Hope College News
2019 Oct
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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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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 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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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 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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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.
2019 Sep
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campus-life 5 Last Minute Tips for the Recruiting Fair
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Get Your Resume Ready Take some time to update your resume. Additionally, be sure to read through your resume to look for any inconsistencies or grammatical mistakes. Print off plenty of copies to hand out to companies/recruiters, it never hurts to have extras left over, but you’re not helping yourself if you run out! The […]
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Campus Life Photo Gallery: Odd Year Wins The Pull 2019
Due to high water levels at the Pull's traditional home on the Black River because of Lake Michigan’s near-record highs, this year’s installment of the 122-year freshman-sophomore contest took place along the south side of 11th Street between Lincoln and Fairbanks avenues with the Freshman class winning.
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Academics Kirk Brumels to Be Honored by WMU Alumni Society
Dr. Kirk Brumels of the Hope College faculty has been named this year’s recipient of the Keystone Meritorious Achievement Award presented by the Alumni Society of Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development.
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Academics Hispanic Heritage Month Event Anticipates NEA Big Read Lakeshore
Dr. Médar Serrata of the Grand Valley State University faculty will share reflections on the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic and the historical novel “In the Time of the Butterflies” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. at Hope College in the Schaap Auditorium of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
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Arts Hope College Theatre to Present “Smokefall” on Oct. 11-13 and 17-19
The Department of Theatre at Hope College will present “Smokefall” by Noah Haidle on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12, and Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a free matinee on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. All performances will be in the DeWitt Center studio theatre.
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Arts Knickerbocker Theatre to Show “Photograph” Beginning Oct. 7
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre’s Fall Film Series will feature “Photograph” on Monday-Saturday, Oct. 7-12, at 7:30 p.m.
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Campus Life Blood, Mud, Sweat and Rope: Hope tug-of-war tradition stays strong
MliveHigh waters prompted a relocation for The Pull, but even without the Black River to divide Odd Year from Even Year, the annual tug-of-war tradition stayed strong.
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academics “What can I learn?”: An Interview with Heather Sellers
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This Tuesday, 10/1, the Hope campus will experience a double homecoming. Today we catch up with memoirist, essayist, mentor, award-winner, and former Hope professor Heather Sellers. Come see her, along with former Hope student Mira Bartók, at the upcoming Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series event, plus two additional events! (Details below.) Professor Sellers, you’re well-remembered […]
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Campus Life Sept. 28 Pull Tug-of-War to Be Relocated Because of Site Conditions
As best can be gleaned from the historical record, Hope College’s Pull tug-of-war has happened in just two locations since it began in the 19th century.
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campus-life Moving to the City
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One of the things that makes this experience really different for me is that this is my first time living in a big city! Even though I, technically, live in Cumbayá, which is just outside of Quito. I grew up in a borough (not even big enough to be a town) that was small enough […]
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Campus Life Inauguration Week of Matthew A. Scogin Photo Gallery
Matthew A. Scogin was inaugurated the 14th president on Friday, Sept. 13. The ceremony was among multiple events scheduled in a including a concert by New York-based Young Oceans, a showcase of the college’s four arts departments and the 54th annual Hope/Holland Community Day.
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Academics Lecture Series on Oct. 2 to Explore “Getting Race Right”
The Faith, Race and Community Lecture Series at Hope College will explore “Getting Race Right” on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
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Academics Visiting Writers Heather Sellers and Mira Bartók to Be Featured on Oct. 1
Hope College’s Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series will feature two authors with Hope ties, Heather Sellers and Mira Bartók, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, for the 14th Annual Tom Andrews Memorial Reading, which is named in honor of a Hope graduate who was a poet.
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Academics How College Changes the Parent-Child Relationship
The AtlanticParents’ involvement should be focused on shepherding their kids to find the right help for a given problem rather than solving it for them, says Dr. Kristen Gray, director of Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Arts Knickerbocker Theatre to Show “Toni Morrison, the Pieces I Am”
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre’s Fall Film Series will feature “Toni Morrison, the Pieces I Am” on Monday-Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
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Athletics Freshman Ana Tucker Tops All-American To Win Wheaton Invitational
Ana Tucker’s superb performance in her second collegiate cross country race for Hope College has drawn national accolades.
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Athletics Amanda Bandrowski Selected as MIAA Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
Hope College’s Amanda Bandrowski has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Tennis Player of the Week.
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Athletics McKenna Otto Named MIAA Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s McKenna Otto has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Volleyball Player of the Week.
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Campus Life Hope College president sets goal for zero tuition
Grand Rapids Business JournalAt his inauguration on Sept. 13, President Matthew A. Scogin cast his vision for the future of Hope College.
