Hope College celebrated “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 13-15, with highlights including multiple events that were open to the public in addition to activities for alumni and the families of current students.

  • Three people are gathered around a table with laptops, smiling and engaged in conversation. One person is seated on the left, another in the middle, and the third person is standing on the right, leaning in to talk to the others. They appear to be in a casual, indoor setting, possibly participating in an event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Two people are at the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event at Hope College. The person in the foreground is wearing a white Hope College jacket and smiling, while the person in the background is in a suit and tie.
  • A group of six women smiling and standing close together, posing for a photo at the Hope College "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. One of the women is wearing a Hope College Alumni of Color Advisory Council sweatshirt. The background features a plain blue wall.
  • A group of students at Hope College gather and converse during “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” One student in the foreground drinks orange juice while others stand and talk, smiling and enjoying the event.
  • Two young men, one wearing a black jacket and the other in a white shirt with a Hope College name tag, smile and embrace while speaking to a woman during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” Other people are seated and socializing in the background.
  • Three people smiling at the camera during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event. The background features a screen with the text "Welcome" and "One Big Weekend."
  • Three people having a lively conversation at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event; one woman in a gray blazer is gesturing with her hands, while another woman in a white shirt and a man in a blue suit listen.
  • A person wearing a Hope College sweatshirt and a name tag is sitting at a table with a plate of food, smiling and gesturing with their finger. Other people are visible in the background, sitting at tables.
  • Students and attendees at a table engage in conversation during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. The atmosphere is lively with people in the background.
  • A large orchestra performs on stage, with musicians playing various instruments such as horns and woodwinds, while a conductor leads them. Behind the orchestra, a choir stands in rows, wearing colorful robes and golden stoles. The performance is part of Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" celebration.
  • A choir of students dressed in colorful striped robes performs on stage during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Group of students playing musical instruments, including trumpets and saxophones, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A full orchestra of musicians performing on stage, with a conductor leading them. The musicians are playing various instruments, including violins, cellos, and flutes, and are dressed in formal black attire.
  • A choir dressed in black robes with gold stoles performs on stage, accompanied by a pianist. The stage is set with percussion instruments in the foreground.
  • A large choir dressed in colorful robes and black stoles stands on risers behind a concert band performing on a wooden stage in a spacious concert hall. The conductor is in front of the band, leading the performance.
  • A choir dressed in brightly colored robes sings on stage with an orchestra playing in front of them, while an audience watches during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • An auditorium is filled with seated attendees watching a performance, with rows of performers wearing robes gathered at the front and along the aisles. The event is part of Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" celebrations.
  • A symphony orchestra performs on stage in a concert hall with wooden paneling. The musicians, dressed in black, play various string and wind instruments under the direction of a conductor. The audience watches from tiered seating.
  • Two smiling women pose together in front of a projector screen during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A woman stands at a podium labeled "tulyp HOTEL," speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a light-colored shirt with small patterns and an orange top underneath. Behind her is a large screen displaying two blurred images of people. The event is part of Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A group of people are seated around a table, smiling and embracing one another. The table has drinks and event brochures on it. The scene appears warm and joyful, with a backdrop of large windows showing an evening view. The occasion is Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A man in a blue suit and orange striped tie speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his other hand. He stands next to a wooden podium labeled "tulyp HOTEL" in a room with large windows and a white table in the background.
  • Two women and a man, smiling and posing together at an event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The man is wearing a name tag. In the background, other attendees are mingling and the setting appears to be a modern indoor venue.
  • People socializing in a well-lit, modern room with large windows during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Some are standing and chatting, while others are seated at a round table with drinks and snacks.
  • Four women smiling and posing together at an indoor event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The background shows other attendees mingling and the room is lit with round hanging lights.
  • Two men stand in front of a projected image during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” One man holds a microphone and a wooden plaque while speaking, and the other listens attentively.
  • People enjoying a social event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend," with two women embracing and smiling, and others conversing in the background.
  • A group of people at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Three women are at the center, laughing and clapping, wearing name tags and engaged in conversation. Other attendees can be seen in the background, also enjoying the festivities.
  • A group of eight people standing indoors, smiling and holding wooden award plaques at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." A projector screen displaying images and text is visible in the background.
  • People gather and socialize at round tables in a well-lit event space during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Several people in rain jackets gather water bottles on a football field during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Children in raincoats and numbered bibs participate in a race on a grassy field during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” Adults and other children, some holding umbrellas, watch and cheer them on in the background.
  • A woman and two children in rain gear are participating in an outdoor event under an umbrella. The event takes place on a sports field, and the children are looking into a white box with clear windows.
