Unveiling of professor Jos de Waele (1938-2001) bust

Tuesday 1 July 2025, 11 am - 12:35 pm

Academic celebration

On Tuesday, 1 July 2025, the bust of Professor Jos de Waele (1938-2001) will be unveiled in a formal ceremony. With this gesture, Radboud University honours De Waele and his significance for both science and the academic community of Nijmegen. The bust was created by artist Joris Verdonkschot on behalf of the Executive Board.

Professor Jos de Waele was professor of Classical Archaeology at the Faculty of Arts of Radboud University. De Waele gained international renown with his theory on Doric temple architecture and was considered a highly committed mentor at the then Catholic University of Nijmegen. De Waele inspired his students and supported them in the fields of archaeology and classical history. Tragically, he was killed in a car accident in 2001, along with two co-travelling students.

Following the solemn unveiling in the foyer of the Erasmus Building, there will be a special lecture on the significance of De Waele's thinking, given by (former) colleagues from the Netherlands and abroad. Registration is preferred for this lecture.

Programme

Unveiling of bust by speakers

Location: Erasmus building lobby

11.00 am Word of welcome by Prof André Lardinois, vice dean of research at the Faculty of Arts and professor of Greek Language and Literature

11.05 am Speech by Prof José Sanders, rector magnificus

11.10 am Unveiling of the bust

11.15 am Explanation by Joris Verdonkschot, sculptor

11.20 am De Waele Word of thanks by De Waele family member

11.30 am Relocation to lecture hall E. 2.50

Special lecture on the significance of Jos de Waele, by speakers

Location: lecture hall E. 2.50

11.30 am Walk-in with coffee and tea

11.45 am Introduction by Prof André Lardinois, professor of Greek Language and Literature

11.50 am Prof Antonio Varone, former director of excavations in Pompeii, Ministero della Cultura

12.05 am ProfGiuseppe Rignanese, research fellow Archaeology, Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa

12.15 am Dr Nathalie de Haan, Associate Professor of Ancient and Medieval History

12.25 am Prof Stephan Mols and prof Astrid Van Oyen, professors of Archaeology

12.35 am Conclusion

The unique identity of Radboud University

Since 1923, Radboud University has legally been a 'special university', with strong ties to the Catholic emancipation tradition. In keeping with this tradition, the university promotes community building and pays historical attention to individuals who have made a memorable contribution to this.

When: Tuesday 1 July 2025, 11 am - 12:35 pm
Location: Erasmus building
Organisation: Faculty of Arts