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Holland, MI 49423
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Monthly Bulletin
January 2012
Email: hasp@hope.edu
Tuesday, January 3, 2011
9:00 a.m. coffee – 9:30 a.m. program
Haworth Conference Center, Hope College
Hope College, presented by President Dr. James E. Bultman
Hope College is a distinguished and distinctive four-year, liberal arts, undergraduate college, affiliated with the
Reformed Church in America. Its great religious heritage is expressed through a dynamic Christian community
of students and teachers vitally concerned with a relevant faith that changes lives and transforms society. As a
liberal arts college offering education within the context of the historic Christian faith, Hope is a place of open
inquiry, acceptance of intellectual challenge, rigorous engagement with hard questions, and vigorous but civil
discussion of different beliefs and understandings.
Hope enjoys a strong enrollment; its students and faculty regularly receive national recognitions and produce
relevant and insightful publications; it has recently announced the A Greater Hope Campaign, the largest in the
history of the college; and it consistently ranks as a top employer in West Michigan. However, there are
challenges ahead in a changing landscape for higher education. It will require careful and strategic planning
and a commitment to academic excellence to continue Hope’s legacy as a leading Christian liberal arts college.
For the past twelve years, Hope College has been under the leadership of President Dr. James Bultman. Over
these twelve years, the footprint of campus has expanded, the academic program has improved, and the
financial health of the college has been strengthened. During this presentation, Dr. Bultman will share his
thoughts on the current and future priorities of Hope and the challenges and opportunities facing the institution.
He will lead a question and answer session following the presentation.
MONTHLY MEETING PARKING:
Lot Z – behind Anderson-Werkman building is reserved for HASP
members (marked with orange cones), there are some available spaces in Lot U (for Haworth guests, behind the
Kepple House by Dykstra Hall), Pillar Church parking lot, street parking where available, and the lot behind
New Holland Brewery and 84 East where available. The newer downtown parking ramp is also a great option!
You can easily cut through all snow melt areas on your way over to Haworth! If you live at Freedom Village,
please consider taking their bus over.
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MEMBERSHIP
We welcome the following new member:
GARY SCHOLTEN
Profession:
Register of Deeds
Education:
Michigan State University, B.A., Business, University of Michigan, M.A., Occupational
Education
Hobbies:
Golf, history
Mentor:
Peg VanGrouw
COMMUNICATIONS
Think about all the great reminiscences, stories and family traditions you shared over the holidays. They need
to be written down so they can be more easily shared with others. Family and friends look forward to getting
copies of your writings. HASP members see your stories as a way of knowing you better and increasing the
sense of community we share.
For some this is a chance to try your hand at poetry, fiction or travelogues. Once you start writing you will find
that you remember more and more details so writing can actually help you remember those significant events or
thoughts!
HASP Review is not gathering copy for publication in May so send your writings to the HASP office at 100
East 8th St., Holland, MI 49423, email it to hasp@hope.edu or put it in the Communications mailbox in the
HASP office under the bulletin board as you enter the classroom. Thanks!
CURRICULUM
January courses:
Encore Phalaenopsis – Monday, January 9 and 16, off-site
Holland’s Future Energy Needs – Monday, January 9 and 16, 1:00 p.m.
Books and Writers – Tuesday, January 10
Prophets, Priests and Kings – Wednesday, January 11 and 18
*Memoirs – Wednesday, January 11 and 25, 1:00 p.m.
Music Theater History – Thursday, January 12 and 19
Non-Fiction Books – Tuesday, January 17
Piano Fest – Thursday, January 19, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. and the Philippines – Monday, January 23 and 30
Bread for the World – Monday, January 23, 1:00 p.m.
Stem Cells – Tuesday, January 24
Computer Experiences – Tuesday, January 24, 1:00 p.m.
How to Host a Final Four – Wednesday, January 25
The Park Theatre – Thursday, January 26
Discover Korea – Tuesday, January 31
(* indicates the course meets in the HASP conference room)
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SERVICE
Volunteers are needed at OAR (Ottagan Addiction Recovery) on Thursday, February 23, from 9:30 a.m. to
Noon at 483 Century Lane, Holland, for various types of clerical projects: assemble client files, make group
folders, cards and other clerical related work. Coffee and donuts will be provided! Please contact Elsa Hyde at
grandmachicago7@yahoo.com or call 616-994-9787. Thank you!
Please see the back page of the bulletin for HOPE College classroom volunteer opportunities this winter!
SPECIAL EVENTS
January 2012 -- Calvin January Series, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
David Gergen, a prominent national journalist, teacher, and public lecturer, will discuss “The 2012 Elections:
Issues and Answers.” We will attend the big screen presentation at Christ Memorial Church right here in
Holland, 595 Graafschap Road from 12:30-1:30 PM. Doors open at 11:30 AM and a section will be reserved
for the HASP group. Lunch will follow at Boatwerks, 216 VanRaalte Ave, in the Macatawa Room at 2:00PM.
David Gergen is a professor of public service at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
University and co-director of the school’s Center for Public Leadership. He is also editor-at-large at U.S. News
& World Report. As a trusted advisor to four presidents and to both political parties, he offers a bipartisan
analysis of the political climate during a presidential election year.
No transportation is being planned for this event, but car pooling is encouraged. Cost is $16.00 per person and
is due with your reservation and menu selections.
