WELLNESS PROGRAMME The high need for mental health and other forms of wellness was rising amongst our members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the executives we worked with the Alumni office and the University of Johannesburg to partner with Life Health Solutions, where we collaboratively presented our members with the Alumni Wellness Programme (AWP) powered by Life Health Solutions, which offers a caring, strictly confidential service that helps you and your immediate family to deal with difficult personal or work-related issues effectively. ALUMNI BENEFITS The UJ Exco of Convocation and the Alumni office launched new membership tiers in March 2022 that have expanded benefits for UJ alumni.
the first phase of building our first- ever Alumni House at JBS Park will commence in September-October 2022. This house is envisaged to be where we lead conversations consultatively, constructively, and collectively to make wise decisions for the University of Johannesburg. AFFINITY GROUPS & CHAPTERS The exco continued with its collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to host in-person, hybrid, and online events. The objective of these events is to launch affinity groups, create chapters, create awareness of different platforms and opportunities. Since 2019 we have moved from zero affinity groups to launching 11 affinity groups, which aim to provide networking platforms within their respective indus- tries. In 2021 we launched two Alumni Chapters: • The Gauteng Chapter launched on 26 August 2022 • The USA Alumni virtual launch on 11 November 2022 In 2022 we launched our first African Chapter:
with the DHET due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are proud to say we added two more projects. 1. Graduate Unemployment and Entrepreneurship – Mrs Zanele Modiba (Deputy President)
Our well-attended entrepreneurship-focused
conversation series has proven an effective tool for sharing technical and tacit entrepreneurial insight. With the world of work changing due to exponential technological advances, we will continue to host in-depth masterclass sessions focusing on different aspects of the entrepreneurial journey. 2. Development and Fundraising – Ms Confidence Tshilande (Exco and member of Council) Ms Tshilande has worked hard with Ms Daphney Nemakhavhani’s office to raise funds and support the deserving students of the UJ. While the team can do its best, my dear alumni, I want to remind you that their success is based on your donations and contributions. 3. The Alumni House, Affinity Groups and Chapters, Wellness Programme and the Retired academics campaign – Prof Tumi Diale THE ALUMNI HOUSE In the spirit of Ubuntu “nokubuyisana” (coming together),
As we gracefully bow out, we salute you all and wish to remind you again that the struggle for the best UJ continues as an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. To our incoming EXCO, as someone once said, we have no silver nor gold to hand over to you but believe me, we have great lessons learned in the three years to share with you, even to get you to take off. Thank you, Rea leboga.
• The Zimbabwe Chapter launch on 27 May 2022.
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