鶹ý News
2024 Dec
Retired Academic Success Center Director Jacqueline Heisler Dies
Jacqueline Heisler of Holland, Michigan, who retired in 2006 as director of the Academic Success Center and adjunct assistant professor of psychology, died on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. She was 80.
Radio Stations Airing Recording of Christmas Vespers
This year’s Christmas Vespers service was recorded for radio, and will be featured on multiple stations.
Greater Good Magazine Names “Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion” a Favorite Book of 2024
Greater Good magazine has named the book “Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion” by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of the 鶹ý psychology faculty one of its Favorite Books of 2024.
Greg Stafford retires as head women’s golf coach after 16 season
Greg Stafford, 鶹ý’s longest-tenured women’s golf coach and one of the program’s most successful, is retiring after 16 seasons. He leaves a legacy of excellence on the course and transforming student-athlete lives, Director of Athletics Tim Schoonveld said.
Vespers 2024 Photo Gallery
The Vespers program of Christmas carols and anthems was presented by the college’s Department of Music and featured more than 200 performers in historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel. The services featured a variety of Hope instrumental and vocal groups as well as the college’s historic Skinner organ.
2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Photo Gallery
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting was held on Tuesday, December 3 at the President's House followed by a celebration with treats, music, and community.
Hope Rep to Feature “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Dec. 18-21
A beloved American holiday story will come to life onstage in downtown Holland for a third Christmas season when Hope Repertory Theatre of 鶹ý presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 18-21, at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
2024 Nov
IMAGES: A Reflection Of Cultures Photo Gallery
A celebration of cultures from around the world took place during 鶹ý’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
Hope Honors Staff for Service Anniversaries Spanning Five to 35 Years
鶹ý staff members were honored for service anniversaries during a reception on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope Students to Perform a German Art Song Recital on Nov. 25
The 鶹ý Department of Music will present “Liederabend: German Art Song Recital” on Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. in the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
鶹ý Concert Band to Perform on Nov. 22
The 鶹ý Concert Band will present “From glen to glen, and down the mountainside” on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Retired Biology Professor Allen Brady Dies
Dr. Allen Brady of Holland, Michigan, who retired as a professor emeritus of biology in 2000 after more than three decades on the Hope faculty, died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. He was 91.
A Series of Classic Films Featuring Bette Davis Begins Nov. 18
The 鶹ý Knickerbocker Theatre will show four films featuring Bette Davis every Monday from Nov. 18 to Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.
Visiting Writers Series to Feature Jack Ridl and Chris Dombrowski on Nov. 13
The Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series at 鶹ý will feature the program’s founder and one of his former students on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Documentary to Be Screened on Nov. 20 on Life of René Girard, Who Developed the “Mimetic Desire” Theory of Conflict
The documentary “Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard,” about the French thinker who developed the “mimetic desire” theory of conflict, will be screened at 鶹ý on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
Lecture and Documentary to Explore Religion and Prayer across the History of Film
A lecture and documentary screening at 鶹ý on Thursday, Nov. 14, will explore the portrayal of religion and prayer across the history of film.
Big Read Lakeshore Featuring “Dreamers” Author Yuyi Morales Nov. 13-14
Author Yuyi Morales, whose New York Times-bestseller picture-book memoir “Dreamers” is the focus of this year’s Little Read Lakeshore organized by 鶹ý, will discuss her career in writing and illustrating children’s books, her heritage, and the importance of fostering bilingual children during keynote presentations in both Holland and Muskegon on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 13 and 14.
鶹ý Jazz Ensembles to Perform with Rolling Stones Bassist Darryl Jones on Nov. 16
The 鶹ý jazz ensembles, joined by bassist Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones as guest artist, will present “An Evening of Jazz: A Tribute to Duke Ellington” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
“IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” Will Be on Nov. 16
A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place during 鶹ý’s annual “IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures” showcase on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
De Pree Gallery Will Feature Juried Student Show Nov. 14-Dec. 5
The De Pree Art Center and Gallery at 鶹ý is presenting the annual Juried Student Art Show from Thursday, Nov. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 5.
鶹ý to Feature Three-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz Artist Nov. 15
The 鶹ý Great Performance Series will continue its 2024-25 season with Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope Theatre to Present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
The 鶹ý Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16, and Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23, at 7:30 p.m. along with a free 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 17. All performances will be in the DeWitt Center main theatre.