Inspirational evening about sports!
Save the date for June 11th – this is an evening you won’t want to miss! We’ll dive into the theme of sports, with inspiring stories and fascinating insights.
Join us on June 11 for a special alumni event at the historic V.O.C. Rotterdam — one of the oldest football clubs in the Netherlands. This unique setting will be the backdrop for an inspiring evening full of engaging talks and meaningful connections.
Speakers
We are proud to welcome dr. Arne van Lienden, PhD candidate at the Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication, and Culture and Lecturer at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication as our keynote speaker. His work explores the intersections of sport, media, and diversity — a timely and thought-provoking topic for our alumni community.
The evening will also feature personal stories from two elite student-athletes at Erasmus University:
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Nur Al Jawahiri, medical student and football player for Sparta Rotterdam, will share her journey balancing professional sport with academic ambition.
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Selma Konijn, Olympic canoeist and Orthopedagogy student, will speak about the challenges and triumphs of pursuing both athletic and academic excellence.
Come connect with fellow alumni, hear inspiring stories, and celebrate the spirit of Erasmus University. As always you can bring a +1 to the event, just select two tickets in the registration process and fill in your guest's details.
The provisional program will be approximately as follows:
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Walk-in & registration
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM | Welcome & opening
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM | Speakers program
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Networking drinks with snacks
