The Faculty of Informatics and Design recently showed its appreciation for non-academic staff members by treating them to a Wellness Day.
Dean of the Faculty Prof Johannes Cronjé said the aim of the event, which was also attended by heads of departments, was to say thanks to non-academic staff for “going the extra mile”.
“This is the second year that we’ve had this event and we’ll definitely do it again in future,” he said.
The Public Relations Programme pulled out all the stops to make the event, themed High Serenity, a success.
Deidre Porthen, senior lecturer and programme head in the Public Relations Department, said she approached the second-year part-time Public Relations students to help conceptualise the theme as well as the activities. “Our non-academic staff are the backbone of a well-functioning faculty. We wanted staff to come and relax but also to learn,” she said.
The speakers were Cronje, academic Dr Carol Ashley, Watkins Valeur managing director Hesté-Mari White and Integral coach and senior lecturer in Applied Design at CPUT, Janet Purcell van Graan.
Student Portia Mbele said the event was a great learning experience for students.
