Alumni, families, students and friends are invited to one big weekend full of fantastic events on October 11-13, 2019 to celebrate Hope’s past, present and future. This combination of Homecoming and Family Weekend will bring the entire Hope community together for fall in Holland and meaningful connections on campus.

  • Photo by Steven Herppich on October 13, 2017Photo by Steven Herppich on October 13, 20171/51
  • Photo by Steven Herppich on October 14, 2017Photo by Steven Herppich on October 14, 20172/51
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 Friday, October 11

  • 9 am - 4:30 pm | Parents' Council and Alumni Board Meetings
  • 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Student 5K Packet Pickup | Bultman Student Center
  • 5 - 9 pm | Hope on 8th Street | Courtyard Marriott Lobby
    • The excitement of One Big Weekend and the energy of downtown Holland come together for this special event. Check in at the event center in the Courtyard Marriott to pick up your passport deal book. Meet up with your family, friends and classmates before you visit downtown Holland venues for dinner, drinks, desserts and amazing deals that last all weekend long.
  • 6 - 10 pm | Class of 1994 25th Reunion | Holland Civic Center
  • 7 - 9 pm | 10 Under 10 Soirée | CityVu
    • Alumni, students, families and friends are invited to celebrate at the 10 Under 10 Soirée on the 5th floor of CityFlats Hotel. You'll celebrate with the 10 Under 10 award recipients in a casual meet-and-greet setting with appetizers and a cash bar.  No registration is required and you may come and go as you please. You won't want to miss it!
  •  7:30 pm | Homecoming Gala Concert | Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Concert Hall
  • 7:30 pm | Hope College Theatre presents Smokefall | DeWitt Theatre

Saturday, October 12

  • 7:45 - 8:45 am | Donut Run 5K Packet Pickup | Ray & Sue Smith Stadium
  • 9 am | One Big Weekend Donut Run 5K | Ray & Sue Smith Stadium
    • Run (and eat donuts) for the kids! This family-friendly race brings runners on a tour of campus with a finish on the 50 yard line of the football field. And we won't make you wait until the end for a sweet treat - you'll be offered donut holes at every mile! Registration includes chip timing, a long sleeve t-shirt you'll want to live in, and of course, donuts! All proceeds benefit Hope College Dance Marathon, which raises money for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
  • 10 am - 4 pm | Resource Center | Hope Bookstore
    • Visit the Resource Center to pick up some fun Hope swag, learn more about the weekend, grab some snacks and get started on the campus scavenger hunt. Have a question or need some directions? The Resource Center can help!
  • 1 pm | Volleyball vs. Trine | DeVos Fieldhouse
  • 3 pm | H-Club Tent | Ray & Sue Smith Stadium
  • 3 pm | Homecoming Football Game vs. Albion | Ray & Sue Smith Stadium
  • 7:30 pm | Hope College Theatre presents Smokefall | DeWitt Theatre

Sunday, October 13

  • 10:30 am | Worship Service | Dimnent Chapel
  • 5:30 pm | Hope College Theatre presents Smokefall | DeWitt Theatre
 

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