Wits Fund is proud to present two powerhouse academics to discuss “The power of Universities in Society – The role of Wits in South Africa”. South African society continues to evolve as it deals with the realities of immigration, development, and global issues. What role do universities play in forming, informing and transforming society?
HOW WILL THEY REMEMBER YOU WHEN YOU ARE 90? Will people gather and tell tales of your kindness and wit and impact on their lives? It is never too late to do what you need to leave the world better than you found it. Prof Margo Steele, a redoubtable Wits heroine shows us the way, as we show in the story below.
It is with heavy hearts that we write this newsletter. On 16 May, the Wits community lost a giant – Professor Barry Dwolatzky, the “Grand Geek” and Innovation Guru. He is remembered for his brilliant mind, his sense of integrity and purpose, and his kind and loving heart. We dedicate this newsletter to him.
It’s always so wonderful to hear from so many of you, telling us how much you enjoy reading and receiving this monthly newsletter. We love putting it together, cause it reminds us of all the lovely things we should be grateful for – growing up in wonderful South Africa, graduating from a world-class university, and now being here in the US, taking on the world.
The March madness weather – either 10ft snow, or high sunny days – is almost over. And while we can look forward to warmer days with a new spring in our step, what step can every one of us take to bring sunshine into someone else’s life? You can brighten and change someone’s entire future with a scholarship! Contact us at the Wits Fund, and we will help make that happen.
HOW DO YOU SHOW LOVE? WITH FLOWERS AND A CARD ONCE A YEAR? OR WITH SOMETHING THAT IS MUCH LONGER LASTING? Have you thought about setting up family philanthropy goals, even if you are still far from retirement? What about a scholarship in the name of a loved one? Call or write to us and we will help you find ways to give back to causes at Wits which are close to your heart.
SO YOU MADE IT TO THE END OF JANUARY…now what? Time to shake off the “Janu-worry blues” and figure out how you will have an impact in the world in 2023. Don’t worry, we have some ideas for you!
Wits celebrates thousands of Graduands at its December Graduation ceremonies including an Honorary Degree conferred on Wits Fund Board member, Prof Hazel Sive for her contribution towards promoting academic excellence and international partnerships.
Prof Konidaris explores the future of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and computer science – as well as share stories of growing up in Joburg in the 80s and 90s, finding his passion for AI at Wits, and his journey since then.
‘Tis the season to be Thankful! And we say, to each and everyone one of you: thank you for flying the Wits flag high, wherever you are in the country.