Hope College celebrated Alumni Weekend on Friday-Saturday, April 28–29, 2023, with numerous athletic, arts, academic and alumni events.

  • Two women smiling and standing back-to-back, each extending a hand forward. One holds papers, and they appear to be in a casual, bright indoor setting. This image was taken during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A group of older adults mingling and conversing in a brightly lit, modern event space during Hope College Alumni Weekend. Two men in suits have their arms around each other, while another man looks on. In the foreground, there is a juice dispenser.
  • A group of older adults socializing and smiling during Hope College's Alumni Weekend event. Some are standing in pairs, with arms around each other, while others engage in conversation. They appear to be enjoying their time at the gathering.
  • A man in a suit speaks into a microphone at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A woman wearing glasses and a name tag is engaged in conversation with another individual at Hope College's Alumni Weekend event. The background shows other attendees mingling.
  • A group of people engaging in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend, held on April 28-29, 2023. Some are holding cups while others are listening and talking in a well-lit indoor setting.
  • A group of people, wearing name tags, engage in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The event took place on April 28–29, 2023, and included various athletic, arts, academic, and alumni activities. Tables in the background are covered with orange tablecloths.
  • Two men are engaged in conversation at an indoor event. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit with an orange and black striped tie and holding a piece of paper. The man on the right is wearing a light checkered shirt. In the background, other people are mingling and interacting. The event is part of Hope College's Alumni Weekend, celebrated on April 28–29, 2023.
  • A group of people at an indoor event during Hope College Alumni Weekend. Some are standing and talking near a table with refreshments, while others are walking and holding papers.
  • A man in a suit stands at a podium with the Hope College seal, speaking into a microphone during an event. Seated attendees in the foreground listen attentively. The setting is a well-lit room with large windows.
  • A group of older adults is gathered around a table with name tags and various items, participating in Hope College's Alumni Weekend. One person is adjusting a lanyard around their neck, while another is holding a cup and looking at the items on the table.
  • A group of people is gathered around a table during Hope College Alumni Weekend. One person is holding a pamphlet while others are engaged in conversation. The background shows a modern, well-lit indoor setting with additional attendees and greenery.
  • A man in a suit and striped tie smiles and walks through a room during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Other attendees are visible in the background, engaging in various activities.
  • A group of alumni gather and converse at Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28–29, 2023. One man in the center wears a maroon shirt with the text "73 PULL."
  • Two people stand smiling in front of a display board titled "Sustainability Affinity Group" during Hope College Alumni Weekend. The man on the left is wearing a beige blazer and glasses, holding a cup of coffee. The woman on the right is wearing a black and white floral blouse and holding a pair of glasses. In the background, a sign reads "Alumni Weekend Registration."
  • Three women are gathered and chatting inside a building during Hope College Alumni Weekend. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying the event. One woman is holding a red coat and another has a name tag on her sweater. Other attendees can be seen in the background.
  • A group of alumni are gathered indoors, engaging in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023. One person is holding a cup, and others are wearing name tags around their necks. A table with items is visible in the background.
  • A group of people engaged in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. One person is holding a brochure, while another points at something on their phone. A woman is seated at a table in the background, smiling. Various informational pamphlets are displayed on the table.
  • A woman stands and leans on a table while smiling at someone off-camera during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. She is wearing a name tag and there are papers, a book, and pens on the table in front of her.
  • A group of four people are conversing in a modern, open indoor space with a couch and coffee table in the background. One person is gesturing with their hands, while the others listen; one holds a coffee cup, another carries a folder and an orange plastic bag. Additional people can be seen in the background, suggesting a social or networking event.
  • A group of people gathered around a table covered with name tags and lanyards at Hope College Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • Four people stand together indoors, conversing and smiling, during Hope College Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A large group of Hope College alumni stand in a church-like setting with stained glass windows during Alumni Weekend on April 28–29, 2023. The group appears engaged in an event, with some holding papers.
  • A large group of people are seated in a church with stained glass windows, attending an event during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. A person is standing at a wooden lectern in the front of the room.
  • Hope College alumni gather in a church with stained glass windows, seated in pews, and standing near the altar during Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A group of people are gathered in a church with stained glass windows, participating in an event during Hope College Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023. Some are seated in wooden pews while others stand and interact near the front.
