Specified Endowed Funds
Specified gifts to Hope College are used to establish endowed
funds to support the work of faculty and staff. The college believes
it
is important that funds be made available for the continued personal
growth of faculty and staff. These opportunities are essential
for maintaining quality education at Hope. Revenue from these funds
is used for individual enrichment and research, endowed lectureships
and departmental programs.
Endowment at Hope
Endowment Brochure (opens as pdf)
Endowment
Funding Opportunities
Endowed Professorships
The Jacob E. Nyenhuis
Faculty Development Funds
Endowed
Student Research Funds
Departmental
Discretionary Funds
Endowed
Lectureships
College Advancement staff members stand
ready to assist you with any questions you may have regarding
establishing an endowed fund at Hope College. Please feel free
to contact us at 616-395-7775 or advancement@hope.edu.
Endowed
Scholarships
Endowed
Professorships
GENEVRA THOME BEGG
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES—An
endowed fund established by the late Genevra Begg.
Her love of libraries and the college
resulted in her bequest to establish the Genevra Thome Begg
Director of Libraries.
Kelly
Jacobsma is the Genevra Thome
Begg Director of Libraries. learn
more
EVERT J. AND HATTIE E. BLEKKINK
PROFESSORSHIP—An
endowed professorship created from the bequest of the late Victor
and Ruth Blekkink in honor of their parents to provide financial
support
for a member of the faculty who is selected on the basis of a
distinguished record as an outstanding teacher, recognized
scholarly contributions,
and significant contributions to the overall mission of the college.
The professorship is open to faculty members in the Departments
of Education and Religion.
Dr. Barry Bandstra of the religion faculty holds the
Evert J. and Hattie E. Blekkink Professorship. learn
more
DR. LEON A. BOSCH '29 ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT—An endowed
professorship funded in 2005 through the estate of Virginia
French Bosch in honor of her husband, Dr. Leon A. Bosch '29.
The appointment is to be held by an outstanding faculty member
in the Department of Department of Economics, Management and
Accounting, who has a strong interest in management and organizational
development.
Dr. Tom Smith of the economics, management
and accounting faculty holds the Dr. Leon A. Bosch '29 Professorship
in Business and Management. learn
more
PETER C. AND EMAJEAN COOK ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—An
endowed professorship established by Peter C. and Emajean Cook
to provide financial support for a faculty member who has an established
record
of excellence as a Christian scholar, as evidenced by effectiveness
in teaching, a record of scholarship, a Christian life marked by
a meaningful integration of faith and practice, and who subscribes
to the concept and principle of the free enterprise system.
Dr. Peter Schakel of the English faculty holds the
Peter C. and Emajean Cook Endowed Professorship. learn
more
REVEREND FREDERICH GARRETT AND
HELEN FLOOR DEKKER ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—A
professorship established by the estate of Dr. Fred H. and
Marie V. Buranek Decker to provide financial
support for a faculty member who has an established record of excellence
in biophysics, biomedicine or biology.
Dr. Maria Burnatowska-Hledin of the Hope College biology and chemistry
faculty hold's the Reverend Frederich Garrett and Helen Floor Dekker
Endowed Professorship. learn
more
DOROTHY WILEY DeLONG PROFESSORSHIP IN DANCE—An
endowed professorship in honor of Dorothy Wiley De Long established
by Mr. and Mrs. William P. De Long; their children, Dr. and Mrs.
Jack
De Long and Mr. and Mrs. Ted De Long; and friends and associates
of Mrs. De Long. Dorothy Wiley De Long was actively involved in
dance throughout her life, and was a leader in introducing dance
to the community and to Hope College. This professorship is held
by a faculty member in the Department of Dance.
DUMEZ ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—An
endowed professorship established in 1996 by Mrs. Mabelle DuMez
Frei, a 1926 graduate of Hope College. Its purpose is to provide
financial support to a faculty member within the English Department
who has a distinguished record of achievement both as a teacher
and as scholar.
Dr. John Cox '67 holds
the DuMez Endowed Professorship in English. learn
more
GRANGER ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN ECONOMICS,
MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING—This
fund was established through the generosity of Ronald Keith & Donna
Mae Granger of Lansing, Michigan. The Grangers are business leaders
known for demonstrating their Christian faith by investing their
time, talent and treasure, making a positive difference in their
community. This fund will recognize an outstanding professor with
a
spiritually mature Christian faith whose teaching and actions are
exemplary, and who makes a positive difference in the lives of Hope
College students and the world beyond. This professorship is held
by a faculty member in the Department of Economics, Management & Accounting
who openly shares his or her Christianity to help students grow in
their own faith while at Hope College.
Dr. Todd Steen holds the Granger Professorship
in Economics, Management and Accounting. learn
more
ROBERT W. HAACK
PROFESSORSHIP OF ECONOMICS—An
endowed professorship established by Mr. Robert W. Haack '38,
a distinguished business leader, most notably as President and
Chief Executive
Officer of the New York Stock Exchange and Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Lockheed Corporation. Following retirement, Mr. Haack
served as a member of the Board of Directors of a number of major
U.S. corporations. This professorship is to be held by a distinguished
economist dedicated to teaching, research and the mission of Hope
College.
