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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Earn $100 Scholarship for a Published One Voice Submission
The Lake Union Herald, the official monthly publication of the Lake Union Conference, solicits stories from personal experience to publish in the One Voice column. The article should be a story of faith or challenge written by young people, ages 14 to 30 for their peers and/or church body. Authors whose stories are selected for publication will receive a $100 scholarship. Submit a 500-word story and short author bio to herald@luc.adventist.org. If selected, the editors will contact the author for a personal photo and address.
Susan Mbaluka Releases Biography
Susan Mbaluka, a doctoral candidate in educational leadership at Andrews University, has just published her biography, God Makes a Way. The book traces Susan’s childhood in a small village in Kenya and her struggle to develop faith in God instead of the local witch doctors. As her faith grew, so did the trials she faced. Mbaluka describes how the devil tried to discourage, tempt, and kill her. She writes of her quest to gain an education and her struggles with loneliness, and hopes that the book will encourage its readers “to trust God because He is faithful, and all His promises are true.” Mbaluka’s book is available from TEACH Services, Inc., Amazon.com, and other local retailers.
AUSA Sponsoring Trip to Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
March 4, 2012
Location: PMC Parking Lot
Destination: Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet,
AUSA is taking a trip to Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet in Michigan City, IN. It's first come first served and $3 at the bus.
Price: $3
Michigan City
Bring Andrews ID
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
My Andrews Experience Video Competition
Produce an original video clip between 30 seconds and 1 minute in length and win cash prizes!
Who is eligible: This competition is open to Andrews University students, alumni and friends
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Project Theme: My Andrews Experience (Two Categories)
To participate in this contest you will need to create and submit an original video clip anywhere between 30 seconds to 1 minute in length. The clip must use original music and content owned by you or royalty-free music. All Andrews University students, alumni and friends are eligible to participate.
We are looking for creative video representations of your Andrews Experience (current or past).
How did the Andrews academic experience impact your life while you were here or how it is currently impacting you? How do newly built or renovated facilities (such as Buller/Damazo/Campus Center) impact your educational or social experience in a positive way? What would the addition of a new sports/recreation/wellness facility mean to you as a student, alum or community member?
Learn more at http://tube.andrews.edu.
Power Pac Weekend is Feb. 23-25
Featuring Andrews University Department of Religion & Bibilical Languages professors.
Monday, February 20, 2012
35th Annual Nutrition Day Seminar
Wednesday, Mar. 28
1:15 p.m., Marsh Hall 319
The annual Nutrition Day Seminar will be on March 28 at 1:15 p.m. in Marsh Hall Room 318. At this seminar, presentations will be made regarding current issues in Nutrition. Topics will include:
- Nutrition in Therapy of mood disorders
- Food Desserts in US?
- Nutrition Care update for Bariatric surgery
- How effective is your communication?
The presenters will include Peter Pribis, MD, DrPH (Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition & Wellness, Andrews University); Samara Sterling (MS in Nutrition and Wellness graduate student, Andrews University); Sandra Morris RD/CD (Clinical Nutrition Manager, IU/Goshen Hospital); Delyse Stein, DEd (Professor, Department of Communication, Andrews University).
Fee:
$30 pre-registration fee for community
$35 at the door
$24 for Andrews Alumni
FREE for all Andrews faculty/staff/students with a valid student ID
For more information and to RSVP for this event by contacting Isabel Verduzco at verduzci@andrews.edu.
Contact: Isabel Verduzo 
verduzci@andrews.edu
verduzci@andrews.edu Category: Campus Announcements
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
ADDITIONAL DATE ADDED:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
CALL 269-471-3632
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Category: Campus Announcements
Friday, February 17, 2012
Envision Magazine: Pick Up Your Copy Today!
Envision is available on campus at the Gazebo and the Andrews Bookstore. Off-campus you can pick up a copy at Apple Valley or Harding’s Friendly Market in Berrien Springs, Mich.
The CareerShack
Drop in and ask ANYTHING about Resume Writing, Interviewing, Job Preparation, Networking, Job Searching, Major Indecision, Career Questions, and more!
Student Center - 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Dates: February 23
March 6
March 29
April 10
April 26
Sponsored by the Career Development Office @ the Counseling & Testing Center.
Easter Passion Play: Call for Volunteers!
Easter Passion Play is only weeks away and it takes 900 volunteers to make this event possible. We hope you will join us in this event and ministry of sharing Jesus' plan of salvation. Being a part of Easter Passion Play is a unique experience. We need individuals to act and portray Biblical characters, be sound technicians, construct sets, handle animals, manage props and costumes, usher and greet the audience, drive golf–carts, provide refreshments, and do so much more.
Register at www.passionplay.andrews.edu. If you have any questions, email passionplay@andrews.edu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Save the Date: Health & Fitness Symposium 2012
Health & Fitness Symposium 2012 will be held at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich., May 10-13, 2012. This event will feature presentations, seminars, workshops and poster presentations from a variety of health and fitness professionals. It is sponsored by the Andrews University Department of Nutrition & Wellness, Pioneer Memorial Church’s Health & Wellness Ministries, the Department of Health Ministries at the General Conference, and PositiveChoices.com. For full details and registration information, visit www.andrews.edu/cas/nutrition/symposium.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Kindle CD Release!
Kindle Music Ministry (Kalicia, Kemily, and Levi) is in the process of producing two new Kindle albums! The new albums, with 11 songs on each, will be entitled Kindle His Love and Home At Last.
To help the funds, please support Kindle at KickStarter, a website designed to raise funds for special projects. There is only a month left to reach the goal, and pledges will be charged only if the goal is met.
For more information about Kindle, visit MySpace, Facebook, CDBaby, or iTunes.
