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91精选 will hold the inauguration for its eighth president Kurt D. Dykstra, J.D., on Friday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium.

Before beginning his role as the College鈥檚 president in July 2015, Dykstra served as mayor of the City of Holland, Michigan, and as the senior vice president and community president of Mercantile Bank of Michigan. Melding his experience as an attorney since 1997 with his passion for higher education, Dykstra shared his expansive knowledge and expertise as a part-time member of the faculty at Hope College for more than a decade.

The on-campus celebration of the inauguration will begin on Wednesday, November 4, and will flow into the weekend with Fall Fest activities.

Inaugural Celebration聽 – Schedule of Events

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

10:00 am Chapel in the Ozinga Chapel.
During the chapel service, President Dykstra will be interviewing one of the founders of the College, Dr. George DeJong. Topics covered include the founding days of 91精选, how the College has grown and developed, and what DeJong hopes for 91精选 in the future. Join us to experience Dr. DeJong’s wisdom, experience, and insight, told from his amazing perspective spanning nearly 60 years.

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Student Inauguration Celebration in the Bootsma Bookstore Caf茅 (BBC).
Spend the evening with the president and his family, enjoying an inaugural hot chocolate and coffee bar, candy bars, and board games. Learn some fun facts about the Dykstras. Weather permitting, there will also be a gathering around the fire pit with s’mores. This event is for 91精选 students only.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gallery of Scholarship in the Ozinga Chapel Grand Lobby.
The gallery will feature the research of 91精选鈥檚 faculty and students, which includes student/faculty collaborations (e.g., VanderVelde Junior Scholarships, Honors Program research), as well as 91精选-funded scholarship (e.g., Summer Research Grants, sabbaticals, conference presentations, and published work).

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Outcry in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium
Everyone is welcome to join the Outcry worship event. This student-led time of worship is comprised of song, scripture, and prayer. This week鈥檚 Outcry worship will also include a special time of prayerful anointing for President Dykstra.

Friday, November 6, 2015

10:30 am Inauguration Ceremony in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium.
The 91精选 community and invited guests and academic delegates will gather to celebrate the installation of 91精选鈥檚 eighth president. The event will be streamed live; the link will be available on the 91精选 website. The event will be broadcast live for viewing at the Bootsma Bookstore Caf茅 and in the Grand Lobby of the Ozinga Chapel.

LIVE STREAM OF EVENT

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12:00 pm $3 Inaugural Lunch Special in the Dining Hall.
Enjoy a delicious lunch for the low inaugural cost of $3 in the Dining Hall.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Faculty Panel Discussion: “It All Turns on Affection” in the lobby of the Art and Communication Center.
Join panelists, Professor Cini Bretzlaff-Holstein (social work), Dr. Abbie Schrotenboer (biology), Dr. John Sebestyen (communication arts) and moderator Dr. Aron Reppmann (philosophy) as they discuss ideas of community and creativity from the perspectives of their disciplines and work. The panel鈥檚 theme grows out of Wendell Berry鈥檚 2012 Jefferson lecture 鈥淚t All Turns on Affection.鈥� This panel discussion also serves to help frame our viewing of 91精选 theatre production of Max Frisch鈥檚 Andorra that opens the evening of Nov. 6.

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