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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Alumni, families, students and friends are invited to enjoy one big weekend full of fantastic events as we come together to celebrate Hope’s past, present and future. This combined weekend will bring the entire Hope community together for fall in Holland and meaningful connections on campus. Join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend: One Big Weekend October 19–21, 2018.

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One Big Weekend Schedule:

FRIDAY, October 19

Parents' Council and Alumni Board Meetings
Living Tradition | 10 am - 4 pm | Kruizenga Art Museum
Bruce McCombs Exhibition | 10 am - 5 pm | De Pree Art Center Gallery
Chapel | 10:30 am | Dimnent Chapel
Academic Success Center and Disability and Accessibility Resources Open House | 2 - 4 pm | VanZoeren Hall Room 261
Hope in [Real] Life: 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Panel | 3 pm | Graves Hall, Winants Auditorium
One Big Weekend Poetry Reading | 3 pm | VanWylen Library Rare Book Room
Hope on 8th Street featuring deals and freebies at downtown restaurants, bars and shops | 5 - 9 pm | Courtyard Marriott
Donut Run 5K Packet Pickup | 5 - 9 pm | Courtyard Marriott
Black Excellence Dinner | 6 pm | The Midtown Center
10 Under 10 Awards Soirée highlighting 10 of Hope’s up-and-coming young alumni | 7 - 9 pm | CitySēn Lounge
Men's Alumni Lacrosse Game | 7 pm | Van Andel Soccer Stadium
Homecoming Gala Concert | 7:30 pm | Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
Fall Film Series: Neither Wolf, Nor Dog | 7:30 | Knickerbocker Theatre

SATURDAY, October 20

Donut Run 5K Packet Pickup | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Donut Hole Kid's Fun Run 0.5K | 8:30 am | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Donut Run 5K with proceeds benefiting Hope's Dance Marathon | 9 am | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Yoga in the Pine Grove | 10 am | Pine Grove
One Big Weekend Resource Center | 10 am - 4 pm | Bookstore
Bruce McCombs Exhibition | 10 am - 5 pm | De Pree Art Center Gallery
Campus tours for middle and high school aged siblings | 11 am | Admissions
Campus Cookout | 11 am - 1:30 pm | Phelps Dining Hall
Hope Athletics Garage Sale | 11 am - 1:30 pm | Maas Conference Room
Football Alumni Lunch | 1 pm | Maas Auditorium
Boerigter Center for Calling and Career Open House | 1 - 3 pm | DeWitt 1st Floor
Nursing Department Open House | 1 - 4 pm | Schaap Science Center
President's Reception for Families | 3 pm | Bultman Student Center Living Room
Pregame Pit Stop | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium Parking Lot
Softball vs. Kalamazoo Doubleheader | 3:30 pm | Wolters Softball Stadium
H-Club Tent | 5 pm | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Football vs. Olivet | 5 pm | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
25th Reunion Celebration for the Class of 1993 | 8 pm | Parrot's Lounge
Nykerk Cup Competition | 7 pm | DeVos Fieldhouse
Fall Film Series: Neither Wolf, Nor Dog | 7:30 | Knickerbocker Theatre

SUNDAY, October 21

Worship in Dimnent with Pillar Church | 10:30 am | Dimnent Chapel
Faculty Recital - Gabe Southard | 2 pm | Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

More events will continue to be added to this page as we build an incredible weekend for you on campus. Gear up for the BIG weekend!

Hope CollegeAlumni and Family Engagement

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetFloor 2Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616-395-7250

alumni@hope.edu