Dr. John E. Lunn of the economics, management and accounting
faculty, holds the Robert W. Haack Professorship in Economics. learn
more
ELMER E. HARTGERINK '39 ENDOWED
PROFESSORSHIP IN CHEMISTRY —An
endowed professorship established in 1991 by Elmer and Margaret
Hartgerink through a gift of stock in the Wyckoff Chemical Company
in South Haven, MI, where Elmer Hartgerink served as chairman and
CEO from 1979-1989. The holder of the professorship
is required to be outstanding chemist dedicated to students, teaching
and research, and committed to the Christian faith.
Dr. Graham Peaslee of the chemistry
faculty holds the Elmer E. Hartgerink Professor of
Chemistry. learn
more
KENNETH G. HERRICK ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—An
endowed chair established in 1981, and named in honor of Mr. Kenneth
G. Herrick, President of the Herrick Foundation and Chairman of
the Board of Trustees of Tecumseh Products, Inc., in recognition
of and appreciation for his generous support of Hope College. This
chair is held by a faculty member in one of the following Departments:
Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics, Management and
Accounting; Geology; Mathematics; or Physics.
Dr. Paul DeYoung '77 is the Kenneth
G. Herrick Professor of Physics. learn
more
DRS. EDWARD A. AND ELIZABETH HOFMA ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—An
endowed professorship established by the Board of Trustees of the
Drs. Edward A. and Elizabeth Hofma Trust, to be held by a faculty
member who has a major responsibility for the instruction of pre-medical
students. Normally, this will be a member of the Biology Department
or the Chemistry Department. Drs. Edward A. and Elizabeth Hofma
were longtime residents of Grand Haven, Michigan, in which community
these doctors served as distinguished and respected physicians.
Dr. William Polik
holds the Edward and Elizabeth Hofma Professor of
Chemistry. learn
more
JOHN H. AND JEANNE M. JACOBSON ENDOWED
PROFESSORSHIP—The
Jacobson endowed professorship was established by the Board of
Trustees
of Hope College in 1999 to honor Dr. John H. Jacobson, the tenth
President of Hope College (1987-1999), and his wife, Dr. Jeanne
Jacobson, Adjunct Professor of Education (1996-1999) and Senior
Research Fellow of the A.C. Van Raalte Institute at Hope College.
Before coming to Hope College, the Jacobsons had distinguished
careers in education in both Florida and New York. The Jacobson
Professorship will be held by tenured faulty members with a commitment
to the Christian faith who are outstanding teacher-scholars or
artists
and who propose to conduct a significant program of research or creative activity.
Dr. Charlotte vanOyen-Witvliet of the psychology faculty
holds the John H. and Jeanne M. Jacobson Endowed
Professorship. learn
more
LEONARD AND MARJORIE MAAS ENDOWED
PROFESSORSHIP IN REFORMED THEOLOGY—An
endowed professorship established by Leonard and Marjorie Maas
in 2006 for a faculty member whose scholarly emphasis is on the
historical and philosophical development of Reformed theology through
the present day. The professorship is established through the generosity
of Leonard and Marjorie Maas, longtime supporters of Hope, lifelong
members of the Reformed Church in America, and recipients of honorary
doctorates from the college. This chair is held by a faculty member
who has a distinguished record of achievement as both teacher and
scholar and one who has mature understanding of and commitment
to the Christian faith.
Dr. Mark Husbands of the religion faculty holds the Leonard
and Marjorie Maas Endowed Professorship in Reformed Theology. learn
more
HOWARD R. AND MARGARET E. SLUYTER
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN ART AND DESIGN—An
endowed professorship given by Mrs. Margaret E. Sluyter to
be held
by a faculty member in the Department of Art whose primary
responsibilities are teaching courses and professional activity
in the field of interior design. Dr. Howard R. Sluyter graduated
from Hope in 1928 and
had a distinguished career in business. He served as a Trustee
of Hope College from 1971-1986. Through her life-long interest
and involvement in interior design, Mrs. Sluyter recognized the
place of interior design in a liberal arts curriculum.
Professor Stephanie Milanowski, Assistant Professor of Art and
Design, holds the Howard R. and Margaret E. Sluyter Endowed Professorship.
learn more
ARNOLD AND ESTHER SONNEVELDT ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
IN EDUCATION—An endowed professorship established
to honor Arnold and Esther Sonneveldt of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Sonneveldts
are leaders in the bakery business in west Michigan and dedicated
church leaders in the Reformed Church in America. They have four
children, all of whom attended Hope College. This chair will be
held by a faculty member within the Department of Education who
is an outstanding teacher and demonstrates a commitment to the
Christian faith and to preparing young people for the field of
education.
Professor Susan Mooy '64 Cherup holds the Arnold and
Esther Sonneveldt Endowed Professorship
in Education. learn
more
GUY VANDER JAGT '53 ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—This
endowed professorship established by friends of the Honorable Guy
Vander Jagt as an expression of their appreciation for his distinguished
leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and for his dedication
to the ideals and values that have been the inherent strength of
our nation. Mr. Vander Jagt, a 1953 graduate of Hope College and
a student leader and distinguished orator while at Hope, has won
national acclaim as an orator. He served in the Congress of the
United States from 1966-1992 as Representative of the Ninth Congressional
District in Michigan. In recognition of his distinguished career,
the Board of Trustees of Hope College conferred upon Mr. Vander
Jagt the honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1983. This professorship
is held by a distinguished faculty member, preferably one who has
a special interest in oratory, or the interface between politics
and communication.
