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A Royal Visit to the City That Was Once Called New Amsterdam Among other stops in New York, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will tour an exhibit focused on 400 years of Dutch history.

Happy 400th Birthday to New Amsterdam, the Dutch Settlement That Became New York In 1624, Dutch settlers arrived in Manhattan. Now, officials are marking the milestone with an honest examination of the past

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On Friday, June 7th, we will be hosting a gala to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Orange and to celebrate the 50th (!) anniversary of Charly Gerhing's work translating Dutch documents. Join us for cocktails, dinner, music, and history. For more information and registration, visit https://ow.ly/p5k850Rfezo.

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NNI is for botanists, too! Thanks to the talented Miguel Leal, orange jewelweed's scientific name has been changed from Impatiens capensis (reflecting an assumed origin in the Dutch Cape Colony) to Impatiens neobelgii, reflecting its true origin in New Netherland/Mid-Atlantic.

🌍 Consider the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) through UW-Madison! Conduct independent research, study, teach English, etc.
Join the online info session April 3, 5:00-6:15pm. Register: [https://go.wisc.edu/FUSPInfoSession] Open to current students, staff, and alumni!
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Were you raised with more than one language, or do you want to enrich your child's life in that way?

'A wonderful opportunity': The adventure of raising bilingual children How do you help children become fluent in two or more languages, even if you don't speak other languages yourself?

It is with deep sadness, and with gratitude for all he did for Dutch Studies in the United States and beyond, that we mark the passing of our friend and colleague Ton Broos.

Thank you for everything, Ton.

In memoriam: Ton Broos (1947-2024) zondag 3 maart 2024 – Ton Broos, campist van het eerste uur, is vrijdag 1 maart in zijn woning in Ann Arbor (Michigan) overleden. Zijn gezondheid liet al een tijdje te wensen over, maar toch …

What’s in a Name? For This Rembrandt, a Steep and Rapid Rise in Price. A painting with an estimated value of only $17,000 two years ago, sold for almost $14 million after experts decided it didn’t just look like a Rembrandt — it was one.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/10/sport/goalkeeper-lars-jansen-scores-goal-noordwijk-spt-intl/index.html

Goalkeeper scores outrageous goal from inside his own half – but doesn’t even realize | CNN Goalkeeper Lars Jansen scored an incredible long-range goal from inside his own half to help his Noordwijk team to a 3-1 victory over Amsterdamsche FC in the Dutch third division – and, remarkably, didn’t even realise he’d scored.

Tiësto will be the first in-game superstar DJ for Super Bowl LVIII!

We are delighted and proud to have a Dutch DJ as the first in-game superstar DJ for Super Bowl LVIII! 🏈🏟️


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As we enjoy a January snowstorm (the second this week) in Wisconsin, enjoy this award-winning Dutch pedestrian- and bicycle bridge. Named after a neo-romantic author, no less.

Engineering the Nesico Pedestrian Bridge - Arup Read how Arup engineered Netherlands’ first suspension bridge for pedestrians, across the Amsterdam-Rhone canal and respecting the areas unique eco habitat.

Belgium is known for its high standards of living and quality of life. A recent article in The Economist “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯” supports this good reputation. When considering more data than just the GDP per person, Belgium gets an excellent rating, a stunning 6th place worldwide, between Denmark and Switzerland! Let’s see why.

Comparing the wealth of nations is harder than you might think because comparing the dollar income per person does not take into account differences in prices and the number of hours you have to work to earn your salary. To provide a more accurate picture, The Economist has created a global list using three data measures (2022): GDP per person at market rates (dollar income per person), adjusted income for local prices and adjusted for costs/hours worked.

💶 While Belgium’s GDP per person is USD 49,600 (18th highest in the world), it jumps to USD 65,000 (15th) when local costs are considered, and it further increases to USD 72,300 (6th) when adjusted for the hours worked. Much of western Europe follows this trend. That’s why countries like Belgium fly up the rankings when their lower cost prices or enviable work-life balance are taken into account.

💵 America’s GDP is the largest worldwide at market exchange rates, its income per person is the 7th highest in the world, 8th when adjusted for local prices, and 11th when weighted for the number of workdays and holiday.

Even if some data may be hard to compare between countries, this ranking provides us with an interesting insight of the countries where money goes furthest for their inhabitants.

Full article here: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/12/15/the-worlds-richest-countries-in-2023

Photo: Shutterstock
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The original article is for subscribers only, but the summary about Belgium's standing should be of interest to readers of this page.

Belgium is known for its high standards of living and quality of life. A recent article in The Economist “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯” supports this good reputation. When considering more data than just the GDP per person, Belgium gets an excellent rating, a stunning 6th place worldwide, between Denmark and Switzerland! Let’s see why.

Comparing the wealth of nations is harder than you might think because comparing the dollar income per person does not take into account differences in prices and the number of hours you have to work to earn your salary. To provide a more accurate picture, The Economist has created a global list using three data measures (2022): GDP per person at market rates (dollar income per person), adjusted income for local prices and adjusted for costs/hours worked.

