Thank you for the outpouring of support following my mother's death on Monday, May 7. The cards, flowers, plants, fruit, hugs, prayers, phone calls and emails continue to lift me up and affirm how wonderfully supportive my Andrews family is. May God richly bless you for your kindness.
Pat Spangler
| 04:10 PM | Tall Jalul Excavation |
| 08:00 AM | Library Hours for May 22 |
| 09:00 AM | Records on Retreat May 22 |
Diplomas are now available for graduates who have completed all graduation requirements and are financially clear. Congratulations from the Office of Academic Records!
If you live in the area, starting May 21
Pick up your financial clearance card from Student Financial Services, then go to the Office of Academic Records and pick up your diploma.
If you live outside of the area and are financially cleared by May 21
Your diploma will be mailed to your home address approximately one month after graduation.
If you receive financial clearance after May 21
You must contact the Office of Academic Records to have your diploma mailed to you.
Local fourth and fifth graders are invited to attend the 6th annual Berrien County Sheriff Kids Camp this summer. Proceeds will benefit Berrien County Law Enforcement Explorer Post 602.
This camp will be an action-packed three day event that will provide your children with safety tips and presentations with hands-on demonstrations by Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, Buchanan PD, Coloma PD, Andrews University's Office of Campus Safety and other local law enforcement agencies, Fire and EMT professionals.
Junior Deputies/Participants will get hands on experience in areas of law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical service and water rescue. Junior Deputies/Participants will also get an opportunity to interact closely with Police Officers, Fire Fighters and EMT’s.
The cost for the Sheriff’s Kid’s Camp is $50 (Make checks payable to “Explorer Post 602”) and includes lunch, snacks, goodie bag and Sheriff’s Kid’s Camp T-shirt. Berrien Sheriff’s Kids Camp is open to the first 40 fourth and fifth grade girls and boys who register. Spots are limited so registration deadline is on or before June 3 2012. Registration can be mailed to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department - 919 Port Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 - Attn: Kelly Laesch or emailed to CPU@berriencounty.org. For online information and brochure go to www.bcsheriff.org
The Chaplains will be out of the office Tuesday May 22, 2012 organizing the 2013 NAD Campus Ministries Convention that will take place in Chicago and will be hosted by Andrews University. The Office of Campus Ministries will be open and you will be able to contact Kelsey Curnutt at ext. 3211. Each chaplain will be available via their cell phone (provided by contacting Kelsey) and email: japhet@andrews.edu, pastorjose@andrews.edu, tnixon@andrews.edu.
BERRIEN SPRINGS - Registration is underway for Renaissance Kids, an architecture day camp for kids 5-16 at the Andrews University School of Architecture, Art & Design, the university announced.
There are five week-long sessions and one two-week session offered during June and July. Campers get to experience hands-on fun with design, drafting, building, sketching, watercolors and more. While exploring the discipline and lessons of architecture, Renaissance Kids provides a fun array of hands-on projects through which children learn about history and culture, design concepts, the architect's tools, construction and materials, community and citizenship. Read full story.
Registration is underway for Renaissance Kids, an architecture day camp for kids ages 5 to 16, held at the Andrews University School of Architecture, Art & Design. Read full story.
Sunday, June 10
4-6 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center
Cultural dances, music and food!
All proceeds to fund the renovation of the Michigan Indonesian SDA church building.
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Blue Section (Reserved Seating) $25
Ticketing Agents:
Elvie Ruhupatty, 269-635-3135
Elizabeth Mapaliey, 773-972-7423
To pay using a credit card, please contact the ticketing agents.
Tuesday, May 29
6:30-8 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center
After 35 years at Andrews Academy and 43 years of teaching, our colleague, Tom Baker, is retiring. Please join us for a retirement celebration at the Howard Performing Arts Center in his honor.
Notice: The Office of Academic Records will be on retreat Tuesday, May 22. Front desk services will be limited, so please plan accordingly.
The James White Library will be closed to all patrons on Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day.
Registration is underway for Renaissance Kids, an architecture day camp for kids ages 5–16, held at the Andrews University School of Architecture, Art & Design. There are five weeklong sessions and one two-weeklong session offered during the months of June and July.
Kids get to experience hands-on fun with design, drafting, building, sketching, watercolors and more. While exploring the discipline and lessons of architecture, Renaissance Kids provides a fun array of hands-on projects through which children learn about history and culture, design concepts, the architect’s tools, construction and materials, community and citizenship.
Each year, students attending the two-week session (Session 6) have an opportunity to participate in a real-world building project. This year’s project (pending final approval process) is building a place on campus. In past years, students have contributed to design ideas and actually built a paved sitting area in front of the Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph; constructed an arbor outside of the Andrews University School of Architecture, Art & Design; and created decorative pieces for and installed a Whisper Dish permanent exhibit at the Curious Kids Discovery Zone in St. Joseph, Mich.
Renaissance Kids is in session during the following dates:
Session 1: $140
June 11–15, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
For ages 7–9
Session 2: $140
June 11–15, 1:45–5:15 p.m.
For ages 10–12
Session 3: $140
June 18–22, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
For ages 10–12
Session 4: $140
June 18–22, 1:45–5:15 p.m.
