Special Events

Andrews University is planning a number of sesquicentennial celebrations. More events will be added below.

March 11, 2024. Founder’s Day. On this day, Andrews will celebrate two important early milestones. On March 11, 1874, the Seventh-day Adventist Educational Society formed with the express purpose of establishing a college, and the SDAES Articles of Association were then filed with the State of Michigan on March 16.

Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the University with cake and festivities in the Campus Center (main floor staircase) 12–1:30 p.m. Answer trivia questions to enter a raffle! Faculty, staff and students are invited to wear Andrews University colors and/or apparel on March 11 to commemorate the day.

April 4, 2024. Giving Day. Thank you for your support on Giving Day!

August 24, 2024. Commemoration: Classes began in the Review and Herald building on Aug. 24, 1874. View the schedule of events here.

Sept. 15, 2024. Commemoration: J.N. Andrews family departed for Europe from Boston on Sept. 15, 1874.

Sept. 26–29, 2024. Alumni Weekend. Among other events during homecoming, Meredith Jones Gray, PhD, will release her second volume on Andrews University history, "Forward in Faith."

October 17–19, 2024. Academic Conference and Symposium. This conference is hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (Depts. of World Mission and Church History), in collaboration with the General Conference. The focus will be how Adventist Mission has made a global impact. 

More events and details to come!