Dr. James Herrick is the Guy Vander Jagt Professor of Communication. learn
more
LAVERN '39 AND BETTY DEPREE '41
VAN KLEY ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—A four-year
rotating endowed professorship established through the generosity
of
Lavern and Betty DePree Van Kley to recognize an outstanding
teacher-scholar who exemplifies in their personal and professional
lives the Christian values which have marked the Hope experience
since its founding.
Dr. Anne R. Larsen is the Lavern '39 and
Betty De Pree '41 Van Kley Professor of French. learn
more
HARRISON C. AND MARY L. VISSCHER ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
IN GENETICS—An endowed professorship established
by Dr. Harrison C. Visscher '51 and Mary L. Zweizig '52 Visscher.
This professorship is to be held by a distinguished member of
the biology faculty who leads an active teaching and research
program in the field of genetics and/or molecular biology and
demonstrates in their professional and personal life a commitment
to the mission of college.
Dr. Aaron Best of the biology faculty
has been appointed the first recipient of the Harrison
C. and Mary L. Visscher Endowed Professorship in Genetics. learn
more
T. ELLIOT WEIER PROFESSORSHIP IN
BIOLOGY—A fund established by a bequest
from the late Katherine. S. Weier to provide financial support
for a faculty member within the Biology Department who has
a distinguished record of achievement both as a teacher and
a scholar. Each appointee is to be publicly referred to as
The Weier Professor of Plant Science.
Dr. Christopher Barney holds the T.
Elliot Weier Professorship in Biology. learn
more
KENNETH J. WELLER '48 ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
IN MANAGEMENT —
This professorship was established in 2011 with a generous leadership
gift from James ’63 and Ginger Huizenga ’64 Jurries
in honor of Kenneth J. Weller ’48, Jim’s cherished
mentor at Hope. This appointment is for a faculty mentor in
the department of Economics, Management and Accounting. The
holder of this professorship shall have a distinguished record
of teaching, scholarship, and leadership, and a demonstrated
commitment to the Christian faith. The appointment is for a
five-year period and is renewable.
Dr. Stacy L. Jackson is the Kenneth
J. Weller Professor of Management. learn
more
JOHN DIRK WERKMAN ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP—An
endowed chair established by Mary K. Werkman in the name of her
husband, John Dirk Werkman, a graduate of Hope College in 1889.
This professorship is held by a faculty member at Hope College
who has a distinguished record of achievement as both teacher and
scholar.
Dr. Thomas Ludwig is the John Dirk Werkman Professor
of Psychology. learn more
HINGA-BOERSMA DEAN OF THE CHAPEL—Max
'46 and Connie Hinga '49 Boersma established this fund to support
an endowed position, Dean of the Chapel, in honor of Connie's father,
Milton "Bud" Hinga. The Dean of the Chapel's office will
support efforts to strengthen the spiritual life of the Hope College
campus and to enable the influence of the college's Christian life
and witness to extend beyond Hope's borders.
The Rev. Trygve D. Johnson is the Hinga-Boersma
Dean of the Chapel. learn
more
MAAS ENDOWED CHAPLAINCY—This
fund was established through the generosity of Leonard and Marjorie
Maas.
Holders of this endowed chaplaincy will assist individual students
and groups of students to respond to personal and spiritual challenges
and to grow in their faith. The Chaplain will support groups of
students who seek to meet, share, learn, serve and pray together.
The Rev. Paul Boersma '82 of the campus ministries
staff holds the Leonard and Marjorie Maas Endowed Chaplaincy. learn
more
The Jacob E. Nyenhuis
Faculty Development Funds
MR. AND MRS. CHRISTIAN BECKER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
FUND—This award is named in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Christian Becker. This fund is awarded by the college to a person
who has attained distinction as a scholar and teacher within the
field of economic discipline. Given by Mr. and Mrs. Becker's children.
BROOKSTRA FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—This
fund was established through the generosity of the family of Dr.
Arthur Brookstra, and in special recognition of Miss Mardelle Brookstra,
a longtime employee of Hope College. The income from this fund
is used to support the self-renewal of faculty, and can be used
for summer grants or any other purpose that is consistent with
the President's Discretionary Fund for Self-Renewal.
AL & PHYLLIS BURSMA COLLABORATIVE SUMMER RESEARCH FUND—This fund is established to provide support for summer collaborative student and faculty research in the humanities or the arts as the first and second choice. If there are not projects in these areas, the grant money would support summer collaborative research in the social sciences. Recommendations for funding are made by the selection committee in response to applications from faculty.
DAVID AND CAROL COLE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—This
fund was established by David and Carol Cole, parents of Scott
'90 and Christopher '92 Cole, to be used for faculty enrichment
and research within the Department of Education.
COLLEGIAL FUND FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT—A
fund provided by members of the faculty in support of their colleagues'
professional development and creative scholarship.
MARJORIE DEN UYL FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—An annual
award to a member of the music faculty to enable this person to
enrich his/her performance and/or teaching ability. Any faculty
member within the Department of Music who has taught at Hope College
for a minimum of two years is eligible to apply for this grant.
The final selection will be made by the Provost after appropriate
consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Music and
the Faculty Status Committee.
