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Wittenborg’s move to Apeldoorn in the Press!

Last Friday’s announcement that Wittenborg is to move to Apeldoorn in the summer has received a great many positive reactions from all concerned. The press conference was attended by students and staff, as well as representatives from business and local government. The occasion centered on the announcement made by Councilor Hans Wegman and directors Maggie Feng and Peter Birdsall. Councilor Wegman presented Wittenborg with a special cake, on which the words (in English) ‘Wittenborg – Welcome to Apeldoorn’. After the official announcement there was a reception at which representatives from the City Council, from business and staff and students of Wittenborg could discuss the forthcoming move.

The announcement was covered by regional press, TV, and Radio and some examples of articles (from the front page of the regional newspaper and from Apeldoorn’s own newspaper) are linked below.

The New Building

http://www.destentor.nl/regio/apeldoorn/6457379/Bedrijfs-hbo-bij-Aventus.ece

Apeldoorn Happy to Welcome Wittenborg

http://www.destentor.nl/regio/apeldoorn/6458239/Iedereen-blij-met-komst-van-hbo.ece

High Hopes For Apeldoorn – Student Reactions

http://www.destentor.nl/regio/apeldoorn/6458245/Hoge-verwachtingen-van-prachtige-stad.ece

N.B: If you want to read these in English then use the Translate function from your Google Toolbar!

(picture of Hans Wegman and Maggie Feng cutting cake, by courtesy of Gemeente Apeldoorn)