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A presidential era is soon to end as President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil near the June 30 conclusion of their two-year term as Hope’s first couple. Photo highlights from the past 24 months reflect their active involvement in the life of the college and especially their enthusiasm for students.

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  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil smile and pose together outdoors on the Hope College campus, with green grass, a brick building, and trees in the background. Dennis wears a suit with a white shirt and striped tie, while Betty is dressed in a dark outfit with a pearl necklace.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil standing outdoors on the Hope College campus, smiling and appearing joyful. The photo is set against a backdrop of green lawns, trees, and campus buildings.
  • A man in a suit and striped tie stands next to a woman in a navy dress and cardigan. Both are smiling and standing outdoors in front of a brick building with green grass.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil together arrive for the installation ceremony.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil on stage during the installation ceremony.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand together, Betty holding a bouquet of flowers, while another man speaks at a podium with the Hope College seal. There are flags and an American flag in the background.
  • Karl Droppers on stage during the President's installation ceremony.
  • Dennis Voskuil with granddaughters admiring his Presidential Medallion
  • A group photo of participants involved in the President's installation ceremony.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil meet students during Orientation Weekend.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil riding together in the back of a campus golf cart during Orientation Weekend.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil meet students during Orientation Weekend.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil meet students during Orientation Weekend.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil meet students at picnic during Orientation Weekend.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil meet students at picnic during Orientation Weekend.
  • Dennis Voskuil meets students at opening convocation.
  • Dennis Voskuil meets students at opening convocation.
  • Dennis Voskuil at opening convocation.
  • Karl Droppers, Trygve Johnson, Cheri DeVos, Dennis Voskuil, Martie Bultman at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
  • Dennis Voskuil speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
  • Three people stand together indoors, smiling at the camera. The man on the left is wearing a brown jacket and holding a drink, the man in the middle is in a suit and tie, and the woman on the right is wearing a yellow blazer holding some documents. The background shows a room with large windows and a few other people.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil speak during Community Day
  • Mayor Nancy deBoer and President Dennis Voskuil speak at the Community Day football game.
  • President Dennis Voskuil stands at a podium, holding a large anchor and speaking passionately, with an ornate background visible behind him.
  • Three men playing basketball in a gym, with one man in a red shirt holding the ball and two others in defensive stances.
  • A close-up of a bicycle with a Michigan license plate that reads "PREZ" attached to the seat post.
  • President Dennis Voskuil rides a bicycle on Hope College campus, with a background of historic campus buildings and a Hope College banner on a lamppost.
  • A man in a suit and tie rides a bicycle on a sunny path with a brick building, trees, and greenery in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, dressed in a brown robe, stands on stage in a chapel with stained glass windows in the background. A wooden table with several books is in front of him.
  • Betty Voskuil sits smiling in a pew, with other attendees in the background, during a college event.
  • President Dennis Voskuil stands on stage in a church-like setting, wearing a monk's habit, addressing an audience. The background features large stained glass windows and gothic architectural details. A table with books, some chairs, and a drum set are also visible on the stage.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, dressed in a brown cloak, speaks in front of a stained-glass window backdrop.
  • A female student at Hope College receives a treat from Betty Voskuil as President Dennis Voskuil looks on, smiling. The student holds a book and wears a backpack, while Betty Voskuil hands out treats from a box on the counter, reflecting their active involvement and enthusiasm for the college and its students.
  • President Dennis Voskuil (right) talking with a man at a social event on the Hope College campus, with other attendees in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil engage in a conversation with a group of people indoors, with a window showing a view of a tree-lined campus and parked cars in the background.
  • Three women are gathered indoors, smiling and laughing. One woman holds up a pair of Hope College socks. Another woman sits nearby, smiling. The room is warmly lit with a lamp in the background.
  • Hope College President Dennis Voskuil speaks at a podium in a room with lush plants, with people seated in the audience.
