Hope College News
2019 Nov
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Campus Life 2019 Black Excellence Dinner Photo Gallery
On Friday, November 8, 2019 the Hope College Black Student Union celebrated the achievements and value of black faculty, staff and students, both past and present, at the annual Black Excellence Dinner. The campus-wide event honored Dr. Samara Gibson '05, Dr. Matthew Wixson '08 and associate provost Dr. Gerald Griffin.
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Campus Life Images 2019 Photos
A sampling of cultural heritage from around the world was featured during Hope College’s “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 9. The international showcase featured an array of skits, dance, song and other clips of culture and language. More than 60 students participated from several countries.
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Campus Life “One Night Only” Film Series Featuring Barbara Stanwyck Begins Nov. 25
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will show four films featuring Barbara Stanwyck during its “One Night Only” series every Monday from Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The series will screen “Stella Dallas,” “Ball of Fire,” “Double Indemnity” and “Christmas in Connecticut.”
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Academics Hope and West Ottawa High School Jazz Groups to Perform on Nov. 18
The Hope College Jazz Arts Collective and the West Ottawa High School Jazz I ensemble will present a combined concert on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Annual Juried Student Show Opens Nov. 22
The annual Juried Student Art Show at Hope College will run from Friday, Nov. 22, to Friday, Dec. 6, in the De Pree Art Center and Gallery.
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Athletics Hope Men's Soccer, Volleyball and Cross Country Teams Set for NCAA Postseason Competition
Four Hope College teams are bound for NCAA Division III postseason competition this weekend.
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Athletics Hope Places Fourth in MIAA Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
The Hope College men’s basketball team finished fourth in the 2019-20 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Poll.
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Athletics Hope Gets Top Spot in MIAA Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
A unanimous favorite, the nationally ranked Hope College women’s basketball team topped the 2019-20 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Preseason Coaches Poll.
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Campus Life “Last Lecture” on Nov. 11 to Explore “Adventure, Purpose, Service”
Dale Austin, who is associate dean with the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career at Hope College, will present the address “Off the Record: Adventure, Purpose, Service” on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall through the “Last Lecture Series” organized by the college’s chapter of the national Mortar Board honorary society.
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Campus Life Nykerk 2019 Photo Gallery
The Even Year Class of 2022 won the 2019 Nykerk competition. One of Hope College's longest-running traditions, freshmen and sophomore women compete in three different arenas: song, play and oration. Junior and senior coaches arrange the music, write the plays and guide the orators as they craft seven-minute monologues.
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Academics Screening of “Forbidden Voices” on Nov. 18 in Conjunction with Big Read
The documentary film “Forbidden Voices,” which focuses on three female bloggers who are activists for human rights in their homelands and the consequences they face, will be shown at Hope College on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
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Arts Hope College Concert Band to Perform on Nov. 21
The Concert Band at Hope College will perform on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope College Jazz Combos to Perform on Nov. 19
A pair of jazz combos at Hope College will perform in concert on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope College Wind Ensemble to Perform on Nov. 22
The Wind Ensemble at Hope College will perform on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Campus Life “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” Will Be Nov. 9
A sampling of cultural heritage from around the world will be featured during Hope College’s “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Academics Big Read Author Julia Alvarez to Deliver Keynote Address on Nov. 12
Award-winning author Julia Alvarez, whose books are the focus of this year’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore, will deliver the event’s keynote address on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope College Theatre to Present “The Shakers of Mt. Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference This Month” Beginning Nov. 15
The Department of Theatre at Hope College will present “The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference This Month” by Arlene Hutton on Friday-Sunday, Nov. 15-17, and Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23, in the DeWitt Center main theatre as part of a new consortium committed to developing new plays dedicated to peace and interfaith dialogue.
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Arts Christmas Vespers Tickets to Be Sold Beginning Nov. 11
Tickets for the popular annual Hope College Christmas Vespers services, a 79-year tradition, will be sold to the public beginning on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Events and Conferences Office in the Anderson-Werkman Financial Center.
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Arts Pianist Aviram Reichert to Present Guest Concert on Nov. 16
The Department of Music at Hope College will feature pianist Aviram Reichert in a guest concert on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Athletics Emma Schaefer Selected as MIAA Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Hope College’s Emma Schaefer has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Swimming Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Bailey Smith Chosen as MIAA Men’s Swimmer of the Week
Hope College’s Bailey Smith has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week
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Athletics Grant Williams Named MIAA Men’s Diver of the Week
Hope College’s Grant Williams has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Diving Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics Seven Men’s Soccer Players Earn All-MIAA Honors
The Hope College men’s soccer trio of midfielder Isaac Braak, midfielder Ryan Flynn and defender Jordan Hooker have claimed All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association First Team honors for the 2019 season.
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Athletics Four Women's Soccer Players Claim All-MIAA Honors
Megan Bigelow and Maria Egloff made their presence felt all over the field for the Hope College women’s soccer team.
