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On Tuesday 28 November the Ramadan, the muslim month of fasting, has started. From dawn to sunset the muslim will not eat or drink. The aim of fasting is to learn self-control. Fasting in the Ramadan is also an expression of solidarity with the poor. The money saved by fasting will go to the poor. When it is dark muslims will visit each other to eat together. Such a meal is called iftar. Sometimes
Staff and students of the University of Twente and the Saxion Hogeschool Enschede are cordially invited by the Davet Cemiyet to enjoy the Iftar meal on 7 December. After the meal Recep Canel will give a lecture on the Ramadan.
If you would like to join please contact HÚlÞne van den Bemt (SPE), tel. 053 4892369 or 4345107, e-mail: [email protected]. Please let her know by 5 December at the latest, mentioning your name, telephone number and e-mail address. Taking part is free.
The eighth edition of the 4TU Career Special is out! This week, twelve thousand copies will land on the doormats of an equal number of alumni from the four technical universities. A special feature of this publication is the COMMIT insert of the Materiel and IT Command of the Ministry of Defence.
You’ll also find stories about alumni and start-up entrepreneurs. The opening article focuses on the national alumni survey, and you can read tips and tricks on salary negotiations.
Enjoy reading!
