From Thandi.Radebe at wits.ac.za Fri Jul 4 16:36:59 2025 From: Thandi.Radebe at wits.ac.za (Thandi Radebe) Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2025 14:36:59 +0000 Subject: [Witsjunction2025] WITS ICT NETWORK MAINTENANCE: SATURDAY, 05 JULY AT 18:00 UNTIL SUNDAY, 06 JULY AT 22:00 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Junction Residents, Please see the email below from Wits ICT regarding a planned network maintenance over the weekend. WITS ICT NETWORK MAINTENANCE: Saturday, 05 July at 18:00 UNTIL Sunday, 06 July at 22:00 Please note that ICT will be conducting network maintenance from Saturday, 05 July at 18:00 until Sunday, 06 July at 22:00. This maintenance will follow a phased approach, with upgrades carried out one building at a time. For queries, please log a ticket on WitsICT ISM or contact ICT Customer Service at ithelp at wits.ac.za or call 011 717 1717. The following areas will be affected: Solomon Mahlangu House, University Corner, John Moffat, Chemistry, Richard Ward Building, Chamber of Mines, Wartenweiler Library, West Campus Village, Barnato Hall, FNB, Wits Junction, Medical School, Philip Tobias Building, School of Public Health, PDH, Business School, New Maths Science, Biology, David Webster, Esselen, Wits School of Arts, Robert Sobukwe, Education Campus, Noswal Hall, Knockando, Baragwanath Hospital, South West Engineering and OLS. Kind Regards Thandi Radebe Systems Support Consultant: AISU | Academic Information and Systems Unit [cid:image-54319-1779537 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] E: Thandi.Radebe at wits.ac.za T: 0117171214 W: www.wits.ac.za [cid:image-54339-1779537 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54323-1779537 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54322-1779537 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Solomon Mahlangu House, 2nd Floor, Room 2030, Braamfontein Campus East, Johannesburg [cid:image-54331-1779537 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Good communication is key to providing excellent service. Our commitment is to reply to all emails received within 2 working days. Should you not receive a response within this time frame, please escalate the matter to Mr Sam Rangata (Head: AISU) at sam.rangata at wits.ac.za This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the University. Only authorised signatories are competent to enter into agreements on behalf of the University and recipients are thus advised that the content of this message may not be legally binding on the University and may contain the personal views and opinions of the author, which are not necessarily the views and opinions of The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All agreements between the University and outsiders are subject to South African Law unless the University agrees in writing to the contrary. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: RSImage-54331.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 13585 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Neka Neka da Costa, BADA (Wits), MA (RADA) Lecturer | Theatre and Performance [cid:image-54319-2998467 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] E: Neka.DaCosta at wits.ac.za T: +27 11 717 4642 <0000-0002-4908-8192> W: www.wits.ac.za/wsoa/theatre--performance/ [cid:image-56271-2998467 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54323-2998467 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] ORCiD<0000-0002-4908-8192> [cid:image-54322-2998467 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] The Wits School of Arts Building, 2nd Floor, Room 232, Braamfontein Campus East, Johannesburg [cid:image-54331-2998467 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] From: Letitia Andreas Sent: Thursday, 03 July 2025 11:13 To: Thandi Radebe ; Evelyn Lumngwena ; Neka Da Costa ; Sibulele Nkunzi ; Vinoba Krishna ; Itumeleng Tshwane ; Sivu Situngu ; Mpho Thahale ; Pumla Sodo ; Nokukhanya Ndinisa ; Milka Madahana ; Tabea Lephuthing ; Gobotsamang Motlhabani ; Zethu Lubisi ; Nkosiyazi Dube ; Farai Mlambo ; Veli Mongwe ; Matome Mashatola ; Edgar Phukubje ; Thabo Ngakaemang ; Faith Herbert ; Antoinette Malgas ; Sikhumbuzo Maisela ; Kamogelo Molobye ; Millicent Motheogane ; Hlologelo Malatji ; Kgomotso Malahle ; Mirriam Sibanda ; Herbert Hove ; Wanda Ndlozi ; Nokukhanya Ndinisa ; Milka Madahana Cc: Setsi Sekati ; Basil Mugwena ; Zena Richards ; Luyanda Lebatla ; Ashne Billings-Padiachey ; Priscilla Welcome ; Bhekizizwe Nkosi ; Thokozani Zondi Subject: FYE Workshop: Balancing Work and Play Importance: High Dear Colleagues, The Student Transitions and Persistence Unit (STPU), in collaboration with Campus Housing & Residence Life (CHRL) and Drama for Life (DFL), will host a two?day workshop titled Balancing Work and Play: Navigating the First Year on 29?30?July?2025. The objective of this workshop is designed to help first?year students strike a healthy balance between academic responsibilities and personal enjoyment, fostering a holistic and fulfilling university experience. The workshop will focus on the following themes: 1. Understanding the Importance of Balance: Exploring the benefits of balancing academic commitments with personal time and relaxation. 2. Time Management Strategies: Techniques for effectively managing time, setting priorities, and creating schedules that accommodate both work and play. 3. Stress Management: Identifying stressors related to academic pressure and learning practical strategies to cope with stress healthily. 4. Goal Setting: Setting realistic academic and personal goals and developing strategies to achieve them while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. 5. Self-Care Practices: Promoting self-care habits such as exercise, adequate sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness to enhance overall well-being. 