Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70384 <p font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "> Roderick B. Pernites will present at the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">seventh annual Robert &amp; Lillis Kingman Lecture series on Science &amp; Society at 7 p.m. at Newbold Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, on the topic, &quot;Intelligent Designs: Engineering Materials for Real-World Applications.&quot;&nbsp;</span>Pernites received his education across three countries, the United States, Singapore and the Philippines, providing him with a global perspective and extensive experience collaborating with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. He earned a PhD in chemistry, with a minor in chemical biology, from the University of Houston-Texas.</p> <p font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "> <strong>Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></p> Wed, Oct 14, 2026 07:00 pm -0400 Career Week: Purpose to Profession Workshop https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70400 <p> The Career Center will be hosting Career Week, October 17-22. The week's activities will kick off on *<strong>Sabbath, October 17 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm workshop entitled, &quot;Purpose to Profession: Turning Your God-given Gifts into Meaningful Work&quot;</strong>, hosted by Dr. Maya Byfield, tenured professor of biology and principal investigator of the National Science Foundation's&nbsp;S-STEM LEAPS and BOUNDS Scholarship program at Seminole State College of Florida. The workshop will take place in the Newbold Auditorium. Participants will learn discover their spiritual gifts and learn how to use them. This workshop is open to all students and community members.</p> <p> <strong><u>Other Events:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>*Monday, October 19, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center</strong>&nbsp;- Career Center Pop-up - Meet your career advisors and enjoy a cup of gourmet hot chocolate (until supplies last).</li> <li> <strong>Wednesday, October 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Lamson Hall</strong> - Resume Review pop up - have your resumes reviewed by a career advisor.</li> <li> <strong>*Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm, Lamson Hall Aerobic Room</strong>&nbsp;- Career Vision Board Making - use your creative juices to map out your career path. All materials and snacks provided.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>*Co-curricular credit provided.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p> Contact: career@andrews.edu, (269) 471-6288.</p> Sat, Oct 17, 2026 03:30 pm -0400