Contact: Kindle Ministry KindleHisLove@gmail.com
KindleHisLove@gmail.com Category: Community Announcements
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Passing of Elly Economou, Long-time Professor at Andrews
Elly Economou, 83, long-time professor of biblical languages in the Andrews University Department of Religion & Biblical Languages, died Thursday, February 9, at Lakeland Healthcare in St. Joseph, Mich. No public funeral will be held, in respect of her personal wishes. A private burial service will take place and a memorial service in celebration of her life will be scheduled in the near future. Elly devoted her entire life to serving the church and provided exceptional teaching through Andrews University for many years. Her generosity was exemplary as she provided legendary hospitality to thousands of students, community members and international guests over the years. Please remember her many friends and family members in prayer as they go through this difficult loss.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Research Writing Refresher Workshop
Thursday, Feb. 23
7 p.m., James White Library Instruction Lab
Learn how to refresh your writing skills at the Research Writing Refresher Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the James White Library Instruction Lab. Discover tips on topic selection, developing a thesis, gathering and evaluating sources, taking notes, creating a working outline, writing a draft, and using and documenting sources. This workshop will be taught by Bruce Closser, Writing Center Director; Terry Robertson, Seminary Librarian; and Lauren Matacio, Instruction Librarian. To register, call 269-471-3283 or email matacio@andrews.edu.
Contact: Lauren Matacio matacio@andrews.edu
matacio@andrews.edu Category: Campus Announcements
TLC Conference in April
April 3, 5 p.m.
The Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum will be hosting its annual TLC Conference on April 3, 2012 from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. The TLC Conference is an opportunity for students, undergraduates and graduates alike, to present their papers, research, portfolio, class work, etc. to peers, professors and guests. Registration is free. To register and to find out more information, please visit sites.google.com/site/tlcconference. If you have questions, please contact Beatriz Velasquez at beatrizv@andrews.edu.
Contact: Beatriz Velasquez beatrizv@andrews.edu
beatrizv@andrews.edu Category: Campus Announcements
Hildebrand Hills Community Center Available for Rent: Receptions, Parties, Etc.
Need a place to host a baby shower, anniversary celebration, party, meeting or even a small wedding reception? Consider the Hildebrand Hills Community Center. Just 5 miles from the Andrews campus, this beautiful facility boasts high vaulted ceilings in a country setting to provide the ambiance to make your occasion extra special. There are kitchen facilities and tables and chairs. This facility is handicap accessible. The rental fees are a reasonable $25 per hour plus a cleaning fee of $50. Contact Evelyn at 471 7407 for more information or to make your reservation.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Black History Month Celebration
Black History Month Celebration - "Beyond the Help"
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Sunday, Feb. 26
5 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center Lobby
Black History Creative Arts Festival
Architecture Missions Group (AMG) Helps Rebuild Haiti
A group of School of Architecture, Art & Design students, faculty and community members, including alums, traveled to Haiti Jan. 15–24, 2012, to volunteer their time and sweat in rebuilding the campus of Adventist University of Haiti (UNAH). The campus was severely damaged in the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake. Since then, a number of Andrews University entities have offered ongoing support to rebuild the campus, including the Department of Physical Therapy, the Department of Behavioral Sciences and the Office of Campus Safety. Read full story.
AUSA Offers $5 Student Transportation for Spring Break
Andrews University Student Association (AUSA) is offering $5 shuttle trips for students who will be traveling to South Bend Airport/Train Station/Bus Stop, Niles Amtrak Train Station or the Greyhound Bus in Benton Harbor. The cost is $5, roundtrip or one-way, for students who will use Andrews Transportation as traveling means during Spring Break. Andrews Transportation does NOT provided services during Sabbath hours. Students can sign up in Student Life and pay the $5 fee. The last day to sign up will be Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Report Confidential Complaints to the Internal Auditor
A confidential complaint reporting system is in place for faculty, staff and students to share concerns, independent of management, about questionable accounting, accounting controls, auditing matters or financial ethical misconduct. If you have a financial concern, you may contact the internal auditor,Sylvia Budd, at 269-471-6503 or sbudd@andrews.edu. You may submit a complaint online via the Internal Auditor’s homepage at www.andrews.edu/services/auditor.
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound at HPAC
Saturday, March 10
8 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center
Gospel music's Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning quartet brings 21st century ideas combined with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s to take an unconventional approach to joyfully communicating God's word. You can count on a concert experience of rich music that is both meaningful and thoroughly entertaining.
Founder, Ernie Haase has a history with the Cathedral Quartet. In 2003, he formed a group of like-minded men who share his love for God and great harmonies. Ernie, Devin McGlamery, Doug Anderson and Ian Owens are Ernie Haase & Signature Sound.
Tickets:
$25 Reserved Seating Tickets
$20 Flex Series
$20 AU Faculty & Staff
$10 Students
Tickets for the 2011–2012 Season are on sale. Buy your tickets for the rest of the season while there are still good seats left! Please stop in and visit the Box Office or call 888-467-6442 to purchase your tickets. Box Office hours are 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Fridays.
Contact: hpac@andrews.edu
hpac@andrews.edu Category: Calendar of Events » Campus Announcements
Niles Daily Star: Andrews adds construction management, design programs
Beginning in the fall, the Andrews University School of Architecture will become the School of Architecture, Art & Design. Three new degree programs, interior design, construction management and documentary film, will be added to the school's offerings.
Herald Palladium: Andrews expands offerings of architecture school
Andrews University is making a change to its School of Architecture. Starting in the 2012-13 academic year, the school will become the School of Architecture, Art & Design.
Register for Intramural Basketball
Captain's meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Gym balcony.
To complete the registration process for intramural basketball, please fill out the basketball team registration form (found here) and submit it via email to djardine@andrews.edu by 5 p.m. on the day of the captain's meeting, scheduled for February 27 at 8 p.m. in the Johnson gymnasium balcony. If you don't have a team, all "free agents" will be assigned to a team, but must be present at the Captain's meeting.
Contact: djardine@andrews.edu
djardine@andrews.edu Category: Campus Announcements
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Filling Tax for FREE
Dates: February 8 and 16
March 1 and 7
April 5 and 11
Call 269-471-3632 to make an appointment
Category: Community Announcements
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Register now for the Andrews University Music and Worship Conference
March 29-31, 2012
Academic Credit Available
The 9th annual Andrews University Music & Worship Conference is coming to campus March 29–31, 2012. Sponsored by the Center for Youth Evangelism and their partners, the Departments of Music and Christian Ministry, and the NAD Church Resource Center, this event will provide theologically-grounded training opportunities for church musicians, pastors, worship leaders, and anyone involved in worship ministry.
