{"id":2708,"date":"2022-04-21T08:36:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T07:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2022-04-21T08:36:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T07:36:29","slug":"employee-association-networking-and-connecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/employee-association-networking-and-connecting\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee association: networking and connecting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>From workshops to a visit to a synagogue, to bike rides and paintball: the employee association is working harder than ever to offer a wide range of activities for both young and slightly older. Want to organise an activity yourself or join the committee? Now\u2019s the time!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding your bike together, covering many kilometres and taking a refreshing break for a drink: that\u2019s all you need to have a good time with your colleagues. Alexander Van den Eynden, active in the Marketing and Communications Department and a new board member of the employee association, notes with satisfaction that the monthly \u2018Sunday cyclist\u2019 activity is going swimmingly. \u2018Through such activities, we want to reach the large group of our active staff\u2019, says Alexander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The employee association was founded in 2004, at the time of the University of Antwerp merger. The target group was and is all members of staff and former members of staff from various campuses, with the main aim of establishing connections. \u2018The seeds had already been sown in the employee associations of RUCA and UFSIA back then. Through our activities, members of staff can meet each other across campuses and ranks\u2019, says co-chair Dani\u00eblle Verbueken, Library Department staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"2712\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wandeling.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wandeling.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wandeling-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wandeling-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2714\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/workshop-shampoo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/workshop-shampoo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/workshop-shampoo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/workshop-shampoo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/workshop-shampoo-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"2713\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Workshop-olie-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2709\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kloosterbezoek-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">From workshops to cultural walks, the employee association offers a wide range of cultural, sporting and culinary activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeping in touch and networking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Retirees take part to remain in touch with former colleagues and the university, while those who are still active tend to join activities they are specifically interested in\u2019, as said by co-chair Reinhilde Tulkens, office manager at the Faculty of Law. For the latter group, the activities are also a perfect way to network. Involving English-speaking colleagues is not always apparent for practical reasons, although they definitely want to pay more attention to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The association is supported by about eighteen members. Besides chairs Reinhilde and Dani\u00eblle, they include treasurer Professor Norbert Hancke and secretary Christine Rigouts. Alexander takes care of communication: recently he gave the monthly newsletter a new look. Information can also be found on the website, which Reinhilde keeps up-to-date, and on the Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Michael Van Peel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A glance at the agenda reveals a wide range of cultural, sports and culinary activities. Besides the classics, such as the annual quiz, the Sinterklaas party and the Christmas market, you can also sign up for a guided tour of the Vordenstein estate, an elderflower workshop and a performance by Michael Van Peel. The activities usually take place in the evening or on the weekends, but sometimes also on weekdays. For the time being, they are still mainly organised in Antwerp and the surrounding area, but now that carpooling and bus trips are once again possible, the activities can take place a bit further out. The association also plans a weekend trip every year; last year they went to Metz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u2018Feel free to make a suggestion for an activity, even if you don\u2019t have the time to organise it yourself. Then we will work on it.\u2019<\/p><cite>Reinhilde Tulkens<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 left an ugly mark in the past two years. Little more than the occasional webinar could be organised for a long time. Reinhilde: \u2018That was a solution, but is of course not what we as an employee association want to do. We want to bring people together. Therefore, it was a relief when we were able to organise real activities again, albeit with a mask and in small groups. However, we also noticed that everyone needed time to find their groove again, both the board members and our trusted participants. The corona period demanded a lot from everyone.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexander notices that especially new staff feel the need to connect. \u2018Because it was mandatory to work from home, many have hardly had the chance to get to know their colleagues or to network. We are trying to provide an answer to that.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New blood wanted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that life on campus is back to normal, they would like to make a warm appeal, first of all to the active members of staff. \u2018Join an activity. Or, for those who feel called upon, don\u2019t hesitate to organise something yourself or even to join the committee. We need rejuvenation\u2019, says Alexander. Ideas are also always welcome, Reinhilde adds. \u2018Feel free to make a suggestion for an activity, even if you don\u2019t have the time to organise it yourself. Then we will work on it.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"2715\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uantwerpen.be\/pintra-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Zondagfietser2-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">\u2018Through activities like the monthly &#8216;Sunday cyclist&#8217;, we want to reach the large group of our active staff\u2019, says Alexander Van den Eynden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They hope to rejuvenate the committee to ensure its future and expand the offer for younger staff. Just think of sports or child-friendly activities. But attracting new blood isn\u2019t easy. Lack of time? \u2018We meet about ten times a year\u2019, says Dani\u00eblle. \u2018And we are also looking for reinforcements for our Sinterklaas team, which only meets about three times a year. If you are interested, please don\u2019t hesitate to jump aboard.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about the employee association can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uantwerpen.be\/nl\/centra\/activiteiten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the website <\/a>(info in Dutch). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From workshops to a visit to a synagogue, to bike rides and paintball: the employee association is working harder than ever to offer a wide range of activities for both young and slightly older. Want to organise an activity yourself or join the committee? 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