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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:11:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:11:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu New Funds for Master of Social Work Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65388 <p> The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded Andrews University’s School of Social Work a grant to help students pursuing a master’s degree in social work. Andrews is among 12 Michigan universities that received grants from MDHHS. Out of the $5 million awarded to the schools, Andrews’ School of Social Work received $208,236 for their master’s level program.</p> <p> In March of 2024, Shannon Trecartin, Master of Social Work program director and associate professor in the School of Social Work, helped apply for the statewide grant on behalf of the University. After the official grant announcement from MDHHS, the School of Social Work created a scholarship plan with a portion of their funds. Six scholarships of $30,000 each over the course of three full-time academic terms—which will cover tuition costs for the entire Master of Social Work program—are being offered for Advanced Standing Master of Social Work students.</p> <p> To obtain status as an Advanced Standing Master of Social Work student, one must have already obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree and met a certain grade point average. To qualify for one of the six scholarships, applicants must also reside in the state of Michigan by August 2025, seek full-time employment in the public behavioral health sector in Michigan immediately after graduating, work in Michigan for at least two years in such a position, and answer any surveys or follow-up questions asked by MDHHS regarding this opportunity.</p> <p> Trecartin expressed the immense appreciation that she and the School of Social Work have for this grant. “Our School of Social Work greatly benefits from scholarships like these, which not only help infuse the local workforce with diverse, well-trained professionals but also reduce barriers to higher education and provide advanced degrees for underrepresented students,” she says. Additionally, the grant allows students who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Andrews to continue their academic journey with the University’s Master of Social Work program.</p> <p> Over the past several years, the social work industry has grown. It meets many different needs and has become increasingly necessary for Americans in various stages of life, offering assistance during pregnancy, infancy, aging and end of life. According to Trecartin, “Receiving training as a social worker equips you with the knowledge, values and skills to provide professional guidance throughout these experiences. You are never bored in this profession.”</p> <p> In addition to the new scholarship opportunities, the School of Social Work has several other ongoing program developments. The Master of Social Work degree can now be completed both in person and fully online, making its curriculum and accreditation available to more students globally. The school’s International Center for Trauma Education & Care also provides the community with several academic and spiritual initiatives by partnering with various departments on campus.</p> <p> The School of Social Work seeks to open some of its courses to more students at Andrews, as well. Trecartin shared that the school’s “Understanding Trauma” courses (SOWK 347 and SOWK 547) will provide greater comprehension to those who want to learn more about social workers, trauma awareness and other aspects of social work careers. No particular major, class standing or prerequisites will be required. Students interested in the social work programs or those eligible for the MDHHS scholarship can contact the Andrews’ School of Social Work for additional information.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:20 +0000 Students Participate in Field School of Evangelism http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65387 <p> In partnership with the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Andrews University’s Department of Religion & Biblical Languages conducted its Field School of Evangelism this past May. Under the instruction and guidance of Rodney Palmer, chair of the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages and associate professor of religion, 12 theology students were given opportunities to work with several churches in Grand Rapids, Michigan.</p> <p> The field school is a requirement of the undergraduate theology program. Every other year, Palmer and other program leaders collaborate with different Adventist conferences to provide students with practical experience in preparation for pastoral ministry. The students are assigned to work with different churches and pastors, and over the course of eight to 10 nights, the students preach and minister to the communities they are in.</p> <p> This year’s field school experience began on May 8 and ended on May 19. In addition to preaching, students performed Bible studies, carried out visitations and helped to further cultivate church communities. The students also provided services in churches of different cultures and languages, including English, Spanish and Burmese. At the conclusion of the field school, ten individuals were baptized, and several others requested personal Bible studies.</p> <p> One field school student, senior Nathaniel Powell, says he heard a call from God to work in theology and ministry. He found the field school experience both informative and challenging. This May, Powell worked at the Wyoming Roger Heights Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, ten minutes outside of Grand Rapids.</p> <p> “I learned the importance of visiting with both the members of the church and also with the visitors. In fact, when you leave the pulpit, the first thing you should do is go up to the members, get to know them, and make yourself available to them to answer any questions they may have in the future,” he says.</p> <p> Powell worked through time constraints to ensure he could visit with as many church patrons and visitors as possible. Although the work was sometimes tasking, Powell has no regrets about participating in the field school and other evangelistic efforts. He hopes to finish his undergraduate degree in the 2024–2025 school year and enroll in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary to continue his preparation for a career in religious ministry.