  • A group of people at Hope College's football field hold colorful signs and umbrellas during a rainy "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The signs have encouraging messages like "Faster More Nuts!," "Just Keep Running," "You're Doing an Amazing Job!," and "Donut Stress Just Do Your Best!"
  • Children participate in a race on a wet field during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Participants are running while adults and other spectators watch from the sidelines, some holding umbrellas.
  • A crowd of people with umbrellas gathers near a sports field on a rainy day during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • Two children, bundled up in blue and teal jackets with hoods, smile while holding donuts with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. Both wear race bibs numbered 1866 and medals around their necks, standing on a grassy field.
  • Participants in running gear are starting a race on a wet day at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Spectators with umbrellas are watching from the sidelines.
  • A large group of people, dressed for rainy weather, participate in an outdoor run during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” The scene is lively with participants running on a wet path lined with green grass and trees in the background. Some runners wear rain jackets and others hold umbrellas.
  • A group of people, including a person in a yellow raincoat pushing a stroller with a rain cover, participate in an outdoor event during a rainy day at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Participants in colorful athletic wear run in the "Donut Run Benefitting Dance Marathon" at Hope College during a rainy day, as part of the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A runner in a Hope College uniform crosses the finish line beneath an inflatable arch on a rainy day during a track event. Onlookers in raincoats stand by, and the bleachers in the background have a few spectators. Orange cones mark the running path on the field.
  • A group of ten smiling runners, some wearing athletic gear with the word "Hope" visible, stand together on a sports field under a sign that reads "Be Strong. Be True." The field is part of a stadium with empty bleachers in the background. The event is part of Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Runners crossing the finish line under a black and white checkered inflatable arch during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event on a rainy day.
  • A man in a blue rain jacket and hat kneels next to a stroller on a sports field. Inside the stroller, two young children are visible, one in a pink raincoat and the other in a green raincoat, both wearing race bibs. The man is smiling with his arm resting on the stroller. Other people can be seen in the background, participating in activities.
  • A woman in a hooded raincoat holds a large black and white umbrella and a noise maker while standing on a football field during a rainy day. People in the background are under umbrellas and gathered near an inflatable archway.
  • Boxes of assorted donuts, including plain, powdered sugar, chocolate with sprinkles, and glazed with sprinkles, are arranged on a table at an outdoor event during Hope College's Homecoming and Family Weekend.
  • A person wearing a blue jacket, blue and orange hat, and an orange Hope College scarf holds a large blue and white umbrella on a rainy day. The person is smiling and holding an orange foam finger. Another person in a black raincoat walks in the background.
  • A large group of people, including alumni, students, and families, gather for a group photo during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Some individuals in the front row are holding a framed picture. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with large windows in the background. Tables with food and drinks are visible in the foreground.
  • A group of eight people stand together indoors, smiling and holding a framed illustration with the text "25 years of generational impact." They are dressed in business casual attire, and name tags are visible on some individuals. The background shows a room with other people seated and engaged in conversation.
  • People seated at round tables in a large, bright room, watching a presentation on a screen at the front during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A man speaks at a podium in front of a seated audience during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The room, well-lit with natural light from large windows, is filled with attendees at round tables.
  • A smiling young woman in glasses and a colorful sweater hugs another person at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event, while an older man in glasses and a suit jacket looks on and smiles.
  • Two men embrace in a cheerful hug at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend," with other attendees visible in the background.
  • People embracing and smiling during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Others are seen in the background, engaging in conversation or watching the event.
  • A group of three people talking and laughing at Hope College's Homecoming and Family Weekend event. One person is holding orange foam mitts.
  • A group of people standing and smiling in a crowded room during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Some attendees are seated and clapping, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking into a microphone during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." People are seated and listening in the foreground.
  • A woman with curly hair wearing a floral maroon dress speaks into a microphone during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A woman standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone, and gesturing with her right hand during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A group of people engage in conversation during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” One person is pointing while others listen, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
  • A group of people interact and smile at an indoor event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A woman and a man share a lighthearted conversation during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” The man is wearing a black sweater and the woman is dressed in a denim jacket. In the foreground, a man in a gray flat cap and glasses is seated, while in the background, a woman in an orange sweater is focused on a task.
  • A group of people, including adults and children, gather indoors during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Some are standing while others are seated, engaging in conversation and enjoying snacks. The atmosphere is lively with other attendees visible in the background.
  • People gather around a food stand called "George's Elephant Ears" on a rainy day during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Some individuals are seen wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas, while others are standing in line for food. The scene takes place on a grassy area with a brick building in the background.
  • A group of people, some wearing Hope College apparel, walk down steps outside a building on a rainy day. One person holds an umbrella, while others carry foam fingers. The event is part of Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.”
