The board of the Dutch International Society has decided that a pause in accepting membership renewals and new memberships is necessary while it considers next steps for the future of the society. After the next board meeting, scheduled for June 7, the board will make a formal announcement. Please[…]
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We would like to share some important information about a serious heart condition affecting people primarily of Dutch descent. What is PLN? For our heart to beat, calcium ions in the heart muscle cells are important. The phospholamban (PLN) protein plays an important role in the calcium balance of the[…]
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Why is it the case that good news often comes with accompanying bad news? As we’re optimists, we’ll share the good first: we are celebrating Arend Vander Pols more than 25 years of service editing the DIS magazine! And therein comes the bad news. While we celebrate Arend’s 25 years,[…]
Read More »The Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies invites you to: A presentation on The 1847 Dutch Translation of the Life of Black Hawk By Frank Kelderman, Associate Professor of English at the University of Louisville Zoom webinar Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:00 pm EST In 1846, Rinse Posthumous, a Protestant country[…]
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The event will also be livestreamed. To close off Black History Month, we’ve lined up an exciting evening with special guests, speakers, music, happy hour, and more. The theme of the evening will be an exploration of the history of civil rights and social justice in Atlanta, and a discussion[…]
Read More »Organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) and in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources seeks to immerse viewers in the visual imagination of one of the most idolized artists in the world. By floating 20 works of art[…]
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The Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies invites you to: A discussion about Dutch American Heritage Sites with Matt Helmus, Development Manager of Windmill Island Gardens and Valerie Van Kooten, Executive Director of the Pella Historical Society and Museums What role do heritage sites play in[…]
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Next Thursday December 16, 2021 from 3 to 4 pm, join DIS president Matt Helmus as the Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies hosts a webinar about Dutch American Heritage Sites. Head on over to our Events page to find the link to register. Open to the public.
Read More »Come celebrate the proud history of Dutch-American influence in West Michigan with a wonderful, traditional Dutch dinner, fun and festivities for all. Don’t miss an opportunity to enter for a chanceto win an April 8-16, 2022 cruise for two,including airfare from Witte Travel & Tours!Get more information on the cruise at:www.netherlandswaterwaycruise.com […]
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FREE for DIS Members and immediate family! We will be hosting another DIS Day at Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan on Saturday, September 11 from 1-4pm. While we know that this is not close to all of our members, we know that there are quite a few within driving distance of[…]
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