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2 016 Y EA R BOOK / D U R BA N NORT H
2016 YEARB OOK / D UR BA N NO RT H
MESSAGE FROM
DR FELICITY
COUGHLAN
Graduation marks one of the most important
milestones of one’s life. It marks the moment
at which you stop reflecting on what brought
you here. More importantly that you look
ahead to what you can do with what you have
achieved.
For some of you that may be further studies, for
others the world of work and some of you may
be changing direction altogether. We trust and
believe that The IIE degree is the foundation
on which you are going to build the future
you deserve. The most important things you
have learnt are not the content of any of your
subjects but rather the skills acquired through
mastering the content - everything from time
management, argumentation and analysis to
an appreciation of the interconnectedness of
our society.
Celebrate your achievement. Go out there and
make it count!
Dr Felicity Coughlan
Director of The IIE
MESSAGE FROM
Margi Boosey
Dear Graduates
What a year 2016 has been – definitely a year of the unexpected, both globally with Brexit and the
Trump votes and, closer to home, with our own political and societal turmoil.
Despite all this uncertainty, you continued to work hard (most of the time) and develop the grit
necessary to get you over the finish line – grit is a defining characteristic of successful people and
you have it.
It has been our privilege to watch you face the multiple and varied challenges along the way to you
completing your degree and to see you grow and mature into the graduate you now are.
On behalf of your lecturers and the Durban North staff team I say: Congratulations! You’ve done it!
I wish you continued success in your future – in every sense.
Wherever your path may take you, remember: be good and do good and love every minute of it.
Warmly,
Margi Boosey
Principal Varsity College Durban North
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