Events

Below you can find an overview of some of the events we are organising, together with our stakeholders. The Green Office is very active and dynamic: we sometimes forget to post our events here. To be always up to date, follow us on Instagram!

Every Thursday morning from 9-12h we organise a student garden session at APV Student Housing at Vlissingen. Join us for a nice outdoor experience and connect with other students!

Every Friday we organise a cleanup. Join us for a nice outdoor experience. for more info, vist the Cleanups pageMore info can be found under

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Evenementen

2023-02-12Pollarding treesJoin the upcoming tree pollarding event on Friday 17 Feb, from 9:00-12:00 at Erasmus park Middelburg. The branches will be used for making fencing later on at the food forest at HZ Vlissingen.

We will meet at 8:45 at HZ Groene Woud. From there, we will cycle together to the park. People that are joining later can contact Ingrid via 06-24601440. The trees are right after the entrance of the park after crossing a bridge.

We will bring coffee, tea and bread. Bring your own mug!
2022-12-09Celebrate Purple Friday and Human Right Week!Cool SDG events are coming up again, and you don't want to miss these:

On Friday, December 9, HZ Vlissingen will be all in purple, Join us and come in your purple outfit. Sign up for one of the events below to start the dialogue:

12.15 - 13.00 lunch lecture HZ student Fee: 'I feel free to be who I want to be' (language Dutch) - "ik voel me vrij om te zijn wie ik wil zijn" 13.15 - 14.45 workshop campfire conversation (in English)

Human Rights week

Friday, December 9, HZ Middelburg will be dedicated to human rights. In these times an important subject to engage in dialogue with each other. Are you coming?

9.00 - 11.00 You have the right to be you English language location Middelburg 12.15 - 13.00 lunch lecture Football: Just a game?

25-11 to 10-12 Campaign Orange the world do you see the flag flying? This is a great opportunity to discuss this topic in your classroom. Fight violence with education! Education is essential to discuss violence against women and girls and to break taboos around violence. More information and teaching materials can be found here.

Human rights week and Purple Friday are concluded during the VRIJMIBO 'You have the right to be you' in HZ Cafe Vlissingen.
2022-09-17🌱Duurzaamheidsfestival 23/24 Sept🌱Duurzaamheidsfestival (Sustainability Festival) -23/24 September at Siloterrein in Middelburg.

❗️We are recruiting students for helping with organizing the festival. You can earn HZ personality credits and at the same time learn about Green Solutions.

🕑 Meeting on Thursday, at Kleeverskerkseweg at 14:00 in Middelburg. Do you want to brainstorm with us? Let us know! We hope to see you there.

❓️At the festival you will discover where we are on the way to a sustainable, CO2-free Zeeland, and you will meet people who are working on it and who can help you do the same. In your own way and with your own possibilities.
2022-09-15HZ College TourDear students, This Thursday afternoon (15 Sep, 15:30) there is an opportunity to talk to the board of HZ about sustainability. Do you have some spare time? Ask your friends what they would like to see HZ do in terms of sustainability and gather as many idea as possible. We hope to see you there!
2022-07-22Night of the Refugee walkWe walked 20km together with GPCM through much more green than we anticipated - several parks by water in the north of Rotterdam. We may have been around 350 walkers for the occasion. Also, the half way point was a farm/pettingzoo where we got distracted by baby goats.

Climate March

This was everything the previous walk wasn't: loud, crowded and short (which our feet were very grateful for).
2022-07-22Pop-up meetingsTuesdays from 10:00 to 13:00h at HZ Middelburg.

Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00h at HZ Vlissingen.

We look forward to seeing you!
2022-07-22Gardening SessionEvery Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 O`Clock at the APV Campus de Ruyter, Vlissingen. Enjoy your free time in the nature!
2022-07-22City Clean-up MiddelburgCity Clean-up in Middelburg on 27th of May. Everybody can join!
2022-07-20Literatti WorkshopWednesday 20th @ 10:00 – Litterati Workshop

Meeting Point: Panta Rhei, Vlissingen (Nollehoofd 1)

Do you still need HZ Personality? Or do you want to spend time outside? JOIN US
2022-07-20Literatti WorkshopWednesday 20th @ 10:00 – Litterati Workshop

Meeting Point: Panta Rhei, Vlissingen (Nollehoofd 1)

Do you still need HZ Personality? Or do you want to spend time outside? JOIN US
2022-07-20Canal Clean-upThis Wednesday, July 20, the HZ Green Office in cooperation with Doe Mee Verlos de Zee and the Province of Zeeland will organize a cleanup action along the canal. The day after mowing will take place. Organizing such a clean-up action before mowing is a first and prevents plastic and tin from being shredded into small pieces. The idea was born during the annual conference of the Clean Scheldt Collaborative last June 27.

Wednesday we start at 10h simultaneously on the Middelburg side of the Canal as the Vlissingen side (at the Keersluis).

Anyone can join. We provide something to drink and refreshments, but bring a water bottle because of the heat.
2022-07-04Arrival of the Plastic Soup SurferThe Plastic Soup Surfer is arriving on Monday!

4th of July, Monday 14h - 16h Pier 7, Vlissingen

For HZ Personality!
2022-06-19Klimaat MarsThe event is going to take place on 19th of June at Binnenroute, Rotterdam from 13:00 O`Clock!
2022-06-10Beach Clean-Up (ft Zwerfinator)Friday 10th @ 13:00 – Beach Clean-Up (ft Zwerfinator) Meeting Point: Panta Rhei, Vlissingen (Nollehoofd 1)
2022-06-09Gardening at APV CampusJoin the gardening session at APV Campus de Ruyter, Vlissingen on Thursday, 09.06.2022 from 10:00 - 12:00h.
2022-06-09Diversity FestivalProgram:

3 different parts, with a closing drink in the HZ Café (Vlissingen). You can register for each part. 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch with refugees 15:00 - 16:30 Keti Koti Purpose College with Kenny B 16.30 - 17.30 drinks in the HZ Café + sports activities (football, volleyball and basketball) for the residents of

COA Marine Kazerne in Vlissingen
2022-06-08Gardening and Nature at CitySeeds MiddelburgAre you a student? You can also participate in work sessions Gardening and Nature at CitySeeds: https://cityseeds-middelburg.nl/

Working days and times: Gardening: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 till 12:00 Nature: Tuesday and Friday from 12:30 till 15:30

If you are interested in joining events from City Seeds, let us now by sending an email to greenoffice@hz.n
2022-06-07FOOD FORESTHelp us create a Food Forest. Gardening session starts at 13:00 and finishes at 17:00 O`Clock on 7th of June, 2022. Join us and earn your HZ personality points!
2022-06-03Literatti workshop & Harbour Clean-upMeeting point: PSD Building, Vlissingen at 10:00h

he workshop that will teach us to use the tool that will make it possible to monitor litter whenever and wherever you area!