</p> <p> Palmer says, “The Field School of Evangelism significantly enhanced our students’ abilities to preach the gospel, collaborate with congregations and lead people into a saving relationship with Jesus. Most importantly, it showcased the passion and dedication of our theology majors in fulfilling the gospel commission of Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit.”</p> <p> The Field School of Evangelism alternates between domestic and international locations every two years. Previously, it occurred in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in 2022, it occurred in Jamaica. The next iteration of the field school will take place internationally in 2026.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:37:09 +0000 Andrews Participates in Trauma Resiliency Seminar http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65346 <p> The Berrien Community Foundation (BCF), in collaboration with Andrews University's International Center for Trauma Education & Care, recently hosted an impactful seminar series titled “Repair the RIFT: Resiliency in the Face of Trauma.” This initiative, driven by BCF's Women's Giving Circle, aimed to equip community members with a comprehensive understanding of trauma, its effects, and strategies for fostering resilience.</p> <p> The “Repair the RIFT” seminars were designed to provide participants with essential knowledge about trauma, including its definition, impact on health and behavior, and methods for building resilience. The seminars were free—including lunch—ensuring accessibility for community members. There were three sessions: one in Niles, Michigan, and two in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The sessions attracted over 50 attendees each, demonstrating the community's strong interest and need for such educational opportunities.</p> <p> The seminars were led by Ingrid Slikkers, director of the International Center for Trauma Education & Care at Andrews University, and Leslie Rodriguez, current Master of Social Work student. Their expertise in trauma education provided attendees with valuable insights into both overt and hidden traumas, such as bullying, emotional abuse and spiritual abuse.</p> <p> In her presentation, Slikkers emphasized the importance of community and relationships in the healing process. She stated, “You can heal from trauma without a therapist, but you cannot heal from trauma without a community.”</p> <p> Diane Young, a community member who attended the seminar, shares, “When I got the invite, I immediately accepted because trauma is so huge. A lot of young people and adults in our community have faced trauma and don’t know how to deal with it. I wanted to learn more about it, how to deal with trauma, and how to help others.”</p> <p> Young further highlighted the significance of community in trauma recovery, stating, “I learned a lot, especially about the importance of community. We all play a role in healing and relating to people with trauma to better our community.”</p> <p> Susan Matheny, program director at the Berrien Community Foundation, praised the Women's Giving Circle for their dedication to creating the seminar. “The Women's Giving Circle decided that one of the ways to really help their community is for the county to become aware of trauma and start the process of healing together,” she says.</p> <p> Slikkers reflected on the importance of Andrews University’s involvement in local initiatives, noting, “Even though the International Center for Trauma Education & Care reaches worldwide audiences, it's a huge blessing to be able to serve our local community because Andrews is part of Berrien County.”</p> <p> Andrews University, the Berrien Community Foundation and the Women's Giving Circle have taken a significant step toward building a more resilient Berrien County community. For more information on resources in Berrien County, visit the BCF <a href="https://www.berriencommunity.org">website</a>, and for inquiries about the Andrews University International Center for Trauma Education & Care, visit their <a href="https://linktr.ee/auictraumaed">linktree</a>.</p> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> # # #</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> To learn more about studying at Andrews University, please visit <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> If you're interested in joining the Andrews University team, please see the list of available <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> We invite you to support the Andrews University mission by making a <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Please read more about great things happening at Andrews University <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">here</a>.</div> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:45:55 +0000 Seminary Student Helps Launch Indonesian Ministry http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65340 <p> Xander Assa, Master of Divinity student at Andrews University, will be co-hosting the first ever Adventist Indonesian Youth Ministries Convention, also known as AIYMCON, in Loveland, Colorado, from July 10–14. Assa created the convention in collaboration with peers across the country in an effort to support and give back to the growing Adventist Indonesian community in the United States.</p> <p> Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Assa came to the United States when he was just two years old. He grew up in New Jersey and later Colorado, noting the sizable Adventist Indonesian populations in both states. “My whole life I’ve grown up in Indonesian churches,” he says. “I feel like I have a burden for the Indo community.”</p> <p> Assa’s journey with ministry began in high school at Campion Academy when he was asked to share a testimony for the school’s week of prayer. He witnessed several people come forward requesting baptism after he shared his story. Assa went on to study nursing at Union Adventist University (then known as Union College), but after his freshman year he switched his major to theology, completing his bachelor’s degree at Southern Adventist University. He credits his time at Southern for helping become involved in youth ministries. “I started working at one of the local Korean churches, and they hired me full time,” he says, sharing that he worked there for three years before coming to Andrews.