/ Alumni and Family Engagement

Milestone Weekend

Join us for Milestone Weekend May 15–16, 2026. We’ll celebrate the Class of 1976 and offer great opportunities to reminisce, reconnect and rediscover.

Friday, May 15, 2026

  • 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Archives Open House | Van Wylen Library
    • Stop by for walk-in archive hours and take a look back at Hope’s history. Browse a curated collection of Milestones, event photos, vintage programs and campus maps from the 1970s. Whether you’re reminiscing or discovering something new, we’d love to see you there.
  • 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Hospitality Hub | Haworth 160
  • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. — | Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, 216 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423
  • 12–1 p.m. — Lunch Available at Phelps Dining Hall
  • 1:30–2:30 p.m. — | Haworth 156/158
  • 2:45–3:45 p.m. — | Haworth 104
  • 5–9 p.m. — | Boartwerks Waterfront Restaurant, 216 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423
    • 5 p.m., Social Hour
    • 6 p.m., Dinner

Saturday, May 16

  • 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. — Hospitality Hub | Haworth 160
  • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — | Haworth Hotel Ballroom 
  • 2:15–4:15 p.m. — Departing from the Haworth Hotel 
  • 5–7 p.m. — | A Time of Celebration and Discovery | Haworth Hotel Ballroom
    • Cap off an unforgettable weekend with an intimate evening spent honoring alumni who have used their Hope education to make incredible impacts. Join us for a plated dinner as we recognize Dr. Sandra Brown '75 and Dr. David Bruggers '73, the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, for their remarkable contributions to their fields. President Scogin will also share remarks. Mingle, explore and toast to excellence in the heart of campus at this special event.