Ivy Circle Netherlands

We were delighted to host this year’s Dinner & Dialogue together with the Ivy Circle Advisory Board and Board, joined by the US Consul General and our new Advisory Board member Lindsey Rothenberg, who shared her thoughtful insights on current affairs and America 250. Advisory Board Chairman Willem Stevens also took the opportunity to share reflections from his recently released book on his 60 years of leadership of the European Harvard Law School alumni organization.

As always, the evening was a wonderful opportunity for the Ivy Circle community to come together, exchange ideas, and celebrate the bonds of shared background, interests, and friendship. Thank you to all who attended for making it such a memorable evening!

Celebrating a bond that goes back to 1782!

As a proud community of American university alumni living in The Netherlands, the Ivy Circle perfectly exemplifies this transatlantic bond.

Happy Dutch American Friendship Day! To many more centuries of friendship 🇺🇸🤝🇳🇱

The Ivy Circle Netherlands and the Princeton Alumni Association Netherlands brought together a remarkable group of people for a timely and candid conversation on the future of Transatlantic Relations.

For 80 years, the Transatlantic Alliance has been a cornerstone of peace, stability, and shared prosperity. The trust, common values, and cooperation across security, economics, and democratic principles were things we largely took for granted. But in the last 18 months, that world suddenly feels much more fragile.

Is the thread holding, or fraying? And what does the answer mean, for better or for worse?

We do not have easy answers, but we came away from the conversation more informed, more connected, and more committed to the conversation.

A heartfelt thank you to our fantastic guest speaker and Princeton alumnus, Douglas Jones, and moderator, Ivy Circle Chair Hollis Kurman, for guiding us through the complexity with such clarity. And to everyone who joined us at , the quality of the room made the evening, with a lengthy interactive session at the end of the talk!

🎓 Considering an MBA in the next few years?
Join us at the Amsterdam MBA Fair 2026 — an opportunity to meet top international MBA programs and get your questions answered directly by admissions teams.

📍 Amsterdam
📅 Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 17:30 – 21:45

✔ Speak with 12–15 leading MBA programs
✔ Join small-group discussions with admissions representatives
✔ Learn about career outcomes, ROI, and program fit
✔ Connect with alumni and other professionals exploring an MBA

Open to professionals from the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, the UK, and across Europe.

🎟 Register via link in bio

⚠️ Please note: Clicking “Attend” on LinkedIn does not complete your registration.

This week Ivy Circle members got to meet with UChicago students visiting Amsterdam for an ‘AI in Practice’ course. Several Chicago Booth alumni showed up, along with US Consul General Lindsey Rothenberg, to mingle with the students.
 
Thanks to all the alumni who showed up, engaged with the students, fielded their questions, and made such positive connections with the students — many of whom have already followed up with alumni for career advice!

SAVE THE DATE: Ivy Circle x Princeton Alumni Association Netherlands Event

What’s Next? The Future of Transatlantic Relations

Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Location: Amsterdam (Venue TBC)

Following a period of unprecedented strategic shifts, the bedrock of transatlantic relations is being redefined. Are we witnessing a permanent structural rupture or the birth of a more autonomous European security architecture?

The evening will feature an in-depth interview with Douglas Jones (Princeton *06, Fulbright Board Member), former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs (2021-2024) and former Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative at the US Mission to NATO (2018-2021). Doug brings unique insight into the current geopolitical landscape. The session will be moderated by Hollis Kurman, Chair of Ivy Circle Netherlands.

Tickets and more info: Event link in bio

Last chance to register for this exciting Princeton event!

Get ready to reconnect with your fellow Ivy Circle / Princeton Alumni Association members while you listen to Princeton alum Anand Ashok discuss whether the cost of energy storage will determine if offshore wind can displace fossil fuels at scale.

Offshore Wind: The Critical Challenge

 Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026 
 Time: 18:30 – 19:30 
 Location: SPACES, Vijzelstraat, Amsterdam

Register via link in story event highlights!

We hope this finds you well and rejuvenated after the holiday break, and excited for crafting your days this year into experiences replete with meaning and joy.

In 2026, we at the Ivy Circle hope to be a part of that goal by providing opportunities for this community to forge stronger connections, be inspired by beauty, explore new ideas, and simply have some fun!

Your voice and perspective matters to us—whether you attend every IC event or stay connected from afar—and we genuinely want to understand how we can best make the Ivy Circle more relevant, accessible, and enjoyable for you.

Your candid responses to the 10–15-minute survey below will directly shape our event planning, communications, and overall strategy for the year ahead. As a thank you, if you complete the survey before Friday, 23 January, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of two €100 gift cards!

Please check your email or LinkedIn group for the survey link.

Thank you for being part of the Ivy Circle community, and for taking the time to help us create more memories together that augment our individual and community’s quality of life (that is our hope). Your time is truly appreciated!

Save the Date - Princeton Event!
Offshore Wind: The Critical Challenge

Offshore wind is a linchpin of the energy transition, offering climate action and economic opportunity. However, the cost of energy storage will determine if offshore wind can displace fossil fuels at scale.

Join Princeton alum Anand Ashok (MSc TU Delft, PhD Princeton) to discuss the complex engineering challenges and opportunities for offshore wind to power a green future in the Netherlands and abroad.

Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
Location: SPACES, Vijzelstraat, Amsterdam

Register: See Event Link highlights for sign up link