  • Betty Voskuil, wearing a red coat and a colorful scarf, smiles while holding a railing. Dennis Voskuil, wearing a grey cap and an orange-and-navy scarf, stands beside her. They are outdoors under string lights, with two other people in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand among a group of students outdoors at night, with Dennis Voskuil holding a microphone. Betty Voskuil is wearing a red coat and colorful scarf. The students around them are dressed warmly, indicating cold weather.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a hat and orange scarf, and Betty Voskuil, in a red coat and striped scarf, stand smiling among a group of students at an outdoor evening event on the Hope College campus.
  • Two young women take a selfie with a man dressed as Sinterklaas during a campus event, reflecting the active involvement and enthusiasm of President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil during their two-year term at Hope College.
  • A group of four people at a festive event, including Dennis Voskuil dressed in a traditional holiday costume and Betty Voskuil smiling in the center. Two students stand on either side, one wearing a Christmas sweater and the other a Santa hat.
  • Two students take a selfie with Dennis Voskuil, dressed in a festive costume with a red and gold hat and white beard, during a campus event at Hope College. Other students are visible in the background, engaging in various activities.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, dressed in a festive outfit with a red robe and bishop’s hat, speaks with a group of smiling students and Betty Voskuil while other students socialize in the background at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and three students in festive costumes take a selfie during a college event, with a crowd of students smiling and watching in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil is seen engaging with a large group of enthusiastic students at a college event. The students, dressed in bright orange attire, embody the school spirit, with one student notably painted entirely in orange and holding a large Mountain Dew bottle cutout.
  • A man in a suit and tie speaks into a microphone while holding a tablet, against a dark background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand on either side of a group of four people holding a large ceremonial check for $14,331.78 made out to the Van Andel Institute. The check is labeled with the Hope College Athletics logo and the date 2/7/2018. The group is on a basketball court with spectators in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and another man smiling and interacting with others at a Hope College event, with a crowd of people, including children, in the background. President Voskuil is wearing a blue and orange striped scarf.
  • A man with a mustache, wearing a navy blue sweater and an orange-and-blue striped scarf, stands on a ladder cutting down a basketball net in a gymnasium.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, both wearing blue t-shirts, stand on a stage handing out items to a line of smiling students. The students appear to be excited and happy, reflecting the Voskuils' active involvement and enthusiasm for the college community.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, both wearing blue "Challenge Edition" t-shirts, stand smiling next to a table filled with individually wrapped cookies.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand with a group of enthusiastic students, holding a "Thank you!" sign. The students are smiling, some holding orange and black pom-poms, reflecting the Voskuils' active involvement and enthusiasm for the college community.
  • Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand on a stage, with Dennis behind the podium and Betty speaking into the microphone, both dressed in formal attire. A young man in a suit stands to the left, holding a document. The backdrop is lit with a colorful projection.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, dressed in a vibrant pink academic gown, speaks at a podium during a formal event at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil walk in academic regalia among graduating students during a commencement ceremony at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a bright pink academic robe and a medallion, leads a procession of faculty members in academic regalia during a graduation ceremony at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a bright pink academic gown, speaks at a podium during a formal event at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a magenta academic gown, shakes hands and hands a diploma to a graduate in a navy blue cap and gown during an outdoor commencement ceremony at Hope College. An American flag is visible in the background, and faculty members, including one in a blue academic gown at a podium, observe the event.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil pose with two colleagues in academic regalia outside a college building, celebrating their active involvement and enthusiasm for students during their two-year term as Hope College's first couple.
  • A group of people, including President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, dressed in traditional Dutch attire, participate in a street cleaning event. Several onlookers are seated on the sidewalk and in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, along with a group of students, are dressed in traditional Dutch costumes during a college event, reflecting their active involvement and enthusiasm for the students over the past two years.
  • A group of ten people, including President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, stand together outside a building with glass doors. They are dressed in formal attire, and two individuals are holding a book titled "Jack: A Compassionate Compendium." The photo captures an event marking the nearing end of the Voskuils' two-year term at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, both wearing "Hope Family Picnic" shirts, smile and hold orange and black pom-poms and a "Hope" sign. Dennis wears a cap with the letter "H," and Betty wears a straw hat. They are standing in front of a sparkling gold backdrop.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and another man stand together on stage, both wearing suits. President Voskuil is speaking at a podium while the other man smiles. The background features a warmly lit wooden interior.
