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Thursday, October 16, 2025

• 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Alumni Hangout | New Holland Brewery 66 E. 8th Street Holland MI  49423
  • The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors invites all alumni to hang out at New Holland! Stop by and say hi.
    
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Trivia | Martha Miller Center Rotunda
  • Join the Alumni of Color Advisory Council for trivia! Students, alumni and families of color, along with friends and allies, are all welcome to participate. 

Friday, October 17, 2025

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bringing the World to Hope | Ten Years of the Kruizenga Art Museum and Telling Their Stories: Student-curated Focus Exhibitions | Kruizenga Art Museum
• 1:30 p.m. | Groundbreaking Celebration for the new home of Economics and Business | 124 E. 8th Street
  • At this event, campus and campaign leaders will share how this strategic new facility will serve our students, campus and business community into the future, and serve as the North Campus Gateway connecting Hope to downtown Holland. Rounding out the celebration will be live music and refreshments from local eateries.
• 3 - 4 p.m. | The Daring Ones: 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards Panel | Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall
  • The entire Hope College community is invited to join as we hear from the 2025 10 Under 10 Award recipients. They will discuss how they have pursued their passions and lived into their vocations, as well as how they have navigated life after Hope.
• 4:30 p.m. | Alumni Art Exhibit Artist Panel and Opening Reception | De Pree Art Gallery
  
  • The Alumni Art Exhibition is an integral part of the department of art and art history’s long term programming. The exhibition features some of the most successful artists who have graduated from Hope College. Learn more at hope.edu/art. 
• 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. | Psychology Alumni Mixer | Schaap Science Center
  • The department of psychology will celebrate 90 years with an alumni mix and mingle. Join us for a brief presentation in the Schaap Lecture Hall, Room 1000 from 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the science center atrium from 5:10 - 5:45 p.m.
• 4:30 -  6 p.m. | Biology Alumni Mixer | President's Room in Graves Hall
  • Whether you're reconnecting with former classmates, chatting with current students or catching up with beloved retired professors and staff, we hope you'll stop by and say hello. You’re invited to a relaxed gathering following the 10 Under 10 Panel to celebrate the people at stories that make Biology at Hope so special. Drop in for ten minutes or stay the whole time—either way, we’d love to see you there! Light refreshments will be available.
• 5 - 8 p.m. | The HUB | Haworth Hotel
  • Stop by the HUB to pick up a weekend schedule, have a question answered and grab a bit of swag. We will also have a special gift for all alumni celebrating a reunion: a voucher for a complimentary dinner at Phelps Dining Hall (good for Friday or Saturday), compliments of the Hope College Alumni Association..
• 5 - 8 p.m. | Packet pick-up for the Donut Run 5K | The HUB | Haworth Hotel
• 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Homecoming Concert | Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
• 7 - 9 p.m. | 10 Under 10 Soirée | Piek Events at Tulyp Hotel
  
  • Alumni, students, families and friends are invited to celebrate with the 10 Under 10 award recipients in a meet-and-greet setting with appetizers and a cash bar. There is no cost to register and you may come and go as you please. Registration required.
• 7 - 9 p.m. | Homecoming Hoedown for Students | Corner of 13th and Columbia
  • All students are welcome for linedancing, snacks and fun at the Homecoming Hoedown! 
• 7:30 p.m. | Hockey vs. Saginaw Valley State University | Griff's Icehouse West | 4444 Holland St. Holland MI  49424
• 7:30 p.m. | Havurah | DeWitt Theatre

