Pre-College Conference

Soulful Speech: Cultivating Freedom of Expression at Hope College

Wednesday, August 21–Sunday, August 25, 2024

Here at Hope, we believe that “what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart… ” (Matthew 15:18). The college is “committed to freedom of inquiry in the pursuit of truth and knowledge in every field of study, confident that all truth is God’s truth.”  With that said, claims and counterclaims should be motivated by pursuing and interrogating truth—not to degrade another person or group of people created and loved by God.

The Pre-College Conference is a significant event for our community. Full-time faculty are expected to participate, and we extend a warm invitation to emeritus, adjunct faculty and staff to join us as their schedules allow. Your participation is not just welcomed, but valued. 

RSVP is required for the all-employee lunch, Thursday afternoon breakout session and (for faculty) Sunday’s Opening Convocation.

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 16

register for ALL Pre College Conference Activities

wednesday, august 21, 2024

Communion Service & pRESIDENT'S aDDRESS

All are welcome to join us for a communion service at 8:15 a.m. in Dimnent Chapel. This will be followed by fellowship and refreshments at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. At 9:45 a.m. we will convene in the Concert Hall for the President’s address.

All-Employee Lunch (Haworth Hotel)

Two lunch sessions will be offered to accomodate all staff and faculty. Please click the registration button above to register for a lunch session. 

• 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
• 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

Thursday, August 22, 2024 

9–11 a.m. — MORNING SESSION: KeyNote address & Advising Session (Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts)

1–3:30 p.m. – Afternoon Session: Express Yourself! Freedom of Expression Breakout

Friday, August 23, 2024

9 a.m. — PRovost's address and FACULTY business meeting 

On Friday morning at 9 a.m., all faculty and college teaching staff are invited to the Provost’s address and faculty business meeting located in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Per the Faculty Handbook, attendance at faculty meetings is expected of all those holding voting privileges (II. Section C6).

12–4 p.m. – Belonging Together Open House

Stop by the Kruizenga Art Museum for the Belonging Together Open House sponsored by Culture Action Team (CAT). All faculty and staff are welcome! The event will run open-house style with refreshments available throughout the day. There will be brief presentations highlighting members of our Hope community at 12, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. 

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FACULTY AND STAFF PHOTOS

We’re continuing our work of updating all faculty and staff photos. These photos appear on the campus website and will remain on file for publicity needs. If you don’t have a current photo, please join us to have your photo taken!

• Very pale colors tend to wash out on the soft gray background. You may wish to wear a little color to look your very best!
• Those with transitions-type lenses in their glasses may need to allow an extra few minutes for their lenses to return to their non-darkened state.