The 2012 Worship Conference will feature a variety of presenters. Most notably, general sessions will feature speakers Michael Kelly, senior pastor of the dynamic worship community at Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist Church; Richard Davidson, J. N. Andrews Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary; and Lilianne Doukhan, professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Exegesis and author of the foremost Adventist book onworship music, In Tune With God. Presenters will discuss issues relating to creativity, diversity and excellence as well as techniques and strategies for improving worship experiences.
Workshop topics include leading music in worship, collaborative ministry, hymn singing, use of Scripture, worship and youth culture, choral music in worship, audio-visual enhancement, worship planning, and incorporating young adults in worship ministry.
Sessions and workshops will take place at the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Howard Performing Arts Center and Pioneer Memorial Church.
Event registration is required and can be completed online. For registration information, a schedule of events and more, visit www.auworshipconference.org or call 269-471-8380.
The last day to add a class is January 18 Academic credit is available during this weekend long conference.
The Undergraduate course is called:
MUED438 Workshop: AU Music & Worship Conference (1 credit)
The Graduate course is called:
MUED648 Workshop: AU Music & Worship Conference (1 credit)
The Seminary course is called:
CHMN523-1 Worship: Word and Music* (2-3 credits) [*Includes intensives on April 1 and 2]
If you are interested in attending the Conference for credit, simply register for one of the courses listed above. In addition to tuition, a $75 registration fee for the Conference will be charged to your account (non-refundable after January 18). Non-credit registration is available at www.auworshipconference.org up until the start of the event. For more information: call 471-8352, email worshipconference@andrews.edu or visit www.auworshipconference.org.
Fifth International Music Competition
The Fifth International Music Competition (2011-12) will be in Piano. The preliminary round/application deadline is February 24, 2012. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 17, 2012. The final round/competition final will be on April 8, 2012. Performers from any country are eligible but must be between the ages of 15 and 30 or up to 35 as long as they are currently enrolled in school on April 8, 2012, the day of the final round. To request application forms, repertoire lists, or any other information please contact Carlos A. Flores, Andrews University International Music Competitions director, at (269) 471-3555, (269) 471-6342, cflores@andrews.edu, or check the Department of Music website at www.andrews.edu/cas/music.
Friday, February 3, 2012
2012 Ellen White Issues Symposium
Monday, March 26, 2012
9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Chapel
We extend a general invitation to pastors in the Lake Union, religion and theology professors at Adventist colleges, scholars of Ellen White and Adventist studies, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary students, and other interested persons to attend our eighth annual Ellen G. White Issues Symposium. It will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., in the chapel of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Our speakers this year are Roger Dudley, Jiri Moskala, Jud Lake, Stan Patterson, and Katrina Blue.
Category: Campus Announcements
Corrections/Additions to Printed Calendar
Please note the following corrections (in bold) and additions to the August 2012 dates in the printed 2011–2012 Andrews Activities Calendar.
August 10 University Advisors Breakfast/Orientation, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
August 14 New University Faculty Orientation Seminar, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
August 15 CAS Department meetings and retreats
August 16 University Faculty: Official start of Academic Year 2012–2013
Faculty Institute, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
August 17 Faculty Institute, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Faculty & Staff: Fall Fellowship
August 19 New Students: First Stop—residence hall move-in, 9 a.m.–6 p.m
August 20 RMES/Andrews Academy: School begins
August 20 New International Students: Orientation—new freshman students on Monday only,
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
August 20 New Undergraduate Students: Registration and Orientation
August 22 University Faculty: Individual School Meetings, 1–4 p.m.
August 22 Seminary: New Student Orientation for Fall Semester 2012, 3 p.m.
August 23 New Undergraduate Students: All Fired Up! Orientation Conference
August 24 University Faculty: Departmental Meetings
August 26 University-Level Schools: Registration of New Students, 12–5 p.m.
August 27 University-Level Schools: Classes Begin: Last day to register for the first time
without a fee.
August 28 University-Level Schools: Late Registration Fee in effect for first time registration for fall
semester 2012 classes; notification of cancellation of low-enrollment classes
August 29 Graduate Students: Cancellation of classes for graduate students with unconfirmed course
reservations
August 30 University Convocation, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (10:30 a.m. classes cancelled)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
MLive: Berrien Springs offers treasure troves of history
History sprints eternal in Berrien Springs, starting from the ancient history captured at the Siegfried H. Horn Archaeological Museum at Andrews University.
Read the full story here.
Koinonia Race Symposium
Black History Month Event!
Does race still matter in the era of an Obama presidency? What does it mean to be a Person of Color or White in the U.S? What is White Privilege? The Race Card? Is 11 O'clock during worship hour still the most segregated hour in America? Should African Americans forget about the past and move on?
Join us us for an interactive panel discussion about these topics and more.
Free and open to the public
Free children's program from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday February 25th, 2012 3:30 - 6:00 P.M.
Harbor of Hope SDA Church, Benton Harbor (Corner of pipestone and Broadway - meeting at first Congregational Assembly church). harborofhope@gmail.com 269 849 9089
Category: Community Announcements
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Pioneer Spring Run-Off 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, Apr. 22
7:30 a.m., Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Memorial Church's Health Ministry will be hosting their first annual Pioneer Spring Run-Off 5K Run/Walk. This is a fast and flat, chip-timed 5K event. There will be t-shirts, gift certificates to the overall winners, awards for age category winners and post-race food and refreshments. This fun event is a fundraiser for Harbor of Hope programs in Benton Harbor.
Details:
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Cost:
- Free for Andrews University students and for children 18 and younger.
- $10 for registration before April 15
- $15 for registration after April 15
- Registration and the start/finish line is at Pioneer Memorial Church
- Race-day registration is from 7–8:30 a.m.
