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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Sat, 18 May 2024 15:17:00 +0000 Sat, 18 May 2024 15:17:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews Awards Honorary Doctorate to Donovan Noble http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65196 <p> Andrews University recently awarded Donovan J. Noble with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his ongoing commitment to serve as a catalyst for thousands of volunteers, especially young people, to participate in mission opportunities. He has encouraged them to serve as Christ’s hands and feet through building and supporting churches, schools, and communities around the world.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/release/andrews-university-awards-honorary-doctorate-to-long-time-volunteer-advocate/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 16 May 2024 13:42:38 +0000 Empowering Hispanic Students & Congregations http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65195 <p> Andrews University has recently been recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as the First Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Michigan. In response to this recognition, Hispanic pastors from across the Lake Union territory gathered in Berrien Springs to explore the opportunities and support available for Hispanic students.</p> <p> On May 13 and 14, Hispanic pastors representing the five Lake Union Conferences — Illinois, Indiana, Lake Region, Michigan, and Wisconsin — convened at Andrews University. Their objective was to gain insight into the enrollment process, available programs, and financial support tailored specifically to aid Hispanic students in achieving academic success.</p> <p> <<<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/EmpoweringHispanicStudentsGrowingYoungCongregationsLakeUnionPastorsUnite">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 16 May 2024 13:41:20 +0000 LeadLab 2.0 Graduation Ceremony http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65194 <p> After an intensive eight-month program under the guidance of the Global Leadership Institute at Andrews University in Michigan, United States, LeadLab 2.0 concludes, proudly welcoming 30 graduates. This cohort marks the second wave of accomplished leaders from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The milestone was celebrated during the opening sessions of the annual midyear meetings of the Adventist Church in the Southern Asia-Pacific region (SSD), held from May 6th to 7th, 2024, at the Life Hope Impact Center, Silang, Cavite, Philippines.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Southern Asia-Pacific Division <a href="https://adventist.news/news/leadlab-2-.-0-wraps-up-with-graduation-ceremony-in-the-southern-asia-pacific-region">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 16 May 2024 13:39:13 +0000 Andrews Becomes Hispanic Serving Institution http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65193 <p> Andrews University was recently designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Currently, Andrews is the first and only school in the state of Michigan to receive such designation. </p> <p> In addition to recognizing support and appreciation for the Hispanic students on campus, being a Hispanic Serving Institution provides Andrews with opportunities to further serve Hispanic students in higher education. It enables the University to apply for grants that can be utilized to increase accessibility to education and support Hispanic students throughout their college careers. The HACU also offers external scholarships, advancement programs, internships and other forms of support to Hispanic students across the country. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-becomes-first-hispanic-serving-institution-in-michigan">site</a> and Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/release/andrews-university-becomes-a-hispanic-serving-institution/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 16 May 2024 13:36:28 +0000 Andrews Receives National Science Foundation Grant http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65166 <p> The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded over $550,000 to a new collaborative project between Andrews University’s Department of Physics, Augsburg University, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The project, titled “Propagation and Dissipation of Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves in the Magnetosphere and Ionosphere,” seeks to reveal some of the unknown behaviors of electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) waves that are located within the magnetic field and atmosphere of Earth. Eun-Hwa Kim, physics research professor at Andrews University, will be the lead researcher and principal investigator for the project.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-university-receives-national-science-foundation-grant">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 09 May 2024 11:36:48 +0000 Professor Given Lifetime Achievement Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65147 <p> Harvey J. Burnett, Jr., professor of psychology and chair of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce on April 25, 2024. State of Michigan Representative Brad Paquette and Senator Jonathan Lindsey presented a special tribute in recognition of his lifetime of dedication and service to the community. In addition to his work at Andrews, Burnett currently serves as trustee and president of the Buchanan Community School Board of Education and elder at the Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church. He engages in several community service activities, including teaching D.A.R.E. programming, working with law enforcement, and acting as clinical director for the Berrien County Critical Incident Stress Management team.  </p> Thu, 02 May 2024 14:29:48 +0000 Biology Professor Discusses Research at Andrews http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65146 <p> My great joy as a biology professor at Andrews University is helping students reach that moment the light comes on and they say, “Oh! I see now!” I’m grateful to do this at a Seventh-day Adventist university, where I freely share with my students how the complexity of creation points me to our Creator.</p> <p> I also gain satisfaction in my research—mostly on fossil squirrels from the Ice Age. Really! I do this work surrounded by good colleagues with their own research programs. They’re investigating the function of unique enzymes, anticancer properties of Chinese herbs, molecular pathways implicated in bipolar disorder, organic alternatives for weed control, neural circuits that control insect behavior, and the conservation status of threatened aquatic mammals. Although their research has more practical significance than mine, all of us invest countless hours seeking to better understand one very narrow slice of creation.</p> <p> This begs the question: Why do we do research? Our primary calling at Seventh-day Adventist teaching universities is to teach—to prepare students to be knowledgeable, competent, God-fearing persons and professionals. Why spend time on research? Let me summarize three good reasons.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story by Tom Goodwin, biology professor at Andrews, at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/research/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 02 May 2024 14:27:42 +0000 Summer Experiences at Andrews University http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65145 <div> This summer, Andrews University presents two summer programs that provide opportunities for participants to grow academically, spiritually and socially.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Andrews University Summer Camp and The Crayon Box are offering an educational day camp experience for children entering grades one to seven. The program will be held on the Andrews University campus, where children will be divided into two locations based on their grade. Each day will include team-building activities, worship and a camp council, where children will be encouraged to take ownership over the day’s educational activities.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> …</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Andrews University Early College Experience is an in-person summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors as well as incoming freshmen. The initiative is part of the Explore Andrews program, designed to help students find a desired academic plan and career and life goals through intentional support and personal advising.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/summer-experiences-at-andrews-university">site</a> >>></div> <div>  </div> Thu, 02 May 2024 14:26:08 +0000