Hope College News
2019 Jun
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Athletics Women’s and Men’s Swim/Dive Claim Scholar All-America Team Honors
The Hope College women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams have earned Scholar All-America Team honors from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America for the 2019 spring semester.
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Campus Life Thank you President and Mrs. Voskuil
A presidential era as 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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Athletics Golfer Josh Gibson Selected As MIAA’s Deal Scholar Athlete Award Recipient
Golfer Josh Gibson has been chosen as Hope College’s fourth recipient of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Albert L. Deal Scholar Athlete Award.
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Arts HSRT to Open Family-Friendly Adventure “The Old Man and The Old Moon” on July 6
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre will open the family-friendly musical adventure “The Old Man and The Old Moon” with a matinee on Saturday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Athletics Hope College Names Keagan Pontious Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Keagan Pontious took hold of the lacrosse stick handed to her as an eighth grader and has never looked back.
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Athletics Two Women’s Tennis Players Earn Spots In Final National Rankings
Two Hope College women’s tennis players made the final Oracle/Intercollegiate Tennis Association NCAA Division III rankings for the 2019 season.
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Academics NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore Receive Grants for Fall Programming
The community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College have received grants from both the nationwide NEA Big Read and the statewide Michigan Humanities in support of this coming fall’s programming, which will visit the Dominican Republic of the late 1950s and early 1960s to explore the roles of women, memory, revolution and obedience.
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Arts HSRT Will Tell the “West Side Story” Beginning June 21
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre will open the beloved Broadway classic “West Side Story” on Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Campus Life Ali Jesky of Hope Staff Helps Holland Highlight Its Oz History
The Holland area’s connection to L. Frank Baum, author of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” has been brought to life in a literal sense in Centennial Park thanks in large part to Ali Jesky of Hope’s grounds-keeping staff.
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Athletics Claire Hallock Becomes Hope’s Fifth All-American In Women’s Tennis
Claire Hallock has joined an elite group of Hope College tennis players in receiving All-America honors.
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Spring Sports Letterwinners Are Announced; 25 Student-Athletes Lettered Four Years
Letterwinners of 2019 spring sports teams at Hope College have been announced by athletic directors Tim Schoonveld and Melinda Larson.
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Athletics Softball’s Shay Pinhey Named a 2019 Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All-American
Hope College’s Shay Pinhey handled her studies as well as she did a softball bat.
2019 May
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Academics A home says a lot about someone's personality; you just need to look around
The Economic Times"There is no such thing as neutral, empty space-wherever you are, you are in a particular place that has psychological meaning," says Benjamin Meagher, a social psychologist at Hope College.
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Athletics Two Hope Baseball Players Claim All-Region Honors
Hope College baseball players Jordon Fairchild and Mason Opple have received all-region honors for their play during the 2019 season.
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Athletics Hope Golfer Josh Gibson Repeats As Jack Nicklaus National Player Of The Year
For the second consecutive year, Hope College’s Josh Gibson has been selected as the winner of the NCAA Division III Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award.
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Academics Church, couch, couple: Social psychological connections between people and physical space
American Association For The Advancement Of ScienceDr. Benjamin Meagher, visiting assistant professor of psychology, argues that the space people shape, also shapes the individual, and that social psychology must take an “ecological” view of people in their environment. His work appears in a recently published paper in “Personality and Social Psychology Review.”
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Academics Eunice Maruhi Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation 2019 Internship Program in Hollywood
Hope College student Eunice Maruhi of Nairobi, Kenya, has been selected to participate in the Television Academy Foundation’s 2019 Internship Program.
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Academics What’s the Appropriate Role of the State in Workforce Development?
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyThe study examines current workforce development initiatives in Michigan and poses questions about the proper role of the state in this arena, released today by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, and authored by economist Sarah Estelle
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Athletics Josh Gibson repeats as Jack Nicklaus Player of Year
Holland SentinelFor the second consecutive year, Hope golfer Josh Gibson has been selected as the winner of the NCAA Division III Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award. You can listen to a WHTC podcast of Josh discussing his award and his future in golf.
