Hope College News
2024 Nov
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Campus Life IMAGES: A Reflection Of Cultures Photo Gallery
A celebration of cultures from around the world took place during Hope College’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
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Campus Life Hope Honors Staff for Service Anniversaries Spanning Five to 35 Years
Hope College staff members were honored for service anniversaries during a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope Students to Perform a German Art Song Recital on Nov. 25
The Hope College Department of Music will present “Liederabend: German Art Song Recital” on Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. in the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope College Concert Band to Perform on Nov. 22
The Hope College Concert Band will present “From glen to glen, and down the mountainside” on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Athletics First Hope-Calvin football game is a beautiful sight — Michigan and MSU could learn
Before Hope College played Calvin University on Saturday afternoon, in the first football game between these two small-college rivals, they decided to make a trophy.
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Academics Retired Biology Professor Allen Brady Dies
Dr. Allen Brady of Holland, Michigan, who retired as a professor emeritus of biology in 2000 after more than three decades on the Hope faculty, died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. He was 91.
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Arts A Series of Classic Films Featuring Bette Davis Begins Nov. 18
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will show four films featuring Bette Davis every Monday from Nov. 18 to Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.
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Academics Visiting Writers Series to Feature Jack Ridl and Chris Dombrowski on Nov. 13
The Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series at Hope College will feature the program’s founder and one of his former students on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Academics Documentary to Be Screened on Nov. 20 on Life of René Girard, Who Developed the “Mimetic Desire” Theory of Conflict
The documentary “Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard,” about the French thinker who developed the “mimetic desire” theory of conflict, will be screened at Hope College on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
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Academics Lecture and Documentary to Explore Religion and Prayer across the History of Film
A lecture and documentary screening at Hope College on Thursday, Nov. 14, will explore the portrayal of religion and prayer across the history of film.
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Academics Big Read Lakeshore Featuring “Dreamers” Author Yuyi Morales Nov. 13-14
Author Yuyi Morales, whose New York Times-bestseller picture-book memoir “Dreamers” is the focus of this year’s Little Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College, will discuss her career in writing and illustrating children’s books, her heritage, and the importance of fostering bilingual children during keynote presentations in both Holland and Muskegon on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 13 and 14.
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Arts Hope College Jazz Ensembles to Perform with Rolling Stones Bassist Darryl Jones on Nov. 16
The Hope College jazz ensembles, joined by bassist Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones as guest artist, will present “An Evening of Jazz: A Tribute to Duke Ellington” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” Will Be on Nov. 16
A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place during Hope College’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
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Arts De Pree Gallery Will Feature Juried Student Show Nov. 14-Dec. 5
The De Pree Art Center and Gallery at Hope College is presenting the annual Juried Student Art Show from Thursday, Nov. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Arts Hope College to Feature Three-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz Artist Nov. 15
The Hope College Great Performance Series will continue its 2024-25 season with Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts Hope Theatre to Present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16, and Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23, at 7:30 p.m. along with a free 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 17. All performances will be in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
2024 Oct
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Campus Life Nykerk Cup Competition Photo Gallery
Hope College hosted the 90th annual Nykerk Cup competition on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Holland Civic Center in conjunction with the college’s One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) celebration.
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Campus Life One Big Weekend Photo Gallery
Hope College celebrated “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26, with highlights that included multiple events that were open to the public in addition to activities for alumni and the families of current students.
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Academics Holland Museum Event on Nov. 7 to Feature Students’ Research on World War II-Era USO
Hope College senior history majors Ingrid Oslund and Carolyn Thornbury will present “Race, Religion, and the USO During WWII,” sharing insights from their original archival research, on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Holland Museum.
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Academics Susan Brondyk Named to Board Developing Mentoring Program for Educators
Dr. Susan Brondyk, who is the Irwin B. and Margie E. Floyd Associate Professor of Education and department chair at Hope College, has been named to the Advisory Board of Project IMPACT, which is slated to create curricular, professional development and standards to be used by mentors to support new administrators, counselors and teachers in Michigan’s schools.
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Academics Lecture to Discuss Link Between Ecology and Faith
Dr. Joshua Kraut of the Hope College faculty will deliver the address “The Sabbath of the Earth: Introducing the Ecology of Fabrice Hadjadj” on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
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Arts Hope College Orchestra to Present Hymn-Sing Concert on Nov. 8
The Hope College Orchestra will present “The Symphonic Story of Home,” a hymn-sing program with the members of the audience encouraged to participate as vocalists, on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Arts H2 Dance Company to Present Fall Dance Concert Nov. 1-2, 8-9
The H2 Dance Company of Hope College will present its fall concert on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
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Arts Hope Presenting Staged Reading of “The Body Play” on Oct. 29 and Nov. 2
The Hope College Many Voices Project will present a staged reading of “The Body Play” by Madison Wetzell on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. in Schaap Auditorium in the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.
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Campus Life Hope College students host elections discussion to be 'a step back from partisanship'
WZZM 13In a show of political unity, several groups from Hope College invited officials from Ottawa County to teach students and the public about how elections work.
