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By isber1982 on September 22, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

A Taste of Belgium – Gaufre liègeoise

An ISB alumni poll revealed that frites are the most longed-for Belgian delicacy. I beg to differ. For me, nothing soothes the soul like a fresh, piping hot gaufre liègoise. […]

By isber1982 on September 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Meet the only person who can dress the Manneken Pis

It’s 9 o’clock on a Saturday morning at the corner of Rue de l’Étuve and Rue de Chêne where the legendary statue of the Manneken Pis stands. While the rest […]

By isber1982 on September 14, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

School Nurse Remembered

In 1980, the Stockhem Building was most notably the Tea House, that Wednesday tradition where we could indulge in such Mom-made treats as pizza, American sandwiches, and chocolate chip cookies. […]

By isber1982 on September 14, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Abbey Ruins Get Better With Age

If you’ve never been or, if it’s been awhile, you really need to make Villers-la-Ville a priority. Sure, everyone you have ever met in your life that has visited Belgium […]

By isber1982 on September 11, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Kalispell Red Cross volunteer (and ISB alumna) helps CA families displaced by wildfires

KALISPELL — A Kalispell woman recently volunteered in California with the American Red Cross helping families displaced by devastating wildfires. Kalispell’s Susan Smith, a retired nurse, traveled to Santa Cruz […]

By isber1982 on September 3, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Belgium gives 100m² of land back to Netherlands

Belgium is 100m² smaller than it was in August 2020. When paving work in the street marking the border with the Netherlands began in Essen, Antwerp province, last week, the […]

By isber1982 on August 31, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

ISB Alumna Kicking Ass and Making the World a Better Place

The Elizabeth A. MacDonald Charitable Foundation is a Los Angeles based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting and empowering the brothers and sisters of pediatric patients in health crises. […]

By isber1982 on August 25, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Solstice phenomenon admired at Laeken Cemetery

Several dozen people lined up on the Summer solstice to get a peek at a phenomenon that happens just once a year in the historical Laeken Cemetery. Right about noon […]

By isber1982 on August 25, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

8 ways to discover Victor Horta’s genius in Brussels

The Belgian architect Victor Horta transformed Brussels in the 1890s and early 20th century with his sublime Art Nouveau style. The city is marking the 70th anniversary of his death […]

By isber1982 on August 23, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

WELCOME TO THE NEW ISB ALUMNI WEBSITE!

Can anyone have too much Belgian love? Just because we are immersed in our current lives doesn’t mean we can’t take time out to smell les gaufres Liègeoise as we recall our […]

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Remember this…

What was your first Forest National concert?
What was your first Forest National concert?
Don't leave home without it.
Don’t leave home without it.
The coolest cats on Kattenberg.
The coolest cats on Kattenberg.
A landmark of our youth.
A landmark of our youth.
Did you also touch the baby's nose?
Did you also touch the baby’s nose?
Because it was awesome!
Because it was awesome!
Gone but not forgotten.
Gone but not forgotten.
The most beautiful parking lot in the world.
The most beautiful parking lot in the world.
Our steeds on rails.
Our steeds on rails.
Best tram route EVER!
Best tram route EVER!
You know you bought one for friends back home.
You know you bought one for friends back home.
Remember your first day in Belgium?
Remember your first day in Belgium?
The Château at ISB
So many memories…

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