- Post-race food, drinks and awards will be given in the PMC Commons.
You can register online. If you need a training plan, a free plan will be provided. Volunteers are also needed. If you cannot participate, please consider donating to this worthy cause. Many children in Benton Harbor will be blessed by your generosity. For more information, visit , call 269-313-2550, or email health@pmchurch.org.
Contact: Christine Wallace christinebwallace@gmail.com
christinebwallace@gmail.com Category: Campus Announcements
Under the Radar: Thursdays at 8 p.m. on CMRadio
CMRadio announces the latest addition to its programming lineup: Under the Radar!
Under The Radar highlights some of the best undiscovered and under-appreciated tunes from Christian artists. Host Dave Trout shares stories, spiritual insight, and exclusive artist interviews to discover the depth of faith and creativity found in the music.
We hope you'll join us this week for Under the Radar! Visit us online at andrews.edu/go/cmradio.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sign-up for the 2012 China Tour
There will be a China Tour during the summer from May 7 to May 24, 2012. The tour includes visiting Beijing, Xian, Tibet, Kunming, Guilin, Hangzhou, Huangshan and Shanghai. Contact Xiaoming Xu at xu.5253@hotmail.com or 269-471-3858 for more information.
Contact: Xiaoming Xu xu@andrews.edu
xu@andrews.edu Category: Community Announcements
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Join the French Study Tour 2012
There will be a French Study Tour from May 7–31 in which students will visit France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco. Up to six credits are available (either for French or Arts courses). Contact Sonia Badenas at badenas@andrews.edu or call 269-471-6285.
Contact: Sonia Badenas badenas@andrews.edu
badenas@andrews.edu Category: Campus Announcements
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Niles Daily Star: 20-year-old launches campaign for 78th
David Mann, a 20-year-old sophomore at Andrews University, is running for the 78th District House of Representatives seat.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Newly Renamed School of Architecture, Art & Design Offering 3 New Programs
Beginning in the 2012-13 academic year, the School of Architecture will become the School of Architecture, Art & Design. Three new degree programs, Interior Design, Construction Management and Documentary Film, will be added to the school’s offerings.
According to Carey Carscallen, dean of the School of Architecture, Art & Design, no other Seventh-day Adventist educational institution offers a four-year degree in building construction management or any programs focused on interior design.
"The church needs workers who understand its beliefs of simplicity, creativity, building and designing for the glory of God. Like other secular universities with construction management and interior design programs, our students will gain understanding of everything related to the profession. However, unlike others, they will also have the opportunity to participate in community service, outreach, mission work and even the opportunity to study abroad," says Carscallen.
The construction management degree will prepare students to plan, direct and coordinate a variety of projects, from residential to commercial, and everything from roads and bridges to schools and hospitals. Students pursuing the construction management degree will be required to have a minor in business administration.
Interior design students will learn to apply creative and technical solutions within a structure to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces.
“We will endeavor to teach our students the value of simplicity and creativity in design; how to compliment the architecture of any given project; and to utilize good judgment and frugality in regard to appropriateness of material selection,” says Paula Dronen, assistant dean of the School of Architecture, Art & Design.
The new Department of Visual Art & Design in the School of Architecture, Art & Design is also introducing a new degree in Documentary Film. This program will be ideally suited for those interested in storytelling. It will combine the foundation of documentary theory, film history, storyboarding, editing, compositing and sound creation, all while providing the students with a conceptual framework to use their skills to serve others.
Rhonda Root, chair of the Department of Visual Art & Design, says, "Our department is always seeking to stay up-to-date with advancements in the fine arts. We want to provide our students with the highest quality fine art education and career preparation possible."
The Department of Visual Art & Design will continue to offer students a number of other degree options: a BA in Fine Art and Art History; a BFA in Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Pre-Art Therapy and Art Direction/Advertising; a BS in Visual Art Education; a BFA in Commercial Photography and Fine Art Photography.
The addition of these three new areas of study not only strengthen the academic offerings of the new School of Architecture, Art & Design, but also bring expanded opportunities for service to Andrews University students.
“These programs offer new opportunities to bring construction management, interior design and documentary film skills to our mission outreach,” says Carscallen.
Memo from President Niels-Erik Andreasen: Organizational Changes
After extensive discussion and planning within academic administration, the following organizational changes in the University's academic programs have emerged. The Andrews University Board of Trustees has already approved most of these. Full implementation is anticipated during this year and the changes will be reflected in the 2012-2013 academic bulletin.
School of Health Professions in Progress
A new School of Health Professions will be established. The search for a dean of the School of Health Professions is underway. The following departments will transfer from the College of Arts & Sciences to this new school: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, and Nutrition & Wellness. It is anticipated that for the time being the new dean‚s office will be located near one of these departments. This is a longstanding initiative that is now being implemented with a view to strengthening the health professions departments.
New Name, New Degrees: School of Architecture, Art & Design
The School of Architecture has been authorized by the board to expand its educational services by adding programs in interior design and construction management. Additionally, it will be the new home for the consolidated programs of digital imaging, photography, art and design, including the newly approved program in documentary film. In recent years the chair, faculty and students of these programs have been dispersed between the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Technology and School of Architecture. They will now be consolidated in one school with the expectation that this will bring more unity to these programs. Accordingly, the name of the school will change to School of Architecture, Art & Design.
Closing of the College of Technology
The College of Technology has changed in a number of ways over the years. For example, technology courses in auto mechanics, construction, wood and metal have closed. Other programs have changed into entities of their own, i.e., engineering tech into engineering; computer studies into computer engineering, now a part of engineering; and architecture into a school of its own. Two other programs have developed significantly in terms of new facilities and services, namely agriculture and aeronautics. In light of this, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Aeronautics will now relate directly to the Office of the Provost. The Office of the Provost will be supported in this regard by an Assistant to the Provost, a position that is replacing the position of dean of the College of Technology. Verlyn Benson, who has served as the dean of the College of Technology, will assume this position. These two departments operate business enterprises, namely the Andrews Farm & Dairy and the Andrews Airpark. A center will be established to expand these economic and business enterprises both locally in Southwest Michigan and internationally, where the Departments of Agriculture and Aeronautics are already active. These external initiatives will relate to the Office of the President through a position of Assistant to the President, held by the same individual. Such collaboration between educational institutions and their communities are common in our time and hold promise for the parties involved.
