May 12, 2008

12:00 noon - Special luncheons for the graduates of 1954, 1958, 1968, and 1983

  • 1954 - Room 101 across from the receptionist
  • 1958 - 6th Floor of the library
  • 1968 - Garden Level of the Atrium - north end
  • 1983 - Garden Level of the Atrium - south end

2:30-3:30pm - Lecture by Dr. Mark Noll, Francis McAnaney Professor of History at Notre Dame University.  He is widely regarded as one of the finest historians of American church history.

5:00pm - Annual Alumni/ae Dinner in Maas Center of Hope College (pre-registration required). Distinguished Alum Awards will be presented to The Rev. Dr. I. John Hesselink '53 and The Rev. Frederick (Fritz) Kruithof '64.

7:30pm - The 132nd Commencement of Western Theological Seminary, to be held in Dimnent Chapel on Hope College's campus. A reception for graduates will follow on the lawn between Dimnent and the seminary (inside the seminary in case of rain).

Any questions may be directed to the WTS receptionist at 616-392-8555.