SIMON DEN UYL FACULTY DEVELOPMENT—The Den Uyl Fellowship
is awarded annually to a member of the Hope College faculty who
has attained marked distinction in his academic career and who
proposes a study of considerable scope promising future benefits
to the college. It is named in honor of Dr. Simon D. Den Uyl '19
who initiated the Fellowship in 1958 and who has made possible
its establishment as an annual award. The Den Uyl Fellow is selected
by a faculty committee and the administration and is the highest
award given a Hope teacher by his faculty colleagues.
EDWARD D. DIMNENT FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—A
fund established by Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Dekker in honor of
Edward D. Dimnent, who served Hope College as registrar, treasurer
and teacher and as its fifth president. The income from this fund
is for faculty renewal and study projects. It can be used for summer
grants or any other purpose consistent with the President's Discretionary
Fund for Self-Renewal. Requests for grants from this fund are channeled
through the Office of the Provost.
ANTHONY AND MAE DEPREE '12 LUIDENS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
FUND—A fund awarded annually to support the study
of some aspect of the relation between the Church and contemporary
society—with particular focus on national and global issues.
ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—A Faculty Development Fund Established By The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New York, New York.
JOBE AND JULIE MORRISON FAMILY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
FUND—A fund established by the Morrison family to
support faculty development.
DR. JUDITH A. MOTIFF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—A fund created by family and friends of the late
Judith A. Motiff, Hope professor of French 1969-2000, to support
teaching, faculty professional development, and creative scholarship
within the Department of French.
NORMAN AND RUTH PEALE FUND—A fund established
by Dr. and Mrs. Norman Peale to support faculty/student research
in contemporary religious thought.
ALBERTUS PIETERS (SHOEMAKER) FACULTY
DEVELOPMENT FUND—The Pieters-Shoemaker
Faculty Development Fund was created in honor of Albertus Pieters,
College Pastor and Distinguished Professor of Biblical Literature
at Hope in the 1920s, by the Shoemaker family. This fund provides
monies for self-renewal and study projects pertaining to teaching
courses relating the sciences to the Christian faith. Funds
may be given to either faculty members or students, or to acquire
library resources to accomplish this purpose.
REIMOLD FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—An award, given in memory of his mother by Mr. O.J. Reimold II, is awarded to the member of the faculty whose proposal for summer research and writing best offers effective expression of those spiritual and cultural values which motivated the founder of Hope College, Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte, and which gives promise of resulting in scholarly or literary publication.
Howard R. and Margaret E. Sluyter Faculty Development Fund—A fund established in 1995 through the generosity of Margaret Sluyter. The income from this fund will be used for faculty development at Hope College.
JOHN R. SOETER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—Established in 1997 by Dr. John R. Soeter ’57
for faculty in the Natural Sciences Division.
MINER AND DURETH BOUMA STEGENGA FACULTY
DEVELOPMENT FUND—Awarded annually to support the study of some
aspect of the relation between the Church and contemporary society—with particular focus on state and regional issues.
STROSACKER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
FUND—A
fund established by the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation, Michigan,
for faculty development.
HENRY
TEN HOOR HUMANITIES
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—A fund established
by Dr. Henry tenHoor to support faculty development within
the Humanities.
THIRD REFORMED CHURCH FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
FUND—A
fund established through the generosity of the Third Reformed Church
in Holland. The income is to be used for faculty to continue their
scholarly pursuits to further improve the academic excellence of
Hope College. Preference is to be given to members of the Religion
and Philosophy faculties in making this award.
JEROLD PAUL '55 & LOIS TORNGA '56 VELDMAN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—A fund provided by Jerold and Lois Veldman in honor of their parents, the Rev. Jerry Arthur '25 and Adelaide Borgman ' 25 Veldman, and Herman and Frances Naber Tornga. This is to be part of the Nyenhuis Faculty Development Funds.
WILLARD WICHERS FUND FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT—A
gift from Dr. and Mrs. Henri Theil to honor their friend, Willard
C. Wichers. The fund is to be used for faculty development.
MATTHEW J. AND ANNE C. WILSON FOUNDATION FACULTY
DEVELOPMENT FUND—The Matthew J. and Anne C. Wilson Foundation
Trust Fund has provided a number of gifts held as an endowment,
the interest from which is used for faculty development and advanced
study. The mainstay of the fund is to encourage full-time members
of the faculty to grow as scholarly teachers through summer study
and research. A special committee of faculty and administration
determines award recipients annually from applications submitted
by the faculty.