Saturday, October 18, 2025

• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | The HUB | Bultman Student Center
  • Stop by the HUB to pick up a weekend schedule, have a question answered and grab a bit of swag. We will also have a special gift for all alumni celebrating a reunion: a voucher for a complimentary dinner at Phelps Dining Hall (good for Friday or Saturday), compliments of the Hope College Alumni Association.
• 9 a.m. | One Big Weekend Donut Run 5K | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
• 10 a.m. | Men's Alumni Lacrosse Game | Van Andel Soccer Stadium
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bringing the World to Hope | Ten Years of the Kruizenga Art Museum and Telling Their Stories: Student-curated Focus Exhibitions | Kruizenga Art Museum
• 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Alumni Art Exhibit | De Pree Art Gallery
• 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Homecoming and Family Weekend Chapel | Dimnent Chapel
  • Join the cloud of witnesses for a powerful time of worship led by alumni musicians: Dwight Beal '87, Adam Barr '98, Josh Blunt '95, Jo Trembley '95 and Josh Schicker '99. Plus, Nathan Hart '01, Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel, will deliver an inspiring message. Alumni, families and students are all welcome at this service.
• 10:30 a.m. | Softball Alumnae Game | Wolters Softball Stadium
• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Alumni of Color Advisory Council Brunch | Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
  • Alumni and families of color are invited to join the Alumni of Color Advisory Council for a time of connection, inspiration and a complimentary meal. Registration required.
• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Archives and Special Collections Open House | Van Wylen Library Lower Level
  • Visit Archives and Special Collections to explore stories of Hope College via photos, artifacts, yearbooks and other materials from the past. Whether you're curious about Hope's history or want to see materials from your favorite memories of Hope, we invite you to stop by and learn more! 
• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | One Big Family Storytime & Crafts | Van Wylen Library 2nd Floor
  • Drop in anytime during this event for stories and crafts for all ages! Activities will be based on the Little Read Lakeshore wordless picture book, Journey by Aaron Becker and Kobi Yamada's uplifting Maybe -- stories that inspire endless possibilities for everyone. Crafts, including journal making, will be available for all ages and will celebrate adventure, possibilities and following your dreams. This event is hosted by the Office of Educational Outreach, ExploreHope and the Van Wylen Library, and all materials will be provided.
• 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch at Phelps | $12 ($6 Ages 5-11 and children under age 4 are free) | Phelps Dining Hall
• 12 p.m. | Women's Alumnae Soccer Game | Van Andel Soccer Stadium
• 12 - 2 p.m. | One Big Bash | Pine Grove
  • It’s a party in the Pine Grove! Alumni, families and students are invited to celebrate Hope at this fun-filled event. Just stop by or hang out for hours - we’ll have snacks, epic games, special swag and space to just hang out with your family or friends before you head to the Homecoming football game.
• 1:30 p.m - Halftime of the football game | H-Club Tent | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • • Athletic alumni (H-Club members) and their families are welcome to stop by the tent near the north end zone for snacks and camaraderie. 
• 2 p.m. | Hope vs. Kalamazoo Football | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • • • Tickets available at the Hope College Ticket Office or at the gate on game day.
• 5 p.m. | Women's Alumnae Lacrosse Game | Van Andel Soccer Stadium
• 7 - 9 p.m. | Nykerk Cup Competition | DeVos Fieldhouse
• 7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1985 | 40-Year Reunion | $30 | Boatwerks Restaurant
  
  • Let’s celebrate 40 years! Members of the Class of 1985 will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar (one drink ticket included in registration) and plenty of time to spend together catching up. Registration required.
• 7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1995 | 30-Year Reunion | $20 | Haworth Hotel
  
  • Let’s celebrate 30 years! Members of the Class of 1995 will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar and plenty of time to spend together catching up. Registration required.
• 7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 2005 | 20-Year Reunion | $20 | Haworth Hotel
  • Let’s celebrate 20 years! Members of the Class of 2005 will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar and plenty of time to spend together catching up. Registration required.
• 7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 2015 | 10-Year Reunion | $10 | 205 Coffee Bar
  • Let’s celebrate 10 years! Members of the Class of 2015 will enjoy Skiles pizza, a cash bar and plenty of time to spend together catching up. Registration required.
• 7:30 p.m. | Havurah | DeWitt Theatre