Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0000 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Drone Competition https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68130 Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Sunday Music Series: Dmitry Rachmanov https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67540 A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dmitry Rachmanov is chair of keyboard studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards and is a founding member and president of the Scriabin Society of America. Sun, Apr 12, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 International Food Fair https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68131 Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:00 pm -0400 Undergraduate Students: Cocurricular Short Courses 4.5 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68133 Tue, Apr 14, 2026 11:30 am -0400 Dissertation Defense: Viviene Dyer https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69069 A PhD dissertation defense for Viviene Dyer is scheduled on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Viviene Dyer will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in higher education administration. Her dissertation title is, “Narrating Institutional Becoming: An Inquiry into Identity Reconstruction During a College to University Transition.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email: <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Tue, Apr 14, 2026 02:30 pm -0400 Chapel Survey: No Chapel https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68134 Thu, Apr 16, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Celebrate National Poetry Month at the JWL https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68930 In celebration of National Poetry Month this April, the James White Library will host a poetry reading event on April 16, 2026, from 4:30–6 p.m., and we warmly invite you to join us. Poetry lovers and composers are encouraged to submit and share their original work with the campus community. If you simply want to read a poem that appeals to you, you're welcome! "Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." Robert Frost Join us for an afternoon filled with captivating poetry readings, perfect for all who appreciate the art of poetry. Thu, Apr 16, 2026 04:30 pm -0400 AUGSA: Kinetic Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68135 Thu, Apr 16, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Proximity Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68136 Fri, Apr 17, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68137 Fri, Apr 17, 2026 08:28 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68138 Sat, Apr 18, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68138 Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68140 Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:45 am -0400 New Life Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68139 Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:45 am -0400 Open Gym https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68141 Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 CYE Master Guide Club https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68971 Join us on Sabbaths at 4 p.m. in the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, room S120! Schedule: <ul> <li> March 14: Fundamental Beliefs and Knots</li> <li> March 21: Community Assessment </li> <li> March 28: Endangered Species Honor at the Museum of Natural History</li> <li> April 4: Exit Reviews/Passion Play around campus</li> <li> April 11: Exit Reviews/Social Media</li> <li> April 18: Investiture</li> <li> April 25: Exit Reviews/Bible Alive</li> <li> May 2: Investiture</li> </ul> Go to <a href="https://www.cye.org/">https://www.cye.org/</a> to sign-up for exit reviews and register!  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 Missions Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69057 Two student mission teams from Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University went out to serve the Dominican Republic and Roatan, Honduras, during spring break. Come to mission vespers to hear their testimonies as they share answers to prayers and unforgettable experiences. The vespers service will take place at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel on Sabbath, April 18, 2026. Sat, Apr 18, 2026 06:00 pm -0400 Global Institute for Research Student Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme "From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference." Conference sessions will be held from 7–10 a.m. EST, from Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, Colin Bruce and David Trim. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Participants will benefit from a multidisciplinary, international conference featuring undergraduate and graduate student research. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning. Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>. Sun, Apr 19, 2026 07:00 am -0400 Garden Plot Sign-Up https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68955 Garden plots will be available on April 19 from 9–11 a.m. Plots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, and no early reservations will be taken. Plot rental fees are as follows (cash is preferred; NO CREDIT CARDS will be accepted): Single Plot: Community $35 Student $25 Double Plot: Community $70 Student $50 One single plot or one double plot may be reserved per student/community family. For faculty/staff plots, email <a href="mailto:agriculture@andrews.edu">agriculture@andrews.edu</a> to find out your next steps. Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67533 Americana Soundscape is a concert that will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. From the beginning with Gershwin’s lively "Strike Up the Band" all the way to the sounds of Barker’s arrangement of "Tin Pan Alley," this concert is sure to delight! Included are favorites from Henry Mancini, Aaron Copland and Cole Porter, as well as Florence Price’s "Juba Dance." <div> Join the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, for an afternoon of toe-tapping and swaying sweet melodies on April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</div> <div>  </div> Repertoire (51:18 minutes) "Strike Up The Band"—George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker      Francis Aguilar Jr., graduate student conductor "The Wonderful World of Disney"—arr. John Edmondson "Beale Street Blues"—W.C. Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. David Marshall "Moon River"—Henry Mancini, arr. Michael Brown "Juba Dance"—Florence Price, trans. Jay Bocook "American Patrol"—F. W. Meacham   -Intermission-   "Hoedown" from "Rodeo"—Aaron Copland       Lymuel Ligsay, graduate student conductor "Baby Elephant Walk"—Henry Mancini, arr. John Moss "Puttin’ on the Ritz"—Irving Berlin      Andrews Brass "Cole Porter on Broadway"—Cole Porter, arr. Warren Barker "Summertime"—George Gershwin, Dubose & Dorothy Heyward & Ira Gershwin, arr. Robert Longfield "Tin Pan Alley"—arr. Warren Barker   <div> ––</div> <div>  </div> <div> Andrews University Wind Symphony</div> <div>  </div> <div> Conductor: Denisse Santos</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Andrews University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and Andrews University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.</div> Sun, Apr 19, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 Global Institute for Research Student Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme "From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference." Conference sessions will be held from 7–10 a.m. EST, from Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, Colin Bruce and David Trim. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Participants will benefit from a multidisciplinary, international conference featuring undergraduate and graduate student research. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning. Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>. Mon, Apr 20, 2026 07:00 am -0400 Global Institute for Research Student Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme "From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference." Conference sessions will be held from 7–10 a.m. EST, from Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, Colin Bruce and David Trim. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Participants will benefit from a multidisciplinary, international conference featuring undergraduate and graduate student research. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning. Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>. Tue, Apr 21, 2026 07:00 am -0400 Academic Assemblies https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68143 Tue, Apr 21, 2026 12:01 pm -0400