For ages 7–9
Session 5: $140
June 25–29, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
For ages 5–6
Session 6: $265
July 16—27 (excludes Saturday and Sunday)
For ages 12–16
Week 1: July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Week 2: July 23–27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
To register, download a registration form at www.andrews.edu/go/renaissancekids or complete the form attached to this posting. Mail your completed registration form and payment to:
School of Architecture, Art & Design
Attn.: Mark Moreno
8435 E Campus Circle Dr.
Berrien Springs MI 49104-0450
The curriculum at the Andrews University School of Architecture, Art & Design is centered on principles that promote craft, civil communities, service and Christian values.
July 20-23, 2012
The Second Annual Andrews University Leadership Conference
Featuring Richard Blackaby, author of Spiritual Leadership, and Daniel Goleman, best-selling author, as plenary speakers.
Sponsored by the Christian Leadership Center, Office of the Graduate Dean, the Department of Leadership, and the Journal of Applied Christian Leadership.
To register, visit www.andrews.edu/grad and see the attached PDF for more details.
269-471-6580
During the summer, the bookstore will be closed on Sundays except for June 10 and July 8.
We will resume our regular Sunday hours on August 12.
May 31, 2012
9:30 a.m., Seminary Hall, Room N211.
John Peckham will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment of the PhD degree in the area of Theological Studies. Peckham’s dissertation title is, “The Concept of Divine Love in the Context of the God-world Relationship.” Those wishing to attend must make their request by calling # 6002 no later than May 29. Seating is limited.
269-471-6002May 30, 2012
9:30 a.m., Seminary Hall, Room N211.
Phillip Long will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment of the PhD degree in the area of New Testament Studies. Long’s dissertation title is, “The Origin of the Eschatological Feast as a Wedding Banquet in the Synoptic Gospels: An Intertextual Study.” Those wishing to attend must make their request by calling # 6002 no later than May 28. Seating is limited.
269-471-6002
The James White Library staff will be on retreat May 22, 2012.
The library will be closed to all patrons from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
OPEN: 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Effective May 21, 2012, all customs forms must be done online before coming to the Andrews University Post Office. Go to webapps.usps.com/customsforms to get the form to fill out. Any questions? Call us at ext. 3238.
BERRIEN SPRINGS -- Once a farm girl, always a farm girl.
Yes, Luella Jensen, known as Luella Allen when she entered the world in 1908--Theodore Roosevelt occupied the White House--grew up on a farm in central New York. She took a liking to life on a farm, or so it seems to those who look after her in her current home at Berrien Center's Lakeland Continuing Care Center. Read full story.
The Enrollment Management team will be out of the office Sunday, May 20, through Thursday, May 24, to attend the annual Adventist Enrollment Association meetings. Minimal services will function in the office with student workers so if there is an emergency you will want to call us via cell phone. Student workers have a list of those numbers. We will have Internet access and can be reached by email as well.
(For Parents, Guardians and Area Students)
University Center for Reading, Learning and Assessment (UCRLA)
at Andrews University is offering FREE HELP in Reading Skills to
area students in 1st through 9th grades.
University Center for Reading, Learning and Assessment (UCRLA)
This year’s Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Workshop is scheduled for August 5-August 10 and is sponsored by the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. The focus will be on the skillful use of natural remedies, water and nutrition in times of illness and health. The workshop is limited to 60 participants so early registration is encouraged. Registration closes July 25.
A number of health and wellness professionals will be presenting: Agatha Thrash, MD, Uchee Pines Institute; Don Miller, ND, Uchee Pines Institute; David DeRose, MD, Weimar Center for Health & Education; Vicki Griffin, Michigan Conference Health Department; David Village, MSPT, Andrews University; and Gerard Damsteegt, workshop director, MPH, RD, Andrews University.
This five day workshop involves 30 hours of lectures and demonstrations along with hands-on labs. All participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a certificate of achievement. Graduate credit (1-4credit hours) is available for MA, MDiv, MAPMin students.
The lectures and labs will include topics such as how to treat the common cold or fever; charcoal therapy; use of garlic and other medicinal herbs; treating sprains and strains; hydrotherapy and the immune system; and much more.
Pastors and their spouses, health professionals and anyone who is interested in natural remedies or hydrotherapy is invited to attend this popular workshop. The workshop fee is $350. Repeat attendees and spouses are entitled to a 50 percent workshop fee discount (labs only if not full).
An informational brochure is attached. For more information, visit www.andrews.edu/go/nrhw/or e-mail fran@andrews.edu.
The Department of Communication, in collaboration with various other departments, are adding 11 new minors to their curriculum. The minors will be included in the 2012-2013 Academic Bulletin, first appearing in Fall semester. However, students may begin registering at any time to help fulfill course requirements. Course requirements are available from the Department of Communication.
The new minors are as follows:
Event Management
Publication Production
Communication & Community Development
Health Communication
Photojournalism
Communication & the Family
International Relations & Peace Studies
Electronic Journalism
Strategic Communication
Image, Identity & Popular Culture
Advocacy of Public Policy
Contact commdept@andrews.edu or (269) 471-6314 for more information, or visit Nethery Hall, Suite 224.
