Welcome to the page of the 64th Board of Faculty Association Ibn Battuta. Every year, a different board leads Ibn Battuta, by coordinating the Association, all its bodies, and events. Together with all the committees and projectgroups, the Board organizes a great deal of activities for all members to join!
This year, it will be our turn to lead the Association! We, as the 64th Board, are looking forward to this Association Year and we will make sure that it will become a great year for all members of Ibn Battuta! Let us introduce ourselves personally below:
Sanne Nouria Arnold - Chairman
Hello everyone! My name is Sanne Nouria Arnold and I am excited to be the Chairman of the 64th Board of the Faculty Association Ibn Battuta! I’m 22 years old and was born in Leeuwarden. Before settling down in Groningen I moved around a bit. From sailing the Caribbean Sea, and experiencing the backpacker's life in Indonesia to switching between Leeuwarden and Groningen. I’m glad to say that I really found my spot here in Groningen. I finished the Bachelor Human Geography and Planning last year. Within Ibn Battuta, I have been active in the BEC an now I’m part of Master Network, Projectgroup Master Introduction and Projectgroup Bakkeveen. In my free time I like to hang out with my friends, discover new music, and perform different kinds of sports. I look forward to this new chapter, together with my Board, and meeting all of you!
David Janssen - Secretary & Vice Chairman
Hi everyone! My name is David Janssen, and I am honored to be the Secretary and Vice Chairman of the 64th Board of Ibn Battuta! I am 21 years old and I am currently in my fourth year of the bachelor Spatial Planning and Design. I have lived in Groningen for my whole life, so I am glad to have started my studies here a few years ago. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, spend some time in and around the Coffee Room, and I like to go to my parents (mostly so I can see my dog). Besides that, I have been part of several committees of our Association, including the FYC, the Wintercom, the A’Cie, the Ex’Cie, and Projectgroup Dies. This has already been an amazing experience for me, and that made me thrilled to apply for the Board of Ibn Battuta. Right now, I am part of the A'Cie, the Ex'cie, and EGEA Groningen. I am so excited for this year and I hope to see many of you at the activities or around the Coffee Room!
Tristan Pel - Treasurer
Dear members, my name is Tristan Pel, and I am the Treasurer of the 64th Board of the Faculty Association Ibn Battuta. I am originally from the charming city of Leeuwarden, and currently in my second year of Spatial Planning and Design. Over the past two years, I have been active at our association, first in the FYC and currently in the Le'Cie, which I enjoyed a lot and made me excited to apply for the board. Next to this I play futsal at G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje, but sadly my abilities are nothing to write home about. One of my favourite places to be is the Coffee Room (especially in one particular spot) and I soon hope to meet many of you there. I am incredibly excited for the upcoming period, working together with my fellow Board Members, and seeing you at the activities!
Esther Scheepstra - Commissioner Internal Relations
Hi everyone, my name is Esther Scheepstra and I am very excited to be the Commissioner Internal Relations of the 64th Board of Faculty Association Ibn Battuta. I’m 21 years old and I was born and raised in Groningen. I am currently in my second year of the BSc Human Geography and Planning. When I joined Ibn Battuta I immediately became an enthusiastic, proud, and active member. On the Introduction Weekend on Ameland, I wrote down my name on the interest lists of every possible committee and eventually joined the FYC. I liked being in a committee so much, that the year after I joined the WinterCom. Next to being an active member of Ibn Battuta and hanging in and around the Coffee Room, I also play field hockey at GHBS and hang out with my friends a lot. I’m looking forward to the upcoming period, working together with my lovely Board Members! I hope to see all of you at activities and in the Coffee Room!
Jesse van der Laan - Commissioner External Relations
Hi there! My name is Jesse van der Laan and I am honoured to be the Commissioner External Relations of the 64th Board of Faculty Association Ibn Battuta. Originally, I am from Leeuwarden and I have been living in the amazing city of Groningen since 2022. In 2021 I started with my BSc Spatial Planning and Design, which I finished last year. In addition to studying I enjoy working at Albert Heijn as a Shiftleader and I can occasionally be found on a tennis court or in the gym. Throughout my study career I have been active in committees like the Excursion Committee and the Master Network FSS. I am also a Pedel of the Pedelgenootschap der Ibn Battuta. This year I will take part in the Wintersports, Lustrum and Career Day committee as the Board member. Furthermore, I have enjoyed joining the many excursions our association has to offer, like the BEC, SFE and Wintersports. After finishing my minor abroad in the United States, I am looking forward to this next challenge of being a part of the 64th Board. If you have any career related questions you can always come to me. I hope to meet you all very soon at our various activities and in the Coffee Room!
