On test server
Dies natalis 2013 of Leiden University
Folder: Leiden, the Netherlands
Some pictures of the celebration of the Foundation Day of Leiden University. Three honourary doctorates were bestowed, on Patricia Crone, Michael Cook and Rien Verhoef. The university got a new Rector too: prof. Paul van der Heijden gave his chain to prof. Carel Stolker.
Dies natalis of Leiden University
The University was 438 years old today (February 8, 2013).
A new Rector for Leiden University
Outgoing Rector prof. Paul van der Heijden on the left, new Rector prof. Carel Stolker on the right. In front the Beadle Willem van Beelen.
On their way to the St. Peter's Church from the Academy Building. This procession has been held since the inception of the university in 1575.
Het cortège van het Academiegebouw naar de Pieterskerk
Procession from the Academy Building to the St. Peter's Church.
In front the Beadle of the University Willem van Beelen, behind with chain the outgoing Rector prof. Paul van der Heijden, next to him the new Rector prof. Carel Stolker. Between the two Rectors prof. Michael Cook of Princeton University who together with prof. Patricia Crone (visible to the left of Paul van der Heijden) received an honourary doctorate for their work on early Islamic history. Behind Crone in evening dress Rien Verhoef, who also received an honourary doctorate for his literary translations.
Jump to top
RSS feed- Latest items - Subscribe to the latest items added to this album
- ipernity © 2007-2025
- Help & Contact
|
Club news
|
About ipernity
|
History |
ipernity Club & Prices |
Guide of good conduct
Donate | Group guidelines | Privacy policy | Terms of use | Statutes | In memoria -
Facebook
Twitter
