Recommended links 02/13/2011
February 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
Where are you from and what has brought you to Maastricht? “To all of you expats, foreign students, internationally minded Dutch and non-Dutch residents in the Maastricht region: Are you already on Sam Welie’s mailing list?” tags: Maastricht Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
26 Feb: Crossroads-Card gives access to 4 international performances during Theatre Festival CEMENT
February 11, 2011 1 Comment
A special arrangement by Theatre Company Huis van Bourgondie in Maastricht for Crossroads readers: The Crossroads-Card is the most profitable way to enjoy ‘festival CEMENT’. From February 21st until 27th 2011, Maastricht. Seven days to enjoy more than 25 special theatre and dance performances at various locations in town. From industrial shed to church, from [...]
Recommended links 02/11/2011
February 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Open Day at the Free School in Maastricht “One of the main characteristics of the Free School system, which is based on Rudolf Steiner’s teaching principles, is that it aims at giving students the possibility to develop as full human beings, not only academically but also emotionally and psychologically. The school offers a wide range [...]
Crossroads 02/09/2011
February 9, 2011 Leave a Comment
Selling books for charity Books4Life, the charity bookshop managed by UM students, reopened last Friday in the cellar of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Grote Gracht 80–82). tags: recommended Cultural Square A central meeting place where all culture-loving students in Maastricht can come together and find out what’s going on. This is the [...]
26 Feb: Special Crossroads-card and Expat Tour during Cement Theatre Festival
January 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
The theatre company Huis van Bourgondie is offering a discount card exclusively for Crossroads readers during the upcoming Cement Theatre Festival in Maastricht. The Crossroads-card will give access to a total of four performances during the Cement Festival for the price of EUR 12,50. Expat Tour on Saturday 26 February: Crossroads-card holders will be given [...]
Vacancies: German Linguist, Italian Linguist
January 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a challenge as well as a career? What bigger challenge can there be than making real, tangible improvements in peoples’ lives and health? Everyone at Medtronic is committed to doing just that. Medtronic is a leading medical device company with offices around the world. For our Bakken Research Center (BRC), in [...]
Flooding in Limburg and Gelderland
January 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Snow from last year is melting and the excess water is causing flooding in the provinces of Limburg and Gelderland. Authorities say they are prepared for the flooding and that the situation is not particularly dangerous, but one man in Limburg has lost his life as a result. Source: Radio Netherlands
Brainport International Community embraces social media
January 5, 2011 Leave a Comment
Brainport International Community is the network for all internationals living (and working) in the Southeast Netherlands. It helped realise the development of two Expat Centres (in Eindhoven and Maastricht) in the Southeast Netherlands, creating a one-stop shop for all expats and their families. From 2011 onwards, these Expat Centres will be running the corresponding website [...]
Crossroads is taking a short winter holiday break
December 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
Dear readers, contributors and friends, Crossroads is taking a short winter holiday break from 24 December 2010 until 3 January 2011. We thank you for your continuous support and encouragements over the past year and wish you all – also on behalf of the European Journalism Centre – a very happy and rewarding New Year [...]
Maastricht University introduces a new architecture programme
December 21, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Maastricht University will be introducing a new architecture programme in 2011: the postgraduate European Master in Architecture (EMA). It will be a two-year programme in English for professionals who want to broaden, enhance and refresh their knowledge in the field of architecture. This initiative allows the university to cater for the greater complexity of [...]
Job vacancy for an Information Assistant at ECDPM
December 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
The European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) in Maastricht (in the South of the Netherlands) is looking for an entrepreneurial professional for a full-time position to work in the Knowledge Management and Communication team on the Weekly Compass and Talking Points preferably at their branch office in Brussels, Belgium. The successful candidate should have [...]
Vacancy: Content Editor (Native Spanish)
December 7, 2010 1 Comment
Vacanc: Content Editor (Native Spanish) The Selfservice Company is looking for native speakers Spanish for a part time job. Who are we looking for? You are exceptionally gifted in languages and have a good eye for detail. You are a native speaker Spanish. Your higher level education enables you to think flexibly and work proactively. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
X: a new magazine for expats in the Southeast Netherlands
October 31, 2010 1 Comment
X is published by the Brainport International Community and co-financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Provinces of North Brabant and Limburg and the city region of Eindhoven. X magazine (pdf) Read a review here. More information: www.brainporttalentregion.com www.expatguideholland.com 5-7 November 2010: Brainport International Weekend
Job vacancy for UK native content editor in Maastricht
October 26, 2010 Leave a Comment
Self Service Company in Maastricht is looking for a UK native (only) content editor for 24-32 hours a week for a period of 3-4 months (possibly longer). Applications can be sent to Sabine Ummels (HR-contact) More information: http://www.selfservicecompany.com
Offered: Tax advice for expats
September 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
Note from the editor: I received the following message today, which I think might of interest to expats living in the Maastricht Region. Dear sir/madam, My name is Bob Meurs and I am a tax law graduate of the University of Maastricht and owner of the company Partner in Tax. Partner in Tax is specialised in [...]