Forty-two students are departing on a nearly one-month long Bible Lands Tour on Sunday, May 13, led by Department of Religion & Biblical Languages faculty Ante Jeroncic and Ruben Munoz-Larrondo. Each of the participating students are enrolled in two of three courses: Jesus in His Time & Ours; Personal Spirituality & Faith; or In the Footsteps of Moses. Their travels will take them to Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Turkey, and Greece. “Apart from it being an educational tour with the aim of helping students understand the world of the Bible and thus enrich their understanding of Scripture, we are approaching this as a "spiritual pilgrimage" of sorts,” says Jernoncic. During the tour, students participate in regular worship services and spiritual activities appropriate to the different places they are visiting.
The Andrews University Department of Agriculture is offering 20 weeks of naturally grown fruits and vegetables from the student gardens and orchards to be delivered to your door each week. For more information and to sign up, please visit www.augardens.com. This first year the number of subscriptions will be capped at 60.
Thursday, May 31
Various hours, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs
The United Way of Southwest Michigan needs your help for a Girls on the Run event. Girls on the Run & Girls On Track of Berrien County is a life-changing, non-profit prevention programs for young girls. The Girls On The Run (GOTR) curriculum is for girls in 3rd - 5th grades, Girls On Track (GOT) is taught to girls in 6th - 8th grades.
On Thursday, May 31, the Girls on the Run program is having its 5K event at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs and we need volunteers! The following positions are current volunteer opportunities that we have for the event as well as a tentative time frame:
Registration Check In
Attend the event from 3–6 p.m.
Aid in the check in of all racing participants
Hair Station
Attend the event from 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Help style hair!
Parking Assistance
Attend the event from 3:15-6:30 p.m.
Help direct incoming traffic as they enter the fairgrounds
Route Assistance
Attend the event from 5:30–8 p.m.
Help cheer the girls around the route
If any of these positions are of interest to you, please click here to register! Please make sure to select the appropriate position under the “5K Volunteer Positions”.
OR
Contact Adam Burnett, Impact Strategies Coordinator at United Way of Southwest Michigan and he can get you registered. His email address is adam.burnett@uwsm.org and telephone is 269-982-1700 ext. 24. Positions are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
The Andrews University Office of Campus Safety has seen an increase in the number of motorists failing to stop at stop signs on campus. This poses a risk for the large number of pedestrians on campus. Video enforcement, particularly at stop signs, is being utilized for enforcement and citations will be issued for motorists who fail to obey posted traffic signs.
David Kuebler of Berrien Springs, a longtime teacher at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph following a fall and complications. He was 75-years-old.
A memorial service was held Thursday, May 10, at Pioneer Memorial Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, where Dave will be laid to rest next to his wife, Charlene, who died April 29, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Your Story Hour." Online messages for the family may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com.
Begins Thursday, May 10
7-8:30 p.m., Visit our ThePassage website for details.
The Passage is different from a typical Christian congregation. We promote the daily study of God’s Word in the home. At its core, The Passage is organized into various relational groups that come together with a common missionary purpose. The Passage is part of a movement that develops, multiplies and plants Holistic Relational Groups, both locally and globally, in fulfillment of Christ's vision and directive to:
If you are looking to make new friends and enjoy a healthy Christian environment, then our home worship group might be for you.
Visit our ThePassage website for details.
Families with children are welcomed.
Various meeting times are available.
This unique, new undergraduate certificate program educate about the current concepts and applications in physical fitness, wellness and nutrition.
Participants will be able to:
Learn more at www.andrews.edu/shp/nutrition.
Tomato, Vegetable & Raspberry Plants
Mission Investment to support
Congo Church Planter Missionaries
Tomato Varieties from Burpee Gardens
1. Cherry Punch Hybrid - Large Cherry – Harvest 48 days after transplanting.
Compact plant do well in containers. Very high in vitamin C
2. Early Treat Hybrid - Harvest 49 days after transplanting.
Clusters of tasty, 4 oz. deep red fruits. 3’ – 4’ spacing
3. Big Daddy Hybrid - Harvest 77 days after transplanting.
Plant yields Ruby red round 15 oz. meaty fruits over a long season.
3’ – 4’ spacing
4. Big Boy Hybrid - Harvest 77 days after transplanting.
Heavy yields of 16+ oz. bright red fruits. 3’ – 4’ spacing
5. Brandy Boy Hybrid - Harvest 77 days after transplanting.
14 oz. fruit that is great for slicing with outstanding flavor.
3’ – 4’ spacing
Vegetable Plants – from Burpee Gardens
1. Summer Squash – Zucchini Dark Green 50 days after transplanting.
2. Summer Squash – Zucchini Golden Egg Hybrid 45 days after transplanting.
3. Eggplant Fairy Tale – White with violet-purple stripes 50 days after transplanting.
4. Picklebush Cucumber - Perfect for small gardens, 52 days after transplanting.
Fruits are light green up to 4.5” long
5. Cucumber, for homemade pickles – Vines yield new fruit as they grow, 56 days after
transplanting.