6. Building Support Networks: Encouraging students to seek support from peers, mentors, and campus resources to navigate challenges and maintain balance. Recent STPU activations, faculty check?ins with mentors, and feedback from faculty advisers all highlight a common concern: many first?year students struggle to ?balance? their academic workload, conflicting schedules, and related stressors. Clearly, our students need practical strategies to meet these challenges. Hence, the STPU, in collaboration with CHRL and DFL, is hosting this workshop primarily to address these challenges. To ensure greater attendance, we kindly request your support in sharing the attached poster with your House Committees, posting it in your residence WhatsApp groups, adding the event to your residence calendars, and actively encouraging first-year students to participate, especially as they approach the end of their first academic year. Your support will make a meaningful difference in helping our first?year students thrive both academically and personally. Please note that CHRL is funding this workshop so attendance is critical. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Kind regards Letitia Miss Letitia Andreas (She/Her), MEd Policy, Leadership and Change (UCT), Hons Public Policy and Administration (UCT), BSocSc (UCT) Senior Projects Coordinator | Student Transitions and Persistence Unit E: letitia.andreas at wits.ac.za T: +27 11 717 8685 W: https://www.wits.ac.za/students/stpu/ Parktown Education Campus, Marang Building, 2nd Floor, 27 St Andrews Road, Johannesburg, South Africa This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the University. 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The laundry room will be closed until the water supply is restored. Regards, Thandi Radebe Systems Support Consultant: AISU | Academic Information and Systems Unit [cid:image-54319-3634576 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] E: Thandi.Radebe at wits.ac.za T: 0117171214 W: www.wits.ac.za [cid:image-54339-3634576 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54323-3634576 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54322-3634576 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Solomon Mahlangu House, 2nd Floor, Room 2030, Braamfontein Campus East, Johannesburg [cid:image-54331-3634576 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Good communication is key to providing excellent service. Our commitment is to reply to all emails received within 2 working days. Should you not receive a response within this time frame, please escalate the matter to Mr Sam Rangata (Head: AISU) at sam.rangata at wits.ac.za This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. 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PIMD will be sending water trucks for the reservoirs. The laundry room will be closed until the water supply is restored. Regards, Neka da Costa, BADA (Wits), MA (RADA) Lecturer | Theatre and Performance [cid:image-54319-3874665 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] E: Neka.DaCosta at wits.ac.za T: +27 11 717 4642 <0000-0002-4908-8192> W: www.wits.ac.za/wsoa/theatre--performance/ [cid:image-56271-3874665 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54323-3874665 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] ORCiD<0000-0002-4908-8192> [cid:image-54322-3874665 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] The Wits School of Arts Building, 2nd Floor, Room 232, Braamfontein Campus East, Johannesburg [cid:image-54331-3874665 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the University. 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Regards, Thandi Radebe Systems Support Consultant: AISU | Academic Information and Systems Unit [cid:image-54319-281847 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] E: Thandi.Radebe at wits.ac.za T: 0117171214 W: www.wits.ac.za [cid:image-54339-281847 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54323-281847 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54322-281847 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Solomon Mahlangu House, 2nd Floor, Room 2030, Braamfontein Campus East, Johannesburg [cid:image-54331-281847 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Good communication is key to providing excellent service. Our commitment is to reply to all emails received within 2 working days. Should you not receive a response within this time frame, please escalate the matter to Mr Sam Rangata (Head: AISU) at sam.rangata at wits.ac.za This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and destroy the original message. 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The noise will last for another 2 hours We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for your patience. Regards, Thandi Radebe Systems Support Consultant: AISU | Academic Information and Systems Unit [cid:image-54319-2522109 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] E: Thandi.Radebe at wits.ac.za T: 0117171214 W: www.wits.ac.za [cid:image-54339-2522109 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54323-2522109 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] [cid:image-54322-2522109 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Solomon Mahlangu House, 2nd Floor, Room 2030, Braamfontein Campus East, Johannesburg [cid:image-54331-2522109 at za01.rocketseed.cloud] Good communication is key to providing excellent service. Our commitment is to reply to all emails received within 2 working days. Should you not receive a response within this time frame, please escalate the matter to Mr Sam Rangata (Head: AISU) at sam.rangata at wits.ac.za This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is confidential. 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