  • A group of people gathers inside a chapel with stained glass windows in the background. An older woman in a light-colored sweater is receiving an award from a man in a suit and a woman in a floral dress. Other individuals are seated or standing in the background, some wearing name tags.
  • A group of people gathered in a church with stained glass windows, attending an event during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Several individuals are standing near the front, while the audience sits in the pews facing them.
  • A woman in a blue floral dress is singing with her arms outstretched during the Hope College Alumni Weekend, held on April 28–29, 2023.
  • A man in a suit and glasses speaks at a podium with a microphone, framed by vibrant stained glass windows in the background.
  • A person speaking at a podium with colorful stained glass windows in the background during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A man in a suit and orange-striped tie speaks at a podium with a microphone, with colorful stained glass windows in the background.
  • A crowd of people seated in a church with stained glass windows, watching two individuals at an organ during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28–29, 2023.
  • A man in a light-colored suit jacket speaks passionately at a podium with a microphone in front of stained glass windows, during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A group of alumni seated indoors, engaging in conversation and smiling, during Hope College's Alumni Weekend.
  • An elderly man and woman, both wearing name tags, are smiling and taking appetizers from a tray held by a server during Hope College Alumni Weekend.
  • A group of older adults at a table during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. A woman in a blue floral blouse is standing and shaking hands with a seated woman in a black and white striped jacket. An older man in a navy blazer is smiling and leaning over the seated woman. Another woman with short gray hair and glasses is seated to the right, looking on. The table is set with salads, water glasses, and napkins.
  • A group of people are seated at a table and engaging in lively conversation and laughter during Hope College's Alumni Weekend event. The background shows more people mingling and enjoying the occasion.
  • A man in a blue suit stands up at a banquet table, holding a piece of paper, as people around him clap and smile during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The table is decorated with yellow flowers and the background shows more seated attendees.
  • Guests seated at round tables with blue tablecloths at the Annual Alumni Banquet during Hope College Alumni Weekend. A speaker stands at a podium in front of large windows, and a screen displays "Welcome to the Annual Alumni Banquet."
  • A group of people engaged in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. They are dressed in formal attire and standing indoors near a coat rack.
  • A group of people at the Hope College Annual Alumni Banquet during Alumni Weekend on April 28–29, 2023. Two men in the foreground shake hands while others converse around tables covered with blue tablecloths, adorned with floral centerpieces.
  • People gather in a spacious, well-lit hall decorated with round tables covered in blue tablecloths and floral centerpieces for the Annual Alumni Banquet during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Two large screens display a welcome message for the event.
  • Two men are engaged in a conversation at an indoor event during the Hope College Alumni Weekend. The man on the left is wearing a Hope College vest and name tag, holding a drink, and smiling, while the man on the right is dressed in a suit. Other attendees are visible in the background, and tables are set with salads and beverages.
  • A group of people engaging in conversation and smiling at an indoor event during Hope College Alumni Weekend. Tables with salads and drinks are visible in the background.
  • Two women, one younger and one older, are engaged in conversation at Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The younger woman is holding a drink, and both are wearing name tags. Other people are conversing in the background near a coat rack.
  • Two men at Hope College Alumni Weekend are engaged in a conversation, with one man pointing to something on the other's wrist. The event took place on April 28–29, 2023.
  • A group of people engaged in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023. The event includes numerous athletic, arts, academic, and alumni activities.
  • A man in a suit and bow tie speaks at a podium with a microphone during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • Two plaques from Hope College are displayed on a table. The plaque in the foreground reads "Hope College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, Michael J. Dickinson MD, FACC, FHFA, Class of 1987." The plaque in the background is partially visible.
  • A woman with long dark hair speaks into a microphone at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023.
  • A group of seven people, dressed in semi-formal attire, standing together and smiling at the camera during Hope College Alumni Weekend. Plaques are visible on a table in the background.
  • A group of six people, three men and three women, standing together and smiling at the camera during Hope College Alumni Weekend on April 28–29, 2023. They are dressed in formal attire.
  • Three people stand indoors holding plaques awarded by Hope College during Alumni Weekend on April 28-29, 2023. The woman on the left and the man on the right are smiling and the man in the center is standing between them.

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