Latham Raspberry plants two – three plant per pot.
Plants are ready to be picked up. Cost $1.50 for Tomato, $1.00 for Vegetable and $5.00
per pot or $20.00 for 5 pots.
Call 471-4039 for directions, house is 1.5 miles from campus.
DINING SERVICES HOURS
MAY 7 - JUNE 7, 2012
MONDAY – FRIDAY
BREAKFAST CLOSED
LUNCH 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
SUPPER 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SABBATH
LUNCH 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
SUPPER CLOSED
SUNDAY
CLOSED
Andrews University will host its first health and fitness symposium, "Connect & Inspire to Share," from Thursday through Sunday. The symposium will feature keynote presenters including Katia Reinert, RN, MSN, who will discuss "The Epidemic of Obesity and Inactivity: What You Can Do" and Don Morgan, Ph.D., who will give a presentation titled, "Change Your Mind, Change Your Body, Change Your Life." Several seminars will also be available. Read the full story.
Lamson Health Club is on summer hours from May 6 through August 17. They are as follows:
Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–12 p.m.
&
4 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
A recent review of pastoral demographics in the United States reveals that nearly 50 percent of Seventh-day Adventist ministers will reach retirement age within 10 years, a discovery that is prompting ministry officials to examine potential scenarios to address the coming dilemma. Read the full story.
Marie Buhler Fisher, mother of Pat Spangler (Integrated Marketing & Communication) passed away at home on Monday, May 7. She was 93-years-old. Marie was a master gardener of both flowers and vegetables and enjoyed walking, knitting, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marie was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday May 9 from 4-6 p.m. at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in China Twp., Michigan.
Please keep Pat in your prayers during this difficult time of loss.
The summer is fast approaching which means FLAG Camp is right around the corner! Children between the ages of 5-13 can have Fun Learning About God (FLAG) starting Monday, June 4, through Friday, August 3. The camp runs daily from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. with Pre-care starting at 7:30 a.m. and After-care going until 5:30 p.m. Applications are available at www.pmchurch.org or call Scott Schalk (208-1933) for any questions.
Daily FLAG Camp Schedule
7:30—8:30 Pre-Camp Care
8:30—8:45 Meet n’ Mingle
8:45—9:00 Line Call
9:00—9:30 Camp Council
9:30—10:00 Class Rotation Period #1
10:00—10:30 Class Rotation Period #2
10:30—11:00 Class Rotation Period #3
11:00—11:30 Class Rotation Period #4
11:30—12:00 Class Rotation Period #5
12:00—12:40 Lunch (Kids bring their own lunch)
12:40—2:00 Unit time
2:00—3:00 Swimming (Kids bring swimsuit & towel)
3:00—3:45 Gymnasium
3:45—4:00 Final Line Call and Pickup
4:00—5:30 After-Camp Care
Looking for female roommate/s to share rent for a fully furnished five-bedroom house located across from the Andrews campus. $325 per month for one room, $200 per month with a roommate. Full kitchen and bathroom. Utilities included. Wireless Internet included. If you are interested, call 269-815-5073 and leave your information on the answering machine.
269-815-5073
I am a student praying for a reliable car, no more than 100,000 miles on it, please. Something good on gas. I have a pretty slim budget so the closer to FREE the better. Thank you in advance for your time. Contact
me at ebanks@andrews.edu.
ebanks@andrews.edu 21-year-old Korean female looking for an on-campus English tutor, preferably a Korean American student, three times a week. Willing to pay $10/hour. Time and day are flexible. Please mark your email attention Nan Park. Thank you.
I am trying to get rid of some books! It's May 2 right now and I will be going home on May 5, but I am willing to keep the books for whoever may want them until we get back to campus. All books are in good condition and cheaper.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Robert Coles - $4
Darkness at Noon, Arthur Koestler - $8
An American Chidhood, Annie DIllard - $2
Tartuffe, Molière, et al - $8
Night, Elie Wiesel - $2
The Colour of Water, James McBride - $1
Cambell Biology - $95
Biological Investigations Manual-Warren Dolphin, et al - $65
Email me! And we'll talk! :)
Looking for a live-in caregiver to care for developmentally disabled individuals for an Adult Residential Facility located in Benton Harbor, Mich. Applicants must pass criminal background check, TB testing and health screening, possess a valid driver’s license, social security card and be able to communicate in English. Duties include, but are not limited to: cooking, cleaning, laundry, medication management and other duties as assigned. Please send resumes and references for consideration. Please call 269-926-4059 during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
269-926-40596th grade Korean student at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School needs an English speaking tutor three times a week, preferably Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4-5 p.m. Days and times are flexible. Willing to pay $10/hr. Please email 3004cc@gmail.com. Thank you.
I am looking for a one-bedroom apartment (furnished or unfurnished) to rent within close proximity of the Andrews University campus/ or an in-house apartment on campus from August 2012. I will be relocating from the UK to start studying in fall 2012, so am eagerly seeking accommodation as soon as possible.