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Academics Children’s Author Carmen Agra Deedy to Read During Story Time at Herrick District Library on Nov. 9
Acclaimed children’s author Carmen Agra Deedy will read and discuss her award-winning picture book “The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!,” which is being featured during this year’s Hope College-organized Little Read Lakeshore, on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Herrick District Library.
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Campus Life Hope Receives National Award for Exceptional Grounds Management
Hope College has once again earned national recognition for its sustainability practices in grounds management.
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Athletics McKenna Otto Selected as the MIAA Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Hope College middle hitter McKenna Otto has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Volleyball Athlete of the Week.
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Athletics McKenna Otto Named Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association Player of the Week
Hope College’s McKenna Otto excelled on the volleyball court last week against some of the nation’s best competition.
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Athletics Mason Opple Named MIAA Football’s Offensive Player of the Week
Hope College quarterback Mason Opple has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Football Offensive Player of the Week.
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Athletics Nick Holt Chosen as the MIAA Football Defensive Player of the Week
Hope College safety Nick Holt is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Football Defensive Player of the Week.
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Arts Concert to Feature Classical and Jazz Versions of “Nutcracker Suite”
The Hope College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Arts Collective will present a unique opportunity to hear two versions of a holiday favorite with side-by-side performance of the Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington Nutcracker Suites on Thursday, Nov. 7, at noon and on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Academics Hope College researchers study lakeshore movement
Wood TV 8Researchers from Hope have been studying the movement of soil and erosion along Lake Michigan. Jacob Stid ’19, now a grad student at Michigan State University, joined the lakeshore research project last year and has spent hundreds of hours trying to analyze dunes in the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area.
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Academics Essay: What is America’s game? 3 sports, 3 American eras
Associated PressWhat is America’s game — baseball, football or basketball? Chad Carlson, associate professor of kinesiology, weighs in on the discussion with some insights into basketball.
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Arts Hope College Faculty Recital to Feature Gabe Southard on Nov. 3
Flautist Dr. Gabe Southard of the Hope College faculty will perform on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. in the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Athletics What makes Hope College the second-highest scoring team in the country
MliveIt’s hard to ignore what a number the Hope football team has done to the scoreboards so far this season. Also impressive: The team has averaged less than three penalties, has converted 52 percent on third down and has not had a turnover.
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Campus Life July Graduates With 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.
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Academics Be Humble, and Proudly, Psychologists Say
New York TimesA recent study by Hope psychology Professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren and a team of researchers has found "A humble disposition can be critical to sustaining a committed relationship.
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Campus Life 85th Nykerk Cup Competition Will Be Nov. 2
Hope College will host its 85th annual Nykerk Cup competition on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.
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Academics Having trouble sleeping? Try forgiving someone.
Washington PostDr. Andrew Gall and Dr. Alyssa Cheadle, both from the Department of Psychology, were leaders of the research, forgiveness.
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Arts Hope College Great Performance Series to Feature Nobuntu on Nov. 1
The Hope College Great Performance Series will feature Nobuntu, a female a capella ensemble from Zimbabwe, on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Wind Ensemble to Present Its Annual Halloween Concert on Oct. 31
The Hope College Wind Ensemble will present its annual Halloween Concert on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Athletics Erin Powers Named MIAA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Hope College’s Erin Powers has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
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Campus Life One Big Weekend Photo Gallery
Hope College celebrated “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13, with highlights including a variety of academic and arts events.
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Arts Hope College H2 Dance Company to Perform Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-2
The H2 Dance Company of Hope College presents its fall concert on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-27, and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
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campus-life What I Learned from the Children of Agent Orange
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Current Hope Student, Molly Douma (Class of '22), shares her experience in this year's 2019 Vietnam May Term and her thoughts on the lasting effects of Agent Orange.
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Campus Life Saint Benedict Institute To Explore "Science and Religion: A Myth Of Conflict"
The Saint Benedict Institute will feature the address “Science and Religion: A Myth of Conflict” by Stephen Barr of the University of Delaware faculty on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall.
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campus-life Please join us in our new “Fill it Forward” Cupanion Cup Initiative!
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We are all aware of the issues surrounding the impact we have on our environment and its up to each of to help keep our planet clean for generations to come. Hope College is committed to minimizing our impact on the planet and helping those in need; and we have a new and exciting initiative […]
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Academics Kick-Off for NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore Is Oct. 28
The community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore and Little Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College will open with a TED-talk-styled celebration on Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Maas Center auditorium and continue through Tuesday, Dec. 3, with more than 60 events across the area for people of all ages.
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Arts KAM and LSO to Host “Dia de los Muertos” Community Celebration
The Kruizenga Art Museum and the Latino Student Organization (LSO) at Hope College will once again host a Dia de los Muertos Community Day, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum.
