Pre-College Conference
Beginning in fall 2025, the Pre-College Conference will be held on the first Monday on or after August 15. These adjustments reflect our shared desire to make this event as accessible, inclusive and impactful as possible for all colleagues, while also simplifying the overall experience. This decision was made in response to evolving needs and feedback and was approved by the Academic Affairs Board at their October meeting.
On August 18, we will begin the Pre-College Conference with a worship service led by Campus Ministries, followed by fellowship at the Jack Miller Center prior to the president’s address. The day will end with the opportunity for lunch with colleagues. The provost’s address on Tuesday morning will conclude the Pre-College Conference.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their Hope College name tag to all events.
Monday, August 18
Faculty and Staff Photos
No Appointment Necessary
| 7:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. |
Location: John and Dede Howard Recital Hall Room 120, |
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Morning Session
All Employees are Encouraged to Attend
| 8:15 a.m. |
Communion Service |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Fellowship/Refreshments |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Performance Excerpts from Hope Repertory Theatre's Mary Poppins featuring the following Hope students:
Arrangement by Kellen Woolhiser Accompanist Jane Bosko |
| 10–11:30 a.m. |
President’s Address, President Matthew Scogin |
Belonging Together All-Employee Luncheon
(optional) for All Faculty, Emeriti, & Staff
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Please join colleagues from across campus at the 2025 PCC Belonging Together Luncheon, co-hosted by the President's Office, the Provost's Office, and the Culture Action Team. There will be an open house style luncheon from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. with opportunities to spend time with colleagues and learn more about the work of CAT throughout the year. We anticipate that 11:30 a.m. will be our busiest time, so feel free to come through the line a little later. No advance registration needed. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be available. Please contact Joan Olson (olson@hope.edu) if you have other dietary restrictions. Location: Haworth Hotel Ballroom |
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Tuesday, August 19
Provost’s Address to Campus
All STAFF AND faculty are encouraged to attend
| 8:45–9 a.m. |
Coffee & Fellowship |
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| 9–10 a.m. |
Provost’s Address and Faculty Business Meeting |
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!
Faculty and Staff Photos
7:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
John and Dede Howard Recital Hall Room 120, Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
No appointment necessary
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
3:00–5:30 p.m.
Lower level of the Bultman Student Center, Conference Room 015
No appointment necessary
- 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.
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