Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: breimer

Every February 8 Leiden University celebrates its birthday. The university was founded on February 8, 1575 also in this church. This dies was special, because the much-loved rector magnificus (and president of the executive board) stepped down and a new rector was installed. The minister for education made an appearence and bestowed a royal honour on the old rector. On the television screen you can see the organ player. He plays the Van Hagerbeer organ whilst the professors find their seats. The old rector is waiting to begin his speech.

The professor on the left has got some work to do.

The Rector and President of Leiden University prof. Douwe Breimer More info and his speech: www.nieuws.leidenuniv.nl/index.php3?m=&c=830

Prof. Douwe Breimer speaking to the Foreign Minister Borys Tarasyuk afterwards at the reception. More info and his speech: www.nieuws.leidenuniv.nl/index.php3?m=&c=830