27 UJ Marketing alumni – Sip and paint event On September 30, 2023, the Department of Marketing Management hosted a marketing alumni ‘sip and paint’ event at the UJ Astro Hockey Club. The alumni who were present were warmly welcomed by Nontokozo Mokoena, Marketing Manager at the SCiiS and fellow marketing alumnus. Everyone gathered at a long table that was filled with painting supplies for the much-awaited creative sip and paint session. The day was filled with playfulness, fun, laughter, and excitement as the alumni connected with old classmates and new faces. Lunch was enjoyed, paintings were displayed, and TikTok videos of the day’s proceedings were created by the inspired alumni. Lecturers were also present, and everyone enjoyed the pleasant engagements that took place. The Department wishes to thank all alumni who were present. We couldn’t have asked for a more fantastic turnout at our second annual alumni meetup! It’s incredible to see our alumni community grow stronger year by year. We’re glad for the connections and memories we’ve built together. We look forward to many more marketing alumni gatherings. Women in ICT online event On August 22, 2023, a groundbreaking virtual event unfolded, orchestrated by the Department of Applied Information Systems in partnership with the UJ Alumni Office and the Gauteng Alumni Chapter. This time they focused on women in information communication technology (ICT), making it a special experience for everyone involved. Leading the way in this exciting discussion was none other than Dr Stella Bvuma, the trailblazing former Head of the Department: Applied Information Systems, now steering the ship as the Director at the School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCiiS). Notably, Dr Naomie Isabirye, a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, stepped in for the formidable Keitumetsi Tsotetsi, the cyber security officer (Digital Lifestyle Services) at Vodacom. The panel also featured the esteemed Ms Marilyn Radebe, an executive director at Soma Solutions, and the dynamic Ms Karabo Maloka, serving as the Technopreneurship Centre Ambassador and skilfully directing the programme. This special online event was put together to inspire and change the path of women’s voices in the tech world. The focus was on helping young talent in the ICT field, encouraging new ideas, and breaking down any barriers that have been in the way. It was a time to celebrate the power and strength of women in the world of technology! Dr Naomi Isabirye, senior lecturer at Wits
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