The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2025 My Truth Series. This series contains daily blogs and videos that capture the lived experiences of diverse students at Hope College. The comments contained in the videos are those of the respective Hope College students and do not necessarily represent the views of Hope …
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My Truth: Casiana Gibson
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to release the 2025 My Truth Series. This series contains blogs and videos that capture the lived experiences of diverse students at Hope College. The comments in the videos are those of the respective Hope College students and do not necessarily represent the views of Hope College. If …
Asian Heritage Month Lecture 2025
Filmmaker Curtis Chin, author of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir,” presented the 2025 Asian Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Tuesday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Black History Month Lecture 2025
Dr. Kevin McGruder, associate professor of history at Antioch College, addressed the theme “We Sure Do Need It Now: Developing a Plan to Counter the Attacks on Efforts to Achieve a More Equitable Society” as the 2025 Black History Month Lecture at Hope College on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m. in Schaap Auditorium of …
Women’s History Month Lecture 2025
Althea Jones, a multidisciplinary artist based in Northeast Ohio, presented the address “Superhero Mode: Taking Charge of Your Story and Success” as the 2025 Women’s History Month Lecture at Hope College on Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Jones shared the pivotal …
2025 Day of Giving
Located in the historic Keppel House, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion provides students with a supportive and welcoming community space where every student feels valued, respected, and celebrated. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus culture. Donate today to make a lasting impact: donate.hope.edu/cdi Thank you for your support! #Give2Hope
Affirming LGBTQ+ Student Lecture 2024
This year’s Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture at Hope College presented a panel discussion on “Seeking LGBTQ Justice: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Change” with current and retired Hope faculty and staff members on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center Auditorium. The panelists included multiple current and retired members of the …
Asian Heritage Lecture 2024
“David did a great job engaging the crowd. You can tell it was authentic and David meant what he said. It was my favorite lecture from the Diversity Lecture Series!” Stanley Duncan David Lee, who is the Advancement Director at Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates and a Hope College graduate, presented the college’s 2024 Asian Heritage Lecture on …
César Chávez Lecture 2024
Ernesto Villarreal, former Assistant Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, presented the college’s 2024 César Chávez Lecture on Wednesday, March 27 in the Maas Center Auditorium. The lecture explored the theme, “Revolutionary Imagination: The Intersection of Faith, Hope, and Love,” which looks at the theory and reality of envisioning meaningful change and actively …
Black History Month Lecture 2024
Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President of Culture and Inclusive Excellence at Hope College, presented the college’s 2024 Black History Month History Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 15 in the Maas Center Auditorium. The lecture explored the national 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” taking a journey from historic heritage to contemporary contributions …