YNTEMA FAMILY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND—A
fund established to recognize the many contributions of Prof. and
Mrs. Douwe B. Yntema and their children to education. Prof. Douwe
Bauke Yntema, a graduate of Hope in 1876, served as Professor of
Chemistry and Physics at Hope College from 1893 to 1916. Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth Loomis Yntema, herself a teacher, was known for her dedication
and love for learning. Their six children, each a graduate of Hope
College, had distinguished academic careers and made outstanding
contributions to education. Hessel Edward Yntema '12 was a Rhodes
Scholar and Professor of Comparative Law at Columbia, Johns Hopkins,
Yale, and the University of Michigan. Leonard Francis Yntema '15
served as Professor of Chemistry and Vice President for Research
at the University of Illinois. Clara Elizabeth Yntema '16 was an
outstanding high school teacher of Latin and mathematics. Theodore
Otte Yntema '21 served as Professor of Economics at the University
of Chicago and later as Vice President for Finance at Ford Motor
Company. Dwight Baldwin Yntema '26 served as Professor of Economics
and Business Administration, and Chairman of this department at
Hope College. Chester Loomis Yntema '26 was Professor of Anatomy
at the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse,
New York. The income from this fund, which was provided through
the generosity of Dr. Theodore O. Yntema, is designated for faculty
development that furthers excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Endowed
Student Research Funds
ALTRUISTIC ECONOMICS
RESEARCH FUND—A fund to support the analysis, development,
collection, research and dissemination of ideas, principles
and data as it relates to economics of any and all altruistic
service and charitable focused, motivated, enabled or facilitated
activities, groups, collectives, organizations, churches, schools,
colleges, universities, hospitals, libraries and associations
to measure the impact of all forms of altruistic service and
charitable activities and ideas on the individual family and
the state, local, national and global economy.
BIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH FUND—A
fund to provide financial assistance to a deserving Hope student
engaged in research in the college's
Department of Biology with special preference given to a student
doing research in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Conservation,
or Environmental Science. Established by a family in recognition
of their student's experience performing undergraduate research
in Biology while attending Hope.
AL AND PHYLLIS BURSMA SUMMER RESEARCH
FUND IN THE HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS—A
fund established to provide support for summer collaborative
student/faculty research in the humanities or the
arts with preference given to research in the humanities. If
there are no projects in these areas, the grant money would
support summer
collaborative research in the social sciences.
STANLEY BUSMAN CHEMISTRY SUMMER RESEARCH
FUND—A fund established
by Stanley Busman to support student summer research in Chemistry.
DR. BERNARD J. DEWITT CHEMSITRY RESEARCH
FUND—A fund established
by his wife, Pauline J. DeWitt and children, Deborah DeWitt and
David DeWitt, in memory of the late Bernard J. DeWitt, BS, Hope
College, 1937; PhD, Carnegie Mellon, 1940. The fund provides a
stipend for a summer research student in chemistry
CHEMISTRY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND—An endowed fund established
to promote undergraduate research in all fields of chemistry. Income
from this fund is to be used at the discretion of the faculty of
the Department of Chemistry for the support of undergraduate research
and student research fellowships.
CUPERY STUDENT RESEARCH FUND—A fund established by Dr. Martin
E. Cupery '24 in memory of his wife, Susanna Ouweneel Cupery. Awards
from this fund are used to support student research in biochemistry
and chemistry.
HERB DERSHEM COMPUTER SCIENCE SUMMER RESEARCH
FUND—A fund to
provide assistance to deserving students engaged in summer research
in the field of computer science. This fund was established to
honor Professor Herb Dershem. Professor Herb Dershem has made significant
contributions to the lives of Hope College students for over 38
years, both academically and personally.
DE VRIES SUMMER RESEARCH
FUND—A fellowship established by Dr. John E. De Vries '41
and his wife, Ruth. Awards from this fund
are used to support student research in chemistry.
JOHN AND ELEANOR DWYER FUND FOR SUMMER RESEARCH
IN CHEMISTRY—A fund established through the estate of John and Eleanor Dwyer
to support student summer research in Chemistry.
JAY FOLKERT AND CHARLES STEKETEE MATHEMATICS
RESEARCH FUND—A fund to provide summer research stipends for mathematics students.
The fund was established by the faculty, alumni and friends of
the Department of Mathematics at Hope College in honor of Jay Folkert
'39 and Charles Steketee '37, whose years of teaching and service
have been an inspiration to their colleagues and more than a generation
of Hope students.
DR. HARRY AND JEANNETTE FRISSEL RESEARCH
FUND—A fund to honor
a former Department of Physics Chairman and his wife. In recognition
of the importance of faculty-directed research for students, the
fund provides for such research by a student during the summer
or the academic year. The student is to be a promising physics
major who has completed at least his/her sophomore year.
FRITZI SENNET SUMMER RESEARCH FUND
FOR KINESIOLOGY— A
fund established in honor of and through the estate of Fritzi Sennett
to support
summer research in Kinesiology. HENDERSON FUND FOR KINESIOLOGY STUDENT
RESEARCH— A
fund established by Thomas and Charlotte Henderson to suppor summer
research in
Kinesiology.
L.T. GUESS PHYSICS RESEARCH FUND—A physics research fund established by L.T. Guess in appreciation for his granddaughter's education and summer research experience in physics at Hope College. L.T. obtained minors in physics and mathematics from Purdue University. The fund provides support for research by a student during the summer or the academic year. The student is to be a declared physics major with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
CURTIS A. JACOBS MEMORIAL MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS RESEARCH FUND—A fund to provide for the summer research of a student majoring
or minoring in mathematics, with first preference given to research
in the area of probability and statistics. Given in memory of Curtis
A. Jacobs '63 by his family and friends.
ROBERT J MOTZER '77 CHEMISTRY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND—A fund to support the research of a chemistry student. This fund is given in honor of Dr. Robert Motzer by Ralph C. Ferrara.
ROGER L. MULDER '61 AND BEVERLY MULDER CHEMISTRY FUND—A fund established in 2007 by Roger and Beverly Mulder to provide support for the travel expenses of chemistry majors when attending meetings where they will present the results of their research. This fund will enhance the undergraduate research experience by providing opportunities for students to interact with a broad range of professionals in the discipline. The Chairperson of the Chemistry Department will administer the travel awards.