College of Arts & Sciences Becomes Smaller
Finally, the College of Arts & Sciences will become smaller. It will give up six departments: five to the School of Health Professions and one to the School of Architecture, Art & Design. However, it has added the Department of Engineering & Computer Science, which is closely aligned with the natural sciences and is expected to grow into a leading program. Moreover, the College of Arts & Sciences has become the new home for the master's in international development with 300-400 students, mostly off-campus. The College of Arts & Sciences will also continue to provide most of the courses in general education and honors.
No organizational changes are proposed for the remaining schools of the University. However, their internal organization may well need some adjustment to prepare for the full impact of the Griggs University programs, many of which will likely become Andrews programs in the foreseeable future.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
General Secretary of National Council of Churches to Speak at Seminary Symposium
The Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary welcomes Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches, as the keynote speaker for the annual Seminary Scholarship Symposium. The symposium is held at the Seminary on the campus of Andrews University and runs from Jan. 31–Feb. 3, 2012. The symposium is free and open to the public.
Kinnamon is a prominent religious leader in the United States. He is a clergyman in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a well-known ecumenical leader and educator, as well as the Allen and Dottie Miller Professor of Mission, Peace, and Ecumenical Studies at Eden Theological Seminary in Lexington, Ky. Previously, he served as the general secretary of the Consultation on Church Union and executive secretary of the World Council of Church’s Commission on Faith and Order. Kinnamonearned his PhD from the University of Chicago Divinity School.
A prominent member of the Ecumenical Movement, Kinnamon firmly believes in the need for unity in the church and works hard to build that unity. “The church is where the Spirit is,” he says. “Look for that when we sit around these tables. Trust that the Spirit has claimed these others. Getting to know one another builds that trust. This is how we deal with ongoing conflicts—not as a political caucus, but as sisters and brothers.”
Denis Fortin, dean of the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, says, “Seventh-day Adventists have historically had some thoughtful and serious reservations about the apparent goals of the ecumenical movement. Kinnamon will speak about ecumenism in the United States and share his thoughts on how Adventists can be more involved among other Christian groups.”
Nicholas Miller, associate professor of church history and director of the Religious Liberty Institute, will give a response to Kinnamon’s address.
“As in other years, the Seminary Scholarship Symposium seeks to provide a good exercise for our professors and students in an appropriate academic setting and offers opportunity for dialogue about various points of view," says Fortin.
The Seminary Scholarship Symposium begins Tuesday, Jan. 31, with a 10:30 a.m. Recognition Assembly in the Seminary Chapel. This assembly will celebrate selected publications of Seminary faculty in 2011, as well as present the names of those receiving the Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award and the Horn Excellence in Research Award.
On Thursday, Feb. 2, Kinnamon will present at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Miller will give a response immediately following. Both events will take place in the Seminary Chapel. Prior to the 7 p.m. address on Thursday there will be a reception and poster session in the Seminary Commons from 6–7 p.m. The symposium will conclude on Friday, Feb. 3, with two scholarly paper presentations and another poster session. Friday’s presentations begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m.
Briefing about Michael Kinnamon’s visit from Denis Fortin, dean of the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
(Adapted from what was read at Seminary Assembly, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012)
For the last eight years, the Seminary has held a Scholarship Symposium during which professors and students present the results of their research on a broad range of topics. This Symposium also includes an invitation to a guest speaker who presents a topic of interest to the community. The plenary lecture is given by the guest speaker and a Seminary professor responds to it, followed by questions from the audience.
This year, after consultation with university administrators, the invitation was given to Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches. Interestingly, this speaking engagement is one of Kinnamon’s last in his current role as he is returning to teaching.
As a General Conference institution, Andrews University, and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in particular, is well aware of the responsibility and influence we have with our students, and with the broader Adventist world. We are honored to serve our church as theological thought leaders, and guard carefully the hard-earned trust of our world church and its leadership.
The Seminary Scholarship Symposium is done within an academic context with academic value. Kinnamon will speak at the plenary session on Thursday evening, Feb. 2, about current trends in the ecumenical movement in America and the voice Adventism could have in the Christian world. Then Nicholas Miller, associate professor of church history and director of the International Religious Liberty Institute, will provide our students with a response on behalf of the Seminary.
Our invitation to Michael Kinnamon is also intended to reach out to the wider Michiana community in hopes of attracting local people to Andrews for this lecture and symposium. Kinnamon is very well known and respected in broad circles of Christianity. He is also very active and influential in American politics and religious life. He is known as a spokesperson on various social issues and is passionate about Christianity and religious freedom.
This invitation and lecture should not be perceived or crafted as an attempt at rewriting our historical Adventist faith. We believe in the Three Angels’ Messages and the other tenets of our faith. We continue to promote religious liberty and the freedom of conscience. This is not a first step to join the NCC or any other such organizations and we are not promoting ecumenism. People should not exploit this event to create fear in the hearts of other Adventists.
We are no longer a small, unknown denomination. Seventh-day Adventists have more influence than we think. In some parts of the world, Seventh-day Adventists have been appointed or elected to parliaments; some have been prime ministers. One of our former Seminary students is now Governor General of Jamaica. It’s vital for our students to learn how to dialog and relate to others despite having a differing theology. The ability to understand other viewpoints, including differing religious views, is an essential part of a good education. We hope this academic lecture will help our community get acquainted with a different understanding of Christianity, and help us be able to relate to others once our students are pastors, chaplains and teachers in their communities. We won’t agree with everything Kinnamon will say, but we will listen to him with a respectful yet critical mind.
The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary is a safe place where various ideas can be discussed, examined and critiqued, and in the end, we learn something from it all that will affirm our faith and our walk with our heavenly Father. This is our vision of a great Seminary education.
