Addressing the theme, “The Value and Relevance of a Faith-Based Liberal Arts Education in the 21st Century,” Hope’s Fall 2015 Presidential Colloquium featured a Presidents’ Panel Discussion and a keynote address from author and New York Times columnist David Brooks.  

Brooks received an honorary degree (Doctor of Humane Letters) from the college and spoke to a sold-out crowd at Dimnent Chapel. View the photo gallery.

The Presidential Colloquium was initiated in 2013 by President John Knapp. The recurring lecture series brings prominent, internationally known thinkers to Hope to share their insights on the academy, leadership and global civic engagement. 

  • President John Knapp interviews Columnist and Author David Brooks as part of the Presidential Colloquium. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Hope Alumnus Jim McFarlin interviews Columnist and Author David Brooks as part of the Presidential Colloquium. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Panelists Dr. Robin Baker (George Fox University), Dr. Michael Le Roy (Calvin College), Dr. Mary Dana Hinton (College of Saint Benedict) and President John Knapp with Moderator Michael Cromartie (Ethics and Public Policy Center). Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Moderator Michael Cromartie (Ethics and Public Policy Center) leads the Presidents' Panel Discussion. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Dr. Robin Baker (George Fox University) and Dr. Michael Le Roy (Calvin College) comment during the Presidents' Panel Discussion. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • President John Knapp responds during the Presidents' Panel Discussion. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Dr. Mary Dana Hinton (College of Saint Benedict) comments during the Presidents' Panel Discussion. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Dr. Robin Baker (George Fox University) and Dr. Michael Le Roy (Calvin College) during the Presidents' Panel Discussion. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • President John Knapp welcomes David Brooks during Presidential Colloquium reception. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Student musicians perform during Presidential Colloquium reception. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Karen Nordell Pearson and David Brooks at the Presidential Colloquium Reception. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Student musicians perform during Presidential Colloquium reception. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • President Emeritus Jim Bultman, Claire Boersma, Trustee Bill Boersma and Martie Bultman at Presidential Colloquium reception. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Dimnent Memorial Chapel is filled for the Presidential Colloquium evening address. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Provost Richard Ray and Trustee Mary Bauman present David Brooks with an honorary degree. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • rovost Richard Ray and Trustee Mary Bauman present David Brooks with an honorary degree. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Dimnent Memorial Chapel is filled for the Presidential Colloquium evening address. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Columnist and Author David Brooks addresses the theme “The Value and Relevance of a Faith-Based Liberal Arts Education in the 21st Century.” Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Columnist and Author David Brooks addresses the theme “The Value and Relevance of a Faith-Based Liberal Arts Education in the 21st Century.” Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Audience members ask questions following the evening address in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Columnist and Author David Brooks takes questions following his presentation. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • The audience responds to David Brooks following his presentation. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • The audience responds to David Brooks following his presentation. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015
  • Staff members of student newspaper interact with David Brooks following his address. Photo by Steven Herppich on September 30, 2015

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