Hope College celebrated Homecoming Weekend on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 13–15. The weekend included a variety of academic and arts events, athletic contests, a 5K run, a family-friendly cookout, the dedication of the Leona M. and Jacob E. Nyenhuis Sculpture Garden and activities ranging from a “Homecoming on 8th Street” event, to the 25-year reunion for the Class of 1992, to multiple affinity gatherings.

  • Four women pose together, smiling and holding Homecoming event flyers during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.
  • Close-up of small golden-brown donuts served in white paper trays, likely part of the family-friendly cookout during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.
  • A large ensemble of musicians performing on stage in a concert hall, with the conductor standing on a podium in front of them. The musicians are seated in a semi-circle, playing various wind and percussion instruments. The hall features a wooden floor and walls with acoustic paneling.
  • A group of seven musicians performing on stage. Three singers stand at microphones on the left, while four instrumentalists play guitar, banjo, double bass, and cello on the right. They are dressed in black and are under warm stage lighting.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes, each group wearing a different color, performs on stage during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. A conductor with gray hair stands in front, directing the choir. Musical instruments and chairs are visible in the foreground.
  • A young woman wearing a "Donut Run 5K" shirt and bib number 42 is smiling and talking to a man in a "Donut Run 5K" shirt. Other participants with race bibs and casual clothing are in the background.
  • Participants gather and prepare for the 5K run during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. Some are seen chatting and laughing, while others adjust their race numbers.
  • Two young women are enjoying a cinnamon sugar donut together during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. One woman is in focus, smiling as she takes a bite of the donut, while the other woman is slightly out of focus in the foreground.
  • Two runners, wearing blue shirts with "Donut Run 5K" logos, are crossing the finish line on a track field. The runner on the left, with bib number 2366, is smiling with arms outstretched, while the runner on the right, with bib number 165, is slightly behind. A digital timer in the background reads "22:03."
  • People gather and smile at the Hope College Homecoming Weekend, some wearing athletic attire for the Donut Run 5K, while others embrace and chat in the background.
  • A runner wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and black shorts with a race bib numbered 2424 participates in the 5K run during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The event took place on a grassy field with other participants and spectators in the background.
  • A group of smiling participants in athletic wear walk together during the Hope College Homecoming Weekend 5K run. They are wearing event T-shirts and race bibs, with one holding a bright orange poster board. The background shows other runners and a fence-lined path.
  • A large group of runners participating in the 5K run during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. They are running on a paved path with colorful flowers lining one side. Some runners are wearing bib numbers and athletic attire, while others are dressed in casual clothes. The background shows tents and trees.
  • A group of people participating in a 5K run during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. Participants of various ages are jogging on a wet road, some wearing race bibs and athletic gear. Trees and a grassy area are visible in the background.
  • A participant in the Hope College Homecoming Weekend 5K run holds up a donut while running alongside other participants. The runners wear blue shirts and race bibs, smiling and enjoying the event despite the damp weather.
  • Participants in the Donut Run 5K at Hope College during Homecoming Weekend, wearing blue event shirts and race bibs, smile and chat after finishing the race.
  • Participants at Hope College's Homecoming Weekend 5K run gather on the field, with a woman wearing race bib number 25 prominently smiling and holding a water bottle. Other runners, dressed in athletic wear, are seen chatting and laughing in the background.
  • Four women are running and smiling on a sports field during the Hope College Homecoming Weekend 5K event. Each runner has a race bib with numbers 33, 2341, 2447, and 70. Other participants and spectators are visible in the background.
  • A group of people in athletic attire gather under a tent. The foreground features a table with boxes of donuts. A smiling woman in the center holds a donut and a drink cup. Other participants are seen selecting donuts and engaging in conversation.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, are sitting around a table enjoying food and drinks during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The background shows other attendees in a casual dining setting.
  • Three young women wearing gray hoodies engage in conversation inside a busy room with brick walls during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The woman in the middle appears surprised or excited. In the background, other people are seated and eating.
  • Rice crispy treats shaped like footballs with blue icing decorations, arranged on a tray.
  • People browsing merchandise at a Hope College bookstore table during Homecoming Weekend. The table features Hope College branded items such as frisbees, mugs, and buttons. A sign displays the bookstore hours for Friday and Saturday.
  • Three men in suits are engaged in conversation and shaking hands at an indoor gathering during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The atmosphere is lively with other people interacting in the background.
  • A group of people are engaged in conversation during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. A woman in the center is smiling warmly, wearing a blue shirt and knitted shawl. Other attendees are seen mingling and talking in the background in a warmly lit room with large windows.
  • A man in a suit gestures while speaking to an older couple seated in front of him during an indoor event. Other attendees are visible in the background, including a man at a table with refreshments and a woman seated by a window. The event is part of Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.
  • People attending a reunion event during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. Several individuals are engaged in conversation, with one man in a suit smiling and shaking hands with a woman carrying a red bag. Other attendees are visible in the background, standing and talking.
  • A man in a suit and striped tie speaks at a podium with a microphone during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. A large indoor plant is visible in the background.
  • Three people sitting and smiling during an event at Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The person on the left is wearing a light green top and glasses, the person in the middle is wearing a suit with a striped tie, and the person on the right is wearing a sleeveless purple top and glasses.
  • A group of people, including an elderly man in a suit and tie, are engaged in conversation during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.
  • A group of nine people of varying ages standing together indoors, some smiling, with a large clock on the wall behind them. One person is using a walker. The scene is part of Hope College Homecoming Weekend celebrations.
  • A group of people standing together indoors, smiling for a photo during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The group includes men, women, and children, with a variety of ages represented. They are dressed in casual to business-casual attire.
  • An older couple stands side by side, the woman holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. They are attending an event during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.
  • An older couple stands side by side, the woman holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. They are attending an event during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.
  • A group of approximately twenty men, some seated and some standing, pose for a photo indoors during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. They are smiling and casually dressed, with a television in the background displaying an old team photo.
  • A large group of people of various ages, including children, teenagers, and adults, pose together indoors. Some are seated while others stand behind them. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying each other's company. A bouquet of flowers is visible in front of one of the seated individuals. In the background, a screen displays an image related to Hope College.
  • A group of people gather under a large white tent during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend. The tent is decorated with orange tablecloths and a banner that reads "WELCOME H CLUB." A young girl in a light blue jacket and rain boots stands at the edge of the tent, holding onto a pole.
  • People gather under a tent at Hope College's Homecoming Weekend event, engaging in conversation and enjoying food from a buffet table with various snacks and drinks.
  • An elderly man in an orange jacket and Hope College hat salutes while standing on a vehicle, supported by another man in a blue and orange jacket. A third man stands beside them clapping. The background shows a crowd in bleachers with some people holding umbrellas.
  • Two students at Hope College, wearing a crown and a tiara, smiling and posing behind a table with four wooden shoes engraved with "Hope College." The background shows an indoor space with stone walls.
  • Hope College football players in navy and orange uniforms compete against Adrian College players in yellow and black uniforms during a game on Homecoming Weekend.
  • Hope College football players in black jerseys and orange helmets compete against another team in yellow jerseys and black helmets during a game, with spectators in the background.
  • Hope College football players in navy and orange uniforms celebrate a touchdown during Homecoming Weekend, with an opposing player in a yellow and black uniform and a referee nearby.
  • People sitting at round tables in a brightly lit banquet hall, enjoying a meal during Hope College’s Homecoming Weekend. The room is filled with attendees of various ages, engaging in conversation.
  • A man in a suit playing the piano during Hope College's Homecoming Weekend.

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