Monday, January 23, 2012
MLive: Grace Bible duo combines for 42 points in win over Andrews University
John Oostema and Ryan Dame combined for 42 points to lead Grace Bible to an 80-72 win against Andrews University on Thursday night at Aldrich Athletic Center.
South Bend Tribune: Violin-piano recital Saturday
Andrews University Department of Music professors Carla Trynchuk and Chi Yong Yun present a French-themed violin and piano recital at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Howard Performing Arts Center.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Preventing Vehicle Theft
The intent of this article to focus on prevention and how we can minimize error. Forty to fifty percent of vehicle theft is due to driver error.
A recent news clip (NBC Nightly News) reported that cars are being driven an average of 10.8 years according to the automotive market research firm of R. L. Polk & Co. Therefore, it can be said the possession of a car is an important aspect of a daily life routine. It is ownership, collateral and a means of getting from point to point such as work, school, shopping needs, etc. (Learn more or check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration brochure.)
The criminal mind seeks a target, possesses a desire (drive, intent and motivation), and then looks for an opportunity. Therefore, let’s reduce opportunity.
- Park your car in a visible area
- Your parked car should have the windows and sunroof closed and doors locked.
- Do not provide opportunities for these thieves by having valuables in plain sight such as purses, loose change, electronic equipment, etc.
Report suspicious behavior in parking lots either to our local police department (911 – emergency or non-emergency 269-471-2813) or the Office of Campus Safety (269-471-3321).
The safety and security of our campus depends on everyone’s participation.
Contributed by: Rojelio Castillo, Operations Lt.
Office of Campus Safety
Andrews University
Guidepost Magazine: Saved by the Father's Warmth
A seminary student experiences a crisis of faith when he finds his life in imminent danger. Read the story.
Haengso Hong is the Seminary student who fell through an icy pond last winter. Robert Fuste, staff at Andrews University, was one of the people who aided in his rescue.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
2011 Form W-2 Now Available Online
For those that have consented to only receive their Form W-2 electronically, please follow the instructions below to access your 2011 W-2. A paper form will not be sent to you. If you did not consent, your paper W-2 is now being mailed. You may also access the electronic version by following the instructions below.
Instructions to Access Your 2011 W-2
- Go to www.andrews.edu/goto/myW2
- Login with your Andrews username and password
- Click on "W-2 Wage and Tax Statement"
- Select tax year 2011 and click "Display"
- Important: Follow instructions for printing
Contact: Beverly Brown beverlyb@andrews.edu
beverlyb@andrews.edu Category: Campus Announcements
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Consider serving on the Andrews University Student Association
Elected Positions: President, Executive Vice-President, Religious Vice President, Social Vice President, Student Movement Editor, Cardinal Editor, Cast Editor
All other positions are appointed
Pick up applications in Student Life
Elected Position Application deadline is Feb. 1 by 5 p.m. in Student Life Office
Appointed Position Application deadline is March 1 by 5 p.m. in Student Life Office
Monday, January 16, 2012
Adventist Engaged Encounter
March 2-4, 2012
Held on the campus of Andrews University
Adventist Engaged Encounter (AEE), an enrichment weekend for engaged and recently married couples, offers couples the insights, tools, and confidence to enrich their relationship and strengthen their love and commitment for one another. For many, attending an AEE weekend is one of the most significant experiences of their courtship or early marriage. The invaluable weekend experience is being held on the Andrews University campus. AEE will take place March 2 - 4, 2012. For registration information, contact the Undergraduate Leadership Program at Andrews University at aee@andrews.edu or 269-471-6636.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
South Bend Tribune: College men's basketball: Andrews trips Titans
The IU South Bend men's basketball team fell to Andrews University, 60–59, Tuesday night.
Read the full story here.
South Bend Tribune: Andrews offers events for King
Andrews University will hold several public events this THursday through Tuesday to honor the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Read the full story here.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
WSJM: Andrews University MLK awards to be given out this week
Andrews University will hand out three MLK Legacy of Freedom Awards this week as part of its celebration of King Day.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Herald Palladium: LMC and Andrews planning King Day events
Lake Michigan College and Andrews University will hold a number of events in observation of Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 16. Read the full story.
Weather Closing Procedures, Personal Responsibility and Class Cancellations
In the event of severe winter weather conditions, the Office of Transportation and the Office of Campus Safety begin conferring at 2 a.m. and again at 5 a.m. Transportation is responsible for clearing the snow from the parking lots and campus roads. Campus Safety sends a vehicle out to personally check the main roads coming into Berrien Springs and confers with colleagues in the offices of the state, county, sheriff and Berrien Springs police, receiving an update on the road conditions in the 36 square miles of Berrien and Oronoko Township.
If the roads are clear, the campus traffic areas can be plowed and weather conditions are reasonable, the day proceeds like any other work/school day. However, if the local roads are impassable, Transportation is not able to keep up with the snow plowing on campus or there are significant power failures on campus, the chief of Campus Safety, Dale Hodges, confers with President Andreasen to recommend cancelling classes for the day.
The president makes the final decision and authorizes the cancellation of classes. It is then the responsibility of the Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication to distribute information to local TV and radio stations; update the school closing hotline (269-471-7660); send a broadcast email to all students, staff and faculty; send an SMS (text message); and post the information on the University website and Facebook page. Please check these sources for information and do not call the Office of Campus Safety. Note: Andrews Academy and Ruth Murdoch Elementary School make their own decisions about closing their schools for weather-related reasons.
Please remember that Andrews is a residential campus and can never really close. Faculty and staff: Plan a conversation with your coworkers and decide together how your department will respond when classes are cancelled. Weather conditions can vary dramatically throughout the county. You are ultimately responsible for your personal safety and only you can make the decision whether or not you should be out on the roads.
Update Your Emergency Notification Preferences
For purposes of emergency notifications, the Office of Public Safety encourages the use of Short Message Service (SMS), an emergency notification system that can send messages directly to your cell phone. All Andrews University employees and students are encouraged to visit www.andrews.edu/go/myems to configure their personal SMS notification preferences. Log in with your Andrews user name and password and click on “Configure SMS Notification Preferences.”