Join us and earn personality credits!
2022-05-27City Clean-up MiddelburgCity Clean-up in Middelburg on 27th of May. Everybody can join!
2022-05-20Literatti workshop13:00 - Litterati workshop Nollestrand, Vlissingen the workshop that will teach us to use the tool that will make it possible to monitor litter whenever and wherever you are! 15:00 - drinks on the beach Nollestrand, Vlissingen.

Do you have ideas to make HZ more sustainable? Join us with your friends! Please bring your own mug!

Join us & earn HZ personality credits
2022-05-20Pub Quiz - Bonus RoundEnjoy the Bonus Round in our Pub Quiz on 20th of May from 11:00 till 12:00!
2022-05-19Fossil Rebellion->Thursday, 19 May: A big, fun, artsy and for everyone accessible(Il) central action in Rotterdam which will take place during

the afternoon. Mobilise everyone. Food and Community Program after the action. -> Friday, 20 May: Decentral organised disruptive actions in Rotterdam. Community Program will be present. Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 May: Community program in Rotterdam. We rest, we party, we regenerate and we learn. Also, during the weekend, the Solidarity Program will take place (limited spots; this includes a campsite). -> Monday, 23 May: Decentral organised (disruptive) actions through the whole of the Netherlands. Also on this day, we want to show the link between fossil fuels and larger systems p oppression and exploitation. Less Community Program in Rotterdam. ->Tuesday, 24 May: One last, central action in Rotterdam for everyone who still wants to be disruptive. Central 'informal' debrief with check-ins and after care In Rotterdam during the day. The last night will be a nice party night to end the week in

proper fashion. (A more official debrief will follow soon after the Rebellion)
2022-05-18Conferentie Slimme MobiliteitDeel 1: Debatochtend Living Lab Slimme Mobiliteit

From 10:30 till 12:30h; at Hz University of Applied Sciences, Vlissingen.

Deel 2: Netwerklunch From 12:30 till 13:30h; at CineCity, Vlissingen

Deel 3: Plenaire Conferentie Slimme Mobiliteit From 13:30 till 15:30h; at CineCity, Vlissingen

Deel 4: Deelsessies

From 15:30 till 17:00h; at CineCity, Vlissingen
2022-05-17The Future of Urban Energy SystemsMeet us at Philips Stadium, Eindhoven on 17th of May, 2022. For more information go to our instagram page
2022-05-14Swap ShopPromote the Swap Shop with us. The event is on 14th of May 2022 (Saturday) from 11:00 till 16:00h at the Market Square, Middelburg. We are waiting for you!
2022-05-14Swap ShopPromote the Swap Shop with us. The event is on 14th of May 2022 (Saturday) from 11:00 till 16:00h at the Market Square, Middelburg. We are waiting for you!
2022-05-13Pub QuizJoin us in a Pub Quiz on energy and climate from 19:30 till 21:00h on 13th of May. The Quiz is in English!
2022-05-12Pub QuizJoin us in a Pub Quiz on energy and climate from 19:30 till 21:00h on 12th of May. The Quiz is in Dutch.
2022-05-12Sustainability Career EventOn 12th of May (Thursday) at the CIRCL in Amsterdam a several events are going to take place:

Opening: 12:30 - 13:30 Business Market: 13:45 - 17:00 Workshops: 14:00 - 15:00 and 15:30 - 16:30

Speakers on the event will be: Egidio Bundel, Marieke Jacobs, Nick Bijlsma
2022-04-22Go AboutA bike repair workshop and a bike tour to Bioduin is going to take place on 22nd of April. Come and join us!
2022-04-15Outer Harbour Clean-upMeet us at VTO, Vlissingen, Masterhavenweg 14 a 13:00h on 15th of April.
2022-04-01Canal Clean-upWeekly clean-up at the entrances of HZ Vlissingen and Middelburg on 1st of April at 13:00 O`Clock.
2022-03-25Global Climate StrikeJoin us in the Global Climate Strike at De Dam, Amsterdam from 13:00 O`Clock! FRIDAYSFORFUTURE
2022-03-25Tides & Trash HuntJoin us on a Tides & Trash Hunt on 25th of March at 13:00h. The meeting point is: De Gevangentoren, Boulevvard de Ruyter 1A, Vlissingen.
2022-03-12Looking for volunteers💚Looking for volunteers for 12th of March💚

❓️Volunteers for the KlimaatMars, on the market square in Middelburg, where we share a stand with UCR and a few other organizations. The stand will be up between 11.00 and 15.00 o'clock.

❗️The volunteers need to talk to people, talk about the climate, and explain what we do as Green Office❗️

If you are interested, message us your availability. You can volunteer for as many hours as you want.
2022-03-11Harbour clean-upSee you at the Sluice, Piet Heinkade 94, Vlissingen at 10:00 O`Clock!
2022-02-25Beach clean-upWeekly clean-up! See you on the 25th of February at 13:00, next to De Gevangentoren, in Vlissingen for a beach clean-up.
2022-02-17Bigger than usThursday 17 Feb, the film Bigger than Us is shown about young activists workdwide. Ather the movie, HZ Green Office together with UCR students will lead a dialogue about local activism.
2022-01-13Braiding the fenceThis Thursday, 13th of January, at 10:00, we are waiting for you at the Student Garden next to the APV Campus, in Vlissingen. Let's braid a fence and with small steps, make the garden a place where you can relax and eat organic vegetables and fruits.
2021-12-17Christmas MeetingLet’s meet, talk, share some Glühwein and joy! ⛄️

Please bring YOUR OWN CUP! The rest is from us 🤩

Meeting: tomorrow, 17th of December at 15h at the student garden (Joost de Moorstraat 21)
2021-07-01Job Offer Campaignteam Schoon ZeelandThis summer (July - August) we are looking for 4 enthusiastic young people for our Schoon Zeeland campaign team.

