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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:57:00 +0000 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:57:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 2024 Autumn Conference on Religion and Science http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66662 From Nov. 7–9, the Andrews University Office of Research & Creative Scholarship hosted the annual Autumn Conference on Religion and Science, with the theme of “Creation Care.” The free conference invited university students, researchers, professors and administrators to engage in discussions regarding biblical creation and its modern applications. Sigve Tonstad, an accomplished author and research professor at Loma Linda University, was the featured speaker. The opening plenary of the conference occurred on the evening of Nov. 7 in Buller Hall’s Newbold Auditorium. Tonstad gave a lecture titled “And Also Many Animals,” a reference to Jonah 4:11. In this verse, God desires even the animals of Nineveh to be spared from destruction despite the prophet Jonah’s fixation with the city’s potential annihilation. Noting that God cares for the upkeep of all forms of life, Tonstad also highlighted verses from Deuteronomy 5 and Leviticus 26, where God specifies that the need for Sabbath rest extends to animals and the land as well. He closed by encouraging attendees to consider how modern care for life ought to be aligned with God’s standards. The second day of the conference started with a devotional by Michael Campbell, the director of Archives, Statistics & Research within the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Four sessions of presentations were given throughout the day, featuring presenters from Andrews University, AdventHealth University and Burman University. Presentation topics included student awareness of plant-based diets and environmental issues, the future of environmental sustainability, designs for creation care efforts, and connecting theological concepts to environmentalist values. In one of these sessions, Andrews University President John Wesley Taylor V, along with Katherine Koudele, chair of the Department of Sustainable Agriculture and professor of animal science, and Padma Tadi Uppala, associate dean for research and creative scholarship in the College of Health & Human Services and professor in the School of Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness, presented the current efforts that the University and its Creation Care Council are making to improve the campus’ ecological impact on the environment. Some of these creation care efforts in recent years include reducing food waste in the cafeteria, replacing light fixtures with more efficient LED bulbs, partnering with the faith-based nonprofit Solar Faithful to work to adopt solar power for campus buildings in the future, and educating students and Adventist youth on endangered environments and species. Martin Hanna, associate professor of systematic theology, led a Friday night vespers program to close the day’s sessions. The conference continued on Sabbath morning, Nov. 9, with Taylor and Willie E. Hucks II, assistant to the president for Mission & Culture, opening the day’s events in the Biology Amphitheater in Price Hall. Following the devotion, presentations on the intersectionality of faith and biology were given by Jessica Moerman, president of the Evangelical Environmental Network, Øystein LaBianca, senior research professor of anthropology at Andrews, William Miller, assistant professor of biology at Calvin University, and Sigve Tonstad. After a lunch break, a panel featuring the day’s four presenters discussed the various topics presented throughout the conference and how Christian universities and their communities ought to seek to improve their care of creation. The conference closed with worship and a supper in Price Hall, where participants had the opportunity to further discuss creation care topics and socialize. To read more about the Andrews Autumn Conference on Religion & Science and its presenters, please see the conference <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/research/research_events/conferences/andrews_autumn_conference/2024/autumn-conference-2024--draft-v-.pdf">program</a> and visit the Office of Research & Creative Scholarship’s <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/research/research_events/conferences/andrews_autumn_conference/2024/index.html">webpage</a>. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:28:00 +0000 Home of Shalom http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66651 Join the Home of Shalom community on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7–8:30 p.m. for an online worship experience via Zoom that features a roundtable discussion of relevant topics. This week's topic: Consistency Zoom ID: 920 4398 7403  Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:42:09 +0000 Dinosaur Encounter with Rich Aguilera http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66627 Dinosaur Encounter is coming to Berrien Springs! Rich Aguilera premiered the new epic version of this show at the Pathfinder camporee in Wyoming last summer. Before he takes the show on tour for the next few years, he decided to do a "homeshow" presentation first in the Berrien Springs High School auditorium from 6–7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7.  If you are interested, please don't delay and make plans to attend now!   Tickets: <a href="http://www.DinoEncounter.com/pmc">www.DinoEncounter.com/pmc</a> Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs earn their dinosaur honor/award by attending, and active club members get their patch for free.  Kids and adults have lots of questions about these mysterious creatures. Come discover how they fit into the biblical point of view, and experience an event that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/uggUy9EXVK0">https://youtu.be/uggUy9EXVK0</a> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:37:27 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, Nov. 23 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66660 Join the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church for our worship experience this Saturday, Nov. 23, at 11:45 a.m. as Clifford Wallace presents "The Danger of Indecision." Adult and children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. Our Thanksgiving dinner will follow the service. All are welcome! See you at these upcoming events: <ol> <li> Saturday, Nov. 23: Sabbath School Breakfast has been cancelled</li> <li> Sunday, Nov. 24: Food Pantry Distribution from 1:30–3:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> </ol> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:51:44 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, Nov. 23 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66659 Niles Westside Adventist Church 1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave) Niles, MI 49120 <a href="https://nileswestsidemi.adventistchurch.org">www.nileswestside.org</a> Pastor: Alexander Rybachek Sabbath School: 9:45 a.m. Church Services: 8:30 a.m.  & 10:55 a.m. Nov. 23 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Pastor Alex Rybachek, speaker Sermon Title: Giving Thanks to God! <div> Thanksgiving is not about words; it is about attitude. Giving thanks to God at all times, good or bad, lifts us up above this earthly atmosphere into the heavenly presence of God. Thanksgiving helps us feel heaven while we are here on earth. It is a great blessing to have a thankful heart. We welcome the Andrews Academy Strings as our musical guests for the second service.</div> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:48:05 +0000 Space Heater Safety http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64795 Learn more on the Campus Safety <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/docs/auocs_space_heater_bulletin.pdf">website</a>. Statistics from <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/" target="_blank">nfpa.org</a>. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:42:41 +0000 24/7 Crisis/Urgent Mental Health Support Hotline http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65104 24/7 Crisis/Urgent Mental Health Support Hotline Experiencing a crisis? In need of urgent mental health support? Help is available 24/7. Please call 1-866-349-5575.  Service is provided by Academic Live Care and is available to all Andrews University students and employees. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:46:54 +0000 Severe Weather Safety http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65089 Learn more on the Campus Safety <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/ ">website</a> and <a href="https://www.weather.gov/" target="_blank">www.weather.gov</a>. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:45:45 +0000