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Arts Faculty and Student Collaborative Ensemble to Perform on Sept. 30
The Hope College Faculty and Student Collaborative Ensemble will perform on Monday, Sept. 30, 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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academics Alumni Highlights: Mark Panaggio ’09
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Mark Panaggio ’09 graduated from Hope with a double major in engineering (electrical emphasis) and mathematics. Upon graduation, he entered a Ph.D. program in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University. After completing his Ph.D., he spent two years teaching math to engineers as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He […]
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Arts Knickerbocker Theatre to Show Sailing Documentary “Maiden”
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will show the sailing documentary “Maiden” on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m.
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Athletics Football’s Mason Opple Named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week
Hope College quarterback Mason Opple has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Offensive Football Player of the Week.
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Campus Life Hope President Names Fully Funding Tuition as Top Goal During Inaugural Address
Hope College president Matthew A. Scogin shared a bold vision for the private, Christian liberal arts school during his inauguration on Friday, Sept. 13: fully funded tuition.
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Campus LifeHope College Presidential Inauguration Address (Prepared Remarks) “Transformed by Hope”
Introduction Thank you, Bob, for that very kind introduction. As Bob said, we have known each other for more than 15 years. I cannot imagine a better friend or mentor … so it’s hard to capture how grateful I am that he is here today.
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academics Graduate Insight: A History Degree at Work
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Hello to all the current History students, faculty and staff, and alumni. It has been well over a year since I stepped foot into Lubbers to attend a class and a lot has changed since then. I took a well-needed year off from school to figure out what I exactly was going to do with my […]
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Academics State Historical Society Honoring Three Projects with Hope Connections
Hope College is either the story or a part of the story behind three of the 16 State History Awards being presented later this month by the Historical Society of Michigan.
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Academics Little Read Lakeshore Activities to Begin Sept. 21
The fall 2019 Little Read Lakeshore, organized by Hope College with community partners across west Michigan, won’t be all that little, featuring two months’ worth of activities — about 20 in total — throughout the area for young children focused around the award-winning picture-book “The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!”
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Arts Knickerbocker Fall Film Series to Show “The Farewell” Sept. 16-21
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will open its fall film with “The Farewell” on Monday-Saturday, Sept. 16-21, at 7:30 p.m.
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Arts Soprano MeeAe Nam to Present Guest Recital on Sept. 23
MeeAe Nam, soprano, will perform at Hope College as a guest artist on Monday, Sept. 23, 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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Campus Life Showing of “Five Feet Apart” to Benefit Michigan Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will show “Five Feet Apart” on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Michigan Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Academics One Way to Make College Meaningful
New York TimesHope is featured in a New York Times article by writing about a Communications student joins the Engineers Without Borders trip resulting in a collaboration that helped students find their vocation.
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Athletics Ana Grunewald Named MIAA Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Hope College’s Ana Grunewald has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Volleyball Athlete of the Week.
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Campus Life Class of 2023 Orientation Photos
The members of the incoming Class of ’23 arrived on August 23 for the new school year
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Campus Life Time to Serve 2019 Photos
Some 400 Hope College students participated in service projects throughout the area through the college’s “Time to Serve” program.
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Campus Life van Andel Huys der Hope Dedication Photo Gallery
Hope College dedicated its new Campus Ministries house on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a brief ceremony at 5 p.m. followed by an open house.
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Arts Deities and Devotion in Mongolian Buddhist Art
AsianartKruizenga current art exhibit is listed on the Asiaart website
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Athletics Ana Tucker is the MIAA Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
Hope College’s Ana Tucker has been chosen as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week.
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Athletics Jordanne Ellingboe Chosen MIAA Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Hope College goalkeeper Jordanne Ellingboe has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
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Athletics Nick Hoffman Selected as MIAA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
Hope College’s Nick Hoffman is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week.
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Campus Life Hope College dedicates new ‘House of Hope’ campus ministries building
Holland SentinelThe grounds were filled as Hope College dedicated its new Campus Ministries building on August 29, 2019. The 11,000-square-foot building includes gathering spaces, a commons area, a library, a prayer alcove and expanded office space for the staff.
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Arts Organist Diane Meredith Belcher to Perform on Sept. 16
The Donia Organ Concert series at Hope College will feature Diane Meredith Belcher on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Knickerbocker Fall Film Series Begins Sept. 16
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its tradition of bringing independent and international films to the West Michigan Community with its Fall Film Series opening on Monday, Sept. 16.
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Arts Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and the Ahn Trio to Perform Sept. 19-20
The Hope College Great Performance Series will present Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and the Ahn Trio on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Academics Student Statistics Research Project Earns National Recognition
A Hope College student project has won third place in a biannual national statistics competition, continuing a tradition of strong finishes in the event by the college’s students.
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Campus Life Hope College to Feature Young Oceans on Sept. 11
Young Oceans will perform at Hope College on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
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Academics Event on Sept. 12 to Feature All of Hope’s Arts Programs
Faculty and students from all of the arts programs at Hope College will perform and exhibit work in a single evening on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.