Hope College News
2021 May
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Campus Life Jennifer Hampton Receives H.O.P.E. Award Posthumously
Dr. Jennifer Hampton of the Hope College physics faculty, who was killed in an automobile accident in Holland on Sunday, March 14, has received this year’s Hope Outstanding Professor Educator (H.O.P.E.) Award from the graduating Class of 2021.
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Campus Life Hope Graduation Addresses Emphasize hope
As if on cue, the thick clouds lingering from the previous night’s rain departed and the sun began to shine. It was an apt transition at the beginning of Hope College’s 11 a.m. Commencement ceremony for the graduating Class of ’21 on Sunday, May 16, a visual complement to the day’s message of hope for a brighter future — a message also embodied in the college’s motto: “Spera in Deo” (“Hope in God”).
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Campus Life Text of 2021 Commencement Address
Prepared remarks by Dr. Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Associate Professor of Psychology
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Campus Life Text Of 2021 Baccalaureate Address
It's time. The final final was taken. The last sentence of your last paper is written. Your bags are packed. Plans are made. The car has gas in the tank. It’s time. Almost. All that is left for you is to hear your name, walk across the stage, and receive what you have been after these four years. All that is left is to commence.
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Arts Hope College Theatre Honored Nationally for “The Thanksgiving Play”
Hope College Theatre has received two national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for its production of Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play.”
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Arts Hope Summer Repertory Theatre Tickets Available for Season 49
After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, live summer theatre is returning to the Hope College campus.
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Academics Best Credit Balance and Transfer Card
WalletHubBrian Porter, professor of Management, on the best balance and transfer credit card.
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Athletics Addyson Gerig and Amanda Lines Claim MIAA Athlete of the Week Honors in Track/Field
The Hope College women's outdoor track/field team captured both of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Athlete of the Week awards.
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Athletics Baseball’s Nolan Gardner Named Position Player of the Week
Hope College second baseman Nolan Gardner been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Baseball Position Player of the Week.
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Athletics Nine from Men’s Lacrosse Make All-MIAA Teams, including Offensive MVP
Jack Radzville’s determination and skill make him a driving force for the NCAA tournament-bound Hope College men’s lacrosse team.
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Athletics Three Earn All-MIAA Honors in Baseball
Senior Evan Maday leads a trio of Hope College baseball players who have received All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association awards for 2021.
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Athletics Luke Elder and Ian Bosman Sweep MIAA Athlete of the Week Awards for Men’s Lacrosse
The Hope College men's lacrosse team swept Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Athlete of the Week honors, with midfielder Luke Elder for offense and goalie Ian Bosman for defense.
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Athletics Leah Newhof Chosen as the MIAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Hope College's Leah Newhof has been recognized as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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Campus Life Spring Fling 2021 Photos
Hope marked the final day of classes for the spring semester with a variety of activities in the Pine Grove.
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Academics David Ryden: Amend Equality Act – Biden can protect both faith and LGBTQ communities. Here's how
Fox NewsDavid Ryden, professor of political science, discusses the Equality Act, "Both religious convictions and sexual identity are spheres of profound importance."
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Campus Life 2021 Honors Convocation Awards
Congratulations to Hope College's 2021 Honors Convocation Award winners!
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Athletics Women’s Tennis Puts Four on All-MIAA Teams; Fourth in a Row Chosen as MVP
Sydney Jackson stepped into a new leading role for the Hope College women’s tennis team and flourished.
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Athletics Two from Men’s Tennis Make All-MIAA First Team, Including Seventh League MVP
Jacob Burkett utilizes his talent on the tennis court to the fullest this season for Hope College.
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Athletics Bailey Chorney Named Recipient of MIAA Karen Caine Scholar-Athlete Award
Hope College’s Bailey Chorney has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Karen Caine Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Athletics Arinn King Selected as the MIAA Softball Position Player of the Week
Hope College second baseman Arinn King is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Position Player of the Week.
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Athletics Men’s Lacrosse Pair Receive MIAA Weekly Honors
Hope College attacker Michael Mann and defender Tucker Martinez have been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Athletes of the Week.
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Athletics Center Fielder and Pitcher Sweep MIAA Player of the Week Awards
Hope College center fielder Evan Maday and starting pitcher Matt Plaehn have been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Baseball Athletes of the Week.
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Athletics Addyson Gerig is the MIAA Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Addyson Gerig is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week.
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Academics Hope Names Junior Corine LaFrenier a Beckman Scholar
Hope College has named junior Corine LaFrenier of Hudsonville a 2020-21 Beckman Scholar through the college’s Beckman Scholars Program award from The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.
2021 Apr
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Campus Life Break Day Photo Gallery
Students were invited to hang out on campus on Wednesday, April 28 for the last break day of the semester.
