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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:32:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:32:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Students Establish New Missions Initiative http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68617 <p> After being spiritually inspired by their participation in student mission trips, two Andrews University students, Evan Keyes and Seth McKelvey, have started an initiative to recruit new student missionaries and garner prayerful and financial support from Lake Union churches for 2026.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-students-call-on-lake-union-to-support-new-missions-initiative">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:04:20 +0000 Students Participate in "Show Love Here Day" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68616 <p> Andrews University students took part in the second annual Show Love Here Day, a citywide initiative dedicated to service, compassion and building meaningful bridges between students and Benton Harbor residents.</p> <p> The event was held Nov. 24, which offered students an opportunity to participate in hands-on service projects.</p> <p> Volunteers dispersed across Benton Harbor to support three community-centered service efforts.</p> <p> They raked leaves for senior citizens, distributed care packages and organized at a local community center.</p> <p> Following the service portion, students and community members gathered for a community chapel at the Benton Harbor Salvation Army. The chapel was followed by a Thanksgiving dinner.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/communities/benton_harbor/andrews-university-students-unite-for-show-love-here-day/article_2ccf3e0b-c32f-5447-b69e-0b5592325a30.html">site</a> and WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2025/11/24/andrews-university-students-hold-second-annual-show-love-here-day-in-benton-harbor/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:01:51 +0000 Andrews Receives Hunter Foundation Grant http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68581 <p> Andrews University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship recently received a grant from the Hunter Foundation, a charity based in Niles, Michigan. The funds will be used to create a two-year summer internship program for Andrews STEM students. Matías Soto, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, shares that the initiative will support five student interns in the summer of 2026 and seven student interns in the summer of 2027. The grant was received in partnership with enFocus, an organization that coordinates innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in the South Bend-Elkhart region of Indiana. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-receives-hunter-foundation-grant">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:25:07 +0000 Christmas Behind Bars at Andrews University http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68569 <p> On Sunday, Oct. 26, approximately 380 volunteers discovered that by diligently working together, in 190 minutes they could assemble 8,200 care packages for people in prison. That’s one bag every 1.4 seconds. </p> <p> The packing event was held in Johnson Gym on the campus of Andrews University and was organized by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University in partnership with the ministry of Christmas Behind Bars and its president Lemual Vega. This organization was established to reach the incarcerated—to let them know that they are not forgotten by God or the Christian community.  </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/christmas-behind-bars">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:14:09 +0000 Andrews Students Recognized With Awards http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68568 <p> The 26th annual Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held October 16–18, 2025, at La Sierra University, brought together more than 225 communication professionals, students, educators and church leaders from across the North American Division. Under Southern California blue skies and almost too-good-to-be-true weather, the gathering served as a hub for professional development, inspiration, networking and collaboration.</p> <p> ***</p> <div> <strong>Photography</strong></div> <div> Best Student Journalistic Photography: Nathaniel Reid, Andrews University</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Written Word</strong></div> <div> Best Student News Writing: Andrew Francis, Andrews University</div> <div> Best Student Short-Form Feature Writing: Mikey Ayala, Andrews University</div> <div>  </div> <div> <div> <strong>Spoken Word / Podcast</strong></div> <div> Best Student Audio Podcast: Claudius Emilaire, Andrew Francis, Lia Glass, Melissa Moore, and Ysa Dennis, Andrews University</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/sac-2025-adventist-communicators-enjoy-a-weekend-of-learning-networking-and-sunny-skies-at-la-sierra-university/">site</a> and Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-students-recognized-by-the-society-of-adventist-communicators">site</a> >>></div> </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:06:53 +0000 Andrews Involved in Archaeology Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68540 <p> With the participation of researchers in the field of archaeology, theology, and history from around the world, the second International Conference of Archaeology and Biblical Sciences (CIACB) brought together more than 800 people to Brazil Adventist University, Engenheiro Coelho campus. The October 22-25 event was the result of a partnership between the institution, the Museum of Biblical Archaeology (MAB) and Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news/archaeology-conference-highlights-contributions-to-understanding-the-bible/">site</a> and Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/archaeology-and-biblical-studies-congress-convenes-800-in-brazil">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:10:43 +0000 Symphony Orchestra to Perform Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68539 <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra will present its “Fall Concert” on Saturday, Nov. 8. Under the direction of Marc Élysée, the symphony will begin its performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert will take the audience on an exploration of both the intricacies of human emotions as well as the “colossal forces” that govern the solar system.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the South Bend Tribune <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/things-to-do/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3326179-andrews-university-symphony-orchestra-fall-concert">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:01:46 +0000 Andrews Contributes to Lake Union Professional Day http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68538 <p> Ten math teachers from junior and senior academies across the Lake Union gathered on Oct. 14 at the Lake Union Conference in Berrien Springs, Michigan, for a day of professional growth focused on artificial intelligence and math instruction.</p> <p> ...</p> <p> The theme of the day-long training, “AI and Math Instruction,” began with a devotional by Anthony Bosman, PhD, exploring what the Bible has to say about AI followed by an exploration into The Mathematics of Thinking Machines. Another presenter explored how artificial intelligence can support teachers and students by “harnessing the potential of AI to make math instruction more manageable while fostering meaning that builds on mathematical concepts for increased learning,” Ruth Horton, Lake Union education director, said. “Teachers are constantly scaffolding for students at multiple levels. Technology can certainly assist, once you’ve laid a solid foundation.” </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/math-teachers-explore-artificial-intelligence-at-lake-union-professional-training">site</a> >></p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:00:03 +0000