About Our Exchange Project

Nederland students and students from the Netherlands are collaborating on a project that promotes the value of global cooperation and learning. The program culminates in a 10-day homestay exchange the summer of 2024.

 

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A SISTERS LIBRARIES PROGRAM

Why “Going Dutch”?

OUR PARTNERS

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Jeanine Naerebout

ZB Bibltiotheek Exchange Team Lead

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Dr. Perry Moree

CEO of ZB Library of Zeeland, Netherlands

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Elektra Greer

Director, Nederland Community Library, Colorado

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Patty Krus Stanfield

Nederland Community Library Foundation, Treasurer

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Lisa Ryder

Nederland Community Library District, President

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Dr. Susan Kelly

Nederland Community Library Foundation, President and Global Educator

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Dr. Scarlett Ponton de Dutton

Nederland Community Library District Board Member and Global Educator

American
STUDENTS / CHAPERONES

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Shayna Beckham

Chaperone and Photojournalist

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Austin O'Pry

Chaperone and Student Liaison

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Max Marschhausen

Teens, Inc. Community Mobilizer; International Exchange Educator

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Ben Weber

Student

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Eliza Brundege

Student

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Maeve Dufton

Student

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Olive Shrum

Student

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Devynn Bulger

Student

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Evie Gustafson

Student

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Lauren Dirr

Student

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Ruby Gustafson

Student

Get to know some of our 2024 visiting Dutchies

EVENTS
in Nederland

Thursday, May 23
Summer Reading Kick-off Event at the Library.  Come learn more about our “Going Dutch” Sister Library Student Exchange

Monday, July 1
Dutch students arrive in Nederland.

Dutch
STUDENTS / CHAPERONES

Shammie-Ritoe

Shammie Ritoe

IT Specialist, Chaperone

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Bjorn de Nooijer

Chaperone

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Danielle Dominicus

Exchange Teacher and Chaperone

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Jed Cimanez

Student

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Isis Heijens

Student

Victoria Liplijn

Victoria Liplijn

Student

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Maya van Es

Student

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Aiden Simon

Student

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Ivana van der Wilt

Student

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Ivar Engels

Student

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Roel Verstraeten

Student

Nederland exchange students.
Nederland exchange students show off their new T-shirts at the Nederland Library in Nederland, Colorado, USA.
Professor Dr. Anya Luscombe of the University College Roosevelt, Netherlands leads a discussion with American and Dutch students on how to combat global misinformation and disinformation.
Professor Dr. Anya Luscombe of the University College Roosevelt, Netherlands, leads a discussion with American and Dutch students on how to combat global misinformation and disinformation.
Exchange students connect online.
Exchange students connect online.
Professor Dr. Anya Luscombe of the University College Roosevelt, Netherlands leads a discussion with American and Dutch students on how to combat global misinformation and disinformation.
Professor Dr. Anya Luscombe of the University College Roosevelt, Netherlands leads a discussion with American and Dutch students on how to combat global misinformation and disinformation.
Library Exchange Students meet with Colorado State Senator Janice Marchman to talk about the importance of libraries.
Library Exchange Students are welcomed by Representative Judy Amabile on the Colorado House Floor.
Library Exchange Students are welcomed by Representative Judy Amabile on the Colorado House Floor.

STUDENT BLOGS (starting in May)

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