computer Science seeing four Doctors Technologiae graduating in different programs.
The graduation ceremonies will be held in different campuses until Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at the Upington Campus. The Vice- Chancellor and Principal of VUT, Professor Gordon Zide expressed his gratitude the VUT Choir that entertained the crowd and shared that he has a collection of trophies in his office won by the choir.
The theme of the address by the VC was based on “the power of I WILL”. He said that dreams are a fulfilment from our subconscious mind. He further mentioned that the power of “I WILL” is inspired by the book of Genesis 8 vs 5 “And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen, it rains but the ark rises up”. This means that your “Parents sacrificed a lot and prayed while you were preparing for this day”. In closing he said that, “when you make it in life, remember your roots including your Alma Mata”.