Friday, October 25

Story Walk | Pine Grove | All Weekend
Take a Story Walk through the Pine Grove featuring the Lakeshore Little Read selection "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales in both English and Spanish. This is a fun family activity that promotes early literacy and physical activity as you stroll and enjoy successive pages of the book along your path. This year, the book will be narrated by ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ students in both English and Spanish. The recordings will be accessible via a QR code.

3 - 4 p.m. | Hope in the [Real] World: 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards Panel | Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall
The entire ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ community is invited to join as we hear from the 2024 10 Under 10 Award recipients. They will discuss how they have pursued their passions and lived into their vocations, as well as how they have navigated life after Hope.

4 - 8 p.m. | The HUB | Bultman Student Center
Stop by the HUB to pick up a weekend schedule, have a question answered, grab a bit of swag, turn in your completed treasure hunt and enter the weekend raffle. Donut Run 5K Packets will be available here. We will also have a special gift for all alumni celebrating a reunion: a voucher for a complimentary dinner at Phelps Dining Hall (good for Friday or Saturday of OBW) compliments of the ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Association.

4 - 8 p.m. | Packet pick-up for the Donut Run 5K | The HUB | Bultman Student Center

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Young Alumni Happy Hour

6:30 p.m. | Hope vs. Calvin Volleyball | DeVos Fieldhouse
Tickets available at hope.edu/tickets.

7 - 9 p.m. | 10 Under 10 Soirée | Piek Events at Tulyp Hotel
Alumni, students, families and friends are invited to celebrate at the 10 Under 10 Soirée with the 10 Under 10 award recipients in a meet-and-greet setting with appetizers and a cash bar.

7 - 9 p.m. | Family Movie Night | Knickerbocker Theater
Say "yes!" to Yes Day and join us for Family Movie Night at the Knick. The concession stand will be open!

7:30 p.m. | Theatre Production "The Hijabis" | DeWitt Theatre

Saturday, October 26

Story Walk | Pine Grove | All Weekend
Take a Story Walk through the Pine Grove featuring the Lakeshore Little Read selection "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales in both English and Spanish. This is a fun family activity that promotes early literacy and physical activity as you stroll and enjoy successive pages of the book along your path. This year, the book will be narrated by ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ students in both English and Spanish. The recordings will be accessible via a QR code.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | The HUB | Bultman Student Center
Stop by the HUB to get a weekend schedule or grab some Hope swag. We will also have a special gift for all reunion years: Phelps dinner coupons compliments of the Hope College Alumni Association.

9 a.m. | One Big Weekend Donut Run 5K | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Alumni of Color Advisory Council Brunch | Maas Auditorium

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Jim and Eileen Heeringa Dance Wing Tour and Dedication | DeWitt Cultural Center
Program and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception and tour at 11:00 a.m. Register at rsvp.hope.edu/dance.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Sustainability Tour | Starts at Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
Join us for a tour of Hope's innovative practices of environmental stewardship. Led by the Director of the Office of Sustainability you will get an inside look at the sustainability cottage, solar projects, sustainability changes to buildings on campus, green infrastructure and more.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Journal Making
Join us to create your own personal journal! In keeping with the Lakeshore Little Read selection "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales, you can fill it with stories and pictures of your own hopes and dreams or create stories to share with others.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | GooGenius Cartooning Workshop
Professional cartoonist Wade Gugino will lead upper elementary and middle school students through a cartooning workshop, tied to the Lakeshore Middle Read graphic novel selections "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang and "Mexikid" by Pedro Martin. There is a $5 fee to register. All materials will be provided!

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch | Phelps Dining Hall
A special tailgate-themed meal will be available for dine-in or takeout at Phelps Dining Hall for a discounted price. Credit card only. Kids ages 0-4 are free. Kids ages 5-11 are $5. Kids 12 and up and adults are $10. Note: By checking the box for lunch at Phelps, you are indicating your plans to attend so help us make appropriate plans. You will pay for your meal upon your arrival to Phelps.

12  - 2 p.m. | One Big Bash | Pine Grove
It’s a party in the Pine Grove! Alumni, families and students are invited to celebrate Hope at this fun-filled event. Just stop by or hang out for hours - we’ll have a few food trucks, epic games, special swag and space to just hang out with your family or friends before you head to the Homecoming football game.

1:30 p.m | H-Club Tent | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Athletic alumni (H-Club members) and their families are welcome to stop by the tent near the north end zone for snacks and camaraderie. 

2 p.m. | Hope vs. Adrian Football | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Tickets available at hope.edu/tickets.

5 p.m. | Hope  vs. Adrian Men’s Soccer | Van Andel Stadium
Tickets available at hope.edu/tickets.

5 - 7 p.m. | Pickleball Open House | DeWitt Tennis Center
Students, alumni, families and friends, join us for a mixer to learn about this epic sport. 

6:30 - 9 p.m. | Nykerk Cup Competition | Holland Civic Center
The Nykerk Cup Competition is one of ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ's longest running traditions. Women from the freshmen and sophomore classes compete against each other in song, play, and oration. Join us for the 90th year of Nykerk! No tickets required.

7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1984 | 40-Year Reunion | Boatwerks Restaurant $30
Let’s celebrate 40 years! Members of the Class of 1984 will enjoy heavy appetizers, an open bar (one drink ticket included in registration) and plenty of time to spend together catching up.

7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1994 | 30-Year Reunion | Haworth Hotel $20
Let’s celebrate 30 years! Members of the Class of 1994 will enjoy heavy appetizers, an open bar (one drink ticket included in registration) and plenty of time to spend together catching up.

7 - 9 p.m.  | Class of 2004 | 20-Year Reunion | Haworth Hotel $20
Let’s celebrate 20 years! Members of the Class of 2004 will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar and plenty of time to spend together catching up. 

7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 2014 | 10-Year Reunion | 205 Coffee Bar $10
Let’s celebrate 10 years! Members of the Class of 2014 will enjoy Skiles pizza, an open bar (one drink ticket included in registration) and plenty of time to spend together catching up.

7:30 p.m. | Theatre Production "The Hijabis" | DeWitt Theatre

Register today!