Akkers van Margraten (Fields of Margraten) Foundation launches revamped website
November 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Akkers van Margraten (Fields of Margraten) Foundation on Tuesday 23 November launched
United World College Maastricht the new bilingual website Akkers van Margraten (Fields of Margraten), dedicated to the story of the construction of the American military cemetery in Margraten near Maastricht.
The website is the latest addition to a wider project aimed at [...]
16 Dec: Maastricht Magic Mingle, Internationals Get-Together
November 27, 2010 Leave a Comment
he International Service Desk Maastricht Region, Brainport Development NV and Maastricht University are proud to inform you about:
Maastricht Magic Mingle
Internationals Get-Together
We are happy to invite you and all the international staff working for your company to Maastricht region’s Internationals Get-Together.
Maastricht Magic Mingle – Internationals Get-Together
What: Internationals Get-Together during Magisch [...]
American author presents bilingual children’s book in Maastricht
November 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
Book presentation of “The Adventures of Yin & Yang: Snoepje and the Pizza Box” on Sunday, November 21st at Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastricht, by American author Susan Hermse Schaefer and Dutch Minister of Immigration and former mayor of Maastricht Gerd Leers.
The Adventures of Yin & Yang: Snoepje and the Pizza Box is the first [...]
“Search for the hero? Apparently we should”
November 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
“Do we still need heroes?”
“Can we devise ideals of heroism that are adequate for the 21st century?”
“Are there different kinds of heroes?”
These were some of the topical questions recently addressed by Professor Susan Neiman during the annual Tans Lecture at Maastricht University. A review by Dani Older.
14 Dec-23 April: Centre Céramique presents photo exhibition: Oerverlangen by the Meuse
November 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
Press release:
Centre Céramique presents the photo exhibition:
OEVERLANGEN BY THE MEUSE
John Lambrichts
14 December 2010 – 23 april 2011
‘Oeverlangen by the Meuse’ is the result of the many musing trips John Lambrichts made along both sides of the Border Meuse. The appearance of the Border Meuse is changing rapidly. His poetic black and white pictures are [...]
Maastricht University international staff get-together
November 18, 2010 Leave a Comment
More than 200 international staff members from Maastricht University gathered at the beautiful old ‘City hall’ on October 12th 2010 for the first ‘Cultural Introduction & International Staff Get-Together’.
My life as a Registrar of Marriages in Maastricht
November 17, 2010 4 Comments
For Charlotte Veugen, there is no job more interesting - and more gratifying! - than that of Registrar of Marriages in Maastricht.
12 Dec: Black Gospel Christmas Concert in Wittevrouwenveld
November 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
The popular Black Gospel band Breeze will on Sunday 12 December give a free Black Gospel Christmas concert in the Maastricht district Wittevrouwenveld.
Time: 3 pm
Location: Onze Lieve Vrouw van Lourdes church, President Rooseveltlaan 215
Entrance: free
More information about Breeze: Breeze Productions
Source: Manus van Alles festival
Christmas Markets & Events
November 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
Christmas Markets:
03 December–02 January 2011: Magical Maastricht
19 November–23 December 2010: Velvet Cave Valkenburg & Valkenburg Town Cave (Gemeentegrot)
19 November–23 December 2010: Aachen Christmas Market
20 November -09 January 2011: Winterland Hasselt (Belgium)
27 November–30 December 2010: Village de Noel (Liege)
Christmas Happening at Alden Biesen (Belgium) - 12 December 2010
For years Alden Biesen, a 16th [...]
16 Nov: Maastricht Debates: Cities in Asia
November 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
How to catch up with population growth in Asian cities countering environmental degradation and urban poverty? With Emiel Wegelin, Cities Development Initiative for Asia.
“The urbanization challenge confronting Asian cities is unprecedented. At projected rates of growth, Asian cities must be ready to collectively accomodate an expected 1.1 billion additional urban residents over the next 20 [...]
21 Nov: Dutch Cabinet Minister teams with American author to debut a Dutch-English bilingual children’s book that bridges continents
November 10, 2010 Leave a Comment
Press release:
What: Preview reading with slide show of illustrations and book signing of The Adventures of Yin & Yang: Snoepje & the Pizza Box – A Bilingual Illustrated Book
Written by Susan Hermse Schaefer
Illustrated by Michael Bower Putman
Translated into Dutch by Juliëtte van der Aa
Published by Muse River Productions and Dog Ear Publications
Who:
Dutch text read by [...]
South Limburg by bike
November 9, 2010 1 Comment
You don’t have to be an über-athlete to explore the hills of South Limburg by bike. Erin Wille shares a few unique options for riding in the region.
17 Nov: International Women’s Club South Limburg Christmas Fair
November 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
Announcement:
Annual IWC Christmas Fair
Come to the IWC festive and international Annual Christmas Fair.
Dont´miss it!!
More information: International Women’s Club South Limburg