A one-bedroom, fully furnished apartment will be available in Maplewood beginning around June 10, 2012. The rent is $615 a month. This includes all utilities, as well as Internet and phone. The laundry room for the apartment building is just three doors down. There is also an AC unit that does a good job of cooling off the entire apartment. Also, the view outside the bedroom window is nice.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you might have. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you!
russello@andrews.edu G.T. Ng, executive secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and Don Jernigan, president of Adventist Health System, are among the featured speakers at the commencement events from May 4–6, 2012. The weekend will honor the accomplishments of one of the largest undergraduate classes in recent history with 330 seniors. At Commencement, two individuals, Leona Running and Ismael Castillo Osuna, will also be receiving honorary degrees. The full schedule of events is at www.andrews.edu/graduation. Read full story.
During the summer, Dining Services will offer the option to purchase a Dining Services account. All accounts opened with a balance greater than $400 will receive 5% in a non-refundable cash bonus. Accounts can be opened in the main offices of Dining Services located on the first floor of the Campus Center. Dining Services and the Gazebo will have adjusted hours of operation during the summer, as shown in the attachment.
Also, the Gazebo will be moving into the Leadership Lab located on the first floor of the Campus Center. The current Gazebo will be remodeled over the summer to better serve the guests.
Jonathan.Daniels@cafebonappetit.com The Andrews University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was named Regional Champions at the annual SIFE competition held at the Hyatt O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill., on Monday, April 16, 2012. As a result, they are eligible to participate in the National Competition to be held in Kansas City, Mo., May 22–24, 2012.The team presented the projects they had successfully completed this year before more than a dozen industry judges. Projects included, to name a few, “Teach a Student about Business” and “Moving Forward in Style” programs at local Pathfinder Clubs and the Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor, respectively, and face painting as part of the “Kindle Your Christmas Spirit” in Berrien Springs. They also participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which helps low-income individuals in Berrien County prepare their annual state and federal taxes at no cost, and wrote a number of articles for the Student Movement to inform Andrews University students about financial credit issues.
This year’s SIFE team that went to competition consisted of Leslie Harris, Alyssia Cunningham, Andrew Pagels, Gabriel Grau, Garrett Holmes, Jason Shockey, Laury Fouche, Maria Claudia Rengifo, Patience Sampah and Terrence Mayberry. They were assisted by SIFE faculty advisors, Ann Gibson, professor of accounting, and Jacquelyn Warwick, professor of marketing.
Apply your skills at the Howard Performing Arts Center in a summer internship. This is an opportunity to apply knowledge of public relations, advertising and writing in a non-profit setting. The intern will work directly with Erica Slikkers, manager, and assistant manager Eileen McMillen in public relations/publicity, advertising sales, marketing campaigns, news writing, event planning for the season and specifically for the open house of Opening Night 2012! Looking for an intern with an eager spirit, professional nature, and customer service skills.
The internship is for May–August of 2012. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to the Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs, MI 49104. For more information, contact Erica at slikkere@andrews.edu.
slikkere@andrews.edu Looking to get rid of your old textbooks? Spring-cleaning the bookshelves in your home or office? Services to Adventist International Libraries (SAIL) is looking for donations of books to send to Adventist colleges overseas to help build up their libraries. Let your superfluous materials help educate your fellow students around the world. Call Nancy at 269-471-3164, or simply bring your donations to the SAIL office located in the James White Library.
nriemann@andrews.edu Andrews University offers produce subscription this year. Students will deliver fresh produce through a subscription service within 10 miles of campus.
Read the full story here.
Friday, May 27
6:30 p.m., Buller Hall Study Lounge
One Place vespers will take place on Friday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Study Lounge of Buller Hall. Following a Jesus Revolution series, this Friday night is the third vespers of the series exploring, "What does the Gospel do through us?"
Co-curricular credit will be available. Bring a friend who is new to Christianity, or if you are wondering about the essence of Christianity. Contact Filip Milosavljevic if you have any questions at filipm@andrews.edu.
filipm@andrews.edu
Please use new, updated expense report which can be found on our Financial Records website: www.andrews.edu/finrec
Andrews University is now starting home produce delivery for 60 households this summer under their Community Supported Agriculture program.
Read the full story here.
Gary Hamel, an Andrews University alumni and a world-renowned business management expert, said companies and organizations need to take a different approach when it comes to management and leadership, discarding bureaucracy for innovation, creativity and a respect for values and principles.
Read the full story here.
Canadian Brass performed a diverse mix at Andrews Univerity's Howard Performing Arts Center on April 15.
Read the full story here.
It was a windy afternoon on March 27 when a Cessna Sky Master 337C flew into its new home at the Andrews Airpark. Arriving from Goshen, Ind., it was greeted by a group of very excited students, faculty and staff. The high-performance plane was a donation from John Hull, co-owner of Emergency Radio Service, Inc., in Ligonier, Ind. Read full story.
The 9th annual production of the Easter Passion Play at Andrews University attracted between 7,500–8,500 attendees. Using the talents of more than 900 volunteers from both the campus and community, the production was designed to give guests the sense of being a witness in the drama of the Easter story. Read full story.
