Hope College News
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Author-Filmmaker Curtis Chin to Present Asian Heritage Lecture April 8
Filmmaker Curtis Chin, author of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir,” will present the 2025 Asian Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Tuesday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Theatre to Present “Sense and Sensibility”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s “Sense and Sensibility” on Friday-Saturday, April 4-5, and Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12, at 7:30 p.m., along with a free 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 6. All performances will be in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
Why March Madness turns everyone into college basketball fans
KMUWChad Carlson discusses March Madness and why basketball is made for television.
Lecture to Discuss “The History of the Presidential Pardon Power”
Dr. Jeffrey Crouch, who is author of the book “The Presidential Pardon Power,” will present “The History of the Presidential Pardon Power” on Thursday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m. at Hope College in Schaap Auditorium of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
Concert Band to Present “Songs of Rust, Rest, and Renewal” on March 28
The Hope College Concert Band will perform on Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Screening the Documentary Film “T-Rex” on March 26
The documentary film “T-Rex,” which is about Claressa "T-Rex" Shields from Flint, who at age 17 became the first woman in history to win the gold medal in the 2012 Olympic boxing, will be shown at Hope College on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre.
Hope to Screen Film Emphasizing Importance of Math Literacy for Democracy and Economic Opportunity
The documentary film “Counted Out,” which emphasizes math literacy’s importance for democracy and economic opportunity, will be screened twice at Hope College on Tuesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
Lark, Roman, Meyer Trio to Perform on March 27
Three incredible musicians, including seven-time Grammy winner bassist Edgar Meyer, will combine for an evening of classical and contemporary music through the Great Performance Series at Hope College on Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Three Hope Student Teams Place in Final Round of ACG Cup Competition; One Team Finishes as Runner-Up
Competing against a record-breaking 37 teams, all three of Hope College’s student teams who competed in the recent ACG Cup Competition, held on Saturday, Feb. 22, advanced to the final round. Team BCG from Hope College finished runner-up.
DOING THE DIFFICULT: David and Elsa devote 90 DAYS to growing in love for God
Faith Grand RapidsThe Exodus 90 program was introduced on the Hope College campus in 2018 through the Saint Benedict Institute, a ministry of St. Francis de Sales Parish that serves Catholic students at Hope and encourages all Christians to live out their faith.
Dance Marathon Photo Gallery
Hope College students put their time and talents into the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser held on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8.
Hope Honors Staff for Service Anniversaries Spanning Five to 30 Years
Hope College staff members were honored for service anniversaries during a reception on Tuesday, March 11, at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College to host free screening of ‘Holland’ with director Q&A
WoodTV 8Hope College will host a special pre-release screening of “Holland,” a new movie starring Nicole Kidman and Gael Garcia Bernal that was partially shot in West Michigan.
December Graduation Honors
Below is a list of recent Hope College graduates who have been awarded graduation honors for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study.
2025 International Food Fair Photos
The annual International Food Fair at Hope College was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Maas Center auditorium.
Hope College Orchestra Chosen to Perform in Carnegie Hall in April
The Hope College Orchestra is one of only three ensembles, and one of only two from the United States, chosen to perform in the culminating Evening Showcase Concert in Carnegie Hall during the 19th annual New York International Music Festival running Saturday–Wednesday, April 5-9.
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Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Spring Film Series on March 3–April 12
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its tradition of showing contemporary and independent films with a film series featuring four films each for a one-week run from March 3 through April 12, including two films nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards.
“Dance Marathon” Fundraiser to Run March 7–8
For a 26th consecutive year, hundreds of Hope College students are putting their time and talents into the campus-wide Dance Marathon fundraiser.
Biography Highlights Hendrik P. Scholte, Founder of Pella, Iowa
The new biography “Vision, Conflict, and Controversy: H.P. Scholte, Founder of Pella, Iowa,” published by the Van Raalte Press of Hope College, illuminates the life and impact of one of the most prominent leaders of the Dutch immigrants who settled in the Midwest in the 19th century.
Saint Benedict Institute to Host Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Theology
The Saint Benedict Institute will host Dr. Jordan Joseph Wales, who is a member of the philosophy and religion faculty at Hillsdale College, for a lecture titled “What We Are and What We Do: Keeping Our Personhood in the Age of AI” on Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall.
