{"id":128201,"date":"2021-06-21T16:20:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T14:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/?p=128201"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:16:42","slug":"in-memoriam-wilte-de-vries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2021\/06\/21\/in-memoriam-wilte-de-vries\/","title":{"rendered":"In Memoriam Wilte de Vries"},"content":{"rendered":"

We were saddened to learn that Wilte de Vries, student in our master programme Policy Economics, passed away on 9 June. Wilte\u2019s unexpected passing comes as a shock to us.<\/p>\n

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In Memoriam Wilte de Vries<\/span><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Wilte (21) was a friendly, smart and decisive student who was close to obtaining his master\u2019s degree. He was working on his thesis and making plans for the future.<\/p>\n

Dirk Schindler, who taught a course and a seminar Wilte attended this year, remembers him as a dedicated student. \u201cWilte was not the first to speak out but always had very good comments and contributions. He did a very good and convincing job in defending his group\u2019s policy paper in our seminar. I am truly shocked about this unexpected news. Everyone who met Wilte will miss him.\u201d<\/p>\n

His fellow students and friends Anne, Jasper, Jair and Jeroen remember Wilte as a sociable and witty person. \u201cWilte was a good-natured, sociable, intelligent guy and so much more. A smile on your face was guaranteed when you spent time with Wilte, but there was always room for good conversation as well. His sharp and witty remarks made it a pleasure to hang out with him. Even during the most boring lectures, it was enjoyable with him. He was always serious about studying, but with a smile on his face. That smile looked very good on him and we will never forget it. Wilte, we will miss you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Wilte\u2019s parents, his brother, family, friends and fellow students. We wish them all a lot of strength in this very difficult time.<\/p>\n

A memorial room has been created in the E-building, room EB-12. There will be a condolence book available for anyone who wants to leave a message. The room will be open from 12.00 \u2013 16.00 on Monday to Friday until 25 June.<\/p>\n

Patrick Groenen, Dean Erasmus School of Economics<\/p>\n

Brigitte Hoogendoorn, Programme Director Erasmus School of Economics<\/p>\n\n\t

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