Russel Botman : speeches
Professor Hayman Russel Botman (1953-2014) was Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University, South Africa, from January 2007 until his death on 28 June 2014. He has been associated with Stellenbosch University since 2000 when he joined as Professor in the Department of Practical Theology and Missiology. In the same year he was appointed Vice-Rector (Teaching). Before his time at Stellenbosch, Prof Botman obtained a BA degree, a BTh and a BTh Licentiate degree as well as a MTh (cum laude) and a DTh at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). During the 1980 and 1990s he served as Minister and Assessor of the former Dutch Reformed Mission Church. He was appointed in 1994 as Senior Lecturer in Practical Theology in the Faculty of Religion and Theology at UWC an in 1999 as Associate Professor and later as Dean of the Faculty. Prof Botman also served as member of various organisations and from 2004 until July 2007 he was President of the South African Council of Churches and also served in the ministerial task group that advised the Minister of Education on matters regarding religion and education. He was well known for his national and international leadership, as a public theologian and ecumenical role-player. During his office as Rector at Stellenbosch University Botman left an indelible footprint at the institution. In his own words he said that the “challenge for the University was to move from success to significance in order to be of relevance to the people of our country and continent. This vision was embodied in the HOPE Project, which was launched publicly in 2010 with the following themes: the eradication of poverty and related conditions, and the promotion of human dignity and health, democracy and human rights, peace and security, as well as a sustainable environment and a competitive industry”. Prof Botman was married to Beryl Botman and the couple have four children, Hayman, Lazelle, Ilze and Roxanne.
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Die US se rol in die dorp : spreekpunte
(2011-03)Discussion at Stellenbosch University "Woordfees" (Wordfest) regarding Stellenbosch as an asset and the role of the university in the town, 12 March 2011. -
The doors of learning and culture shall be opened : perspectives on changing institutional culture
(2008-05)Speech by Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Stellenbosch University, on occasion of the conference on changing institutional culture held on 30 May 2008. -
Stellenbosch Seboka on Higher Education and Ethical Leadership : global perspectives in a Southern African context : welcoming speech
(2008-04)Welcoming speech by Prof H Russel Botman on occasion of the first Stellenbosch Seboka on Higher Education and Ethical Leadership: Global Perspectives in a Southern African context. -
Inauguration of Wallenberg Research Centre at STIAS
(2007-11)Inauguration of Wallenberg Research Centre at STIAS. Welcome by the Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Russel Botman. -
Stellenbosch Symposium on Evidence-to-Action in Disability : address
(2007-11)Address at the Stellenbosch Symposium on Evidence-to-Action in Disability (SSEAD), 27 November 2007, MRC Conference Centre, Parow Valley. -
Bekendstelling van die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Hoop Projek aan alumni
(2010-08)Introduction of the Stellenbosch University Hope Project to alumni by the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, 21 August 2010. -
Johannesburg launch of Stellenbosch University's Hope Project
(2010-07)Address at the launch of the Stellenbosch University Hope project in Johannesburg on 26 and 27 July 2010. -
Paul Roos Gimnasium se jaarlikse gala-aand vir akademiese presteerders : toespraak
(2010-03)Address at Paul Roos Gymnasium annual gala event for academic achievers, 4 March 2010. -
Student housing African summit : opening address
(2010-05)Opening address delivered at the Student Housing African Summit, 30 May to 03 June 2010, with the theme "Re-creating Futures". -
Public launch of Stellenbosch University's Hope project
(2010-07)Professor H.R. Botman's speech at the public launch of Stellenbosch University's Hope Project on 21 July 2010. -
Higher education and sustainable development
(2010-11)Address at a gala event for delegates to a meeting of the International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management in South Africa, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study, 24 November 2010. -
Alumni se rol in die Hoop Projek
(2010-11)Address on the role of alumni in the Stellenbosch University Hope Project. -
Africa and the MDGs
(2011-01)Presentation by Prof Russel Botman on Africa and the Millennium Development Goals at the Global Poverty Summit, Johannesburg. -
Social cohesion
(2009-09)Prof H R Botman's opening address at a one-day conference on social cohesion held at Stellenbosch University, 17 September 2009. -
Memorandum van verstandhouding tussen die Drakensteinse Munisipaliteit en die Universiteit Stellenbosch : opmerkings
(2011-01)Remarks at the signing of a memorandum of agreement between Stellenbosch University and Drakenstein Municipality, Paarl, 26 January 2011. -
Memorandum van verstandhouding tussen die Hessequa Munisipaliteit en die Universiteit Stellenbosch : opmerkings
(2011-12)Remarks at the signing of a memorandum of agreement between Stellenbosch University and Hessequa Municipality, Stellenbosch, 5 December 2011. -
Transforming pedagogical values
(2010-12)Address at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), Doha, Qatar, 7-9 December 2010 on he theme: "Improving Education Systems", breakout session on shared values. -
Law and Poverty Colloquium of the Law Faculty of Stellenbosch University : welcoming address
(2011-05)Welcoming address by Prof H Russel Botman at the Law and Poverty Colloquium of the Law Faculty of Stellenbosch University, STIAS, 29 May 2011. -
Bekendstelling van die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Hoop Projek aan alumni, Durban
(2010-11)Introduction of the Stellenbosch University HOPE Project to alumni by the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Durban, 13 November 2010. -
Commendatio's vir rektor se uitstygtoekennings
(2011-10)Address at the Rector’s Awards for Succeeding Against the Odds,12 October 2011. The recipients were Aniska Bronkhorst, Wandile Ganya, Henry Koekemoer and Willem Venter.