Current Board
Chair
Hey!
My name is Rozan Belterman, I am 20 years old, and currently in my fourth year of Communication and Information Sciences. Hopefully, I will be able to graduate this year! I am originally from Silvolde, a small village in the Achterhoek. I have been living in Nijmegen for almost three years now, and I am really enjoying it here. I definitely do not plan on leaving anytime soon!
Since the start of my studies, I have been actively involved in Babylon. I have been part of several committees and made many new friends over the past few years. By now, I can hardly imagine life without Babylon. That is exactly the feeling I want to create for others as well, which is why I chose to do a Board year.
I am incredibly proud to call myself the Chair of the 37th Board of Babylon! As Chair, I am responsible for ensuring that all Babylon’s operations run smoothly by supporting and guiding my fellow Board members.
I am really looking forward to meeting even more new people this year and making it an unforgettable year together!
Love,
Rozan Belterman
Chair 2025-2026
Secretary
Hello everyone!
My name is Lucas Tallanne and I am 21 years old. I am in my third year of the English track of the study International Business Communication. My hobbies are playing guitar and cooking. This year, I have the honour of being the Secretary of the 37th Board of Babylon. I have lived in this beautiful city, Nijmegen, for my whole life. To me, Nijmegen is the best city of The Netherlands, maybe even of the whole world. It is the oldest city of The Netherlands, but also the youngest. It is a small city, but at the same time it is big and unique.
Before I started this study, I studied Law for a semester at Radboud University. However, while I thought it was an interesting study, I soon found out that it was not the right fit for me. After my gap year, I chose to study International Business Communication.
My first contact with Babylon was during the Introduction Week. I had an amazing group and made many great friends. Last year, me and a couple friends of Babylon even went to Croatia to visit a friend of ours, whom we met during the Introduction Week! I quickly fell in love with Babylon, joining the study association was one of the best choices I have ever made. In my first two years, I was a member of the Graphic Design Committee and the Publication Committee. During these years, I noticed that I wanted to do more, and that is why I decided to do a Board year.
As the Secretary, I am in charge of the communication. This means that I read and send emails, but also that I am responsible for the Instagram account and other social media. The latter is something that really spoke to me, since I love being creative.
Much love,
Lucas Tallanne
Secretary 2025-2026
Treasurer
Hi!
My name is Jorben Eijpe, and I am 19 years old. I am currently in my second year of Business Administration. I will fulfill the role of Treasurer of the 37th Board of Babylon, for which I am very excited! I am from Limburg- Sittard to be precise- and have been living in Nieuwstadt for most of my life. Nieuwstadt is a very small city a few kilometres north of Sittard. I have been living in Nijmegen for a little over a year now. My hobbies include listening to music, cooking (and eating) and fitness.
My Babylon adventure began when I signed up at the very end of the Introduction Week. I joined the Sports Committee because I love sports and skiing. Later, in December, I joined the Committee of Informal Activities to replace some members who had left. This decision was a no-brainer, as I rarely missed any Babylon activities, both formal and informal. During my second year as a Babylon member- though not a International Business Communication student anymore- I remained just as active. I joined the Weekend Committee and rejoined the Sports Committee, and still attended almost all activities. I met a lot of great people through Babylon, for which I am very grateful!
As Treasurer, I am responsible for managing Babylon’s finances. This includes keeping track of incoming as well as outgoing payments in order to keep Babylon financially healthy.
I am looking forward to this coming year and hope we will make it an unforgettable one for everyone!
Jorben Eijpe
Treasurer 2025-2026
Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Hello all,
My name is Tibbe, I am 20 years old and I am in my second year of studying Public Administration. Before this, I completed the first year of International Business Communication, following the French track.
I am from Deventer, the most beautiful city next to the river the IJssel. This is where I have lived all my life and I still enjoy going back here. Since one and a half years I live in Nijmegen, the most beautiful city next to the river the Waal.
As a total stranger, I was immersed in the life of Babylon during my Introduction Week. Without any idea what a study association, a committee or a board was, I had an exhausting, but wonderful time. This motivated me to join not one, not two, but three committees. Through the Committee of Informal Activities, the Study Trip Committee and the Publication Committee, I met many friends, had many adventures and my passion for Babylon grew. Ultimately, these experiences, and those from my second year, motivated me enough to apply for a Board year.
As Commissioner of Internal Affairs, I am responsible for getting and staying in contact with members and former members. I will be responsible for activities such as CIS in the Field and the Family Day, as well as coordinating the Merchandise Committee and the organisation of the Weekend. To top it all off, I am the coordinator of FC Balbylon, the association’s football team.
Let’s make it a great year together!
Greetings,
Tibbe Franken
Commissioner of Internal Affairs 2025-2026
Commissioner of External Affairs
Hi everyone!
My name is Els Kooiker, I am 18 years old and in my third year of Communication & Information Science. This year, I will be the Commissioner of External Affairs.
I was born in Kapelle, a small town in Zeeland. I have lived there my whole life, but two years ago I moved to Nijmegen for studies.
I was introduced to Babylon during the Introduction Week. I then decided to join the Committee of Informal Activities. I soon made a lot of friends within the association. In my second year, I decided to join three committees; the Congress Committee, Weekend Committee and Prom Committee. It made me fall in love with Babylon even more and I decided to do a Board year.
As the Commissioner of External Affairs, I am in contact with all external parties. This year, I will be in contact with sponsors and hopefully get some new sponsors. I will also organise the Congress and the Company Visits. I am also responsible for the Stickerdeals, so members can get good deals at companies in Nijmegen.
I am looking forward to this year, and I hope you are too!
Love,
Els Kooiker
Commissioner of External Affairs 2025-2026
Commissioner of Activities
Hi,
My name is Emma Schiks and I am 21 years old. I have been coming to Nijmegen my whole life and have always lived in the area, so I truly feel at home here. I am currently in my third year of Communication Sciences. I originally started Communication and Information Sciences, which unfortunately did not suit me, but I have not left Babylon since my own Introduction Week. Since then, I have made friends for life and joined many committees where I got to know even more people and gained a lot of valuable experience.
I have always considered doing a Board year, and when this opportunity came my way this year, I had no choice but to apply. It is my pleasure to fill up the position of Commissioner of Activities next year. I will be responsible for the contact with our Local Pub and other pubs in Nijmegen. Additionally, I will be busy organising Borrels, the Introduction Week and the Ski Trip, among other things, and I will do my best to make sure all members feel included and have a great time.
I hope you are looking forward to the upcoming year as much as I am, and we will make it a fun and memorable one!
Love,
Emma Schiks
Commissioner of Activities 2025-2026