</p> <p> The concept for AIYMCON was born in early 2023. Assa came up with the idea of a faith-based convention for Adventist Indonesian American youth and pitched it to his friend Praise Tinungki, current president of Advent-Indo Youth Ministries, or AIYM, in Southern California. The name AIYMCON—a combination of AIYM and conference—was created by Steve Suinda, an Andrews University graduate who serves as an elder at his local Michigan Indonesian church. Together, Assa, Tinungki and Suinda created the vision for AIYMCON, built its leadership team, and began the planning process. The trio continue to serve as the lead executives for the project.</p> <p> “We’ve seen a lot of our friends leave the church, and some just leave faith altogether,” shares Assa. “We wanted to do a program to give back to them and try to help them to come back, but also to minister to the next generation growing up.” The team aims to provide a space where youth can see opportunities and success among Indonesian adults who have stayed in the church. “First and foremost, I just want them to have an experience with Jesus,” Assa says.</p> <p> Assa and Tinungki created a team to lead AIYMCON consisting of individuals from across the country—notably Washington, Southern California, Michigan, New Hampshire and New Jersey—where they knew of large Adventist Indonesian communities and had peers they could connect with. They wanted to represent the various ages and walks of life of the AIYMCON attendees. As a result, the team has members ranging in age from high school to mid-thirties and includes church members, youth leaders, elders and pastors.</p> <p> However, such broad representation presents its challenges. “Communication has been hard because everyone’s in different time zones, and everyone lives different lives,” admits Assa. To overcome this, they’ve grouped people in the same time zone together to work on planning different aspects of the convention. Digital communication has also been immensely helpful, allowing for long distance communication and text records of the planning process. “I just want to give the leadership team a shoutout,” Assa says, “They’re a big reason why AIYMCON is happening. Their hard work towards this vision is what keeps me going. Without them, there is no AIYMCON.”</p> <p> AIYMCON will take place at Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado from July 10–14. The theme is “Unity in Diversity,” encompassing the assembly of youth from across the United States and Indonesia. The team has planned several events, including vespers and worship services, a career expo with presentations from young Indonesian professionals and seminars on issues that young people deal with, such as mental health and intergenerational trauma. For more information about the convention, please visit the AIYMCON <a href="http://www.aiymcon.com">website</a>.</p> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> # # #</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> To learn more about studying at Andrews University, please visit <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> If you're interested in joining the Andrews University team, please see the list of available <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> We invite you to support the Andrews University mission by making a <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Please read more about great things happening at Andrews University <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">here</a>.</div> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:31:37 +0000 New Scholarships for Education and Theology Majors http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65339 <p> The Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has pledged $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education or theology at Andrews University. The scholarship is contingent on the awarded students agreeing to accept pastoring and teaching positions within the Lake Union Conference after they graduate from Andrews. The <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/ceis/sed/index.html">School of Education</a> and <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/cas/religion/index.html">Department of Religion & Biblical Languages</a> are accepting scholarship applications until July 12, 2024. The scholarships will cover up to four years of undergraduate studies for a select number of students attending Andrews for the first time in the 2024 fall semester.</p> <p> The scholarship was created in response to the looming shortage of pastors and teachers expected within the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists in the coming years. Rodney Palmer, chair of the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages, shares that he met with Amy Rosenthal, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Fernando Ortiz, director of the Master of Divinity program, and various conference presidents. In that meeting, he learned that the NAD projects a need of approximately 1,000 pastors in the next five years. With similar projected vacancies in education positions, it became clear to academic administrators that there is an increasing necessity for students graduating with the intention of becoming Adventist teachers and ministers.</p> <p> Palmer suggests that the reason for this increasing shortage of Adventist teachers and pastors might be a blend of multiple factors. “We are seeing fewer people who are interested in pursuing theology and education. You’re not earning this large amount of money and having a luxurious life,” he says, adding, “But you live comfortably.”</p> <p> He further explains that student loans may also make it difficult to justify working toward a career as a teacher or pastor, noting, “The whole idea of the scholarship is to ensure that within Lake Union we don’t have that problem where we can’t even find people to work. We’re trying to proactively look ahead and plan for what’s on the horizon.”</p> <p> By modeling the types of grants and scholarships that other NAD conferences have created to address this issue, Andrews administrators and Lake Union Conference leaders agreed on criteria for the scholarship. The guidelines are listed below and further details can be found in an <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/lake-union-votes-guidelines-for-million-dollar-scholarship-to-attract-new-teachers-and-pastors">article</a> by the Lake Union Herald.</p> <ul> <li> Be enrolled at Andrews as a theology or education major. Changing major results in ineligibility for the scholarship.</li> <li> Demonstrate evidence of financial need as deemed by the Office of Student Financial Services.