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Academics 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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Admissions Hope College Featured in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition
The Princeton Review®, known for its many education services and resources for college-bound students, features Hope in the new 2025 edition of its online resource, The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges (October 15, 2024).
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Campus Life 90th Nykerk Cup Competition Will Be Oct. 26
Hope College will host its 90th annual Nykerk Cup competition on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Holland Civic Center in conjunction with the college’s One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) celebration. The doors will open at 6 p.m.
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Campus Life Hope to Honor 10 Young Alumni with “10 Under 10 Awards” on Oct. 25
Hope College will honor 10 young alumni with its annual “10 Under 10 Awards” on Friday, Oct. 25, during the college’s “One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend)” celebration.
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Academics Book Considers Impact of Invoking “Founding Fathers” in Congressional Politics
The new book “Invoking the Fathers: Dangerous Metaphors and Founding Myths in Congressional Politics” by Dr. Sarah Kornfield of the Hope College communication faculty, published this month by Johns Hopkins University Press, examines the impact of the phrase “Founding Fathers” as code for a particular political outlook.
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Arts Ceremony and Tour on Oct. 26 Will Celebrate New Dance Wing
Hope College will celebrate the completion of the Jim and Eileen Heeringa Dance Wing addition to the DeWitt Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour.
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Campus Life Hope College to Celebrate “One Big Weekend” with Alumni, Families and Friends Oct. 25-26
Hope College will celebrate “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26, 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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Arts Big Read Lakeshore Highlights on Oct. 28-30 Include Kick-Off Celebration and Author Events
A kick-off celebration at Hope College and author visits on Oct. 28-30 are among the more than 150 events in Ottawa, Allegan and Muskegon counties during this year’s Big Read Lakeshore and accompanying programs for younger readers.
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Arts Concert on Oct. 25 Will Feature All of Hope’s Major Performing Ensembles
The Hope College Department of Music will present its annual “Homecoming Concert” featuring all of the college’s major performing ensembles on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Campus Life Jim Wallis to Present “White Christian Nationalism vs. the Gospel of Jesus” as Muste Memorial Lecture
The A.J. Muste Memorial Lecture Series at Hope College will feature the address “White Christian Nationalism vs. the Gospel of Jesus” by Jim Wallis on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
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Academics Saint Benedict Institute to Host a Civil Dialogue on Sex and Gender
The Saint Benedict Institute will host John Bursch and Megan DeFranza for a conversation titled “A Civil Dialogue on Sex and Gender” on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in the Maas Center auditorium.
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Academics Panelists to Discuss “Seeking LGBTQ Justice: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Change”
This year’s Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture at Hope College will present a panel discussion on “Seeking LGBTQ Justice: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Change” with current and retired Hope faculty and staff members on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
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Academics Film “Freedom Hair” and Discussion to Highlight Grassroots Change
The film “Freedom Hair,” based on the true story of Melony Armstrong, a working mother whose decision to create her own business transformed a profession, will be shown at Hope College on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
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Arts Holland Area Arts Council Featuring Hope Student-Faculty Exhibition
The Holland Area Arts Council will feature the collaborative student-faculty exhibition “Standing Upright and Hanging by a Thread” by Hope College senior studio art major Sophia Funston and Lisa Walcott, who is an associate professor of art at the college, from Friday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Nov. 1.
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Campus Life Hope College Honored for Diversity Excellence Third Year in a Row
Hope College has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the third year in a row from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
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Campus Life Carrie Dattels to Present the Disability Inclusion Lecture on Oct. 16
Carrie Dattels, who is the director of disability and accessibility resources at Hope College, will present the college’s 2024 Disability Inclusion Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
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Academics Matthew Kuiper of Religion Faculty Appointed to Blekkink Professorship
Dr. Matthew Kuiper of the Hope College religion faculty has been appointed to the college’s Evert J. and Hattie E. Blekkink Professorship.
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Arts Great Performance Series to Feature French Baroque Ensemble on Oct. 17
The Hope College Great Performance Series will feature Le Consort, a baroque chamber ensemble from France, on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
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Academics Presentation Will Look “Behind the Scenes with Election Officials”
The Hope College student chapter of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows Program will host a bipartisan look “Behind the Scenes with Election Officials” on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
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Arts Hope Theatre to Present Original Production “The Hijabis”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present Rohina Malik’s “The Hijabis” on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, and Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26, at 7:30 p.m., along with a free 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 20. All performances will be in the DeWitt Center main theatre.
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Arts Gallery Featuring Immersive Installation “As we dwell in the fold”
An artist talk and live dance performance on Thursday, Oct. 10, will open the next exhibition in the De Pree Art Center and Gallery at Hope College.
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Academics New book explores research on how to flourish after being 'done' with religion
RNSIn 'Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion,' Hope College psychology professor Daryl Van Tongeren offers ways to navigate the grief, loss and longing that often accompany religious transitions and points to signs of hope.