  • A man in a suit and striped tie speaks at a podium with a microphone, reflecting his active involvement in the life of Hope College.
  • Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, along with two students, smile and pose together outdoors on the Hope College campus. Dennis and Betty are nearing the end of their two-year term as Hope's first couple.
  • Betty Voskuil, wearing a Hope College "Anchored in Hope" t-shirt, speaks into a microphone while standing outdoors with two students who are smiling and engaging with her. The students are wearing name tags and Hope College attire.
  • A young man in a Hope College t-shirt and an older woman in a blue shirt are standing outdoors on a grassy area, smiling and hugging. Behind them is a stone building with arched windows and a large tree.
  • A young man in a Hope College t-shirt and an older woman in a blue shirt are standing outdoors on a grassy area, smiling and hugging. Behind them is a stone building with arched windows and a large tree.
  • Hope College President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil engage in conversation with attendees at a college event, reflecting their active involvement and enthusiasm for students during their two-year term.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil greet a group of students and faculty in a bright, modern building at Hope College. Betty is shaking hands with a young woman in the foreground. The atmosphere is lively with people interacting in the background.
  • Betty Voskuil shakes hands and smiles at a student while President Dennis Voskuil stands beside her in a busy hallway, engaging with other attendees. Behind them, a staircase and several people are visible.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, dressed in a suit and tie, and Betty Voskuil, wearing a black top and pearl necklace, engage in conversation with two students at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and another man stand at the front of a seated audience in a hall at Hope College. President Voskuil holds an orange and blue umbrella, and several empty chairs and a podium with the Hope College seal are visible on the stage behind them. Betty Voskuil is interacting with students on the left side of the image.
  • President Dennis Voskuil speaks at a podium with the Hope College seal, while Betty Voskuil stands beside him smiling. Two students sit in the background, one male and one female, listening attentively. An American flag is visible in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a pink academic gown and black graduation cap, looks thoughtful during a college event. Another individual in academic regalia is visible in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil speaks passionately at a podium, wearing a bright pink academic robe, with his arms outstretched.
  • Mayor Nancy deBoer and President Dennis Voskuil speak at the Community Day football game.
  • Mayor Nancy deBoer and President Dennis Voskuil speak at the Community Day football game.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a Hope College jersey, kisses a large trophy on a sports field. Two young men in matching Hope College jerseys stand beside him, smiling. The background features empty bleachers and a clear sky.
  • President Dennis Voskuil standing with a group of students in Hope College jerseys, holding a large trophy and speaking into a microphone.
  • A group of people sitting and laughing together at an indoor event, with an exit sign and informational posters visible in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, along with other officials, hold large scissors and cut a ribbon at the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, symbolizing its opening. The ribbon reads "Boerigter Center for Calling and Career - Where will you go?"
  • Two men in suits stand in front of a construction site. One is speaking into a microphone while the other holds a binder. A construction sign and part of a Hope College banner are visible behind them.
  • President Dennis Voskuil speaks at a microphone next to a construction site on the Hope College campus, with a "Construction Zone! Do Not Enter" sign and a man holding a clipboard standing nearby.
  • President Dennis Voskuil rides a bicycle at the Hope College Donut Run, with participants running behind him. The event benefits the Dance Marathon.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil engage in conversation with a group of people, surrounded by other attendees in a busy common area at Hope College.
  • A group of people engaging in conversation indoors, with a sign in the background that reads "Welcome Hope Families." One man in the center, wearing a navy blue sweater and orange turtleneck, is smiling and talking with others.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil are seated and laughing during a college event, surrounded by others. A sign with "Voskuil" is visible on the back of a nearby chair.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand together smiling, both wearing formal attire and hats. Dennis Voskuil wears a white hat with a red and blue ribbon, a dark suit, and a bow tie, while Betty Voskuil wears a large, elegant hat, a black dress, and a pearl necklace. They are in a well-appointed room with a piano and a fireplace in the background.