Celebrating Dr. King's Legacy
“Prophetic Imagination: Breaking Through To A New Vision” is the theme for this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to be held January 12–17, 2012, on the campus of Andrews University. Read full story.
New Reservation Policy for Chan Shun Hall
As of January 1, 2012, new reservation policies for Chan Shun Hall will go into effect. See attached document (below) for the new reservation request form along with information on prices and policies.
As of January 1, the number to call for reservations will be 269-471-3632. The reservation email (birneyj@andrews.edu) will still be the same.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Herald-Palladium: Clarinet concert a nod to reality TV
When clarinetist Jason Gresl began programming Sunday's concert at Andrews University's Howard Performing Arts Center, he had reality television in mind.
Missing Summer Swim Time? Host a Party at the Andrews Pool!
Are you missing summer? Then consider renting and scheduling a party at the Andrews Pool. We offer pool parties and events for Individuals of all ages. The facility is available to rent during summer or winter, spring or fall. Would you like to plan a birthday party? An event gathering? Either way we are happy to accommodate. For more information and scheduling, call 269-471-3257 or visit our website at www.andrews.edu/services/pool we hope to see you here for your party!
Category: Campus Announcements
Friday, January 6, 2012
Staff Changes in the School of Business Administration
Please make note of the following staff changes in the School of Business Administration:
Jen Birney is now the executive assistant to the dean.
Contact: birneyj@andrews.edu or 471-3632.
Building reservations can be made at this number.
Jenny Liu is replacing Jen Birney as the administrative assistant for the Department of Management, Marketing & Information Systems.
Contact: chia@andrews.edu or 471-3339
Wanda Swensen is now assistant to the dean for off-campus programs (including Griggs Integration).
Contact: wandas@andrews.edu or 471-3155
Free Counseling Services
The Andrews Community Counseling Center (ACCC) has openings for a number of new clients. Graduate interns and practicum students provide FREE services and have training in counseling adults, adolescents and children.
Each counselor is supervised by a licensed, doctoral-level psychologist.
Types of referral issues accepted include (among others):
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academic problems
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behavioral problems
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social skills problems
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bullying problems (victims and perpetrators)
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depression
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anxiety
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parent-child conflict
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many others
Counselors work with children, teens, or adults; with individuals, couples or families. We even have a play therapy room to accommodate young clients. Therapy sessions are completely confidential.
To make an appointment or if you have any questions, please contact the ACCC at 269-471-6238. If the ACCC is closed, please leave a message (which is kept confidential) and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
Contact: Andrews Community Counseling Center 
269-471-6238
269-471-6238Category: Campus Announcements » Community Announcements
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Week in Pictures: A Very Snowy Week
A clean, white blanket of fresh snow gleaming in the sunshine greeted faculty, staff and even some early bird students who returned to campus this week following the Christmas/New Year's holiday break.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
New Assistant Manager at the Howard Performing Arts Center
Andrews University is pleased to announce Eileen McMillen as the new assistant manager of the Howard Performing Arts Center. This role was previously held by Erica Slikkers who, in Nov. 2011, was promoted to manager. McMillen’s official start date is Jan. 9, 2012.
“Eileen will be a powerful asset to the Howard Performing Arts Center,” says Slikkers. “She comes with experience in non-profit management, as well as a passion and respect for the arts.”
As assistant manager, McMillen will be responsible for volunteer coordination, event and concert management, as well as assist in a number of day-to-day management responsibilities for the 850-seat performance hall.
Prior to accepting the assistant manager position, McMillen had been working as director of funding and strategic development for StoneBridge School in Chesapeake, Va. She graduated from Andrews University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology in May 2009. Two years later, in May 2011, she completed her Master’s of Administration in International & Community Development.
During her time as a graduate student, McMillen worked with a number of non-profit organizations. She created a program evaluation of “Girls on the Run” for the United Way of Southwest Michigan and created a marketing plan for Neighbor to Neighbor, a Berrien Springs-based community service center and food bank. She also conducted an organizational evaluation for REACH International, an international child aid organization based in Berrien Springs.
“Music has always been a huge part of my life,” says McMillen. She took piano lessons as a child and played flute in her high school band. As a child, she sang in choirs; as a high school student she sang in the elite performance group New Generation Singers at Forest Lake Academy in Fla.; and as an adult, she has played a leadership role in music at her church. McMillen counts performing as an alto soloist in a production of Handel’s Messiah and being a member of the annual Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot among the highlights of her musical experiences.
McMillen is a native of Sebring, Fla. She has been married since June 2011 to J.B. McMillen, a fellow Andrews alum who is currently serving as the young adult pastor for Redeeming Grace Fellowship Church in Chesapeake, Va. McMillen says she and her husband have two “furry” children, a cat and a dog.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Berrien Springs crime spree comes to an end
Johnathan Stefanovic, 24, and his 19-year old brother David Stefanovic were arrested Tuesday night. Both had previously attended Andrews University.
A number of local media outlets covered the story:
- WNDU: Brothers arrested for attempted stabbing on Andrews University campus, robberies
- WSBT: Berrien Springs crime spree comes to an end
- ABC57: Brothers arrested in connection with Berrien Springs crime spree
- WSJM Radio: Berrien Springs Sees Spike In Crime
- Leader Publications: Crime Wave Taxes Police
- South Bend Tribune: Crime wave takes toll in Berrien Springs
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Adventist Review: Valerie Phillips passes to her rest
Valerie Phillips, 56, assistant to the dean for the University Towers dormitory at Andrews University, was found deceased in her home on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Valerie Phillips, Assistant to the Dean, Has Passed Away
Funeral Service Information for Valerie Phillips
The funeral for Dean Valerie Phillips will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The service will be held in the main sanctuary of Pioneer Memorial Church. Live video streaming of the service will be available for those unable to attend.
Dean Phillips was found deceased in her home on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011. The cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Arrangements are being handled by Allred Funeral Home.
