durban university of technology Archives

From March 9-17, 2019, a group of nine SUNY Ulster nursing students and alumni traveled to Durban, South Africa with Dr. Ellen Tangney, Associate Professor of Nursing, for a study abroad opportunity. While they were there, they visited fellow COIL collaborating students at Durban University of Technology (DUT), traveled to nearby health clinics, met traditional village healers, and visited a few of the local attractions!

SUNY Ulster students and alumni with Auntie Connie and Elliot Makhathini — **SUNY Ulster nursing students and alumni meet Auntie Connie and DUT Nursing Professor Elliot Mqansa Makhathini at DUT Pietermaritzburg campus.**

Students and alumni at a South African radio station — **The group participates in a radio talk show with host Ingelosi Engenamaphiko, discussing the integration of traditional healers in western medicine.**

SUNY Ulster students and alumni participating in a Zulu dance — **The travelers are entertained and educated on Zulu dance.**

Dr. Dudu Sokhela, DUT, Dr. Ellen Tangney, SUNY Ulster, Professor Elliott Makhathini, DUT, and SUNY Ulster Nursing Student Chelsea VanKleeck outside a clinic — **Dr. Dudu Sokhela, DUT, Dr. Ellen Tangney, SUNY Ulster, Professor Elliott Makhathini, DUT, and SUNY Ulster Nursing Student Chelsea VanKleeck outside Cato Ridge rural clinic.**

Students and alumni hand out bags at a South African clinic — **SUNY Ulster students and alumni at a South African clinic.** **People walk 2-3 hours to arrive at this clinic, which has a western medical doctor, nursing, homeopathy, and chiropractic services.**

Students and alumni pose in front of Cato Ridge in South Africa — **SUNY Ulster travelers at Cato Ridge, South Africa.**

Students and alumni eating dinner at their bed and breakfast — **The group prepared and enjoyed an African-style beef stew with the assistance of Lillian, the B&B cook.**

Students, alumni, and Durban locals in front of the Nelson Mandela capture site — **The travelers visit the Nelson Mandela capture site in Howick, South Africa.**

Students, alumni, and Durban locals at a picnic table by the Indian Ocean — **SUNY Ulster students and alumni join Durban friends for an evening meal by the Indian Ocean.**

Students and alumni in front of sea creatures at the Ushaka Marine aquarium — **Before leaving for home, the travelers visit Durban’s Ushaka Marine.**

Students and alumni pose on airplane steps — **The group heads back home!**

From December 1-7, 2018, two faculty from Durban University of Technology (DUT) visited SUNY Ulster and the local area! Elliot Mqansa Makhathini, Professor of Nursing at DUT, and Nomashodo Mirriam Siluma, Professor of Child Welfare at DUT, visited from South Africa to meet SUNY Ulster’s Nursing and Human Services faculty, students, and alumni. Professor Makhathini met with nursing students, faculty, and alumni, as well as the Ulster County community of health practitioners, including doctors, nurses, and the chief administrator of Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston. Professor Siluma met with Human Services faculty and students at SUNY Ulster and the KCSU, attending a few of Vicky Burgh-Harris’ and Keri McArdle’s classes.