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Campus Life Hope College Formula Racing Team in Top 14 Percent Worldwide
A strong finish in international competition at Michigan International Speedway earlier this month has moved the student-run Hope College Formula Racing Team ahead in both the U.S. and world rankings.
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Campus Life Body of missing kayaker, Hope College grad found on Lake Michigan shore
MliveThe body of South Bend resident Jacob Sandy ’18 was found on May 29 on Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Jacob was last seen on May 18 on Porter Beach, where he had gone to kayak.
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Arts HSRT to Open “Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!’” on June 12
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre will open the family-friendly “Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!’” on Wednesday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the DeWitt Center studio theatre.
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Academics Saying Thank You
The Capital JournalA study co-authored by Hope psychologist Charlotte vanOyen Witvliet is referenced in a column on gratitude published on May 28 in the CapJournal Bureau of The Capital Journal of Pierre, South Dakota.
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Arts Hope Summer Rep Begins Rehearsals For 48th Season
Broadway WorldHope Summer Repertory Theatre has begun rehearsals for its highly anticipated 2019 season. The company was established at Hope College in 1972 and is entering its 48th season.
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Athletics Four Hope College Track & Field Athletes Earn All-Region Honors
Four members of the Hope College men’s and women’s outdoor tracK & field teams have earned all-region honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
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Academics Hope Psychology Students Win Regional Research Award
WHTCA Hope College student-faculty collaborative research project earned a regional award for excellence from the Midwestern chapter of Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in Psychology.
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Arts Hope Summer Repertory Theatre Opens 48 th Season with Hilarious Musical Murder Mystery
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre is opening its 48th season with “Murder for Two,” a comedic, musical homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries, on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Spent all of last week in Guatemala testing drinking water, training local staff and distributing water filters to… https://t.co/248Axte0vM
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Giving Annual Golf Outing Is June 17
The annual Hope College golf outing, the “Bob DeYoung Hope Classic,” will be held on Monday, June 17, at Ravines Golf Club in Saugatuck.
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Academics Psychology Students Win Regional Research Award; Multiple Students and Faculty Make Presentations During Annual Conference
A student-faculty collaborative research project has won a regional award for excellence from the Midwestern chapter of Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in Psychology.
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Athletics Hope College Sending Sprinter And Decathlete To NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Hope College sprinter Justin Freeman and decathlete Josh Izenbart are returning to compete at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
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Athletics Sydney Jackson Selected As Women’s Tennis Central Region Rookie Of Year
Hope College’s Sydney Jackson has been named the 2019 NCAA Division III Central Region Women’s Tennis Rookie to Watch by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
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Athletics Shortstop Savannah Dixon Earns NFCA All-Region Recognition
Hope College shortstop Savannah Dixon has received all-region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the 2019 season.
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Athletics Hope College Claims Record 37th MIAA Commissioner’s Cup
For a league-record 37th time, Hope College is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Commissioner’s Cup winner.
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Athletics Claire Hallock Chosen As ITA Central Region Women’s Tennis Player To Watch
Hope College’s Claire Hallock has been chosen as the 2019 NCAA Division III Central Region Women’s Tennis Player to Watch by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
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Academics Spring 2019 Dean's List Announced
The Registrar’s Office is pleased to announce Dean’s List recipients for the spring semester. The Dean’s List is awarded to full-time, degree-seeking students who have received grades for all courses in a given semester (no incompletes) and have a semester GPA of 3.50 or above. Hope College Registrar’s Office considers this a significant achievement.
