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Formation of UJ’s Chemical Engineering Affinity Group Celebrated
The UJ Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, officially launched the Chemical Engineering Alumni Affinity group in May. Giving a warm welcome to guests was Department of Chemical Engineering Technology Alumnus and Acting Plant Production Manager at Anglo American, Klaas Maphanga. The first speaker for the night was the representative of the Convocation Exco President of the Executive Committee of Convocation and Member of Council, Leslie Mpunzi, saying, “Today, UJ is regarded by many as the cradle of 4IR and a seminal source of African intellectualism”. Development and Fundraising Director, Daphney Nemakhavhani, said the gathering was a special occasion because it brought the UJ community together to celebrate their common passion for education and engineering and to promote the growth of the prestigious institution. “Being part of this historical moment, you have the power to pay forward and make a difference. As the University of Johannesburg, you’ll see that we’ve been doing a lot in trying to mobilise resources to enable us to holistically meet the needs of our students,” said Nemakhavhani. In her address, the Convenor HOD of the Department of Chemical Engineering Technology Alumnus and Affinity group and Associate Professor, Prof Tebogo Mashifana, expressed her gratitude to the team who work so tirelessly with her.
Attendees at the Chemical Engineering Affinity Group launch
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