Spring Semester is almost over and it’s time to think about wrapping up another year. As you sort, pack and prepare for summer, please take note if you have lost your keys, cell phone, ID card, glasses, sunglasses, etc. Many things get turned into us and we would like nothing more than to reunite you with your lost items. Please feel free to contact us with a description via email us at safety@andrews.edu or you can call us at 471-3321.
Forty thousand pounds of electronics: that is what Andrews University is powered up about.
Read the full story here.
Andrews University students, in association with the Public Relations Student Society of America, will host a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Saturday to raise funds for Polly's Place Home and Healing Center.
Read the full story here.
Visitors to Andrews University's Easter Passion Play on Saturday traveled back in time 2,000 years as they witness the events of Holy Week come to life before their eyes.
Read the full story here.
Andrews University has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety, the leader in mobile safety, to offer an emergency alert notification system called AU Alert. AU Alert delivers reliable emergency text and email messages to students, staff and faculty any time an emergency notification is needed on campus.
AU Alert notices are intended only for situations involving imminent danger to health or human safety. These may include severe weather alerts, winter weather class cancellations, hostile threats, utility failure, major road closings or fire, among others.
Every Andrews’ student, staff and faculty has a self-service account in the University’s AU Alert system. You can configure your account to sign up for our AU Alert service. Then, when Andrews University issues an AU Alert notice, it will be sent to you via the phone (text) and/or email contact information you have provided.
While AU Alert is intended to enhance safety for the campus community, it does not represent a guarantee. Reliability depends on human factors such as accuracy and timeliness of information, and on technical factors such as cell phone network coverage, in-bound traffic on telephone landlines, and availability of power to the University server and your computer. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of the AU Alert service as a prudent measure while continuing to exercise normal attention to personal and community safety.
AU Alert sends notices at no charge; however, your provider's standard charges will apply for carrying text messages sent by AU Alert. AU Alert is supported on all U.S. mobile carriers. If you switch carriers, you will need to login to reconfigure your personal settings.
Sign up for AU Alert
Your Andrews University email user account name and password will be required to sign up.
To sign up for AU Alert:
Once you submit your information, allow up to 24 hours for it to be entered in the AU Alert database. Normally, entry is done once per day. Alerts will not be sent to you until your information has been entered in the AU Alert database.
pr@andrews.edu
June 8-10, 2012
Andrews University
Conectate 2012 is the Lake Union's second Bilingual Youth Congress designed to reach second and third generation youth and young adults of Hispanic descent. The event will take place at Andrews University on June 8-10. Featured speaker will be Pastor Elizabeth Talbot, associate speaker for the Voice of Prophecy. There will be ten different seminars that attendees can choose from that address issues pertinent to their needs and interests. The plenary sessions and seminars will be presented in both English and Spanish. There will also be a variety of community outreach activities to choose from as well.
For those who register before April 15, the cost is $65,which covers attendance to all the meetings, meals, t-shirt and resource materials which your choice of one of two Bibles, the Andrews Study Bible or a Bilingual Bible. After April 15, the cost will be $75 (Bible is not included in the price).
For more information and to register, visit www.conectate2012.org.
Carmelo.Mercado@lucsda.org Andrews University has fully transitioned to an exclusively online Class Schedule. The 2012–2013 academic year Class Schedule is located at http://www.andrews.edu/services/registrar/students/course-schedule.html.
The online Class Schedule offers the most up-to-date information, in addition to being cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. The online Class Schedule is searchable by department, subject, time and meeting days. It will expand to include links to the final exam schedule and Week of Spiritual Emphasis schedule, course and lab fees, important calendar dates, and many other necessary links. Users can download and/or print up-to-date copies of the schedule at http://www.andrews.edu/services/registrar/students/2012_summer_class_schedule.pdf.
Andrews University will host a free electronics recycling event on Wednesday, Apr. 11 from 3–7 p.m.
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Celebrate the culinary diversity of our area this Sunday at Andrews University's 48th Annual International Food Fair, where more than 20 international clubs at Andrews will create food representing their home nations.
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Andrews University will host an International Food Fair on April 1, 2012. Enjoy a sample of foods from around the world! Read the full story here.
The Office of Campus Ministries, and the spiritual life and chaplaincy services it offers, plays a central role for students, staff and faculty at Andrews University. The Center for Youth Evangelism (CYE) is an important resource and service center for youth ministry both on- and off-campus. A realignment of responsibilities for these two areas is underway as follows.
In recent years Ron Whitehead, executive director of the CYE, has served part-time in the Office of Campus Ministries with the title special assistant to the president for spiritual life. Japhet De Oliveira, director of the CYE, has also served part-time in the Office of Campus Ministries with responsibility for student missions and chapels.
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“Following a number of conversations involving the two directors of the CYE, the vice president for Student Life, the provost and the dean of the Seminary, it has been concluded that the two part-time positions should become full-time such that Japhet De Oliveira will work full-time in Campus Ministries as leader of that area, while Ron Whitehead will work full time in the CYE,” says Niels-Erik Andreasen, president of Andrews University.