You go out in pairs and inform everyone on the beaches of Vlissingen about the importance of clean beaches. In addition to informing, you hand out paper waste bags and you can, for example, do a beach activity with children that has to do with waste. You keep track of how many people you have spoken, and you make a small report of this every day. You work 4 days a week, 5 hours a day. Compensation is around 10 euros per hour. So, are you active, sporty, creative, do you approach people easily and are you at least 18 years old? Do not wait any longer and apply!

We offer you a sunny workplace in the open air! More info / registration: mjankowski@xs4all.nl

Voor ons campagneteam Schoon Zeeland zijn wij deze zomer (juli - augustus) op zoek naar 4 enthousiaste jongeren. Je gaat met z’n tweeën op stap en informeert jong en oud op de Vlissingse stranden over het belang van schone stranden. Naast informeren, deel je papieren afvalzakjes uit en kun je bijvoorbeeld met kinderen een strandactiviteit doen wat te maken heeft met afval. Je houdt bij hoeveel mensen je gesproken hebt en je maakt hier dagelijks een verslagje van. Je werkt 4 dagen per week, 5 uur per dag. Vergoeding ligt rond de 10 euro per uur. Dus ben jij actief, sportief, creatief, stap je makkelijk op mensen af en ben je minimaal 18 jaar? Wacht dan niet langer en solliciteer!

We bieden jou een zonnige werkplek in de buitenlucht!

Meer info/ aanmelden: mjankowski@xs4all.nl
2021-05-25Recycling WorkshopPlastic Precious Maastricht is offering an interactive virtual workshop. The workshop focuses on how we can keep HZ’s four waste streams clean: Paper, Plastic, Organic, and Waste.

Interested in knowing what products to recycle, which recycling symbols to look out for ,and how the recycling process works then confirm your presence at the workshop and click on the zoom link

https://bit.ly/3ez6fbz to join the meeting. Hope to see you there and please send out the invitation to others if interested.
2021-05-25Upcycling WorkshopUpcycling Workshop

When: 25th of May Where: HZ Vlissingen at the green corridor Time: 13:00 to 16:00h

Login: MS Teams

Maximum of 20 participants

Linked to HZ personality credits

Expert in upcycling and the circular economy, Evy Puenlinckx will be giving a brief introduction into thd circular economy and explaining upcycling principles. She will then be giving a workshop on how to make plant hangers from electrical cords. All materials and tools will be provided for this workshop.

Interested in joining ,sign up now through this excel sheet https://bit.ly/3bqWGcS.
2021-05-14Middelburg CleanupThe HZ Green Office invites you on 14/05/2021 at 13:00 to a clean-up session in Middelburg. The meeting point is yet to be established. Gloves will be provided on location. Make sure to bring your hand sanitizer and keep distance. Sign up via this excel sheet https://bit.ly/3tFWKM8 if you are planning on attending. ;)
2021-05-10♻️Recycling Heroes Initiative ♻️The recycling heroes initiative involves recruiting waste ambassadors that oversee proper waste management practices and promote proper recycling techniques at the HZ University of Vlissingen and Middelburg. As a waste ambassador, you will partake in monitoring and promotional sessions.

Monitoring Sessions (Data collection)

The monitoring session is observatory research. We will be assessing if the waste that is placed in the Organic, Plastic, Waste and General bin is placed correctly. We will be recording this data in a shared excel document.

Promotional Sessions

The promotional session incorporates handing out a recycling guide and other promotional materials to students and staff members on campus. We will be alternating between waste bins, so that we can cover all territory.

🕚When? From 10th to 12th of May. At HZ University of Applied Sciences Vlissingen from 09:00 to 11:00 and HZ Middelburg from 13:00 to 15:00

Please feel free to contact Abigail Gongora (leader of Waste Management ) if you are interested in the initiative.

+32 470604304
2021-05-07Student Garden MaintenanceThe HZ Green Office invites you to the student garden maintenance at the APV student housing in Vlissingen. The event will take place on 7/5/2021 from 9:00 to 11:00h. The location of the event is Joost de Moorstraat 21. HZ personality credits can be earned by participating in this event. Join us in this outdoor activity, sign up now on Instagram or through this form https://bit.ly/3nVmhj6!
2021-05-03Make a pondThe HZ Green Office invites you to make a pond at the gardening session at the APV student housing in Vlissingen. The event will take place on 3/5/2021 from 12:00 to 14:00h. The location of the event is Joost de Moorstraat 21. HZ personality credits can be earned by participating in this event. Sign up now on Instagram!
2021-04-30Vlissingen CleanupHZ Green Office is organizing a clean-up In Vlissingen this Friday (30th of April).

📍Meeting point: Bellamy Park 📍Clean up location: anywhere in Vlissingen ⏰ Time: Anytime between 10:00 and 15:00h.

💪 Action:

1. Pick up materials from 10:00 until 15:00 from Jan. He will be near the fountain in the Bellamypark, Vlissingen. It's recommended to bring your own gloves, if not we are going to provide you with some along with the stick picks. (Jan’s phone number is +31639359493).

2. Walk wherever you want in Vlissingen and collect trash! You can find some dirty areas neas the shopping areas. You can choose your own route, your own time and your own pace.

3. Return the materials and trash. Get in contact with Jan when you are finished.

You can earn DOUBLE HZ personality credits for this event.
2021-04-28Bee Hotel WorkshopMake a wild bee hotel!🐝

Now, you may be thinking: "Why would I want to build a hotel for wild bees in my garden? They will come into my home and sting me!" However, this couldn't be farther from the truth.

What are wild bees? Wild bees are solitary bees that live without a queen or group. They do not sting, do not enter houses and they mostly stay in the garden. As long as you don't hurt the bee, the bee won't hurt you.

