Universiteit Leiden

More than the face of Leiden University Willem van Beelen

Willem van Beelen

Contribution: Janet Soulsby (former executive secretary)

My favourite is Willem van Beelen. For many years, he was the Beadle. He was more than just the face of Leiden University. Moreover, he was a very kind person. Shortly after his retirement, he passed away in 2016, far too young.

 

That ‘my’ Leiden University feeling

Lipsius

 

Unlovely but loved Lipsius

Academic ceremonies

 

Party! Academic ceremonies

Christiaan Huygens

 

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