THOMAS L. RIECHEL ENDOWED FUND FOR SUMMER
RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY—A fund established Thomas and Robin Riechel in 2006. The fund
provides a stipend for a summer research student in chemistry.
SMALLEGAN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND—A fund to support the
summer research of a Hope Chemistry student, with preference given
to a female student. The fund is given to the glory of God in memory
of Dick Edward '15 and Anna Klooster Smallegan, by their children,
Marian Smallegan '45, and John '51 and Evelyn '50 Smallegan.
TANIS MATHEMATICS RESEARCH FUND—For the support of students
majoring in mathematics, with priority given to students whose
projects involve probability and/or statistics.
NICHOLAS VER HEY '75 GEOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH
FUND —A fund to
provide financial assistance to deserving Hope College students
engaged in summer research in the college's Department of Geology
and Environmental Sciences. Established by friends of Nicholas
Ver Hey '75 in his memory and with appreciation for his excellent
undergraduate experience at Hope College.
DONALD W. VISSER '37 SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP—A fellowship established by Dr.
Donald W. Visser, Class of 1937, and his wife, Marie. Awards from
this fund are used to support student research in chemistry and
biochemistry.
Departmental
Discretionary Funds
THOMAS CHESTER ANDREWS ’84
ENDOWMENT IN CREATIVE WRITING—A fund established by Ray and Alice
Andrews in memory of their son, Tom Andrews, Hope Class of 1984,
the income from which will be used annually to support a visiting
writer at Hope.
HELEN BETKE FUND FOR MUSIC ENRICHMENT—A fund established to provide
resources for the Department of Music. At the discretion of the chair in consultation with departmental faculty, grants will be made toprovide special enrichment opportunities for students. Given in memory of Helen Betke by her family.
JEAN MASON '45 DEBBINK FUND—A fund established through the generosity of Jean
Mason '45 Debbink, the income from which will be used to support
faculty development in the Department of Nursing. In the event
the Department of Nursing is no longer maintained at Hope College,
income from the fund may be used for general faculty development
at the discretion of the Provost.
JOHN AND RUTH DE VRIES CHEMISTRY FUND—A
fund established by Dr. and Mrs. John E. De Vries of Palo Alto,
California. The income is used at the discretion of the department
chairperson and senior members of the faculty to support the programs
of the Department of Chemistry.
THOMAS DONIA MEMORIAL FUND—A fund established
in memory of Thomas Donia '73, by family and friends to assist
the Department of Music of Hope College in providing musical programs
of quality and distinction.
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN CHEMISTRY—Established to support outstanding students who plan
to pursue a career in chemistry.
PAUL G. FRIED '46 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FUND—This
fund was established in 1968 as The Vienna Fund by persons who
had studied in the Vienna Summer School. The purpose of the fund
was to further inter-cultural contact and understanding, with special
emphasis on making it possible for students from Austria to study
at Hope College. In 1981, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the
founding of the Vienna Summer School, the name of the fund was
changed to honor Dr. Paul G. Fried, who founded the Vienna Summer
School and served with distinction for many years as Hope's first
Director of International Education. The purpose of the fund was
broadened to include other activities, in addition to the Austrian
programs, that further the overall goal of international education
and inter-cultural understanding.
FRIED AUSTRIAN AND CENTRAL EUROPEAN
STUDENT FUND—The
fund may provide funding to meet tuition, room and board expenses
for well-qualified Central European students with preference
given to students from Austria. Funding is for one year of
study with the possibility of renewal.
JANTINA W. HOLLEMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MUSIC FUND —This fund was established to support Hope College students who are pursuing careers in Early/Elementary Music Education by providing funds to bring clinicians in the field of Early Music Education to campus to perform master class sessions and/or to help differ the costs for Music Education students to travel to conferences pertaining to the field of Music Education. The allocations of funds should be determined by the current Professor of Early Childhood Music Education at their discretion within the spirit of the gift.
LARRY '65 AND LINDA KIEFT FUND—A fund
established by Larry Kieft, Hope Class of 1965, and Linda Kieft
for the purpose of developing and enhancing the landscape and grounds
of Hope's campus.
MARGUERITE E. KINKEMA FUND—A financial
resource administered by the Department of Education and used for
development of personnel and programs in the field of special education.
JOHN H. AND ANN S. KLEINHEKSEL FUND—Given
in memory of John H. Kleinheksel, Professor of Mathematics at Hope
College for many years, and his wife, Ann S. Kleinheksel. Income
from this fund is to be used in the operation of the Department
of Mathematics. Funded from the estate of Frank D. Kleinheksel,
for his parents.
CLARENCE KLEIS PHYSICS FUND—A fund
established by the family of Clarence Kleis, Professor of Physics
from 1921-1964. The income from the fund is awarded to faculty
members of the Department of Physics for assistance in their research
programs.
MARGARET MARIE KNOOIHUIZEN FUND—A fund established to provide
resources for maintenance of the Hope College campus, with preference
to special projects improving the campus landscape. Given by Delbert
’42 and Emilia Moncada ’43 Knooihuizen, in memory of their daughter,
Margaret Marie Knooihuizen ’72.
