The Faculty of Health Sciences recently held a farewell event on Prinshof Campus to pay tribute to departing Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Cheryl de la Rey.

Dean Prof Tiaan de Jager wished Prof de la Rey well on behalf of the faculty, with parting words expressed by all the schools in the faculty. Prof Mavis Mulaudzi bid the VC farewell on behalf of the School of Health Sciences, while Prof Robin Green represented the School of Medicine. Prof George White spoke on behalf of the School of Dentistry, Dr Flavia Senkubuge delivered a message from the School of Health Systems and Public Health, and final-year MBChB student, Anleo Jansen represented the students.

The moving tribute included entertainment by various performers, including faculty students Kiash Arjun and Stephen Sass as well as the Tuks Bophelong Choir.

Prof Cheryl de la Rey delivers her message at Prinshof Campus.

Prof Mavis Mulaudzi of the School of Health Sciences with Prof De la Rey.

Kiash Arjun entertains guests at the event.

From left: Prof de la Rey with final-year MBChB student Anleo Jansen; Kiash Arjun, first-year Dentistry student; and Stephen Sass, fourth-year MBChB student.

The Tuks Bophelong Choir.

At the event were Prof Tiaan de Jager, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Prof de la Rey; Prof Dianne Manning, Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning; and Prof Arthur Rantloane, Deputy Dean: Stakeholder Relations.