When this transition has been fully implemented, De Oliveira will head up Campus Ministries and report to the vice president for Student Life. His exact title and time of transition are yet to be determined. Similarly Ron Whitehead will be full-time with the CYE, which at the present is a separate corporation owned by Andrews (similar to WAUS). The university president chairs the board of the CYE. Its members include the presidents of the North America Division and the Lake Union Conference along with the dean of the Seminary where the CYE plays an important role in the youth ministry degree program.
Overall planning and staff assignments in Campus Ministries and the CYE may see some changes but they will be implemented so as to cause the least disruption in each area.
Andreasen notes, “As these various conversations noted above took place, Japhet De Oliveira articulated his strong passion for Campus Ministries, spiritual life and chaplaincy, while Ron Whitehead agreed that the resultant renewal will be good for both.”
Additional details will become available as this transition begins its implementation. The timing of this decision is in response to both parties wishing to get planning for next year off to an early start.
Surveillance at the intersection of E. Campus Circle Drive and International Court has and will continue to increase. Motorists and bicyclists often disregard the posted stop signs. This poses significant danger of collisions.
The Office of Campus Safety may issue a citation for any vehicles failing to stop in accordance with standard traffic regulations.
Thank you for your compliance and courteous driving.
Andrews University successfully defended its USCAA Men’s Division II Basketball National Championship by beating Berkeley College, 72-58, late Saturday in Uniontown, Pa. Read full story.
Berrien Springs, Mich.—The Andrews University Cardinals won the USCAA Men’s Division II Basketball National Championship for the second consecutive year on March 10, 2012. The third-seed Cardinals successfully defended their title from the Berkeley College-New York Knights. Although they trailed in the first half, the Cardinals captured and retained the lead after an 11-2 run in the second half of the game. All-American Tyler Wooldridge was the lead scorer with 28 points followed by All-American Jerome Murray with 18 points to beat the Knights 72-58.
“This has been an unbelievable year for us,” says Dave Jardine, director of Student Activities & Athletics and the Cardinal’s head coach. “I’m so proud of these guys and the way they represent our institution. They truly are a blessing from God.”
The championship was held in Uniontown, Penn., from March 8–10. The Cardinals advanced to the semifinals after defeating Eastern Maine on March 8. All-American Honorable Mention Matthew Little led the scoring with 32 points while All-American Tyler Wooldridge added 22 points for a final score of 99-47.
In the semifinals the Cardinals competed against St. Joseph’s (Vt.) on March 9. Although they were losing 43-34 to St. Joseph with 9:41 remaining on the clock, the Cardinals took the lead with a 14-0 run and maintained their lead for the remainder of the game. The top scorer of the game was All-American Jerome Murray, who earned 17 points and 16 rebounds during the game. All-American Tyler Wooldridge made 15 points to add to a close finish with a final score of 55-52.
The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) was founded as the National Little College Athletic Association (NLCAA) in 1966 and reorganized as the USCAA in 2001. Its goal is to allow the athletes of smaller colleges and universities to have the same opportunities in equal regional and national competition as the athletes of larger institutions of higher learning. The USCAA regularly hold national championships, honor student athletes, award All-American titles, and promote their member institutions. Currently it has 82 members in 24 states.
Greg Constantine, retired professor of art from Andrews University, will have an exhibition and book signing from 3–6 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 13 at Andrews University's James White Library.
The founder and frontman of the unconventional gospel quartet Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, which performed on Saturday at Andrews University’s Howard Performing Arts Center, is celebrating last month’s release of “Here We Are Again,” their first recording of all original material in four years.
The annual Faculty/Staff awards night, “Celebrating Excellence at Andrews University,” was held Sunday, March 4 at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Each year at this event faculty and staff are given recognition through the Years-of-Service Awards, Excellence in Service Awards, Spiritual Life Award, the Daniel A. Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award and the Siegfried H. Horn Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award. Read full story.
Andrews University values caring for the earth and participates in several recycling efforts that include keeping paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles and electronics out of landfills. In February, battery recycling was added to that list. Todd Cook, a Master’s of Social Work student at Andrews University, and a retired chief petty officer and military veteran, is spearheading a battery recycling initiative on campus.
Ever since Cook visited a landfill and saw batteries and other contaminants leaking into the soil, he has been passionate about the subject of recycling. “It was very humbling,” he says.
Cook purchased nine containers out of his own funds to get the Battery Reclaim Program launched. He painted each one bright green and placed the containers in the Administration Building, the Seminary, Meier Hall, the Department of Social Work lounge in Nethery Hall, Plant Service, the Andrews Bookstore, Lamson Hall and the James White Library.
“Batteries are a serious problem in landfills because some of the chemicals they contain (such as nickel and cadmium) are toxic and can pollute the soil and water they come in contact with,” says Cook. “As Christians we should not only set the example of good faith, strong values, and high integrity and standards, but also should promote and advocate for the Planet Earth and future generations.”
Andrews University takes part in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Peer Audit Initiative and even served as a test site for the Peer Audit training. Paul Elder, manager of Plant Service, is committed to ensuring Andrews is in full compliance with all EPA regulations. Elder and Ben Panigot from the Office of Campus Safety are developing an Environmental Management System (EMS) for campus that will promote continual compliance to all EPA regulations.
