Hope College Alumni of Color Advisory Council

04/29/2026

Join AC2 for our annual Spring Social! Cheer on the graduating seniors at the Multicultural Student Organization Stole Ceremony, and hop on downtown to Culture Cheese Shop for an evening of community and camaraderie.

Registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezQo6O2VL1M3FbvOPfDPNMjDAzPspexnw7S9CTc6Ub-i853g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107087107914188300061

Missed the registration? Join us anyway!

04/26/2026

Join us for our General Body Meeting May 1st at 12pm EDT, where we will discuss the Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story".

How did the talk make you reflect on your own story?

What are some common single stories you’ve encountered about your identity or community?

During your time at Hope, did you ever feel reduced to a “single story”? What did that look like?

How did attending a predominantly white institution shape the stories others told about you - or that you told about yourself?

Have you ever found yourself believing or internalizing a “single story” about your own group or another group?

Link to a video and transcript: https://openbooks.library.umass.edu/englwrit112reader/chapter/the-danger-of-a-single-story-adichie/

Link to register for the meeting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2Ckf4-i3_scFkArT8wmrmPOBOCGmcXeR5awPydMRMggW9AA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107087107914188300061

04/18/2026

01/07/2026

Calling Alumni of Color! Have any wisdom you wished you would have known when you were at Hope? Deep in the career you studied for, or on an entirely different path?
We'd love to feature you and your walk, and any words of wisdom you have. Please fill out this form and include a picture or two for us to feature you on our social media accounts.
Disclaimer: You do not need to answer every question--just what you'd like to share.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tv-qCBEfiOKjrN1dbGjNR2y44rbyT05l84y1VFY6WGs/viewform?edit_requested=true

11/17/2025

Tung Nguyen, ‘08, is currently a Principal in the West Ottawa School District in Michigan. When asked how his time at Hope College contributed to his current pursuits and career path, he said:

“Hope College was truly a springboard for me in so many ways. It offered countless opportunities to grow academically, in critical thinking, and in leadership. Most importantly, Hope fostered my growth as a person. What stands out most isn’t just the classes, it’s the moments when I was challenged to grow beyond what I thought I could do.

Hope gave me opportunities to stretch. I can remember times when professors and mentors encouraged me to speak up, trust my voice, and embrace my identity with confidence. That confidence has been a steady guide in my career and continues to shape the way I move forward today.”

10/11/2025

Connect with Alumni of Color, Allies, and Students, and hear Jung Koral speak about how the richness of diversity and understanding of people and cultures have added to his life. Share your own examples during childhood, your Hope experience, and life after Hope.

Koral says, "Leaving off with how blessed we all are. We have that Christian duty and responsibility to lead by example and be champions for diversity and understanding in our own communities.. now go out and DO!"

Brunch is Saturday, October 18 at 10:30am. Register at hope.edu/onebigweekend

09/27/2025

Put it on your calendar! One Big Weekend is coming up!

09/21/2025

Meet Samatha Schwing! A 1991 graduate who studied Business Administration & Dance. She's now a Strategic Project Manager at PTC. She loves working with different groups and bringing projects to fruition.

Want to connect with Alumni and students in person? Join us at One Big Weekend October 16-18 (register at hope.edu/onebigweekend)!

Can't wait/can't make it in person? Log on to our General Body Meeting on October 6 at 8pm. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBQOh7b88bg2baABgjeN56lEJJwmzCEqm_D5bjpg3qPfuldw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107087107914188300061 and we'll send you a link the day of!

09/17/2025

Our Fall General Body Meeting is coming up! Swipe to meet our speakers for October 6 at 8pm Eastern.

Link to register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBQOh7b88bg2baABgjeN56lEJJwmzCEqm_D5bjpg3qPfuldw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107087107914188300061

09/14/2025

Join us for our General Body Meeting on October 6, at 8pm EDT. Come and meet Dean of students Becky Starkenburg (or say hello if you already know her!), and hear Paulena Khorn of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion talk about the Diversity Lecture Series.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBQOh7b88bg2baABgjeN56lEJJwmzCEqm_D5bjpg3qPfuldw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107087107914188300061