Jeannette den Ouden is theologist and pastor of the Arboretum Church and student chaplain for Spectrum. She has worked over 15 years with Lectio Divina and uses it for her daily inspiration.

Josine is a chaplain

Since April 2024, I am a student chaplain for Spectrum. She is theologist and pastor and she loves to drink tea with students and colleagues and take time together for a ‘walk & talk’. Her motto in life is is: ‘Do small things with great Love’ 💜

Marloes Harkema works for Spectrum as a Buddhist chaplain and a life coach and grief counselor at WUR. I live and work part-time at Zen River, a Zen Buddhist training temple in the Netherlands. I’d love to tell you I live a simple, stress-free life, but let’s be real—I get way too enthusiastic about way too many things! Relatable? Join me for meditation, a Retreat & Recharge session, or just a cup of tea and coaching chat. Let’s figure out this “simple life” thing together (or at least laugh about trying).

I have participated in many of the wonderful Spectrum activities before deciding to become part of the team. The community helped me a lot when I first moved to Wageningen and I love being surrounded by other spiritual people. Next to my role as Team and Activity Manager, I facilitate the Hatha Yoga lessons and I am part of the Taizé prayer band.

Spectrum has helped me settle in Wageningen and meet people who are open and warm-hearted. I started teaching yoga for Spectrum, which is one of my passions and took on the role of office manager. I enjoy to create a space where people can come together, connect with each other and themselves, and find a sense of calm.

I am a first year bachelor who loves cows! I’ve been joining Spectrum activities since the beginning of my first year; I am honoured to be able to be apart of the team, a community filled with kind and genuine people.

As an enthusiastic Externus, I am dedicated to connecting Spectrum with other associations or individuals who would like to partner with us for activities across our pillars. Together with the team, I am passionate about realizing impactful activities for the students/employees and building strong community connections.

I am passionate about brand visibility therefore enjoy working with Spectrum. This offers me opportunity to take time off my work and meet new people.

I love embracing myself, and I have found Spectrum activities to be uplifting and helpful for self-connection, from energetic workshops to serene moments of meditation. As Activity Manager, I aim to help create events that foster connection, balance, and joy, making every event a unique experience. Let's explore, grow, and celebrate life together.

In lak’ech. The connection between humans, animals and nature is something I feel very passionate about. Humans are a part of nature. I truly believe that reconciling this can bring a lot of positive change in the world. Spirituality has helped me to understand and experience this fully. Coming to study in Wageningen, I was so pleased to find a community like Spectrum. The meditations were one of the things that helped me feel home and grounded here, and I am therefore happy and proud to be the meditation coordinator.