“Part of the EMS includes promoting best practice guidelines for continual environmental improvements throughout campus,” says Elder. “When Todd gave me the battery recycling proposal, it was clear to see this was in line with the EMS we are developing. I appreciate his initiative in making Andrews a more environmentally friendly campus.”
Currently, Cook is running the program alone, however he is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with the program. Presently, Cook collects the batteries once every two weeks or more as needed and drop them off at a battery recycling collection site, such as Lowe’s or RadioShack. The types of batteries accepted for recycling are AA, AAA, AAAA, 6V, 9V, C, D, watch, hearing aid, and rechargeable batteries, including those used in hand tools.
For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Todd Cook at cooktf@andrews.edu or 701-630-4142.
What was once a small online radio station operating off of just one computer in a single room, is now reaching out to encourage and inspire not only the campus and community of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., but listeners from all over the world.
Using a $15,000 sponsorship from the North America Division of Seventh-Day Adventists Communication Department, CMRadio began as a ministry of the Center for Youth Evangelism at Andrews University in 2002. Originally focused on young adults, it was then known as AYRadio (Adventist Youth Radio) and housed on a single computer in a small office. It was quickly determined CMRadio had a ministry to share beyond campus. In 2005, AYRadio became CMRadio and moved into its permanent studio located in the Office of Campus Ministries in Andrews University Campus Center. Read full story.
In May of 2011, Andrews University purchased the Lake Union Conference (LUC) office complex, which is adjacent to the Andrews campus. This location is now the home for the new School of Distance Education, formerly Griggs University along with other University departments. The sales agreement allows the LUC office staff to temporarily consolidate their offices into the original building on U S Hwy 31 until a new office can be constructed. When completed, Andrews University will take full possession of the former LUC buildings and land.
An important step in the relocation took place on Monday, February 27, 2012, when a lengthy process to purchase 8.6 acres of land was completed. The new office location is on the west corner of M139 and Red Bud Trail, just one mile west of the Andrews Campus. LUC president Don Livesay comments: "Our new office will embrace the efficiencies of a smaller size and newer construction. We have intentionally chosen to remain close to Andrews University to keep our valued relationship strong."
Did you know that in 2010 there were 925 million hungry people in the world? That is about 13% of the earth’s population. Poor nutrition plays a role in about 5 million child deaths per year. Although the world produces enough food to feed everyone, the poor often lack access to land and water to grow food, or income to purchase it.
Starting in Fall 2012, the Department of Agriculture will be offering a new degree in International Agriculture Development, designed to address issues related to global food security. The degree will provide students with hands-on training in agriculture and animal science, foundational courses in international development and public policy, and international experience through study tours and internships. Graduates will be prepared to work in government, the private sector or non-profit organizations, such as ADRA. Graduates will also be eligible to complete an MA in Community and International Development at Andrews University in only one additional year. For more information, contact the Department of Agriculture at agri@andrews.edu or call ext. 6006.
The Office of Human Resources has recently had some staffing changes that include two new additions to their team.
Maria Velez is the new payroll supervisor in the Office of Human Resources. She is replacing Amy Waller who left in December 2011. Velez most recently worked as the administrative assistant/service records assistant in that office. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and a Master of Business Administration, both from Andrews University.
Inez A. Reyes is the new administrative assistant/service records assistant in the Office of Human Resources. She replaces Maria Velez. Reyes most recently worked as a certified pharmacy technician (CphT) for Family Fare Pharmacy in Dowagiac, Mich. Previously, she has worked as a mentor manager in the MARK mentoring program at Mildred C. Wells Academy in Benton Harbor, Mich.; a concierge for Errand Solutions in Elmhurst, Ill.; and an assistant sales director for AmeriSuites, Itasca, Ill. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from South Carolina State University and a Master of Media Communication from Governors State University in University Park, Ill.
Tiffani Grigsby is the new employment/benefits manager in the Office of Human Resources. She replaces Katrina Wright-Rayhill. Grigsby most recently worked as a human resource generalist for Cancer CarePartners of Mishawaka, Ind., and prior to that, she filled the same role at Goshen Health System in Goshen, Ind. She has a Bachelor of Business Management and is currently studying for her master’s in business management with a specialization in human resources, both from Indiana Wesleyan University. After living in Goshen, Ind., for 12 years, Grigsby relocated to Berrien Springs in December 2011.
The Office of Human Resources includes Payroll, Benefits, Employment and Training & Development. It is located on the second floor of the Administration Building.
hr@andrews.edu Andrews University has announced the names of undergraduate students appearing on the dean's list for fall semester 2011. The following students have achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or above with at least 12 credits, no incompletes and no grade below a B. There are 553 students on the dean’s list. Read full story.
Police have questioned two people in connection with a string of car break-ins in Berrien County, including cars in the Meier Hall parking lot on the Andrews University campus.
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The One Project held its second American gathering February 13 and 14, 2012, in Seattle. About 700 people from all over the world assembled to spend extensive time in worship and adoration of Jesus.
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The Berrien Springs school board is back to full strength with the appointment of a new board member: James Jeffery, the dean of the undergraduate school of education at Andrews University.
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