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Arts Concert to Feature “From Armenian Dance to Argentinian Tango”
Faculty and guest musicians will present “From Armenian Dance to Argentinian Tango” on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. at Hope College in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Athletics Tracy Westra Named MIAA Volleyball Specialty Player of the Week
Hope College's Tracy Westra has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Volleyball Specialty Player of the Week.
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Athletics Daniel Keith Selected as MIAA Men's Swimmer of the Week
Hope College’s Daniel Keith has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Swimmer of the Week.
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Athletics Grant Williams Chosen as MIAA Men’s Diver of the Week
Hope College’s Grant Williams has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Diver of the Week.
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Athletics Tarah Lang Named MIAA Women's Swimmer of the Week
Hope College’s Tarah Lang has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Swimmer of the Week.
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Athletics Sam Allbritten Selected as MIAA Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Hope College kicker Sam Allbritten has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Special teams Player of the Week.
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Campus Life Scogin says plan to fully fund Hope College tuition likely ’10-15 years’ away
Holland SentinelHope President Matthew Scogin knows his goal of fully funding the college’s tuition through its endowment is a lofty goal. He acknowledged it could take more than a decade to reach that point. But he feels it’s something the college needs to address.
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Campus Life Lecture on Oct. 10 to Explore the History of the Pull Tug-of-War
The history of the Pull tug-of-war will be the focus of an address by 1970 Hope graduate — and former puller — Dr. Bruce Geelhoed of the Ball State University history faculty on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. at Hope College in Cook Auditorium of the De Pree Art Center and Gallery.
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Campus Life Oct. 24 Talk on Victorian Surgery Moved to Dimnent Chapel at 7 p.m.
The address “This is Gonna Hurt: The Brutal World of Victorian Surgery” by bestselling author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris taking place at Hope College on Thursday, Oct. 24, will begin earlier and be held in a different venue than originally announced. It will be at 7 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
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Academics Lecture to Consider “Honorable Business”
Dr. James Otteson of the Wake Forest University economics faculty will present “Honorable Business” on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
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Arts Jazz Concert on Oct. 21 to Feature Arts Collaboration
All of the arts will be working together to present a one-of-a-kind jazz concert built of both sound and sight at Hope College on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Faculty Recital Series to Feature Pianist Lora Kolean on Oct. 20
The Hope College Faculty Recital Series will feature pianist Lora Kolean on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Giving Hope College Business Luncheon 2019 Photos
Hope College Business Luncheon - Leaders Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders - was held at the Holland Civic Center. President Scogin was the keynote speaker. The college to recognize and express appreciation to companies and organizations that have supported the mission and vision of Hope College.
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Athletics Football’s Jake Babb Chosen As MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
Hope College defensive tackle Jake Babb has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Defensive Player of the Week.
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Arts Gallery to Feature Photo Exhibition “Tug: A Great Lakes Odyssey”
Both a long-time maritime industry and literal and figurative journey are explored in “Tug: A Great Lakes Odyssey,” a photographic study by Steve Nelson of the Hope College art faculty that will be featured in the college’s De Pree Art Center and Gallery from Wednesday, Oct.. 9, through Friday, Nov. 8.
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Academics GRAM exhibit honors late Hope College art professor
MliveThe latest installment of the Michigan Artist Series at the Grand Rapids Art Museum features the works of late Hope art professor Billy Mayer.
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Arts Department of Music to Present “Homecoming Gala Concert” on Oct. 11
The Hope College Department of Music will present a “Homecoming Gala Concert” featuring multiple ensembles on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope to Feature Cuarteto Latinoamericano with Guitarist Jiji on Oct. 17
The Hope College Great Performance Series will feature Cuarteto Latinoamericano with guitarist Jiji on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Concert on Oct. 18 Will Feature Music of Japan
Hope College is hosting a “Music of Japan” concert on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
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Campus Life Muste Memorial Lecture to Explore Pursuing Peace in Troubled Times
The A.J. Muste Memorial Lecture series at Hope College will feature the address “Charting a New Way to a New Peace in Troubled Times” by George A. Lopez of the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies on Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
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Campus Life Hope College to Celebrate “One Big Weekend” with Alumni, Families and Friends Oct. 11-13
Hope College will celebrate “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13, with highlights including multiple events open to the public in addition to activities for alumni and the families of current students.
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Campus Life Hope to Honor 10 Young Alumni with “10 Under 10 Awards” on Oct. 11
Hope College will honor 10 young alumni with its annual “10 Under 10 Awards” on Friday, Oct. 11, during the college’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” celebration.
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Academics Award-Winning Science Correspondent Ira Flatow to Speak on Oct. 15
Award-winning science correspondent Ira Flatow, who is host and executive producer of public radio’s “Science Friday,” will explore the wide-ranging origins of new ideas in science through the address “Catalysts of Creativity” on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.