Hope College Family Weekend
November 6-8, 2009

Beginning in 2009, Parents' Weekend will be combined with another annual event at Hope, Siblings' Weekend. The improved weekend of events, offering activities for the whole family will be called Family Weekend.

A complete Family Weekend schedule and registration form will be mailed to families in late September. A tentative schedule of events is listed below:


Friday, November 6

Family Weekend Registration at the Student Union Desk
9 am – 9 pm

Hope College Parents’ Council Meeting in Graves Hall
8 am – 5 pm

Chapel Service in Dimnent Memorial Chapel
10:30 am – 11 am

Art Gallery Exhibit at DePree Art Gallery
10 am – 5 pm

Lunch at Phelps Dining Hall
11 am – 1:30 pm

Back to the Classroom (Step into your student’s shoes by attending one of the select classes available. Open to Parents and siblings 16 and up.)
11 am – 3 pm

Biology Seminar: Dr. Kay Holecamp, Zoology Department, MSU
3 pm

Dinner at Phelps Dining Hall
4:45 pm – 7 pm

Pajaminn’ Movie Night: For Siblings in Maas Auditorium
8 pm – 10 pm

SAC Movie: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
8 pm and 10:30 pm

Jazz Ensembles Concert in Dimnent Chapel
7:30 pm

Parents’ Reception in the Science Center Atrium
8:30 pm – 10 pm

Siblings Sleepover (Age 9 and up must stay in same sex room)

Saturday, November 7

Family Weekend Registration at the Student Union Desk
8 am – Noon

President’s Breakfast in the Haworth Center Ballroom
Hope College Parents Council members invite you to join them to hear President and Mrs. Bultman’s insights about Hope College.
9 am - 10:30 am

Student and Sibling Pancake Breakfast in the Haworth Center
Students & Siblings are welcome to wake up with some delicious all-you-can eat pancakes! Enjoy some cartoons and crafts while you’re there.
9 am – 10:30 am

Holland Farmer’s Market at Eighth Street Market Place
8 am – 5 pm

Art Gallery Exhibit at DePree Art Gallery
10 am – 5 pm

Parent Seminars at the Martha Miller Center
Learn about academics, study abroad opportunities and career services. Engage with Hope representatives at a panel on ccampus health.
11 am - Noon

Campus Tours
Teens take a tour of Hope’s campus and learn some interesting facts about the college!
11 am - Noon

Siblings Activity at the Dow Center
10:45 am - Noon

Lunch at Phelps Dining Hall
11 am – 1 pm

Hope College BioZoo at the Science Center
1pm – 3pm

The 75th Annual Nykerk Cup Competition
A long standing Hope College Tradition! Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of entertainment including plays, music and oration. The performances feature competition between the Classes of 2012 and 2013. (Free admission; no ticket required. Arrive early; seating is limited.)
7 pm at the Holland Civic Center

SAC Movie: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
8 pm and 10:30 pm

Siblings Sleepover (Age 9 and up must stay in same sex room)

Sunday, November 8

Breakfast at Phelps Dining Hall
8:30 am – 9:30 am

Family Weekend Worship Service
10 am – 11 am
Dimnent Memorial Chapel

Brunch at Phelps Dining Hall

Faculty Recital: Dr. Gabe Southard, flute
3 pm in Nykerk Music Hall, Wichers Auditorium

Dinner at Phelps Dining Hall
4:30 pm – 6 pm

Gathering Worship Service
8 pm – 9:30 pm
Dimnent Chapel