The groundbreaking ceremony for a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College was held on Friday, Aug. 18.

  • A group of people, including a woman in a "HOPE" t-shirt and several men wearing name tags, are gathered outside during the groundbreaking ceremony for the DeWitt Center's performing-arts expansion at Hope College on Friday, Aug. 18. The men appear to be engaged in conversation, and one is holding a program.
  • A group of people interacting at the groundbreaking ceremony for the major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College on Friday, Aug. 18. The man in the foreground is wearing a blue suit, while the man and woman he is talking to are dressed in a grey suit with an orange tie and a sleeveless orange dress, respectively. There are more people and greenery visible in the background.
  • A man in a grey suit and purple tie speaks at a podium during the groundbreaking ceremony for the performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. A brick wall is visible in the background.
  • A group of people, including men and women of various ages, some wearing sunglasses, are gathered outdoors on a sunny day for the groundbreaking ceremony of a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College.
  • A group of people, some standing and some sitting, attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College on a sunny day.
  • A man stands at a podium with a "Hope College" sign, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the DeWitt Center performing-arts expansion at Hope College. Behind him are large banners celebrating "50 Years of Dance" featuring images of dancers.
  • A woman speaks at a podium with a Hope College sign during the groundbreaking ceremony for the DeWitt Center performing-arts expansion. A man stands in the background, listening attentively.
  • A man in a blue blazer speaks at a podium with a microphone during the groundbreaking ceremony for a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College on Friday, Aug. 18.
  • A man in a suit and orange tie speaks at a podium with a microphone during the groundbreaking ceremony for a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. A brick wall is visible in the background.
  • Three elderly women sit and converse outdoors during the groundbreaking ceremony for the performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. One woman is wearing a floral dress, another is in a pink and white floral top, and the third is wearing a hat and a patterned blouse.
  • A group of people socializing outdoors during the groundbreaking ceremony for the performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. There are tables with blue and white tablecloths and people engaged in conversation.
  • People stand and converse around a table with water bottles and clipboards during the groundbreaking ceremony for the major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College on Friday, Aug. 18.
  • A group of people stand in a line holding shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony for the major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. They are smiling and appear to be ready to dig into the ground.
  • A group of five people stands in front of a brick building during the groundbreaking ceremony for the performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. Two shovels with orange handles are visible in the foreground.
  • A group of people standing in a row, each holding a shovel and smiling, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. The event took place outdoors against a backdrop of a brick building and banners celebrating 50 years of dance at Hope College.
  • Three people holding shovels with soil at the groundbreaking ceremony for the performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. They are smiling and standing in front of a podium and banners with dance images.
  • People are gathered outdoors on a grassy area for the groundbreaking ceremony of a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. The group includes individuals conversing, with some seated and others standing. One person is holding a baby.
  • People gathered and conversing at the groundbreaking ceremony for a major performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College, held on Friday, Aug. 18.
  • People participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the performing-arts expansion of the DeWitt Center at Hope College on August 18. They are holding jars of soil and smiling, with shovels placed in the ground in front of them.
  • A group of people in business casual attire participate in a groundbreaking ceremony with shovels, standing in front of the DeWitt Center at Hope College. A brick building and a small crowd of onlookers are visible in the background.
  • A group of people socializing outdoors during the groundbreaking ceremony for the DeWitt Center performing-arts expansion at Hope College. One woman is holding a drink, another is holding a program, and an elderly woman in a floral blouse is in the foreground. A table with plates of strawberries and other snacks is also visible.
  • A group of people gathered outdoors for the groundbreaking ceremony of the DeWitt Center performing-arts expansion at Hope College. Several men are standing near shovels, including one in a floral shirt and straw hat, and another in a white jersey and cap. Other attendees are seen conversing in the background with trees and a brick building visible.
  • A group of people attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the DeWitt Center performing-arts expansion at Hope College on Friday, Aug. 18. A woman in the foreground, wearing a blue shirt and shorts, is holding a small container and standing near several shovels planted in the ground.
  • Two women stand smiling at the camera during the groundbreaking ceremony for the DeWitt Center's performing-arts expansion at Hope College. Behind them, people gather near a row of shovels stuck in the ground.

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