Historic Churches of Holland, Thursday, February 9, 2012
The city of Holland is sometimes referred to as a city with “a church on every corner.” On Thursday, February
9, you will have an opportunity to visit four of the oldest churches in Holland to learn their history (how, when,
why and by whom they were founded), to see and understand how their architecture and art relate to their
beliefs and mode of worship, and to hear the music of their organ. Our mid-day meal will be enjoyed at the
Methodist Church. Churches to be visited are Pillar Church (1847) led by Dr. Robert Swierenga, Graafschap
Church (1857) led by Bill Sytsma and Cal Hoogstra, First United Methodist Church (1861) led by David
Newton, and St. Francis DeSales (1883) led by Marilyn Torborg. The bus will leave the parking lot of Holland
Municipal Stadium at 8:30 AM and return at 5:15 PM. Cost for the day will be $16.00 per person and
reservations must be made by January 27th. Our lunch will be salad, assorted sandwiches and soup.
Dinner with the Director and the Play AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, Thursday, February 23, 2012
On Thursday evening, February 23, 2012 at 6 p.m. H.A.S.P. members can enjoy a two-entrée-buffet meal at the
Maas Center at Hope College. Director John Tammi will share insights about the play, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
We will walk to the main theatre in the DeWitt Center and enjoy a thought provoking drama about the Shakers
with lessons for us today.
AS IT IS IN HEAVEN was written by Arlene Hutton (aka Beth Lincks) and premiered in 2001. It deals with life
in the Shaker Community long after its founder Mother Ann Lee had died. In the settlement at Pleasant Hill,
Kentucky several members of the United Society of Believers (Shaking Quakers too many) seem to be
receiving messages from the late Mother Ann Lee and a revolution is initiated centering on authority, leadership
and understanding the “will of God”.
The package is $26/person payable with the reservation which must be made by February 8th, 2012. Questions
can be directed to Williams@hope.edu.
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HASP Office News
** In conjunction with the Hope College entire campus shut-down the HASP office will be closed Friday,
December 23 – Monday, January 2, 2012. Office hours will also be limited the week of December 19th.
**A reminder that winter weather is coming…if Holland Public Schools are CLOSED due to weather, HASP
courses are CANCELLED. In the event of such a cancellation, we will put a notice on the office voice mail
system (395-7919). Always call first to check for an update!
Calvin January Series
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
$16 per person
Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________
No. of people: __________
Total enclosed: $_________
Menu Choice (please indicate w/ initials if more than 1 person):
____________ Whitefish with dill cream and almond crust
____________ Raspberry Chicken
____________ Boatwerks Chopped Salad
Historic Churches of Holland
Thursday, February 9, 2012
$16 per person
Name(s):__________________________________________________________________
No. of people: ___________
Total enclosed: $___________
Soup choice: ________ Shrimp Corn Chowder
________ Tomato Basil Bisque
Dinner and a Play: AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Name(s): __________________________________________________________________
No. of people: __________
Total enclosed: $____________
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Second Semester Opportunities for Volunteering for Hope Classes
Thank you to the more than 74 HASP members who volunteered for 9 Hope College classes this fall. Here are
some new opportunities for the spring semester. Please complete the form at the end of this article, drop it off at
the HASP office or contact Elliot Tanis, 396-2228 or, better yet, tanis@hope.edu.
1. Professor Stein Slette (Kinesiology) will be teaching two biomechanics classes in the spring. In recent years
they have switched the emphasis away from pure sports biomechanics to more of a musculoskeletal injury
biomechanics. He is currently developing both lesson plans and labs to fit this new model and could definitely
use some help from someone with a background in physics, modeling, and/or sports surgery (ideally all
three).
2. Professor Amy Bade (Psychology) is teaching a Human Sexuality class next semester. She is interested in
having a few couples attend her class to talk about their marriages and share “secrets of longevity” in
their relationships. HASP volunteers would not have to prepare anything; it would be a question and answer
session. Students might ask a question like "how important is sexuality in marriage? Etc" so participants might
be prepared for that. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday, January 24 and 26, from 9:30-10:50. (Amy is Lou
and Teresa DiGuiseppe's daughter.)
3. The Hope College Model United Nations will be holding their conference Thursday, March 8 and Friday,
March 9, 2012. There is a need for judges on Friday, March 9, from 8:00 until around 4:00. (The volunteers will
get a free lunch from Cook Servery.) The volunteers will be judges in the General Assemblies, which entails
listening to debate and helping to decide the award winners. This year's topics for the Introductory General
Assembly (IGA) are Reversing Global Warming and Regulation of Nuclear Energy Production. The topics
for The Advanced General Assembly (AGA) are Sustainable Food Production and Security Council Reform.
Information will be given to you prior to the event.
4. Professor James DeBoer (Music) would like some HASP volunteers to work with 5th grade to 10th grade
students one on one with their primary instrument during rehearsal time at school. He appreciates the
excellent effort of HASP members who regularly come to school today and work with their students. They
have and continue to make a great impact on their learning.
5. Professor Deborah Van Duinen (Education) is teaching a Content Area Literacy course (for Secondary
Education majors) where they talk about how notions of literacy have changed over time. She would like
someone (or a panel of people - preferably with middle or high school related experiences) to share with
them their changing experiences with literacy across the decades (i.e., how they were taught to read and
write, how they might have taught reading/writing/content areas, how they see children being taught today).
This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-2:20. She would like HASP volunteers on either
January 23 or January 25.
6. There will be 5 sections of Developmental Psychology so at least 25 volunteers will be needed. Details will
be given next month.
I am willing to volunteer (indicate the Professor/event).
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