💶 While Belgium’s GDP per person is USD 49,600 (18th highest in the world), it jumps to USD 65,000 (15th) when local costs are considered, and it further increases to USD 72,300 (6th) when adjusted for the hours worked. Much of western Europe follows this trend. That’s why countries like Belgium fly up the rankings when their lower cost prices or enviable work-life balance are taken into account.

💵 America’s GDP is the largest worldwide at market exchange rates, its income per person is the 7th highest in the world, 8th when adjusted for local prices, and 11th when weighted for the number of workdays and holiday.

Even if some data may be hard to compare between countries, this ranking provides us with an interesting insight of the countries where money goes furthest for their inhabitants.

Full article here: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/12/15/the-worlds-richest-countries-in-2023

Photo: Shutterstock
Diplomatie.Belgium, Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta, Consulate General of Belgium in New York, Consulate General of Belgium in Los Angeles

Oh, to be on a train in this beautiful Hanseatic landscape.

Rail route of the month: rewilding, polders and Hanseatic beauty by train in the Netherlands Our slow travel expert visits historic towns and a vast unexpected wilderness on a Dutch rail journey

News from the world of soccer

Oranjes topscorer aller tijden Paul Litjens op 76-jarige leeftijd overleden 1947-2023: Litjens was in 177 interlands goed voor 266 doelpunten. De doelpuntenmachine won daarnaast in 1973 met Oranje het WK in eigen land en veroverde in 1981 de Champions Trophy in het Pakistaanse Karachi.

HUGE Congratulations! What an entry!

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UW-Madison's latest aid program covers all college costs for low-income students "(Pell Pathway) allowed me to be a lot more ambitious, because I don't feel limited by financial burdens or having to work to sustain myself," freshman Enson Zheng said.

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We wish you a happy Thanksgiving!
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Did you or someone you know finish a dissertation about New Netherland and/or the Dutch in North America in the 17th and 18th centuries? Submit it for consideration for the Hendricks Award by January 15. More information here: https://ow.ly/TR7050Q72O7

The ongoing question about language of instruction at Dutch universities. Because they are so successful!

A proposed bill wants schools in the Netherlands to hold more classes in Dutch A proposed bill in the Dutch parliament would force universities to conduct more classes in Dutch, rather than English.

Happy Dutch-American Heritage Day!

Today we celebrate to shine a light on the close cultural and economic ties between our two nations. And it all started with a simple "hello." 🇺🇸🇳🇱

A fantastic opportunity for UW-Madison students with senior standing.

Congratulations to Dutch-American Marieke Gouda!

Wisconsin cheese artisans brought home 25 percent of all awards presented at the recent World Cheese Awards in Trondheim, Norway, with Marieke Gouda of Thorp, Wisconsin earning the most awards of any United States competitor.

Organized by the Guild of Fine Food, the World Cheese Awards is global event that brings together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers and food commentators worldwide to judge over 4,000 cheeses from over 40 countries. Now in its 35th edition, 2023 saw a record number of cheeses entered – 4,502, from 43 countries – which were judged by an international panel of 264 judges from 38 nations.

“More than 180 years ago, our ancestors chose Wisconsin because the terroir reminded them of the homes they’d left behind in Northern Europe, allowing for the tradition of expert farming and cheesemaking to grow and flourish. Wisconsin continues to call to national and international artisans alike, and we are so very proud of the rich, flavorful award-winning cheeses that are produced here,” the Chief Marketing Officer of Wisconsin Cheese and Senior Vice President of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin said in a press release.

Other winning Wisconsin Cheese producers include The Artisan Cheese Exchange, Sartori Company, Schuman Cheese, Carr Valley Cheese Co., Widmer's Cheese Cellars, and Hoard's Dairyman Farm Creamery.

Efforts to maintain the Achterhoeks dialect!

'Jong eleerd is old edaone', zo leren peuters plat praten Steeds minder jonge mensen spreken de Achterhoekse streektaal. Hartstikke zonde, vinden ze bij het Erfgoedcentrum Achterhoek en Liemers (ECAL). Om ook heel jonge kinderen spelenderwijs kennis te laten maken met het Achterhoekse dialect is er een nieuwe lespakket: 'Plat veur Potwottels'.

I sure wish I could have been there!

🎉🎷 Happy Saxophone Day! Let’s take a moment to appreciate the contributions of Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax (born on this day in 1814) to the world of music.

🎵 Yesterday, Adolphe Sax's hometown, Dinant, welcomed hundreds of saxophonists of all ages. This one-day orchestra offered the audience a varied program ranging from Ravel's Bolero to the Beatles and the Pink Panther. The concert was part of the 8th edition of the International Adolphe Sax Competition of Dinant taking place from October 31 to November 11, 2023.

🇺🇸 The saxophone was originally invented for classical music, but it gained more popularity in the jazz community. In the early 20th century, the saxophone started to become popular in the United States and began its legacy as a prominent part of jazz and blues bands.

📷 Jean-Pol Sedran Photography

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The Netherlands wasn't always known as a biking country.

In the past 20 years, the Netherlands has doubled the length of its separated cycle path network, which stretches 35,000 km across the country.

Map source: vividmaps.com