</li> <li> Be willing to work in the Lake Union Conference for at least four years upon graduation. Being employed outside of the Lake Union will initiate an amortization process by the employing organization.</li> <li> Commit to working each summer. Students should consult department chairs on their specific employment.</li> <li> Maintain a grade point average of 3.0. Student performance will be reviewed each semester by their academic department.</li> <li> Submit to an interview process and meet the criteria for the scholarship.</li> </ul> <p> To apply for the scholarship, an applicant must visit their department or school page on the Andrews University website and fill out an <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RUSOje9p2Dx8ZE7DVoXDv0yFgNhOIomJTZ4F0o5ve_U/viewform?ts=6644b380&edit_requested=true">application form</a>. Along with the form, candidates must provide a letter of recommendation written by a teacher from their high school, home school or equivalent. The Adventist conference that the student is a member of must also fill out a nomination form for that student. Once all these steps are completed, a committee at Andrews will meet to decide which incoming students will be awarded the scholarship based on various metrics of academic achievement and merit. According to Palmer, the scholarships will be assigned in mid-July.</p> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> # # #</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> To learn more about studying at Andrews University, please visit <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> If you're interested in joining the Andrews University team, please see the list of available <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> We invite you to support the Andrews University mission by making a <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Please read more about great things happening at Andrews University <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">here</a>.</div> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:49:15 +0000 Ruben Perez Schulz Named Andrews Academy Principal http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65325 <p> Andrews Academy is pleased to announce that Rubén Pérez Schulz has been selected as the school's next principal. His appointment came at the Andrews Academy Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, June 5, after a three-month national search process. The final unanimous recommendation was made by an eight-member search committee appointed by the Academy Board last March.</p> <p> Pérez Schulz, who has been serving as a vice-president and campus director at the Career Care Institute, accepted the Board’s June 5 invitation to serve as Andrews Academy’s next principal. He will formally begin his role on July 15, 2024.</p> <p> A fourth-generation Adventist educator, Pérez Schulz holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Lethbridge, Canada. He brings almost thirty years of experience to his new role, including time spent as a high school teacher, elementary and high school vice-principal and principal, university instructor, college administrator, institutional administrator and educational administrator.</p> <p> Notably, he served as educator and principal of Los Angeles Adventist Academy, the second largest Adventist K–12 academy in Chile. He also served in various educational administrative positions at Concepción Adventist Academy, Chile Adventist University and Lake Michigan College. In 2006, he was invited to serve as a faculty member in the Department of International Languages & Global Studies at Andrews University. He later served as assistant dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Andrews, before he accepted a position with the Career Care Institute in 2019.</p> <p> During the hiring process for the new position, Pérez Schulz emphasized his commitment to engaging with students, parents, teachers and the Academy community. He is dedicated to the Adventist mission and has experienced firsthand the benefits of Adventist education.</p> <p> Please join the Andrews community in congratulating Rubén Pérez Schulz as he cultivates deep thinking, full living and unselfish service in his students, trusting God to lead Andrews Academy to a new level of excellence.</p> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> # # #</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> To learn more about studying at Andrews University, please visit <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> If you're interested in joining the Andrews University team, please see the list of available <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> We invite you to support the Andrews University mission by making a <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">  </div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "IBM Plex Sans", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Please read more about great things happening at Andrews University <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration-line: none;">here</a>.</div> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:32:47 +0000 Ukrainian Thank You Tour to Visit the Howard http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65316 <p> The Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University will host a concert by Ukrainian artists on Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of a 40-day U.S. tour that five Ukrainian professional musicians turned active-duty soldiers have led since May. They will be joined by local guest artists for the program.</p> <p> Musician and producer Mykolai Sierga; vocalist Yurii Ivaskevych; composer and pianist Mykhailo Oliinyk; bandura player Taras Stoliar; and violinist and conductor Olha Rukavishnikova make up the team of Ukrainian performers. They are presenting Ukrainian culture to various universities and religious communities across the country. As cultural ambassadors, they aim to cultivate awareness and support for Ukraine’s quest for peace.</p> <p> The musical program will include an assortment of Ukrainian folk songs and selections in addition to a few covers of songs that are popular in the United States. Carla Trynchuk, professor of music at Andrews University, will be one of the local performers included in the program. In addition, Charles Reid, associate professor of music at Andrews, and Andrew Fisher, the lead vocalist of “The Andrew Fisher Quartet,” will perform with one of the Ukrainian musicians in a three-tenor song.