Why is this important? Solitary bees are important for the pollination of our plants and our food stock. In the last decades, the bee population has declined significantly, but people mostly only helped the honey bees. However, honey bees are not as good in pollination as solitary bees. A bee hotel will also help the bio-diversity in our environment!

How to make a bee hotel? Join the bee hotel workshop next Wednesday (the 28th of April) to learn how! The location of the workshop is at the APV in Vlissingen (Joost de Moorstraat 21).

Why make a bee hotel yourself when you can just buy one from Action, for example? Not all these bee or insect hotels are the right quality and can still have splinters inside them, which can harm the bees.

Do you want more information? You can read this flyer or join the bee workshop Wednesday the 28th.

So Join us in building a Bee Hotel at the Student Garden together with Ms. Monique Jankowski, a local beekeeper who has a lot of knowledge and experience! Dm us on Instagram if you’d like to join or sign up via this excel sheet https://bit.ly/3ayz8Cu.
2021-04-23Forest CleanupOn Friday (the 23th of April), the HZ Green Office will organize a clean-up in the forest. This is a Corona proof activity outdoors and will help you charge mentally, physically and also spending qualitative time with your friends, in the nature.

📍We will meet at De Kanovijver in Vlissingen at 12:00. The activity is linked to HZ personality (double hours).

If you want to join us, sign up via this sheet form https://bit.ly/3nij8cY. Hope to see you there!

Vrijdag (23 april) organiseert de HZ Green Office een clean-up in het Nollebos. Dit is een Corona-proof buitenactiviteit, die je zal helpen om mentaal en fysiek op te laden en je kunt gezellig tijd doorbrengen met je vrienden in de natuur. 📍We ontmoeten elkaar om 12.00 uur bij De Kanovijver in Vlissingen. Neem contact met ons op als je het niet kunt vinden. De activiteit is gekoppeld aan HZ-Personality (dubbele uren).

Als je met ons mee wilt doen, schrijf je dan in op dit formulier https://bit.ly/3nij8cY. We hopen je daar te zien!
2021-04-22SDG Purpose Lecture Sustainable EnergyThe HZ alumni and Engineering Interface Manager Jos Hendrikse is going to be talking about sustainable energy and his work at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management on the 22/04/2021 at 15:45 to 17:30h. Jos Hendrikse graduated from the Delta Management study at the HZ University of Applied Sciences in 2016. Since then he has been working on various projects in the field of renewable energy. From electricity-powered trucks to building offshore wind energy platforms. Jos has many inspiring stories to tell about the sustainable developments in engineering and how companies and institutions are trying to operate in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. To join, please subscribe via this form https://bit.ly/32zOySB. Hope to see you there!
2021-04-19Online Pub QuizJoin the Online Pub QUIZ!

Test your knowledge on diverse topics and learn more!

The Quiz in English takes place on the 19th of April from 19:30h to 21h.

The Quiz in Dutch takes place on the 21st of April from 19:30h to 21h.

Sign up via this form sheet https://forms.gle/iJ13unBzjzZWiWGJ6. For more information please visit the website at www.energiezeeland.nl
2021-04-19Gardening SessionThe HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session at the APV student housing in Vlissingen at 12:00 to 14:00h on 19/04/2021. The location is Joost de Moorstraat 21. This event is a corona proof activity and has a maximum capacity of 8 people. The session will focus on maintaining (removing grass and weeds from around the plants), cleaning the garden (removing rubbish/garbage from the garden), and digging the pond. This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours). If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/32eZG6W. Hope to see you there! There will be a second gardening session from 16:00 to 17:30h at the APV student housing in Vlissingen. The session will focus on moving the tree trunks, sawing disks and seats. If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/32eZG6W. Hope to see you there!
2021-04-17Gardening Introduction DayThe HZ Gardening team invites you to the Introduction to gardening session at the APV student housing in Vlissingen at 10:00 to 12:00h on 17/04/2021. The location is Joost de Moorstraat 21.

The planning for the Introduction to gardening session:

1. Introduction of the gardening team members

2. Vision of the gardening group

3. Evolution of the garden

4. What is currently happening to the garden

5. What are the future developments for the garden

6. Invitation to join the gardening team/ Green Office

This event is a corona proof activity. This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours). If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/3dbLEth. Hope to see you there!
2021-04-16Beach CleanupThe HZ Green Office invites you to a beach cleanup held on the 16/04/2021. The clean-up is held on the beautiful beach of Vlissingen. The volunteers will be split in small groups and the event will be corona-proof. The clean-up will start at 10:00h at the Panta Rhei. The aim is to clean as much as possible in a couple hours. The clean-up will end around 1. If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/32aT3CN. Hope to see you there!
2021-04-15Gardening SessionThe HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session at the APV student housing in Vlissingen at 09:00 to 12:00h on 15/04/2021. The location is Joost de Moorstraat 21. This event is a corona proof activity and has a maximum capacity of 8 people. The session will focus on maintaining (removing grass and weeds from around the plants), cleaning the garden (removing rubbish/garbage from the garden), and planting herbs. This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours). If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/3wSAC44. Hope to see you there!
2021-04-13Green MatchmakingThe Green Matchmaking event is held on the 13/04/2021 at 9:15 - 17:00h. The Green Matchmaking event consists of virtual speed dates that connects you to companies for sustainable collaboration.

Sign up via this link https://green-matchmaking.b2match.io/. You can create a profile and immediately see whether there are any green companies and/or assignments that interests you ,so you can already schedule a meeting. The registrations close until April 13th, so keep a close eye on the platform. Do you have questions about the Green Matchmaking event? Please email Wendy van Rijsbergen at w.vanrijsbergen@avans.nl.

