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Lubbers Hall, constructed in 1942, is a charming building with Dutch-influenced architecture. It currently houses the departments of English, history, political science, philosophy and religion. The building is named in honor of Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers, who served as HopeÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s seventh president from 1945ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“1963.

Built and dedicated in 1942, Lubbers Hall was originally purposed as the collegeÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s science center, as well as housing HopeÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s theatre program. Each program later moved to their current locations in the 70s, at which point Lubbers was renovated to house the humanities and social science programs.

A major renovation of the Lubbers Hall took place in 2006. The $3 million renovation project added 28 more offices, raising the total to over 60. The project also included adding air conditioning, a new fire system with interior sprinklers and replacing the windows. The building totals about 25,000 square feet and has three main floors and six classrooms.

Quick Facts

• Lubbers Hall is the fifth-oldest building on campus
• The 2006 renovation was funded through the collegeÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s "Legacies: A Vision of Hope" campaign, which raised over $137.5 million

• HopeÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s theatre program was housed in the fourth-floor attic, known as the "loft," for many years