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Arts Exhibition “Still Listening” to Open May 31 at Hope College Kruizenga Art Museum
The exhibition “Still Listening” featuring new sculptures by Detroit artist Todd Erickson will open at the Hope College Kruizenga Art Museum, on Friday, May 31, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Athletics Golfer Josh Gibson Selected As Finalist For Jack Nicklaus Award For Second Time
Hope College golfer Josh Gibson is a repeat finalist for the 2019 NCAA Division III Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award presented by Barbasol.
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Athletics Three Hope Golfers Earn PING All-Region Honors
Three Hope College men’s golfers have claimed NCAA Division III PING All-Region honors: Josh Gibson, Andrew Goble and Daniel Settecerri.
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Athletics Five Men’s Golfers Named All-America Scholars
A nation-leading five Hope College men’s golfers have been named Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars in NCAA Division III for the 2018-19 season.
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Giving Hope Receives PepsiCo Recycling Zero Impact Fund Award
Hope College has received an award through the PepsiCo Recycling Zero Impact Fund to enhance its ongoing recycling and composting programs and increase awareness of the importance of both practices.
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Athletics Softball’s Shay Pinhey Claims CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-District Honor
Hope College’s Shay Pinhey has been selected to the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-District® Softbal
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Athletics Kim Vincent Retires As Women’s Lacrosse Coach After Five Seasons
Kim Vincent is retiring as Hope College women’s lacrosse head coach after five successful seasons leading the Flying Dutch.
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Dutch brought his crew to Tulip Time. Wave “hi” when you see them go by! #TulipTime #GoHope https://t.co/Hc3IV0eH9f
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Thanks to our developing relationships in Vietnam, @HopeCollege students were shown a homestay restaurant in Nin… https://t.co/GOiDlQTxdl
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Campus Life Kevin Kraay of Hope Staff Runs in ALS Benefit Race with Added Purpose
Avid runner Kevin Kraay, long-time business manager at Hope, hit the road with added purpose on Saturday, May 4, during the Nana’s Run 5K held in Grand Rapids on behalf of ALS patients and research.
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Athletics Men’s Tennis Player Michael Kiley Awarded MIAA Stowe Memorial Sportsmanship Award
Hope College’s Michael Kiley serves up healthy competition on the tennis court without sacrificing sportsmanship.
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Athletics Women’s Tennis Player Taylor LaBarge Chosen As recipient Of MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award
Hope College’s Taylor LaBarge excelled on the court and in the classroom over four years.
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Athletics Julianna Burlet Chosen All-MIAA First Team In Women’s Lacrosse
Hope College’s Julianna Burlet has been named to the 2019 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Lacrosse First Team.
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Athletics Nick Schanhals Named MIAA Defensive MVP In Men’s Lacrosse; Four Others Also First Team
Hope College goalie Nick Schanhals co-headlines the 2019 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Lacrosse Team as Most Valuable Defensive Player.
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Athletics Softball Pair Selected As All-MIAA First Team Selections
Hope College’s Shay Pinhey and Savannah Dixon made their presence felt on the softball diamond this season.
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Athletics Women’s Tennis Trio Chosen To All-MIAA First Team
The three did not lose a league match for the Flying Dutch in either singles or doubles play en route to repeat MIAA regular-season and tournament titles.
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Tulip Time is in full swing in our hometown, Holland, MI. We look forward to this annual tradition and welcome visi… https://t.co/z4XgbRTjbw
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Welkom @GovWhitmer to Hope College and the beautiful @CityofHolland for #TulipTime2019.🌷 https://t.co/jH9NMH50Nk
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Campus Life Hope Named an Outstanding Employer for 14th Consecutive Year
For the 14th consecutive year, Hope College has been named one of “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.”
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Campus Life Commencement 2019 Photo Gallery
A total of 713 graduating seniors participated in the ceremony, held at 3 p.m. at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The class consisted of students from across the United States and around the world.
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Academics Chemist Elizabeth Sanford Receives Hope’s Vanderbush-Weller Award
Chemistry faculty member Dr. Elizabeth Sanford has been named recipient of Hope College’s 20th annual “Vanderbush-Weller Award” for strong, positive impact on students.