Hier kun je een profiel aanmaken en meteen bekijken of er al interessante bedrijven en/of opdrachten voor je bijstaan waar je een gesprek mee kunt inplannen. Tot 13 april kunnen de aanmeldingen van interessante bedrijven voor jou binnenstromen dus houdt het platform goed in de gaten. Heb je vragen over het Green Matchmaking evenement? Mail dan naar Wendy van Rijsbergen w.vanrijsbergen@avans.nl.
2021-04-12Gardening SessionThe HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session at the APV student housing in Vlissingen at 09:00 to 11:00h on 12/04/2021. The location is Joost de Moorstraat 21. This event is a corona proof activity and has a maximum capacity of 8 people. The session will focus on maintaining, cleaning the garden, and laying down wooden chips. This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours). If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/3dNhf3I. Hope to see you there!
2021-04-12Gardening Session at HZThe minor group of Circular Economy and the HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session held at the HZ university from 12/04/2021 to 16/04/2021. The gardening sessions focus on removing the shells & hortensias, placing fresh grass and plants around the garden. There is a maximum capacity of 9 people per each session. Please sign up via this excel sheet https://1drv.ms/x/s!AiTkzs_ucfHabA52_NiefO4zOcA if you would like to join us in greening the university :)!
2021-04-09Cleanup, Plastic Workshop, and Monitoring SessionThe fact that plastics are useful is uncontested – it is proven by the fact that plastics are everywhere! Unfortunately, a lot of it is created for one time use, which is only a problem because plastic is not very bio-degradable – like, at all. Or is it? Most of us simply don’t know…

…which is why we have organized this workshop for you on the 9th of April. It will combine a clean-up and a monitoring session with a lecture on plastics by Lorenzo Somai (a graduating Aqua EcoTechnology student)!

This is the planned schedule for that day (9th of April): 10:30-11:30 CleanUp 11:45-12:15 Lecture on Plastic 12:15-13:00 Lunch Break 13:00-14:30 Monitoring

Sign up for individual or all sessions in this sign up sheet https://bit.ly/3dF7N2d (sign in with your HZ account when accessing). Due to current regulations, this event has a maximum capacity of 30 people.

With this event we hope to contribute to quality education, (SDG 4), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) climate action (SDG 13).

We hope to see you there and help us free the planet of our trash!
2021-04-08Gardening SessionThe HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session at the APV student housing in Vlissingen at 09:00 to 11:00h on 08/04/2021. The location is Joost de Moorstraat 21. This event is a corona proof activity and has a maximum capacity of 8 people. The session will focus on maintaining, cleaning the garden, and laying down wooden chips. This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours). If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/3dNhf3I. Hope to see you there!
2021-03-30Minor Circular EconomyThe Circular Economy (minor team) is looking into greening the schoolyard and its surroundings. For the circular economy project, a lot of hands-on work and effort is needed. The minor team consists of three individuals. They would greatly appreciate your help! They will make sure that there is enough food and drinks for everyone to keep up the energy!

These are the dates they are working on:

• Tuesday 30 March: removing ivy in one of the green corridors. Time 10:00 to 16:00.

• Wednesday 31 March: placing wood snippers in one of the green corridors. Time 10:00 to 16:00.

• Thursday 1 April: placing wood snippers in one of the green corridors. Time 10:00 to 16:00.
2021-03-26Gardening SessionThe HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session at the Student Garden at 09:00h in front of the APV in Vlissingen (Joost de Moorstraat 21). We will be focusing on the cleaning and maintenance of the garden. If the logistics work out we may also be spreading wooden chips along the planned path and other specific areas. Note: These plans are subject to change. Pro Tip: Dress for the weather with clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty!
2021-03-26Middelburg Clean-upThe HZ Green Office invites you to the cleanup on Middelburg on the 26/03/2021. The meeting point is at room GW 102 in HZ Middelburg. The cleanup begins from 10:00 to 17:00h. Feel free to stop by within this time frame and select the time that is most convenient for you. You can pick up the materials at room GW 102 and then go to anywhere in Middelburg to cleanup. Feel free to walk wherever you want and collect trash. You can plan your own route at your own time and at your own pace. Free coffee is able at Het Koffiepand. This is thanks to Anne van Helteren. Please remember to return the materials and trash to HZ Middelburg. You can earn DOUBLE HZ personality credits for this event. Corona Measures that are applied: gloves will be provided on location, bring your own hand sanitizer, and keep your distance of 2 meters.
2021-03-20Beach CleanupIn honor of the National Cleanup Day, the Green Office invites you this Saturday to the beach cleanup held on the 20/03/2021 from 10:30 to 12:00h. This event is a corona proof activity. The meeting point is at Panta Rhei, 4384 LT, Vlissingen. This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours). If you would like to join us, make sure to sign up via this link https://bit.ly/3luSpJl. Hope to see you there!
2021-03-15Gardening SessionThe HZ Green Office invites you to the gardening session at the APV in Vlissingen at 10:00h-12:00h. We will focus on the maintenance of the garden, writing cards to place under the door of students to raise awareness to not litter in the garden, and keeping the berries upright. Other gardening activities will be executed. Don't be surprised if we ask you to get your hands dirty ;). This activity is linked to HZ personality credits (double hours).
2021-03-14Climate March 2021Before the Climate Alarm starts, we will start drawing circles with chalk on the ground of the Market Square in Middelburg to mark where each person has to stand (to make it Corona-proof!). If you want to spend some time away from the screen, outside and give yourself some play time, JOIN US! On 14/03/2021 at 14:00h, people will take the streets to demand more climate action at the Middelburg Market Square. Before the Climate Alarm starts, we will start drawing circles with chalk on the ground of the Market Square in Middelburg to mark where each person has to stand to make it Corona-proof! This takes place at 11:00h. This action is carried out locally and is nationally supported by various organizations including FNV, Woonbond, Greenpeace, Ofxam, Milieudefensie, Fridays for Future and XR. A local coalition of organizations and citizens that support climate-just policy is also being set up in Middelburg.
2021-03-13Survey - make HZ greener!Let your voice be heard on how to make the HZ building greener! Link to the survey: https://www.survio.com/survey/d/V1A0H4L2B5E2L4H9B
2021-03-13Survey!Let your voice be heard!

The municipality of Vlissingen is working with interested parties on an upgrade of the Station Area and the Prins Hendrikweg in Vlissingen. Together we are working on a plan to develop the area into a place where it is nice to stay, travel, wait or meet each other. Your input is therefore needed to meet the wishes of the student. What do you like? And what could be better?

The link to the questionnaire: https://forms.gle/rR5eLEQVQpSsBYPv8 Thank you so much for completing the questionnaire!!


