Jack: A Compassionate Compendium

A tribute to Dr. Jacob E. Nyenhuis, scholar, servant, leader. Thirty-six authors tell the story of Jack's personal character and his distinction as a scholar and leader in academia, with two chapters of original research.

“There is little doubt that Jack Nyenhuis leaves a distinctive legacy at Hope College. I am grateful to have known Jack as a trusted and wise colleague, a valued friend and a person of deep and abiding faith.”
—Gordon J. Van Wylen

“The intellectual life of the college flourished under his leadership.”
—Dennis N. Voskuil

“Jack Nyenhuis has always exemplified high aspirations, for himself and for others, yet without a trace of hubris.”
—Caroline J. Simon

“In my forty-two years of observing and knowing Jack, the one constant has been his grace, compassion and kindness.”
—David G. Myers