ANTHONY
KOOIKER MUSIC LIBRARY FUND—A
fund to to maintain and purchase materials for the Hope College
Music Library.
PAUL B. KRAGT '58 MEMORIAL FUND FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
RESOURCES—A fund to provide for the acquisition
of library materials for foreign languages. Established by the
family
of Paul Kragt.
DR. LLOYD '44 AND IONE STRICK '44 LEMMEN ENDOWMENT
FUND—A fund established by Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lemmen,
the interest from which will be used at the discretion of the college
for operational expenses.
MOREHOUSE MUSIC FUND—A fund established
by Mrs. Charlotte M. Duesing in memory of her father, Harry C.
Morehouse, a Reformed Church minister. The income from this fund
is to be used for furthering the college's Department of Music.
ROGER
L. MULDER '61 AND BEVERLY MULDER CHEMISTRY FUND—A
fund established in 2007 by Roger and Beverly Mulder to provide
support for the travel expenses of chemistry majors when attending
meetings where they will present the results of their research.
This fund will enhance the undergraduate research experience
by providing opportunities for students to interact with a
broad range of professionals in the discipline. The Chairperson
of the Chemistry Department will administer the travel awards.
FRANK N. PATTERSON MEMORIAL FUND—Established
in memory of Frank N. Patterson, Professor of Biological Sciences
at Hope from 1909-1926. The income from this fund is to be used
for furthering the college's biology program. Given by T. Elliot
and Katherine Weier in recognition of an imaginative and inspiring
teacher.
MICHAEL B. PETROVICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—The
Michael B. Petrovich Memorial Scholarship is paid annually from
an endowed fund created by friends, colleagues, and students of
the late member of the Department of History. Its purpose is to
aid students who plan a semester or year of studying abroad. The
recipient will be chosen according to the following criteria: academic
achievement, financial need and place of study and travel. As the
fund was created to foster study in Yugoslavia, first preference
will be given to the student proposing to spend all or part of
the study period in the former Yugoslavia; second preference will
be given to the student proposing to spend all or part of the study
period in the former Eastern Europe including Russia or states
formerly a part of the Soviet Union; third preference will be given
to the student proposing to spend all or part of the study period
elsewhere in Western Europe. Interested students should obtain
application forms from either the Department of History, which
administers the scholarship with the participation of Ms. Vesna
Crnjanski-Petrovich, or from the Paul G. Fried International Center.
ALFRED M. AND DOROTHY W. POPMA MEMORIAL
FUND—A
fund established by Alfred M. and Dorothy W. Popma in memory of
Dr. Frank N. Patterson, professor of natural sciences at Hope College
from 1909-1926. The money from this fund is to be used at the discretion
of the Department of Biology Chair.
THE PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR SELF-RENEWAL—A faculty development fund established by the Andrew
W. Mellon Foundation, New York, and the William and Flora Hewlett
Foundation, California.
THE RUTH AND JOHN REED FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD—This
annual award, in memory of Ruth Y. Reed, Class of 1965, is designed
to acknowledge the accomplishments of faculty members in any discipline
at Hope College. It is the wish, however, of the sponsors of the
award that it should be distributed broadly among the disciplines
and not concentrated in any one field. The recipients of the award
should be determined by a committee selected for that purpose.
The award should be given to a faculty member who is first a superior
teacher, but who also contributes significantly in some other area
of professional life -- as a research scholar, as a guide in student
activities (theatre, music, sports, sciences), as an administrator,
or as a representative of the college in the community.
SERVICE
AND OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND—A fund established
to provide resources for spring break service projects and
other student volunteer service efforts.
VIRGINA
SPEAKER COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA FUND—A
fund established for purchasing broadcasting equipment or to
enhance,
maintain or
repair facilities within the Communications Department. Endowment
fund to be utilized at the discretion of the Communications
Department chair. Given through the estate of Virginia Speaker,
a friend of Hope College.
ESTHER M. SNOW '41 VIENNA SCHOLARSHIP FUND—Established
in memory of Esther M. Snow, member of the Hope College faculty
from 1937-1965, whose enthusiasm for music, German and Vienna served
as an inspiration for many generations of Hope students. The fund
will annually provide one or more scholarships to outstanding students
planning to spend a summer in Vienna studying music, German or
European culture.
RUTH TENSEN CREATIVE WRITING FUND—Established
by Ruth Tensen of Rochester, New York, to fund a creative writing
workshop for Hope students interested in writing for children.
Ms. Tensen is the author of a series of outstanding books for beginning
readers, including Come to See the Clowns, Come to
the Farm, Come to the City, Come to the Pet Shop, and Come
to the Zoo.
VANDERBUSH-WELLER DEVELOPMENT
FUND—A
fund established by former Hope Professor and Coach Ken Weller
and his wife, Shirely, in honor of Alvin W. Vanderbush in recognition
of the distinctive manner in which he supplemented his extraordinary
contributions to students of Political Science by inspiring a whole
generation of football players in the best traditions of the student/athlete
at a Christian liberal arts college. The income of the fund will
be administered by a Student Life Officer of the College and used
to recognize and support the efforts of faculty members
and staff who make extraordinary contributions to the lives of students above
and beyond what could be expected in their regular assignments in academic
disciplines or administrative positions.
