Goodbye Hans Punt - Issue no 6 | 2024 The farewell reception.

For no less than 36 years, Hans Punt, Head of Student Affairs, served at the UT. On Thursday afternoon 11 April, he bid farewell at the Theather café in the Vrijhof, where he received the prestigious Julianapenning. Check the pictures below and see also the UT Today article: www.utoday.nl/news/74069/afscheid-hans-punt-wat-altijd-vooropstond-was-het-belang-van-de-student (Dutch only)

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Hans, Antoinette and Tjakko.

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An opening word from Lieke.

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It was very cosy at the Theater Café.

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Anna Nielsen and Hans.

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Speech from Susanne Wichman.

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Speech from Susanne Wichman.

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The guests listen attentively to the speech.

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Hans and Inez.

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It was very cosy in the Theater Café.

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The guests were well taken care of.

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Former colleagues. Hans and Simone.

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Speech Lieke.

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The CES Management Team surprises Hans with an unique guestbook in the form of a Jenga game.

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Snack time!

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Tom Veldkamp unfortunately could not be present in person.

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The IM department was also present.

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Hans is visibly moved.

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Everyone listens to Hans' farewell speech.

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Hans' special guestbook.

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A personal message from the guests

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The gifts.

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It was very cozy.

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Carmen Olde Scholtenhuis and Hans Westrik from LISA.

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Frank van den Berg and Hans.

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Susanne Wichman is summarizing Hans' extensive career at the UT.

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Hans and his gifts.

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The management assistant.

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Hans listens to the kind words of gratitude.

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A big surprise for Hans: the Juliana Penning, awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the University of Twente.

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The medal is presented by Lieke.

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Hans is also having a good time.

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Everyone is listening to his words of gratitude.

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The family.

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Katja is writing a special message for Hans.

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The guests are writing down a message for Hans.

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The snacks.

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Hans' Farewell Speech.