13 November – Day of the International Student in The Hague
September 21, 2010 2 Comments
Nuffic invites international students 13 November – Day of the International Student in The Hague Nuffic has once again hired the World Forum for the Day of the International Student (DIS). The event will take place on Saturday 13 November. The World Forum, one of the Netherlands’ largest and best-known venues, will undoubtedly be packed [...]
Wanted: Teachers of literature at United World College Maastricht
September 16, 2010 Leave a Comment
Announcement: UWC Maastricht is looking for teachers of literature in the following languages: – Bulgarian – Hebrew – Indonesian – Lithuanian – French – Dari – Farsi – Khmer – Tamil – Belarussian For more information, please contact Laurie Kraaijeveld, UWCM Language Coordinator.
Studying in Maastricht: Asmaa feels free (video)
September 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
Asmaa Hjiej recently arrived in the Netherlands from her home in Morocco. She is here for four months to study at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. Her home in Morocco was much more luxurious than her room in the southern city of Maastricht, where she shares a bathroom and kitchen with other students. [...]
Join EJC & top media thinkers at PICNIC 2010 on 23 September
September 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
On 23 September, world class media thinkers including Jeff Jarvis, Rafat Ali, Mark Glaser and Paul Bradshaw, will join the Maastricht-based European Journalism Centre (and publisher of Crossroads) for a day of debates on the future of journalism at PICNIC 2010. Held in Amsterdam every year, PICNIC is a renowned festival-cum-conference that blurs the lines [...]
United World Collage Welcome Guide for international families
September 10, 2010 Leave a Comment
The United World College Maastricht has compiled a very useful and exhaustive welcome guide for international families living in the Maastricht region. Check it out here: Welcome Guide Maastricht (pdf)
New dental practice in Maastricht, with services in Dutch, English and French
September 10, 2010 Leave a Comment
A new dental practice has opened in Maastricht, with services in Dutch, English and French. More information: Website: Smile Dental Studio Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maastricht-Netherlands/Smile-Dental-Studio-Tandartsenpraktijk-Dental-Practice/158039817543447?v=photos&ref=ts#!/pages/Maastricht-Netherlands/Smile-Dental-Studio-Tandartsenpraktijk-Dental-Practice/158039817543447 Address: Akersteenweg 104 Maastricht, Netherlands, 6227 AC Phone: +31 43 3630010 Opening times: Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am – 1:00 [...]
New website: Have you already made cross-border plans? Visit Charlzz.com
September 7, 2010 Leave a Comment
* An unforgettable evening at the opera in Liège * Shopping at exclusive boutiques in Hasselt * An authentic Italian dinner in Maastricht * Relaxing in the beautiful Roman baths in Aachen * A nice hike through “Heuvelland” Whatever you choose to do, Charlzz is the solution! Three countries, four languages, one website. Charlzz.com offers [...]
Summer break
July 30, 2010 1 Comment
Dear reader, Crossroads is taking its annual summer break on August 1 and will resume daily updates on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Best wishes, Sueli Brodin Crossroads editor P.S. Please note that comments on Crossroads are subject to moderation. Publication will be delayed until September 1, 2009. Thank you for your understanding.
Wanted: stories on relocation in South Limburg for US TV show
July 29, 2010 1 Comment
House Hunters International is looking for contributors in South Limburg for TV show: Hello, My name is Kristen Lombardo and I work on a popular American TV show called House Hunters International. Our show features people who have relocated abroad and I am reaching out for your help in finding contributors for our show. As [...]
links for 2010-07-20
July 20, 2010 Leave a Comment
6 Websites The Maastricht Expat Should Know | Maastricht Minutiae I would have loved to start this list off with my own blog, but of course, you’ve already discovered it. Otherwise you wouldn’t be here learning about the sites that I always keep tabs on. So without further ado… (tags: English)
links for 2010-07-19
July 19, 2010 Leave a Comment
Maastricht can ban tourists from its marijuana cafes: EU court official The border town of Maastricht should be legally allowed to ban people who do not live in the Netherlands from its marijuana cafes, according to a senior advisor to the European court in Luxembourg. (tags: English)
Vacancy: Community Manager/Editor at the European Journalism Centre
July 19, 2010 Leave a Comment
VACANCY: COMMUNITY MANAGER / EDITOR Main tasks: * Monitoring and moderating online platforms * Managing community, and other EJC’s social media tools including FB and twitter * Establishing contacts with external parties * Language editing in English * Implementing online PR activities * Daily email/telephone correspondence Profile: * Excellent knowledge of up-to-date new media tools [...]
links for 2010-07-17
July 17, 2010 Leave a Comment
Friendship is… This summer we will pass through the city of Tours on our way to our holiday destination on the French Atlantic coast. “That’s the place where I spent my teenage years,” I told my children, “and we’ll make a short stop there to visit some dear friends of mine whom I have seen [...]