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Arts Jazz Concert on May 4 to Include Collaboration with Dance Department
Students from both the Department of Music and the Department of Dance at Hope College will be featured during a jazz concert on Tuesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. The concert can be viewed online at hope.edu/live
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Athletics Kenedy Schoonveld and Olivia Voskuil Named to WBCA Division III All-America Teams
For the first time in the storied history of Hope College women’s basketball, two Flying Dutch teammates are first-team All-Americans in the same season.
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Academics Titles on Bible Women Draw the Spotlight
Publishers WeeklyLynn Japinga, professor of religion, new book touches on just about every women who appears at some point in the Bible.
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Athletics Men’s Soccer Pair of Ty Dalton and Brandon Fles Named MIAA Athletes of the Week
Hope College’s Ty Dalton and Brandon Fles have been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Soccer Athletes of the Week.
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Athletics Natalie Hammer Selected as MIAA Women’s Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Natalie Hammer has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Brian Morehouse Repeats as WBCA NCAA Division III Coach of the Year
Amid a challenging season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Morehouse led and supported his Hope College women’s basketball team on and off the court.
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Athletics Maggie Wehrmeyer Named MIAA Volleyball Specialist of the Week
Hope College’s Maggie Wehrmeyer is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Volleyball Specialist of the Week.
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Athletics Five from Women’s Soccer Claim All-MIAA Recognition
Jenna Mustapha quickly made her mark on the Hope College women’s soccer team as a defender.
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Athletics Volleyball Teammates McKenna Otto and Tracy Westra Sweep MIAA Athlete of the Week Honors
Hope College middle hitter McKenna Otto and setter Tracy Westra have been selected as the MIAA Volleyball Athlete and Specialist of the Week, respectively.
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Academics Dashboard launched for COVID-19 wastewater monitoring pilot project results
Mining GazetteHope College in Ottawa County used wastewater results to focus their testing efforts in dorms, which allowed for identification and isolation of infected students.
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Athletics Two Men’s Golfers Land on All-MIAA Teams
A young Hope College men's golf team has a bright future ahead as freshman Will Robson is an All-MIAA First Team honoree while sophomore Jack Crawford earned an All-MIAA Second Team award.
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Athletics Four Women’s Golfers Earn All-MIAA Honors, Abigail Meder Receives Sportsmanship Award
Four members of Hope College women’s golf team earned spots on 2021 All-MIAA squads, the most of any team in the league.
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Campus Life Hope Plans Graduation Celebrations for Classes of ’20 and ’21
Hope College will hold its Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies for the graduating Class of 2021 on Sunday, May 16, with a variety of adjustments because of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arts Hope College Choral Pre-Recorded Concert to Premiere May 1
The Department of Music at Hope College will present a pre-recorded concert titled “Sing On! Songs of Hope, Faith and Love” featuring the Chapel Choir, College Chorus, and SPERA, Saturday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. The recording will premiere at hope.edu/live
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Athletics Volleyball Lands Four on All-MIAA Teams, Including Freshman of the Year
McKenna Otto, Ana Grunewald, Maggie Wehrmeyer, and Charlotte Brecht all delivered for the Hope College volleyball team in big ways this spring.
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research Full-Circle Role Reversal
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After two research projects on pandemics, here’s how a Hope student came to give a Hope professor a shot in the arm The look of relief and joy was quite evident on the masked face of Dr. Alyssa Cheadle, assistant professor of psychology, as she rolled up her sleeve to get her second COVID-19 vaccination […]
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Athletics Brad Baysore and Ashton Bol Earn ACHA All-America Honors
Two members of the Hope College ice hockey team have received All-America honors from the American College Hockey Association for the 2020-21 seasons.
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Athletics ACHA Hockey Blanks Arkansas for Second National Championship
The Hope College ice hockey team felt like it had the potential to go the distance last season before Covid-19 spoiled its opportunity.
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Campus Life Hope Named an Outstanding Employer for 16th Consecutive Year
For the 16th consecutive year, Hope College has been named one of “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.”
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Academics Why Tap Dance Belongs in University Music Departments, According to Heather Cornell
DanceTeacherHeather Cornell’s career as a dancer, choreographer and educator has been defined by a focus on music
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Academics Michigan Space Grant Consortium Supports Several Projects
Several Hope College projects have received grants from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium.
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Arts Hope College Orchestra to Present Spring Concert on April 30
The Hope College Orchestra will present a concert on Friday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. The concert can be viewed online at hope.edu/live
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Athletics Ana Tucker Selected as the MIAA Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Ana Tucker has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Nick Hoffman Named MIAA Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Nick Hoffman has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week.
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Academics Students to Present Research Via Online Celebration on April 30
Topics ranging from Black American music, to the role of accountability in civic life, to the presence of heavy metals in catfish and perch in Lake Macatawa will be highlighted during the annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Hope College on Friday, April 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Arts Hope College Wind Ensemble to Perform on April 23
Hope College-The Hope College Wind Ensemble will perform Friday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. The concert can be viewed online at hope.edu/live
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Arts De Pree Gallery and Kruizenga Art Museum to Host Senior Art Shows
Artwork by graduating senior Studio Art majors from the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 at Hope College will be featured in exhibitions in the De Pree Art Center and Gallery and the Kruizenga Art Museum this spring.
