Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:01:00 +0000 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:01:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Students to Consult on Stevensville Projects http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66671 <p> Andrews University architecture students, under the guidance of Associate Professor Enrique Bernal, will discuss possible visions for various places in the village next week during the parks committee meeting Tuesday and the planning commission meeting on Thursday.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story on the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/communities/stevensville/stevensville-seeks-input-on-vision-for-village-projects/article_5934f62a-eff0-57db-8052-7dfc5c586fbd.html">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:19:39 +0000 Andrews Hosts "Lake Union Day" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66670 <p> On November 12, conference administrators and ministerial directors from across the Lake Union dedicated their time to mentoring theology students at the annual &ldquo;Lake Union Day,&rdquo; organized by the Department of Religion and Biblical Languages at Andrews University.</p> <p> The event&rsquo;s primary objective was to strengthen the partnership between the department and the Lake Union, reaffirming their shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of pastoral leaders.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/conference-leadership-mentors-future-pastors-and-chaplains-during-lake-union-day-at-andrews-university">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:18:28 +0000 Andrews Celebrates Veterans http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66669 <p> In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Andrews University celebrated the lives and legacies of its veteran population through a series of special programs. Each event was created in line with the U.S. Veterans Administration&rsquo;s 2024 theme of &ldquo;A Legacy and Loyalty of Service.&rdquo; One way Andrews University supports its diverse campus is through its encouragement and acknowledgment of the veterans within its community. Through its Office of Veterans Services, Andrews University supports those who have served their country.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the AdventistToday <a href="https://atoday.org/andrews-university-places-veterans-on-center-stage/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:17:44 +0000 Walk-Through Exhibit Celebrates Andrews History http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66641 <p> Andrews University continued its 150th-anniversary celebrations during its 2024 Alumni Homecoming Weekend with an elaborate walk-through exhibit, including historical artifacts and photographs. The exhibit, which was held on Sept. 27 and 28, 2024, was divided by eras. The historical periods began with Battle Creek College, then transitioned to Emmanuel Missionary College, and finally to Andrews University.</p> <p> Raelene Brower, director of Alumni Services, shared that the goal for the exhibit was to create an enjoyable &ldquo;walk down memory lane&rdquo; for alumni and an engaging display for current students to learn more about University history. According to Brower, the museum was a grand success.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/walk-through-exhibit-celebrates-andrews-university-history">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:57:43 +0000 Student Spreads Hope Through Clothing Project http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66640 <p> Katherine Pierre, a senior biology major on the pre-medical track at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States, has made a significant impact on the Andrews campus through a clothing donation initiative that promotes sustainability and supports those in need.</p> <p> Katherine began the initiative during her sophomore year, beginning with the simple goal of recycling, but it has since evolved into an important resource for many local families.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/old-clothes-new-purpose-andrews-university-student-is-thrifting-hope">site</a> and Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/experiences/andrews-student-spreads-hope-through-clothing-donation-project/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:56:17 +0000 Andrews to Host Youth Music Ensemble Experience http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66618 <p> Andrews University&rsquo;s Department of Music and the International Center for Worship &amp; Music are inviting high school-aged youth to participate in a new Adventist music ensemble experience.<br /> Music faculty from Andrews, Pacific Union College, Southern University, Southwestern University, Walla Walla University, Washington Adventist University and Weimar University have collaborated to form a singular entity called the Adventist Youth Music Association (AYMA).</p> <p> Together, the association created the AYMA Ensemble Experience, a summer program on the Andrews University campus that will take place from June 27&ndash;July 6, 2025. According to a letter sent to Adventist churches by AYMA, the program aims to &ldquo;glorify God, inspire our Seventh-day Adventist youth in their journey with music, and cultivate their God-given talents for use in ministry.&rdquo;</p> <p> AYMA&rsquo;s music initiative includes three distinct stages. In stage one, Adventist students who are currently in grades nine to 12 in any education system have the opportunity to register for the ensemble before Nov. 10, 2024. To register, students must use the AYMA website to pay the $10 application fee and submit a solo performance video for review and feedback. Students are allowed to apply with multiple instruments, including vocal performance, and must submit additional registration requirements, including the fee, for each instrument with which they apply. Once registered, login credentials for the following stages will be sent via email by Nov. 17. Additional rules and restrictions can be found on the AYMA website. </p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-to-host-music-ensemble-experience-for-adventist-youth">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:26:19 +0000 Students and Alumni Win Communication Awards http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66617 <p> Several Andrews University communication students and alumni have been recognized by the Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) for exemplary work in communications-related areas, including design, photography, writing, video and spoken word.</p> <p> The awards were given during the 35th annual communication conference, which took place in Chicago, Illinois, from Oct. 17&ndash;19. The association aims to nurture the professional growth of Adventist communicators in a spiritual and social environment</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-students-and-alumni-win-communication-awards">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:25:42 +0000 Symphony Orchestra to Give Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66616 <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra will be presenting its fall concert, titled &ldquo;Festive Memories,&rdquo; on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Conductor Marc &Eacute;lys&eacute;e will be leading the student musicians of the symphony orchestra in what promises to be &ldquo;an unforgettable evening of music.&rdquo; The program is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be separated into two parts by a fifteen-minute intermission.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read more at The Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/andrews-university-symphony-orchestra-announces-fall-concert/article_6332dd3f-8f5a-5659-b6d3-46a43cdf4c83.html">website</a> and the South Bend Tribune <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/things-to-do/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/2722374--festive-memories-andrews-university-symphony-orchestra">website</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:24:54 +0000