In addition to the VU Broad Student Wellbeing, Aureus, the faculty association of the School of Business and Economics, offers additional support for student well-being.
Trust Persons
Aureus considers it important to provide students with support and a safe place to talk about anything that might be on their mind. Therefore, two Trust Persons within the association have been appointed.
Dennis Groeneveld
Dear student,
My name is Dennis and this year I am the Commercial Officer and Vice-Chairman of the 78th Board of Aureus. Besides my Board responsibilities, I will also be one of Aureus’ Trust Persons together with Anne.
As a Trust Person, I’m here if you ever feel like you need someone to talk to. This can be about anything, whether it is related to Aureus, your studies, your personal life, or simply something that is on your mind. You don’t need to have a specific problem or know exactly what you want to talk about; sometimes, it can already help to have someone listen.
Anything you share with us will be kept confidential. So, if you ever feel like having a chat, don’t hesitate to come up to me when you see me around. Most of the time, you can find me at our office in HG-08A32 in the Main Building. You can also always reach out to me via [email protected].
Whatever is on your mind, you’re always welcome to have a chat!
Anne Drabbe
Dear student,
My name is Anne, and this year I am the Controller of the 78th Board of Aureus. This year, I will also take on the role of Trust Person together with Dennis.
Student life can be a lot of fun, but there can also be moments when things are not going as smoothly. Whether you are struggling with something within Aureus, your studies, or something completely different, it can be nice to have someone to talk to. As a Trust Person, I want to provide a safe and approachable place where you can share whatever is on your mind.
You can always come to me, no matter how big or small something may seem. I am happy to listen, think along with you when needed, or simply be there if you want to get something off your chest. Of course, anything you decide to share with me will remain confidential.
So, please feel free to approach me whenever you see me around! You can usually find me at the Aureus office in HG-08A32 in the VU Main Building, or you can reach me via [email protected].
My door is always open, so never hesitate to stop by for a chat or a cup of coffee!
We can be approached at any time for a confidential conversation about anything that might be on your mind. Whether you are dealing with something difficult or simply feel like talking to someone, you are always welcome to reach out to us.
Legally speaking, our Trust Persons are obligated to keep all discussed matters confidential and will therefore only share or act on the discussed topics with your explicit consent.
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Student Wellbeing & Events
Besides this, our association organizes events for students focused not only on improving their well-being in general, but also on informing and teaching students how they can improve their own well-being. To stay updated about the events we organize related to student wellbeing, keep a close eye on our events and/or social media.