  • People stand in line at a food truck labeled "Fresh Cut French Fries" during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." A sign in the background welcomes admission visitors. The event occurs on a rainy day, with some attendees using umbrellas and wearing rain jackets.
  • A group of young adults walking on a wet pathway in front of a brick building at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Some are carrying drinks and wearing casual clothing, while one is dressed more formally in a blazer and cap. Other people can be seen in the background on the stairs.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, gather around a table with a display of orange and blue lollipops during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." A person in an orange jacket hands a stuffed animal to a young girl in a purple shirt and pink jacket. The attendees are smiling and appear to be enjoying the event.
  • A group of people at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. A man is handing a cotton candy cone to a young woman in a purple jacket, while three other individuals stand nearby watching. They are indoors, with a cotton candy machine and supplies on a table in front of them.
  • Students at Hope College enjoy a cotton candy stand during the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. The scene is lively with students and families participating in various activities inside a well-lit room with large windows.
  • A group of people at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event, gathered around a table with promotional items. Some individuals are holding orange stress balls and coffee cups, and one person has a small dog in a carrier.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, gather around a table with orange and blue items at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A group of four people at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. They are standing indoors, smiling at the camera. The area is bustling with other attendees in the background.
  • A group of people stand at a table covered with orange and blue lollipops during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” Some are holding orange bags and interacting with the person behind the table. The event takes place in a spacious room with large windows.
  • Football players from Hope College in bright orange jerseys compete against players in white jerseys from another team on the field during a game. The scene is part of Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.”
  • Hope College football players in orange uniforms compete against players in white uniforms during the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • Hope College football players in orange jerseys prepare for a play against opponents in white jerseys on the field during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Football players from Hope College in orange jerseys and their opponents in white jerseys engage in a play on the field. The stands are filled with spectators watching the game during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.”
  • A large crowd of people, including alumni and families of current students, fills the stadium bleachers at Hope College during the “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” The stadium features a large banner reading “Be Strong. Be True.” and a tall light post.
  • Football players from Hope College in orange jerseys and their opponents in white jerseys in action during a game, with a referee observing in the background. The scene is part of the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • Hope College football players in orange uniforms face off against opponents in white uniforms during a game, with the quarterback holding the ball and teammates blocking.
  • Two men in Hope College athletic gear smile and pose on a football field. One holds two small wooden shoes. People are seated in bleachers in the background, and football players are visible on the field.
  • Football game between Hope College and Alma College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" with players in action and a large crowd in the stands.
  • A group of performers dressed in matching dark blue outfits with white gloves and orange headbands stand on stage. Two of the performers hold up signs with the numbers "2" and "7." They are illuminated against a dark background during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A group of performers dressed in matching dark blue outfits with white gloves and orange headbands stand on stage. Two of the performers hold up signs with the numbers "2" and "7." They are illuminated against a dark background during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A group of performers on stage at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." They are dressed in colorful costumes, including one person in a mime outfit, and are enthusiastically acting out a scene in front of a backdrop that includes a brick wall and a shield with an anchor.
  • Nine people in colorful costumes and face paint are performing on stage during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The backdrop features a brick wall with a red curtain.
  • A group of people in colorful costumes and face paint pose enthusiastically on stage in front of a brick wall backdrop, celebrating Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A young woman in a long pink dress performs on stage during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event. She is standing in a spotlight with a dark background, her right hand raised as she engages with the audience.
  • A group of students dressed in blue uniforms perform on stage during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" at Hope College, illuminated by stage lighting.
  • A group of female students in matching blue uniforms and white gloves are standing on bleachers, singing under the direction of a woman in a pink dress during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A person on stage, smiling and gesturing with both arms outstretched, wearing a black sleeveless top and a microphone headset.
  • Three people in theatrical costumes perform on stage during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." One person wears a sports outfit with a headband and orange shoes, another is dressed in bright pink with leg warmers, and the third person is in a chef's costume holding a large black prop.
  • A group of students in comedic costumes and face paint perform a skit on stage during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The backdrop includes signs for "Phillip's Dining" and "Lemonade."
  • A group of students with face paint and costumes perform energetically on stage during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." They strike playful poses in front of a set designed to look like a brick wall and a stained glass window.
  • A group of people stand on a stage in a line, facing a woman in a blue dress who is speaking to them during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A large group of enthusiastic people in a gymnasium, some wearing costumes and colorful outfits, are celebrating and cheering. Two women in the foreground cover their ears, smiling and laughing. The bleachers are filled with more people, many of whom are also cheering and clapping, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere.
  • A group of joyous students at Hope College, some in navy blue uniforms and white gloves, celebrating with a silver trophy during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The crowd in the background is lively, with people clapping and cheering.

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