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Gemeente Vlissingen werkt samen met betrokken partijen aan een upgrade van het Stationsgebied en de Prins Hendrikweg in Vlissingen. Gezamenlijk werken we aan een plan om het gebied te ontwikkelen tot een plek waar het fijn is om te verblijven, te reizen, te wachten of elkaar te ontmoeten. Jouw input is dus hard nodig om te voldoen aan de wensen die er vanuit de student zijn. Wat vind je goed? En wat kan er beter?

De link naar de vragenlijst: https://forms.gle/rR5eLEQVQpSsBYPv8

Alvast heel erg bedankt voor het invullen van de vragenlijst!!
2021-03-12Make signs for the Climate Alarm!On Friday, the 12th of March, at 20h. we will make signs together via Zoom (Zoom link will follow soon). The Climate Alarm is on Sunday, March 24, in Middelburg/online. All over the Netherlands people will take to the streets to protest for more climate action. To get everyone prepared and in the mood we are organising an online sign making night. Join us for inspiration, information and a little bit of competitiveness. The best sign will get a prize!
2021-03-12Sewing WorkshopJoin us for a sewing workshop on 12/03/2021 at 10:30-12:00h at the PE.207 in HZ in Vlissingen. Coby Roorda is the organizer for the sewing workshop event. Coby will be giving a workshop relating to how students can make clean-up bags from tents. All materials will be provided for this event. Please let us know if you are joining through our social media page on Instagram or by sending us an email at greenoffice@hz.nl
2021-03-08Clothing SwapThe HZ Green Office invites you to a clothing swap series event located in the APV in Vlissingen. The event takes place from 08/03/2021 to 10/03/2021 at 16:00-18:00h. Join us to give your clothing pieces a second chance at life and receive a cute clothing piece in return. The event is corona-safe. The number of people that enter the room is monitored.
2021-02-26Sewing workshop🧵 Sewing workshop🧵

Join us to make together clean-up bags!

We are going to provide all the materials. All you have to do is to let us know that you are joining. Friday, 26/02/2021, 10:30h in the PE206 in HZ Vlissingen.
2020-11-30Planting SessionPlanting Session!

Healthy and social outside activity! We will plant some plants in the garden, have a good time, and earn HZ Personality!

Come on the 30th of November, Monday from 10:00 at the Student Garden (Address: Joost de Moorstraat 21).

Stay tuned to our website or Instagram page for updates.
2020-11-27Plogging EventHello everyone!

On Friday (the 27th of November), the HZ Green Office will organize a cleanup at the canal.

This is a Corona proof activity outdoors and will help you charge mentally and physically, as we head into the darkest hours of the year.

📍We will meet at t'Smoske in Vlissingen at 12:00.

The activity is linked to HZ personality (double hours)
2020-11-25Green Office Online SummitGO Summit is an event from the Global Green Office movement where Green Offices from around the world gather to discuss important issues and challenges of operating a green office in the times of Covid-19.

Since we haven't had a physical summit in a while, we will make this year's online summit something special! 🤩 (the physical summit in Belgium was postponed to November 2021, due to COVID)

If you want to join, sign-in on the website until the 13th of November. For further steps, you will be provided with information via email.
2020-11-13Plogging EventHello everyone!

On Friday (the 13th of November), the HZ Green Office will organize a cleanup at the canal.

This is a Corona proof activity outdoors and will help you charge mentally and physically, as we head into the darkest hours of the year.

📍We will meet at HZ in Middelburg and at Smoske in Vlissingen at 10:00 (go to whichever location suits you better). The activity is linked to HZ personality.

🥳The team that crosses first the halfway mark wins! We look forward to seeing you all there!
2020-11-02Planting Session!Planting Session!

Healthy and social outside activity! We will plant some plants, have good time and earn HZ Personality!

Come on the 2nd of November (Monday) from 9.30 to 12.30h at the Student Garden (Address: Joost de Moorstraat 21).
2020-10-22Monitoring litter found in Binnenhaven VlissingenCitizen Science project - Monitoring Binnenhaven Vlissingen, 22 October, start 10h 't Smoske
2020-10-21Cleanup Binnenhaven VlissingenCitizen Science project - Cleanup Binnenhaven Vlissingen, 21 October, start 10h 't Smoske
2020-10-09Monitoring Binnenhaven VlissingenCitizen Science project - Monitoring litter found in Binnenhaven Vlissingen, 9 October, start 10h 't Smoske
2020-10-09Green Office Drinks: every FridayHZ Green Office is organising Drinks at the APV garden: every Friday when the weather forecast is good, starting at 15h. Come and join us and hear everyhting about our activities. We usually combine the drink with some workshops and working on our projects. Want to come? You can link this activity to HZ Personality.
2020-10-09Plant workshopA plant workshop means that we are going to multiply plants by growing from cuttings.

Where? In the PE2 hallway, HZ Vlissingen.

When? 09 Oct 12 pm.
2020-10-08Cleanup Binnenhaven VlissingenCitizen science project: Cleanup Binnenhaven Vlissingen, 8 October, start 10h 't Smoske
2020-09-19Cleanup + monitoring plastic debris from beaches and De Binnenhaven VlissingenThe HZ Green Office regularly organises cleanups. Currently, we're cleaning up De Binnenhaven Vlissingen every other week, as part of a research HZ Green Office is doing for the municipality; the info about what type of waste we find and how much feeds into a national benchmark. This information is used to set policies to prevent waste from the source.

Also, on a regular basis we organise beach cleanups or plogging events. On Saturdaymorning 19 September we are organising a cleaning & monitoring on 5 locations during the national cleanup day that is organised all around the Netherlands. Want to join us in 19 Sep? contact Lorenzo.somai@hz.nl Upcoming cleanups & monitoring sessions Binnenhaven: 23 September: cleanup, start 10h 't Smoske 24 September: monitoring, start 10h 't Smoske 7 October: cleanup, start 10h 't Smoske 8 October: monitoring, start 10h 't Smoske 21 October: cleanup, start 10h 't Smoske 22 October: monitoring, start 10h 't Smoske

-> all these activities can be linked to HZ Personality. Interested? just come or contact Lorenzo.somai@hz.nl or greenoffice@hz.nl
2020-09-17Uitnodiging VSK Inspiratiesessie Zeeland Zero E Missie 2050Addvision zoekt studenten als vertegenwoordiging van de jonge generatie. We hebben jullie nodig om kritische vragen te stellen aan de bedrijven die aanwezig zullen zijn op 17 september. De bedrijven gaan samen met elkaar en met jullie brainstormen over hoe ze naar zero emissie gaan in 2050. Het zijn vooral bedrijven in de zware industrie die deelnemen aan de sessie. Voor deze activiteit zijn HZ Personality punten te verdienen.
2020-03-19Zeeland Zero E Missie 2050Wat gaan bedrijven in Zeeland doen om in 2050 emissievrij te zijn?

