Jasmine Lowell, who is the international education coordinator with the Fried Center for Global Engagement at 麻豆传媒官网, has been named the 2025 recipient of the college鈥檚 annual Vanderbush-Weller Award for having a strong, positive impact on students.
The Vanderbush-Weller Award recognizes and celebrates the work of Hope faculty and staff who make extraordinary contributions to the lives of students, exceeding normal expectations. The award is coordinated by the Student Development office based on nominations from the campus community, and was presented on Friday, April 25, during the college鈥檚 annual Diversity Awards celebration.
Lowell has been at Hope since 2013. She was initially assistant to Alfredo Gonzales, who was associate provost and dean for international and multicultural education, and transferred to the Fried Center after Gonzales retired in 2016.
Her current responsibilities include coordinating the Fried Center鈥檚 host family program and short-term programs for visiting students and staff from international partner institutions, as well as assisting with programs involving international exchange faculty and visitors. Together with the rest of the Fried Center staff, Lowell also provides support and guidance to international and third-culture students at Hope through various events and programs.
Prior to working at Hope, Lowell was the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) administrator at ELS Language Centers in Allendale. She holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication from Michigan State University, from which she graduated in 1994.
The 鈥淰anderbush-Weller Development Fund鈥� was established in honor of longtime Hope professor and football coach Alvin Vanderbush, who retired in 1972 and died on Feb. 20, 2005. First presented during the 1997-98 school year, it was created by Ken and Shirely Weller. Ken Weller, who died on March 18, 2022, was one of Vanderbush鈥檚 former players and also a former Hope faculty colleague, and was president emeritus of Central College in Pella, Iowa. Shirely Weller is a 1950 Hope graduate.