Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Fri, 3 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0000 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Global Institute for Research Student Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 <p> We are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Global Institute for Research &amp; Community Advancement (GIRCA) Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). Our students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa, and the Philipines under <strong>the theme <em>From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference</em>.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p> Conference sessions will be held from <strong>7:00 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. (EST)</strong>, <strong>Sunday, April 19 through Tuesday, April 21, 2026</strong>. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, <strong>Dr. Colin Bruce</strong> and <strong>Dr. David Trim</strong>. Dr. Colin 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. Dr. David Trim is Director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the World Headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.</p> <p> Participants will benefit from a <strong>multidisciplinary, international conference</strong> <strong>featuring undergraduate and graduate student research</strong>. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions, and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, co-curricular credit, and opportunities for valuable networking and learning.</p> <p> <strong><a href="https://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">Attendee Registration Link</a></strong></p> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:17:36 +0000 French Church http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69048 <p> Ecole du Sabbat Mo&iuml;se Djossou</p> <p> Culte : Boubakar Sanou &quot; Vivre &agrave; la lumi&egrave;re de la r&eacute;surection au coeur des incertitudes de la vie&quot;&nbsp;</p> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:59 +0000 It's Always the Right Time to Visit Campus! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68309 <p> <style type="text/css"> .cgf-theme-base .cgf__control-tip { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; } .body .content-wrapper .content p { margin-bottom: 0; } </style> </p> <p> &nbsp;</p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:43:39 +0000 Andrews Alumni Featured in Documentary Series http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67308 <p> On Thursday, May 29, at 8 p.m. EST, and Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m., PBS Michiana will air its newest installment of the &quot;Legends of Michiana&quot; documentary series. The program, titled &ldquo;A Legacy of Care and Compassion,&rdquo; will feature brothers Loren and Lowell Hamel. Born in Michigan, and with deep roots in the Andrews University community, the twins have made a significant impact on their local church and community.</p> <p> Growing up in a strong faith environment, both Loren and Lowell were called to serve their community of Berrien Springs, Michigan, as physicians. In 1976, both graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Andrews University. After attending Loma Linda University in California, they felt called back to Southwest Michigan to build and grow the community they grew up in. Both have worked to meet the health care needs of their community for more than 35 years, as primary care physicians and hospital administrators. For many years, Loren served as president and chief strategy officer and Lowell served as chief operating officer of Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health).</p> <p> Both Loren and Lowell have invested in the Andrews University community over the years. In 1990, they practiced medicine together at the University Medical Center on campus. Additionally, Loren Hamel has served as director of Student Health Services, clinical professor of nursing, president of the Alumni Association, chair of the J.N. Andrews Sculpture Committee, and member of the Board of Trustees and several of its subcommittees.</p> <p> The &quot;Legends of Michiana&quot; documentary series highlights people and organizations that have been influential to the growth and development of the Michiana area. Previous programs can be accessed <a href="https://www.wnit.org/programs/legends.html">here</a>. Thursday evening&rsquo;s program can be viewed at the WNIT 34.1 <a href="https://www.wnit.org/live">livestream</a>.</p> Wed, 28 May 2025 14:28:53 +0000 RMES Vocal Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63000 <p> More information coming later&hellip;</p> Thu, 15 May 2025 23:04:49 +0000 Giving Day 2025! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67140 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:32:14 +0000 The Edge of the Inside http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66931 <p> On Saturday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Chan Shun Hall on the Andrews University campus, Michael Nixon will present &ldquo;The Edge of the Inside,&rdquo; reflecting on what it means to do ministry while existing on the margins of denominational borders. He will use Luke 4:18&ndash;19 as a jumping-off point for his talk. Nixon serves as director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for South Bend area&rsquo;s Beacon Health System. He earned his law degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School in 2013 and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in political science from Andrews University in 2009. He served as Andrews University&rsquo;s vice president for University Culture &amp; Inclusion for six years before transitioning to Beacon Health. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his daughter, Noa, who is in fourth grade. His presentation will be sponsored by Michiana Adventist Forum.</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:39:41 +0000 AA: SA Banquet http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66892 <p> A ticket is required to attend.</p> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:58:56 +0000