</p> <p> Admission will be free for all guests, and there will be a free-will collection at the concert, which will help contribute to the relief of Ukrainian soldiers. Trynchuk states, “Because [the Russo-Ukrainian War] has been going on for so long, people tend to forget [about it].” She and all those involved with the program hope to bring continued awareness of Ukraine’s needs to the Andrews community through this event. </p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:06:18 +0000 Student Participates in Pacific Press Internship http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65306 <p> During the summer of 2023, Andrews University student Abigail Cancel had the opportunity to work with the Pacific Press Publishing Association through an internship organized with the Department of Visual Art, Communication & Design. She designed a series of children’s books as well as a booth for the 2023 North American Division Educators’ Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Department Chair Daniel Weber hopes to continue this partnership with Pacific Press and develop additional internship opportunities for VACD students.</p> <p> “I didn’t have any graphic design experience before starting my freshman year at Andrews, so essentially my entire graphic design journey has been here. It’s been a challenge, but a good one,” Cancel shares. As part of her graphic design major, she took a course on editorial design where she had the opportunity to work on Envision magazine, an award-winning student-produced magazine created at Andrews University by the VACD.</p> <p> This experience sparked her interest in book design and publishing, and Weber, who served as editor of Envision, reached out to Pacific Press on her behalf for an internship. During a Zoom interview that followed, Cancel shared her portfolio with the vice president of marketing at Pacific Press. She learned about the types of projects the team expected and was offered a position. “It was very straightforward,” she explains, “My responsibilities during my internship were pretty clearly set out from the first interview.”</p> <p> The internship took place at the Pacific Press headquarters in Nampa, Idaho, for about five weeks between June and July. A typical day began with group worship followed by team members working on their own projects or attending meetings. The main project Cancel worked on was designing a series of ten children’s board books using existing artwork from a previous series done by Pacific Press.</p> <p> “This was my first time designing a children’s book and the first time Pacific Press was publishing for that young of an age range, so we took some notes on things like font and color choices, illustration types and placements, page sizes and shapes, all of that,” she says. The team also took a trip to a local bookstore to check out the design choices and styles of books written for the same age group as their series.</p> <p> In addition to working with her team, Cancel worked independently on the designs, editing the illustrations she was given to fit the series. She began by creating two designs in different styles for the first book in the series and, after receiving approval and feedback from her team members, continued with the nine remaining books. “It felt like I was just a regular, if junior, member of the team starting out in the field for the first time, rather than a temporary intern,” she shares, noting that she was given her own office to work in and was allowed to take the lead on projects that were primarily hers.</p> <p> Another major project that Cancel worked on was designing Pacific Press’ booth for the 2023 NAD Educators’ Convention. “The theme for the Pacific Press booth was ‘God’s Garden,’ so naturally we chose photos of plants for the signage we created,” she says. This project allowed her to work closely with the Pacific Press in-house graphic designer and also developed her experience with printing and mounting, as the posters for the booth were much larger than anything Cancel had created before. “I had a bit of fun hiding a couple of little easter eggs for myself in the different pictures chosen for the different categories,” she adds.</p> <p> In addition to the convention booth and children’s board books, Cancel also worked on a stand-alone children’s chapter book, creating the cover illustration as well as interior details. “This internship, as well as my on-campus job at Andrews University Press, definitely solidified for me that book design and typography is the direction that I am most interested in,” says Cancel. She expresses a love for the different aspects of storytelling and the impact of different types of book designs on readers. For similar reasons, she is also interested in video game design and has been learning about comic layouts and lettering.</p> <p> Cancel would recommend an internship with Pacific Press to students who have some experience in the field of graphic design. She praises the respectful atmosphere and independent nature of the workplace, crediting it for helping develop confidence in her own abilities.</p> <p> “Pacific Press has expressed a strong interest in having more students from the Visual Art, Communication & Design program do internships with them,” says Weber, “They were impressed with Abigail’s knowledge and graphic design skills and want to have more Andrews students help them through interning.”</p> <p> The University’s graphic design and photography students have participated in a variety of internships, including at corporate offices like Whirlpool and local businesses such as JohnsonRauhoff, a St. Joseph-based advertising agency. Students have also completed internships in healthcare settings such as AdventHealth. Weber explains, “We require each Bachelor of Fine Art student specializing in graphic design or photography to do at least one internship as part of their academic curriculum and encourage them to do more if possible.”</p> <p> During these internships, students are able to gain experience in corporate communication, graphic design, photography and public relations. They also provide opportunities to build connections, expand students’ networks in their field of study and can help them obtain jobs after graduation. Students can find resources for possible internships through the VACD department faculty.</p> <p> To learn more about related programs at Andrews University, visit the VACD <a href="http:// https://www.andrews.edu/cas/vacd/">website</a>.</p> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:43:53 +0000