Milestone Weekend

Milestone Weekend 2025

We're looking forward to celebrating Milestone Weekend with you!

We will be recognizing the following milestone class years as part of Milestone Weekend 2025:

The 50 Year Circle: 1974 and earlier
50th Reunion: Class of 1975

Please note, you must register each attendee separately, including children, by clicking on "Add Another Guest" at the end of the form.

If you need help or have questions, please contact the Alumni Office at 616.395.7775 or [email protected].

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Here at Hope, we are passionate about lifelong learning! Hope College alumni, families and friends are invited to share in a time of learning and discovery. Select the sessions that sound most interesting to you - they will be led by a variety of inspirational experts and leaders in their fields.

Note that Sessions 1-2 will take place on Friday, while Sessions 3-5 will take place on Saturday.

Friday, May 16

Session 1

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
James Serum ’65 | Scientist | Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Built on a Foundation at Hope College

Session 2

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
D.J. Reyburn ’99 | MLB Umpire | Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Hope Forward Event

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gratitude, Hope and Happiness

Nicole Dunteman, Hope Forward Program Director
Erin Courey, Hope Forward Program Coordinator

This presentation provides a glimpse into Hope Forward curriculum, designed for the freshman year experience within the four-year co-curricular program. It explores the virtue of gratitude and its impact on hope, happiness, and well-being. Drawing on research from Hope faculty, you’ll gain a research-based foundation and practical tools to cultivate hope and fulfillment through gratitude.

Spirit of Hope Luncheon

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Registration required
No cost
Dimnent Heritage Society and 50-Year Circle members are invited to a time of connection, celebration, and reflection. Share a meal with fellow alumni, experience an inspiring program and honor the remarkable recipients of the Spirit of Hope Award. Together, we’ll celebrate the enduring legacy of Hope College—cherishing the past, shaping the future and strengthening the bonds that unite us across generations.

20 Years of Impact: A. Paul Schaap Science Center

2:00 - 3:30 p.m
No cost
Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the A. Paul Schaap Science Center!
Enjoy a short program, a student panel and open lab tours. Together, we’ll reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and honor the generosity of those who made this incredible space possible.

The Hope Means Business Campaign

4:00 - 5:00 p.m
Registration required
No cost

Join us for an informational session on the Hope Means Business Campaign at Hope College, and learn about exciting plans for a school and facilities to house the Department of Economics and Business. Come learn more about the vision, impact and future of this transformative project!

50th Year Reunion Party

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. ($35.00)
Registration required
5:00 p.m. social hour
6:00 p.m. dinner

Break out your bell-bottoms and dust off those memories—it's time to celebrate 50 incredible years since graduation! Join your classmates for an evening of nostalgia, laughter and reconnection. Reminisce about the days of vinyl records, classic rock and the moments that shaped your journey.

Members of the class of 1975 will enjoy dinner, one drink ticket and a cash bar, and plenty of time to spend together catching up. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event!

Saturday, May 17

50th Reunion Brunch and 50-Year Circle Induction Ceremony

9:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Registration required
As our gift to the 50th reunion class, this event is free for all guests.

Members of the class of 1975 are invited to celebrate five decades of life well lived since graduation! Following a delicious brunch, you’ll be officially inducted into the prestigious 50-Year Circle, honoring half a century of life, love, and legacy since tossing those caps in the air. The morning will wrap up with a class photo—because some things, like great friendships, never go out of style!
Don’t miss this chance to relive the best of ’75 and make new memories along the way!

Session 3

9:30 - 10:30 a.m | The Hope Experience: Campus Tour
Tour Hope College’s beautiful campus. We would love to show you all of the most recent campus updates, chat about what is being planned for the future and hear about how our campus has changed since you were last here. Please note: this is a walking tour.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m | The Hope Experience: Trivia
Grab your pals and join us for Hope-themed team trivia. Teams of 1-6 will participate in this friendly competition where everyone wins!

Session 4

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lifelong Learning Experience: Kruizenga Art Museum
Join us for an exclusive tour and reception at Hope College’s Kruizenga Art Museum—your final chance to explore our captivating Spring exhibitions! Immerse yourself in Saints and Syncretism in Global Christian Art and Salvador Dalí: Memories of Surrealism, where tradition meets imagination in breathtaking ways. Connect with museum staff and gain deeper insight into these thought-provoking collections. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience art up close before the exhibits close!
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lifelong Learning Experience: As A Christian Community, We Are CALLED...
What does it mean to truly lead with inclusivity? Great leaders never stop learning, especially when it comes to understanding and meeting the evolving needs of students and communities in higher education. Join Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President for Culture and Inclusive Excellence, for an inspiring conversation on how the people of Hope can embrace one another—just as we are called to do in the 59 “one another” scriptures of the Bible. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow as we strive toward a more inclusive and faithful community.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Lifelong Learning Experience: Spirio in Action: Revolutionizing Music Education [20 remaining]
Join us for a unique opportunity to interact with the remarkable Steinway & Sons Spirio—a high-resolution player piano in the Department of Music. Discover how Spirio enhances learning with its stunning sound, interactive technology, and access to performances by world-class artists. Enjoy live demonstrations, play it yourself, and explore how this innovative instrument is shaping the future of music education! Space is limited to 20 participants.

Session 5

1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | The Holland Bus Tour ($5.00) [32 remaining]
Registration required

Drive down memory lane and experience the highlights of Holland from the comfort of a Hope College tour bus. A tour guide will facilitate your journey with stops at iconic spots like the Cappon House, the Holland State Park and Tulip Lane. All passengers will be treated to a classic Holland treat!

Milestone Celebration

4:00 - 6:00 p.m ($25.00)
Registration required

A Time of Celebration and Discovery
Cap off an unforgettable weekend with a one-of-a-kind celebration honoring the entire Hope community. Join us as we recognize Distinguished Alumni Award recipients James Serum ’65 and D.J. Reyburn ’99 for their remarkable contributions to their fields.

Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with strolling appetizers, one beverage ticket, a cash bar, and hands-on, immersive experiences inspired by our honorees’ professions. Mingle, explore, and toast to excellence in the heart of campus as we bring their incredible journeys to life in unexpected ways!

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