Hope College and Traverse City Central HS Vocal Ensembles to Perform on March 4
The Hope College SPERA and Traverse City Central High School Vocal Majority vocal ensembles will present a joint concert on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:45 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Address to Examine “Connecting Better in an Overly Lonely World”
Social psychologist Dr. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago faculty will present the address “Hello? Connecting Better in an Overly Lonely World” on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in the Maas Center auditorium.
Artist Althea Jones to Present Women’s History Month Lecture March 6
Althea Jones, a multidisciplinary artist based in Northeast Ohio, will present the address “Superhero Mode: Taking Charge of Your Story and Success” as the 2025 Women’s History Month Lecture at Hope College on Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Symposium to Consider Visual Art and Ecological Sustainability
A two-day symposium at Hope College on Thursday and Friday, March 6 and 7, will explore the different roles that visual artists can play in promoting ecological sustainability.
Hope College Chapel Choir to Present Concert on March 1
The Hope College Chapel Choir will present a concert on Saturday, March 1, at 3 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Many Voices Project to Present Staged Reading of “Baltimore” on Feb. 25
The Hope College Many Voices Project will present a staged reading of “Baltimore” by Kirsten Greenidge on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Schaap Auditorium of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
Two Students Receive Awards During Regional Model Arab League
Hope College students Christian Fakhoury and Veronica Booker each received awards during this year’s regional collegiate Model Arab League program, held on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 13-15, at Grand Valley State University.
Event on March 8 to Feature “Family Math Fun” Activities
A morning of “Family Math Fun” at Hope College on Saturday, March 8, will feature games designed to show that mathematics doesn’t need to be scary or a chore. In fact, as the name makes clear, it can be fun — for all ages.
Hope College to Present Dance 51 on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 6-8
The Department of Dance at Hope College will present its major annual concert, Dance 51 this year, on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28, and March 1, and Thursday-Saturday, March 6-8, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
Dr. Kevin McGruder to Present Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 27
Dr. Kevin McGruder, associate professor of history at Antioch College, will address the theme “We Sure Do Need It Now: Developing a Plan to Counter the Attacks on Efforts to Achieve a More Equitable Society” as the 2025 Black History Month Lecture at Hope College on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m. in Schaap Auditorium of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
Orchestra Concert on Feb. 21 to Feature Concerto-Aria Competition Winners
The Hope College Orchestra will perform with the student winners of the college’s annual Concerto-Aria Competition on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Knickerbocker Theatre Hosts “The Sound of Silent Film Festival” Feb. 28
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre is partnering with Access Contemporary Music to host an evening of live music and film on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.
Hope Students Team with Area Special Olympians Through New Club
The new Special Olympics Michigan college chapter at Hope College is bringing together Special Olympics athletes in the Holland community and Hope students through the Special Olympics Unified Sports program.
Credit Limit Guide
WalletHubSteven McMullen, Professor of Economics, discusses credit limits on WalletHub under "Ask the Experts."
Hope College Recognized Nationally for Extensive Research Activity
Hope College is among the nation’s foremost colleges and universities for extensive research activity, including being among the top 30 undergraduate-only institutions, according to a new report by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
International Food Fair Will Be Saturday, Feb. 22
The annual International Food Fair at Hope College will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
Author Tim Alberta to Discuss American Evangelical Movement and Politics
Author Tim Alberta will deliver an address based on his book “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
De Pree Gallery to Feature “Limnologies” Feb. 20 – March 20
The De Pree Art Center and Gallery at Hope College will feature “Limnologies,” a large-scale collaborative installation by Claudia O’Steen and Aly Ogasian that explores the interplay of water, weather and geology, from Thursday, Feb. 20, through Thursday, March 20.
Senior Noel Vanderbilt Awarded National Prize to Conduct Research
Hope College senior Noel Vanderbilt of Saugatuck is one of only three undergraduate students nationwide to receive a Hatfield Prize for 2025 from the Center for Public Justice to conduct an independent research project through the end of the spring semester.
Musical Showcase Photo Gallery
The 36th annual Hope College Musical Showcase was presented on Friday, Jan. 31, in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Lectures to Focus on Water Insecurity and Water Quality
Water insecurity and water quality will be the focus of two lectures at Hope College on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 13-14, in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
Hope Theatre to Present Christopher Chen’s “Passage”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present Christopher Chen’s “Passage” on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15, and Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 20-22, at 7:30 p.m., along with free matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, and Sunday, Feb. 23.