  • A large, brick house decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths, with a snow-covered lawn and trees, illuminated at night.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing an orange and blue Hope College scarf, converses with a student while eating at a table.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing an orange and blue Hope College scarf, converses with a student while eating at a table.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand at a podium, smiling and engaged during an event, with holiday decorations and a large candle nearby.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil participate in a ceremony, standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, surrounded by festive decorations.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil walk on a basketball court with children and students in the stands behind them. Betty Voskuil is smiling and wearing an orange vest, while Dennis Voskuil has his back to the camera.
  • Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil wearing Hope College jerseys and smiling on a basketball court, with a man in a Hope College jersey standing between them. They are surrounded by a crowd in the bleachers.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil, wearing bright orange sweaters, smile and hold pom-poms surrounded by enthusiastic Hope College students at a college event. The students, also holding pom-poms and dressed in Hope College attire, cheer and smile, reflecting the Voskuils' active engagement and enthusiasm for the college community.
  • Dennis and Betty Voskuil stand with a group of children and the Hope College mascot in front of a building. Dennis is holding a bouquet of flowers, and everyone is smiling. The background includes a tree decorated with colorful ornaments.
  • Two men in suits holding books titled "Hope College at 150" and smiling at the camera.
  • A woman speaks at a podium with the Hope College seal, while President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil sit and listen. A banner behind them reads, "Thank you Dennis and Betty Voskuil."
  • A woman stands at a podium with the Hope College seal, speaking into a microphone. Seated nearby, President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil listen attentively. A banner above reads, "Thank you Dennis and Betty Voskuil."
  • Hope College President Dennis Voskuil speaks at a podium while Betty Voskuil stands beside him, smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers. A banner in the background reads "Thank you Dennis and Betty Voskuil," and the podium features the Hope College seal.
  • A man with white hair and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and striped tie, sits at a table in a formal setting. There is a table number sign reading "ONE" and two women sitting behind him, one with blonde hair and the other with short gray hair.
  • Four people stand in a row, smiling, with three men holding plaques and the woman holding a bag. The caption notes that President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil are nearing the conclusion of their two-year term as Hope College’s first couple and reflects on their active involvement and enthusiasm for students.
  • A man in a suit and tie stands at a podium, smiling and speaking into a microphone.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a bright pink academic robe, speaks at a podium with a microphone in front of stained glass windows.
  • A large group of people in academic regalia walk in a procession at a graduation ceremony. Two individuals at the front, wearing black and blue gowns, smile as they lead the graduates. Faculty members in colorful robes line the sides, clapping and cheering.
  • President Dennis Voskuil hands a diploma to a smiling graduate during a commencement ceremony at Hope College.
  • President Dennis Voskuil, wearing a pink academic gown, and Betty Voskuil, along with other faculty members, stand on stage at a Hope College commencement ceremony. A student in a blue graduation gown approaches the podium.
  • Students, including cheerleaders and a mascot, participate in a parade while holding a banner that reads "Hope College, Holland, Michigan." The group is actively engaging with the crowd, reflecting the involvement and enthusiasm of President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil during their term.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil wave to the crowd during the Tulip Time festival parade. They are dressed in traditional Dutch attire and surrounded by tulips, with a sign reading "WELCOME TULIP TIME" visible in the background. A man in an orange Hope College shirt waves alongside them.
  • A parade float filled with Hope College students and the college mascot, dressed in orange and blue, participates in a street parade. Some students are holding signs that read "Go Orange" and "Go Blue." President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil are seated on the float, waving to the crowd. The street is lined with spectators, and trees with blooming white flowers are visible in the background.
  • President Dennis Voskuil speaks at a podium on stage during an event, with a large screen behind him showing his image. Several other men are seated at a table next to him, with one standing and smiling.
  • President Dennis Voskuil and Betty Voskuil stand outside a building wearing matching orange t-shirts and blue capes, holding orange and blue pom-poms, and smiling enthusiastically.
  • A group of people standing indoors in a row, smiling and holding colorful signs that spell out "YOU ROCK!"

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