WATTS LEARNING CENTER FUND —A fund initiated to support and grow the relationship between Hope College and The Watts Learning Center, A world-class child centered elementary school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
SAMUEL L. WESTERMAN FOUNDATION FUND—A
fund created by the Samuel L. Westerman Foundation, the interest
from which provides fellowships to assist selected Hope students
to participate in mission trips.
THE JAMES H. AND MARION KLAASSEN ZWEMER CHEMISTRY
FUND—Established by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Zwemer
to provide support for research equipment, faculty and student
research, or similar activities that will enhance the work of the
Department of Chemistry.
Endowed
Lectureships
CHRISTIAN SPEAKER SERIES FUND—A fund established to provide funds to allow annual scheduling of a Christian evangelist, motivational speaker or musician not otherwise possible.
DANFORTH RELIGIOUS SPEAKERS FUND—The
Danforth Foundation provides an endowment fund at Hope College
whose annual interest is used to enrich the religious life of the
college community. The goal of the fund is to bring outstanding
scholars and religious leaders to the Hope College campus. The
Danforth speakers will provide the occasion for faculty and student
reflection on the Judeo-Christian religious tradition and will
stimulate spiritual life on campus.
CLARENCE DE GRAAF LECTURESHIP—An endowed
lectureship established by the family of Dr. Clarence De Graaf
in memory of his service on the faculty of Hope College. Dr. De
Graaf taught in the Department of English for 44 years until his
retirement in 1972, and served as Department Chairman for 25 of
those years. The income from this fund is used to bring a distinguished
speaker to the campus for a public event. The selection of the
lecturer will be made by the Department of English faculty, bearing
in mind the speaker's appeal to students and faculty of all disciplines.
GENTILE INTERDISCIPLINARY LECTURE FUND—The Gentile Interdisciplinary Lectureship was established in 2005 by faculty colleagues, former students and friends of Dr. James Gentile. Gentile joined the Hope faculty in 1976 and served as dean for the natural sciences from 1988 to 2005, when he became president of Research Corporation, a private foundation in Tucson, Ariz., that supports basic research in the physical sciences.
HANK MEIJER LECTURE SERIES—The Meijer Lecture Series is an endowed lectureship established in 2008 by the Meijer Foundation. In conjunction with the Joint Archives of Holland at Hope College, this lectureship brings a noted historian to Hope College annually to deliver a free lecture to both the Holland and Hope College communities.
EVE LEENHOUTS PELGRIM MEYER LECTURESHIP—An
endowed lectureship established by Pamela White Hadas in honor
of her grandmother, Eve Leenhouts Pelgrim Meyer '17, who served
for a number of years on the Hope College Board of Trustees. The
income from this fund is used to annually bring a distinguished
artist to the campus for a public event. Normally this event is
sponsored by the Women's Week Committee and features a woman artist
or scholar of the arts who speaks about her work and, in the case
of a writer, reads from her works.
A.J. MUSTE MEMORIAL PEACE LECTURESHIP—An endowed lectureship established in 1985 to commemorate the hundredth birthday of Abraham Johannes Muste (1885-1967), a 1905 graduate of Hope College who became a word-famous advocate for social justice and international peace.
JAMES W. AND JEANETTE NECKERS LECTURESHIP IN CHEMISTRY—Established by Dr. James W. '23 and Jeannette Hoffman
'23 Neckers to fund annual lectureships in chemistry. It was the
Neckers' hope that bringing outstanding chemists to the campus
would enhance the reputation of the college and increase the knowledge
and enthusiasm of the faculty and students. Dr. Neckers was Chairman
of the Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale for 37 of his 40 years at the university. Under his
leadership, the department grew from a three-year offering of chemistry to
one leading to the Ph.D., and a senior faculty that grew from three to twenty-three.
PETER B. AND BEATRICE NORTHRUP LECTURESHIP—The
Northrup Lectureship and Visiting Chaplaincy is funded by a gift
in 1981 to the endowment from Peter B. and Beatrice Northrup of
Madison, Wisconsin. Its purpose is to further self-renewal of the
college as it pertains to its commitment to the historic Christian
faith, and the impact of the faith on the various facets of the
work of the college. Under the auspices of the Northrup Lectureship,
visiting scholars and chaplains have been brought to campus since
1984 from England, the Philippines and Argentina, for teaching
and ministry during the spring semester. Each visitor also delivers
a public lecture during his/her tenure on campus.
THOMAS STALEY LECTURESHIP—The Staley
Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecturer Program is a project of
the Thomas F. Staley Foundation of New York and Florida, and was
established in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Staley and Judge
and Mrs. H.H. Gaynes of Bristol, Tennessee. The Thomas F. Staley
Foundation believes that the Christian gospel, when proclaimed
in its historic fullness, is always contemporary, relevant and
meaningful. The foundation encourages intellectual understanding,
spiritual conviction and commitment to service in Christ's name.
To this end, the foundation seeks to bring to college and university
campuses of America distinguished Christian scholars who have comparable
viewpoints and who can communicate clearly with the several members
of the academic community.
WORLD
CHRISTIAN LECTURE SERIES—The World Christian
Lecture Series has been established to invite recognized Christian
thinkers and leaders to join with the Hope and Holland communities
in exploring issues that face Christians in the world. The fund
was established by an anonymous donor who supports Hope College's
continued mission to education students for global leadership in
the context of the historic Christian faith.
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