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The feather is a prize passed on from one UAntwerp colleague to another in recognition of their efforts or achievements. This time,\u00a0Prorector Herman Van Goethem\u00a0passes the feather on to\u00a0the whole Rector\u2019s Office.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the start of this new year, I look back on my eight years as rector with a sense of contentment. It was a period as fantastic as it was hectic! Only now do I fully realise how heavy the weight to be borne was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professors have a reputation for being absent-minded, and in that respect I do credit to my colleague Gobelijn. But actually we are not \u2018 distracted\u2019. On the contrary, the problem is the focused overconcentration on certain things, which threatens to \u2018throw the rest off the wagon\u2019. As rector, however, I knew I was supported by a staff who kept a close watch, stood by me and who steered me, sometimes literally, in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left to right: Bart Fredrickx, Peter Rutter, Jo\u00eblle Pletinckx, Luk Ysenbaardt, Andrea Aerts, Vif Lefever, Sonja Apers, Herman Deumens, Katrien Dickele, Dirk Beckers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Katrien Dickele and Jo\u00eblle Pletinckx, Sonja Apers, Dirk Beckers, Andrea Aerts\u2026 They were indispensable, not only because of their own expertise, but also because of their holistic approach. The hectic and overflowing schedule, the countless emails and questions, etc. But also the briefcase, the coat, the keys and sometimes the discreet pointers on matters like the home front or lack of sleep. I\u2019m equally grateful to Herman Deumens and Viv Lefever, who stood by me during my inaugural period. And not forgetting my team of chauffeurs: Luk\u00a0Ysenbaardt, Peter Rutter and Bart Fredrickx.\u00a0In my first weeks as rector I didn\u2019t yet realise how crucial they were; to my mind, having a chauffeur was the same as having a golden carriage. Before long, I knew better. And they were quick to learn something as well: before he closes the front door, you always ask the rector if he has his keys in his pocket!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t know if my successor Herwig will need guidance in those kinds of areas. What I do know for certain is that he has amazing staff members at his disposal. So here\u2019s your very well-deserved feather!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best regards
Herman Van Goethem
Prorector<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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