Text: 40 Years of Belonging and Growing Together, 1984–2024The Center for Diversity and Inclusion empowers students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world.

We provide opportunities, resources and advocacy in partnership with the greater Hope College community to promote a Christ-centered culture of equity and inclusion.

Vision

Our community will live and learn together authentically, compassionately and responsibly as influencers for positive social change in our increasingly diverse world.

Guiding Principles

Diversity, equity and inclusion are:

  • Inspired by the historic, ecumenical Christian faith and its call for love and justice
  • Grounded in the Virtues of Public Discourse (humility, hospitality, patience, courage and honesty)
  • Integral components of the 鶹ý experience for students, faculty and staff
  • Reflective of the dignity and worth of all human beings
  • Sources of enrichment and strength for our community

Diverse Perspectives Blog

  1. Affirming LGBTQ+ Student Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    This year’s Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture at 鶹ý presented a panel discussion on ...

  2. Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Dr. Pablo Peschiera, Associate Professor of English at 鶹ý, presented the 2024 Hispanic ...

  3. Asian Heritage Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    “David did a great job engaging the crowd. You can tell it was authenticand David meant w...

  4. César Chávez Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Ernesto Villarreal, former Assistant Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, presente...

  5. Black History Month Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President of Culture and Inclusive Excellence at 鶹ý, presen...

  6. Affirming LGBTQ+ Student Lecture 2024

    Posted by Nicole Dykstra

    I wondered all along why I came to Hope. Matt Shepard’s death had an extremely profound impac...

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We need to cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community — and this nation.

Cesar Chavez