About
Silene PSO is an private student organization operating within Stellenbosch University. This organization is provided for female students living in private accommodation who attend Stellenbosch University. Silene was established in 2008 and consists of approximately 400 undergraduate female students. We assist first year students through their initial transitional period into university life in order to ensure that they flourish both academically and socially throughout the duration of their studies. Silene also incorporates senior students in its committees to allow leadership development and exposure to further opportunities within the university.
Mission
We, as Silene, are dedicated to creating an environment whereby our ladies can strive to becomes well rounded, value-driven, active citizens. Our mission is to mold our ladies into thought leaders who bring inspiration and innovation to every aspect of their lives and the lives of others.
Values
The values we uphold and strive towards in Silene are Unity, Friendship, Acceptance, Respect and Individuality. These are the values borne in mind in all that we do as an organization. These values are naturally decided by the culture of our organization and the attitude of our members towards themselves and those around them. Silene stands proud in its values and continues to flourish in them as a warm and welcoming space for our ladies.
Our Year
This year the house committee are striving to diversify our organization
and embrace our integrated culture at Stellenbosch University. Planned are
social events, critical engagements, community services and self-development
programmes in order enrich our members with resources and knowledge which
will aid them in their future journey after university life.
"Primordia Quarere Rerum" - Seek the beginning of things
"in iunctum nostum vires" - in unity , our strength.
Symbolism of Victoria's commitment to strengthening ties among its members so that each residence and PSO individually and as a collective, is enriched and strengthened through its involvement.