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Campus Life Documentary Project Focused on First-Generation Students Highlights Hope College TRIO Upward Bound
The experiences of six Holland-area high school students participating in the Hope College TRIO Upward Bound program are at the heart of an ongoing documentary film project.
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Academics Second Film Released in Series about Peace Activist A.J. Muste
The newly released second film in a three-part documentary series about peace activist and 1905 Hope College graduate A.J. Muste highlights his significant national influence in the middle of the 20th century.
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Academics Nineteen Members of Hope Faculty Retiring
A total of 19 long-time members of the Hope College faculty are retiring this year.
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Athletics Ana Grunewald Selected as MIAA Women’s Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Hope College outside hitter Ana Grunewald is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Volleyball Athlete of the Week.
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Campus Life Alumni Association to Honor Four with Awards
The Hope College Alumni Association is honoring four alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards this year.
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Giving Haworth Hotel Announces Grand Opening
Hope College’s Haworth Hotel grand opening is scheduled for June 16, 2021. Formerly known as the Haworth Inn and Conference Center, this transformational project remodeled all conference and hotel rooms, rebuilt the lobby and created a full-service coffee shop open to students and the public. The hotel’s renovation is made possible by the college and the Haworth family and has been led by Patricia Urquiola, an award-winning designer and architect based in Milan, Italy. The Haworth Hotel is in downtown Holland, Michigan, on the campus of Hope College.
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Arts Guitarist David Martin to Present Faculty Recital on April 15
Guitarist David Martin will present a faculty recital at Hope College on Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m., with the live performance available for viewing online at hope.edu/live.
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Athletics Dr. Anne Irwin, Hope’s First Director of Women’s Athletics, Dies at 79
Dr. Anne E. Irwin, Hope College’s first director of women’s athletics and an unfailing advocate for gender equity in college sports, died on Saturday, April 3 at her home in Fennville, Michigan, after a battle with cancer. She was 79.
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Arts Women Design: Ray Eames’ Choral Robes
The Henry FordChoir robes designed by Charles and Ray Eames and donated by Herman Miller find their way from Hope College to The Henry Ford Museum
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Arts Hope College Asst. Professor is raising thousands to #StopAsianHate
13 On Your SideDr. Jordan VanHemert's fundraising concert, #StopAsianHate, surpassed it's goal days before the event.
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Arts Concert hosted by Hope College prof. aims to stop Asian hate
WoodTV 8Jordan VanHemert, assistant music professor, is using his platform to raise awareness about stopping Asian hate.
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Campus Life Esther K. Chae to Present “Lights, Camera, Asian American Action!”
Award winning actor, playwright and consultant Esther K. Chae will present “Lights, Camera, Asian American Action!” virtually as the 2021 Asian Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Thursday, April 22, at 6 p.m. EDT. Chae’s address will focus on her journey as a Korean American actor and artist.
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Academics Eighteen Students to Present Research at National Conference
A total of 18 Hope College students will be presenting their collaborative faculty-student research during this year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), being held as a virtual gathering on Monday-Wednesday, April 12-14.
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Arts Dance 47 to Be Presented as Films on April 9 and 10
The Department of Dance at Hope College will present its major annual concert, Dance 47 this year, as two fully produced, pre-recorded films on Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10.
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Campus Life First Mellon Community-Based Partnership at Hope College
The first round of funding to link community organizations with Hope College faculty and students, who together will address pressing needs in Holland area, has recently been awarded to three projects through a 42-month, $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Athletics Brian Marx Selected as MIAA Men's Golf Athlete of the Week
Hope College's Brian Marx has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Golf Athlete of the Week
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Athletics Bailey Chorney Selected as MIAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Bailey Chorney has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Women’s Basketball Awarded MIAA Regular-Season Title by League’s Presidents
The Hope College women’s basketball team has been awarded the 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association regular-season championship by the league’s presidents.
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Athletics Hannah Kenny is chosen as MIAA Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Hope College senior Hannah Kenny is being honored as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week for her accomplishments in running events last Friday.
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Athletics Women’s and Men’s Cross Country Claim USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Honors
The Hope College women’s and men’s cross country teams could not compete last fall but still have continued a proud tradition of excellence in the classroom.
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Academics Student and Graduates Honored in NSF Research Fellowship Program
A current Hope College student and five recent graduates have received recognition through the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) this year.
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Arts Hope College Theatre to Present “Ordinary Days” Starting April 16
The Department of Theatre at Hope College will present Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon on Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, and Thursday-Saturday, April 22-24, at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance will be presented on Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m.
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Arts Hope College Collage Concert to Be Presented Online April 10
The Department of Music at Hope College will present a collage concert on Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m., with the live performance available for viewing online at hope.edu/live. The concert will feature the college’s major ensembles as well as selected student soloists and chamber ensembles.