Business as usual gaat niet voldoende zijn...

Elkaar inspireren en nieuwe ideeën bedenkenen verkennen welke routes op lange termijn realistisch zijn en wat daarvoor nodig is. We geven daarom inspirerende leiders en echte vernieuwers een podium om ons scherp te houden en de juiste strategische richtingen te verkennen.Kunnen we antwoord geven op de vraag: wat gaan bedrijven doen om in 2050 emissievrij te zijn?
2020-03-07Waterlab 7 March 2020: stakeholder meeting plastic and citizen science monitoring in water systemsWaterlab 7 March 2020: stakeholder meeting plastic and citizen science monitoring in water systems, location: Rotterdam near CS.
2020-01-23HZ Green Office Get TogetherWould you like to be part of the HZ Green Office?

This is your chance to get more information about available positions and projects inside the HZ Green Office.

Come and join us in closing the semester in style and welcoming the new!

When: Thursday, Jan 23rd 4PM De Vriendschap Markt 75,

4331LL Middelburg
2020-01-16Documentary DayAre you interested in climate change?

Do you think it is already happening around the world? How do you think this affects us, and what the impact might be in the near future?

The HZ Green Office with the support of HZ Cult and Apv Housing has organized a documentary day. This event will be in the APV Campus, Thursday, January the 16th at 19:00. It will consist of the projection of two documentaries:

19:00 Chasing Glaciers (Directed by Mark Gregory)

A world temperature increase of 1.5 °C is already inevitable and a 2 °C increase is very possible considering the path we are on now. As the climate changes, droughts will become more commonplace as major cities like Capetown and Los Angeles are predicted to lose all access to their natural water reserves. Nations such as the Maldives and Bangladesh will completely disappear underneath the ocean’s surface and desertification will destroy much of Northern Africa and the Middle East (and all of this by 2050)! Even though these problems seem existential and preventable, there is one place where the threat of Climate Change is currently manifesting itself: the beautiful country of Perú. Within their borders are 70% of the world´s tropical glaciers and over the last 40 years, they have lost almost half their surface areas. The country of 27 million all depends on these glaciers either directly or indirectly for potable water, irrigation, and hydroelectric energy. With the rise in temperature many if not all these glaciers will completely disappear. As they do, the livelihoods and water resources of the people impacted will vanish as well. There is no saving them, only to adapt to a new way of life or pack up and move.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvhnD60DtXo

19:20 Q&A session

19:35 Building bridges (Directed by Carlijn Mulder and Nadine Smiths)

Carlijn Mulder and Nadine Smits participated in the 2017 HZ Honours Programme. They created the documentary "Building Bridges" during their journey, as the honours programme gives space and the opportunity to HZ students to work on their own interesting project. Carlijn and Nadine travelled through five different countries -Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Vietnam- and researched how these countries deal with Climate Change related problems. Nadine is now an advisor Water and Climate for the Province of Zeeland. She will introduce the documentary and relate her learnings to her work as a professional. After the documentary there will be a Q&A.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDP0r2esagk

8:05 Q&A session

If you would like to attend, please let us know so we could reserve a place for you! (Limited Capacity)

We invite you all to enjoy these amazing films and have some drinks after!

-GO
2019-12-12Yesc SummitDecember 12th is the date! On this day, the 12-hour YESC Summit will be held. Let the most creative and impactful ideas of the youngest generation of Zeeland surprise you, exchange thoughts and ideas about the current state of affairs and future of Zeeland’s energy supply and get inspired by our passionate speakers. In addition to the YESC nominees, the Summit is aimed at the regional C-level of business, industry and government and of course significant players in the regional energy transition.

The Yesc summit is only accessible to invitees.

09:00 - 00.00 Oude Stadhuis Markt 1, Middelburg
2019-11-29Centree VisPluis Collection dayIf you walk along the coast you have probably seen blue plastic threads scattered on the beaches. This plastic threads are called “Vispluis” and if you pay attention you will see them all over the coastline of Zeeland.

The cultural foundation Centree from Zierikzee wants to raise awareness about the VisPluis problem. Together with the artist Kainoosh Gerami, they will create an art piece from this VisPluis. They want you to join as they organise VisPluis collection events on 10 more different locations along the North Sea coast.

To support this great initiative, we organise an additional collection day in Vlissingen on the 29th November. We will meet in front of Panta Rhei at the Nollestrand at 13:00 o’clock.
2019-11-20YESC: People, Planet Prozac! TheatercollegeYESC: People, Planet Prozac! Theatercollege (Dutch)

Location: Common House Elliot

19:30 - 21:30
2019-11-17European youth parliament for waterWe invite all young people active in the water sector to apply to the 15th edition of the European Youth Parliament for Water, to be held from November 17 to 24, 2019 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
2019-11-16Play Roetveegpiet during the Arrival of Sinterklaas in Middelburg on Saturday 16 NovWould you be willing to be a Roetveegpiet on Saturday 16 November?

You'll be joining a group of 20 to 25 roetveegpieten, together with Ingrid de Vries (coordinator HZ Green Office) and friends, giving “pepernoten” to the kids in Middelburg. Really fun to do!

We’ll arrive on boats and come to the shore in the harbour of Middelburg facing thousands of children. We’ll be provided with special clothes to dress up and we'll get some black sweeps that the Pieten have from sliding through the chimney.

Middelburg has wisely decided to also have 50% roetveegpieten this year in addition to 50% zwarte pieten. Next year, Sinterklaas will be helped by 100% roetveegpieten. Join us and be part of the change!