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Athletics Justin Freeman Named MIAA Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete Of Year; Josh Izenbart Also First Team
Justin Freeman sprinted his way into elite company in Hope College and Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association outdoor men’s track & field history.
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Athletics Mark VanderStoep and Tim Roe Earn All-MIAA First Team Awards
Skill and experience combined to make Mark VanderStoep and Tim Roe formidable atop the lineup for the Hope College men’s tennis team.
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Athletics Four Baseball Players Claim All-MIAA First Team Recognition
From the leadoff hitter to cleanup batter, Jordon Fairchild, Trace Slancik, Evan Maday and Mason Opple forged a formidable top of the lineup for a record-setting Hope College baseball team this season.
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Athletics Seven From MIAA Champion Outdoor Women’s Track & Field Earn All-League Honors
Seven members of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion Hope College women’s track & field team have earned all-league honors for the 2019 season.
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@HopeCollege
It was a picture perfect day to celebrate Commencement with the Hope College Class of 2019. 🎓#hope2019 https://t.co/KUVeAQjOsj
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Academics Hope College names new associate provost for academic affairs
MliveGerald Griffin, Ph.D, associate professor of biology and psychology at Hope College, has been named the college’s associate provost for academic affairs.
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Academics Professor Gerald Griffin Named Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Dr. Gerald Griffin, associate professor of biology and psychology at Hope College, has been named the college’s associate provost for academic affairs.
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@HopeCollege
It’s a lovely Sunday morning to be celebrating the Class of 2019 with a Baccalaureate Service in Dimnent Chapel.… https://t.co/bFgbBWGSUo
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#Hope2019 Baccalaureate: View from the outside, view from the inside, both equally beautiful. It’s a picture-perfec… https://t.co/YJFBQYIMiM
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@satravis
Celebrating with the @HopeCollege Class of 2019 and welcoming them as @hopealumni at the Commencement Open House in… https://t.co/ws77MWTNDS
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Campus Life Text of 2019 Baccalaureate Sermon
Text of the 2019 Baccalaureate sermon, "The Running Father," by Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger.
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Campus Life Hope Graduation Address Links Lessons to Life as a Good Global Neighbor
As the members of Hope College’s graduating Class of 2019 prepared to cross the stage during Commencement on Sunday, May 5, featured speaker Dr. Kristen Gray reflected on ways that their lessons had prepared them to travel from the campus community to living in the larger neighborhood of the global village.
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Campus LifeChuck Green Receives Hope Outstanding Professor Educator Award
Dr. Chuck Green of the Hope College psychology faculty has been presented the 55th “Hope Outstanding Professor Educator” (H.O.P.E.) Award by the graduating Class of 2019.
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Campus Life Text of 2019 Commencement Address
Text of the 2019 Commencement Address, “Neighbors,” as prepared by Dr. Kristen Gray.
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Campus Life Events Honor Dennis and Betty Voskuil for Service as Hope’s First Couple
With the school year nearing its end, the Hope family took two opportunities to thank the husband-and-wife team that stepped up and stepped in to help the college in a time of transition by serving a two-year term as Hope’s first couple.
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Campus Life Alumni Weekend 2019 Photos
Alumni celebrated their favorite Hope memories during Alumni Weekend on April 26 and 27. Additional activities during the weekend included reunion events for the classes of 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984 and 1989, and for the Fifty-Year Circle, which consists of graduates of 50 years ago and longer as well as the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Academics Multiple Students Present Research During National Biology Meeting
Multiple Hope College students made research presentations during the national Experimental Biology meeting held in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday-Tuesday, April 6-9.
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Academics Nursing Research Project Featured in National Posters on the Hill Event
A nursing study at Hope College was one of only 60 undergraduate research projects from around the country presented to members of Congress during the 2019 Posters on the Hill event sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 30.