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  • Wits celebrates its centenary in Times Square, New York
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    Hello New York! Wits celebrates in Times Square

    Wits alumni in the US gathered in Times Square in New York to celebrate the University's 100th birthday.

  • Wits Vice-Chancellor Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Chancellor Dr Judy Dlamini and former Chancellor Dikgang Moseneke a the 2022 Founders Tea.
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    Universities must lead in the reformation of SA

    Universities in South Africa have a leading role to play in the socio-political landscape of South Africa, where a dire lack of political leadership is dragging the country down.

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    How scholarships change lives for the better

    The Wits’ Scholarship Boards, recognising excellence and high performance over time, was unveiled in the Great Hall foyer during Homecoming Weekend 2022.

  • Wits Homecoming Weekend 2 - 4 September 2022
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    Something for every generation at Homecoming Weekend

    Wits University is as much a part of Johannesburg as is gold mining, and we are opening our gates to all to celebrate with us.

  • Approximately 700 Wits alumni and their partners attended the Alumni Welcome event at Homecoming Weekend on 2 September 2022
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    Waltzing kudus, cheerleaders, and a choir

    Approximately 700 alumni and their partners took the opportunity to return to campus, rekindle relationships, and network with fellow Witsies.

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    Wits SRC stands on the formidable shoulders

    An evening of multi-generational leaders and members of the Wits Student Representative Council gathered to reflect on and celebrate the past 100 years of Wits.

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    Arts and science collide in light show extravaganza

    The #Wits100 Visible Resonance Light Show on the Great Hall façade will reflect, create, improvise, and imagine Wits’ stories.

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    1575 book titles in 100 years

    Wits University Press is the oldest university press in South Africa and celebrates its centenary in 2022 with the publication of the centenary book, 'Wits at 100: From excavation to innovation'.