For this activity you can gain credits via HZ Personality.
2019-11-08Beach cleanup Friday 8th of NovMeetup at 13:00 in front of Smoske For more info or to sign up for the event visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2440570472722300/
2019-11-04Keynote + Q&A by Prof.dr.ir. Jan RotmansKeynote on sustainable development, transition management, climate change, global change modelling, and system innovations by Prof.dr.ir. Jan Rotmans

Prof.dr.ir. Jan Rotmans is a scientivist, a passionate and rebellious scientist engaged in actual practices to speed up transitions and sustainability. Both nationally and internationally he is an authority on transitions, having written over 200 publications in the fields of climate change, global change modeling, sustainable development, transitions and system innovations.

4th of November, 16.30-18.00 HZ Groenewoud, Middelburg

Missed it? Here's the chance to see it:

https://hz.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=8fdb5405-b63d-4018-9238-aaf400ee354d
2019-10-30YESC: Ethics, Rhetorics and SustainabiltyYESC: Ethics, Rhetorics and Sustainabilty (English)

Location: Common House Elliot

19:30 - 21:30
2019-10-25Beach cleanup VlissingenFriday afternoon we'll take to the beach once again to clean up the shoreline of Vlissingen.

Cleanup materials will be provided.

We will meet at 15:00 in front of the Panta Rhei at Vlissingen close to the Nollestrand. On this occasion, we will continue the clean-up efforts while further collecting data about the plastic litter found.

Christoph will be there again needing your help and guiding you through the process. This time we would like to test the accessibility of a specific app so if you want to help and prepare in advance you could download the “litterati” app before Friday. However, there will be an opportunity to download this on location. This approach is oriented on the same methodology as we tested last time but with a different input approach.

We are looking forward to getting involved with you again!

Visit our Facebook page to get the latest info on our events, any changes to the schedules can be found there. You can also sign up for this beach cleanup directly via the following Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/569999827141011/

We hope to see you on Friday and as always, feel free to invite others.
2019-10-23YESC Energy bootcampYESC Energy bootcamp

Location: HZ Groene Woud

09:00 - 18:00
2019-10-18Scheld Youth ParliamentScheld Youth Parliament
2019-10-16Harbour cleanup VlissingenWednesday morning the 16th of October we'll meet up at 09:45 in front of t' Smoske to clean up the "Binnenhaven" in Vlissingen, right across from the university. Cleanup materials will be provided. We have time until 12:00 but leaving earlier is no problem.
2019-10-12We are tomorrow klimaatfestivalDuurzaamheid in 2050 (Dutch)

Location: Westergas Pazzanistraat 33, 1014 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands

12:00 - 23:00
2019-10-11Finding rootsLeadership program
2019-10-10Opening HZ Green OfficeThe HZ Green Office is an organisation for students, organised by students. We would like to invite you to:

Opening HZ Green Office Date: 10 October - 12.00 Location: second floor at the end of the PE2-hallway Programme 11.30 - Walk-in 12.00 - Start Opening Ceremony by President of the Executive Board mr. J. Dane 12.15 - Presentation HZ Green Office 12.20 - End of programme, green drinks and Q&A session (until 13.00)

Bring your own mug if you can!

About the HZ Green Office For the past 2 years, the HZ Green Office has organised different events and projects around sustainability in and around the university. The HZ Green Office is run by a core team of students and a coordinator. The HZ GO! focuses on greening the campus and (near) environment by organizing and participating in sustainability projects and activities, preferably in cooperation with other stakeholders. As such, we build and maintain a diverse partnership network of local businesses, government and sponsors. Where possible, synergetic connections are initiated between external partners and HZ research & education. Ideally, the HZ-campus is a living lab and playground where students can design and pilot their own solutions in multidisciplinary teams. Our goal is to build and strengthen our (international) community, connecting with each other around action-based sustainability initiatives that generate a positive impact and inspire others. Finally, the time has come for the opening of our physical office! So join us on Thursday 10 October during the Dutch national day for sustainability. The office is located at the end of the PE2-Hallway. The opening will take place at 12:00. After the official opening, the HZ Green Office will present itself followed by Green drinks and a Q&A session until 13:00. Bring your own mug if you can!

We hope to see you all there.
2019-10-04Beach cleanup VlissingenOn Friday afternoon on the 4th of October, the HZ Green Office is organising a beach cleanup in Vlissingen.

The meetup spot will be in front of the Panta Rhei at 14:15. We will combine our efforts to get the beach a little cleaner followed by some drinks and snacks afterwards. Drinks and snacks will be provided by us. However, please bring your own cup or a reusable bottle if you can.

We will also start combining the cleanups with monitoring the things we collect. Delta management student Christoph Sonneck will guide us this Friday in monitoring plastic waste. The goal is to measure what we find, how much, and where.

There are a lot of small plastic pellets on the beach at the moment, so bring a kitchen sieve/strainer if you have one.

Visit our Facebook page to get the latest info on our events, any changes to the schedules can be found there. You can also sign up for this beach cleanup directly via the following facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/569999827141011/

We hope to see you on Friday and as always, feel free to invite others!
2019-09-27Global climate strike in Den HaagJoin the CYS interest group to support youth demanding climate action! We'll join them for the global climate strike activities in The Hague.

Let's meet in the ISS lobby with our signs and other marching gear. We'll depart at 1230pm sharp to walk to Koekamp near Centraal station, where we'll join the hundreds of young people participating in the climate strike, starting at 1pm. For more information on those activities, see here: https://www.facebook.com/events/494662804697554/

Those activities are scheduled to last until 330pm, when those of us remaining can walk back to ISS together.
2019-09-20ZLND2050A new yearly sustainability festival in Middelburg. Music & food trucks joined by interesting seminars and workshops surrounding sustainable topics.
2019-09-18Harbour cleanup VlissingenWednesday morning the 18th we'll meet up at 09:45 in front of t' Smoske to clean up the "Binnenhaven" in Vlissingen, right across from the university. Cleanup materials will be provided. We have time until 12:00 but leaving earlier is no problem.
2019-09-11YESC seminarYESC seminar



























Join the HZ Green Office to events on a wide variety of sustainability topics.

Startdatum
september 2, 2019
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