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Valerie Phillips, Assistant to the Dean, Has Passed Away
Valerie Phillips, assistant to the dean for University Towers, was found deceased in her home this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 21. The cause of death is not yet known. She was 56-years-old.
Dean Phillips dedicated 31 years of her professional career to Andrews University. She joined the Andrews family in 1980, first as an assistant dean and, since 1986, as an associate dean of women for Lamson Hall. In August of 2011, she transitioned from Lamson Hall to serve as assistant to the dean for University Towers.
Valerie graduated in 1972 from Union Springs Academy in Union Springs, N.Y. She studied behavioral science, religion and English at Atlantic Union College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1978. During college, she worked as an aide at Worcester Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Mass. In 1978, Valerie took an assistant chaplain position at Battle Creek Sanitarium and Hospital where she stayed until 1980.
In 1980, Arlene Friestad, who was then dean of women at Lamson Hall, invited Valerie to speak at the first annual Womanhood Week at Andrews. Dean Friestad was so impressed by Valerie she invited her to join the residence hall staff at Lamson Hall.
Dean Phillips not only ministered to the ladies in her care at Andrews, she shared reflections and insights gained from her experiences as a regular columnist for the Adventist Review.
Valerie was known for her warm and compassionate spirit, her quick wit and exceptional wisdom, and care for her students. At the 2011 Faculty Staff Awards Banquet at Andrews University, Valerie was honored for 30 years of service. In her award tribute, Frances Faehner, vice president for Student Life, said of Valerie, "Among her many unique gifts, Valerie makes an intentional effort to note and remember the special interests (favorite food, collections, etc.) of her residents. She is known for countless acts of unexpected kindness that are especially meaningful to students missing the comforts of home and family."
Dean Phillips is survived by two sisters and one brother.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available on the Andrews website.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Students Assist after Tragedy with Donations; Haas Family Responds
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, a fire broke out in the Haas family home in Berrien Springs. Their 3-year-old daughter, Rockelle Isabella-Aeppelina Haas, died in the fire. Robert Haas, her father, was injured in the fire. He reports that the bandage is off his left hand, and the rest of the family, wife Jessica and their infant son Jacob, are recovering as well.
Following the fire at the Haas family home, students and faculty members have been donating items and funds for the family. In the past three weeks, they have collected $346 for the PMC Community Assistance fund. The Office of Campus Ministries has collected more than 400 food items, 150 items of clothing, and specific items such as diaper bags, bedding, and baby clothes. Campus Ministries plans to send the Haas family a Christmas card on behalf of the Andrews University family.
The Haas family, who is currently staying in North Carolina, sent a message of thanks to the campus and Berrien Springs community for their prayers and support.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Summer 2012 Great Controversy Tour
There will be a Summer Great Controversy Tour from June 22–July 5, 2012. Retrace the Adventist heritage in Europe from its roots in early Christianity, through the Dark Ages to the Reformation. For more information, contact GC Tours at 269-471-5172 or gctours@mac.com.
Contact: Gerard Damsteegt damsteeg@andrews.edu
damsteeg@andrews.edu Category: Community Announcements
South Bend Tribune: Making an impact
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School has been part of a peer-to-peer program for more than a year. This program allows seventh- and eighth-grade students at Ruth Murdoch to interact with students their own age at Blossomland.
Read about the students' personal experiences here.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Andrews Celebrates at the Downtown Berrien Springs Christmas Open House
Andrews University students, staff and faculty helped kick off the Christmas season with our neighbors in Berrien Springs at the town’s annual Downtown Open House, “Kindle Your Christmas Spirit.” This event offers members of the Berrien Springs community a chance to gather for an evening of festive fun with something for everyone. An estimated 700 members of the community filled the streets of downtown Berrien Springs to enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, Christmas crafts for kids and a chance to see inside many businesses.
Since the first Downtown Open House held five years ago, members of the Andrews University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Club have offered face painting. Student volunteers don Santa hats and decorate hundreds of small rosy cheeks with snowflakes, Christmas trees and stars, to name a few. This year, nearly 300 children enjoyed the free painting.
Ann Gibson, co-sponsor of SIFE, says, “Because of our continued involvement, we now have community members seeking us out at the ‘Kindle the Christmas Spirit’ event because they have enjoyed the interaction between the SIFE students and their children in the past.”
Each year, Andrews’ participation has grown. This year, the Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication shared building space with the SIFE team. Andrews volunteers assisted children in making a Christmas garland to hang on the town’s Christmas tree located in Memorial Park. The children also made pinecone bird feeder ornaments to hang on the tree. “Everyone enjoyed sharing a cheery warm cup of Rosy Glow tea—a specialty from our own Dining Services—compliments of Andrews University,” says Rebecca May, director of campus relations and events at Andrews University.
The Easter Passion Play team found a creative way to bring the story of Jesus to life through a Live Nativity. Two Andrews students, Amarilis Rodriguez and Heber Garcia, were dressed as Mary and Joseph while sitting in a makeshift stable surrounded by a baby cow, chickens, sheep and even a miniature horse. Young and old alike enjoyed petting the animals and the Live Nativity was a fitting way for the Easter Passion Play team to participate in the event.
“Andrews is blessed to be part of a community that values bringing people together,” says José Bourget, a chaplain in the Office of Campus Ministries and producer for the Easter Passion Play. “Through the various festivities that each season brings, it’s great to see Berrien Springs—our hometown—come together especially now to celebrate peace, unity and goodwill to all men.”
Andrews University also provided pencils to Santa, who then handed them out to the children who came to share their wish list with him.
“It is our privilege to link arms with our little village on various community events and special occasions. Although there are dozens of resources available to the community on our campus, relationships are best built through personal contacts, not general invitations. We hope and pray that the influence of Andrews University in Berrien Springs will enrich the community we call home, in ways both large and small,” says May.
Murray is College Science Teacher of the Year in Michigan
Desmond Murray, assistant professor of chemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Andrews University, was selected by the Board of the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) as the College Science Teacher of the Year for 2012. Murray will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony on March 9, 2012, at the 59th Annual MTSA Conference in Lansing, Mich.
This award is given to science teachers in four areas: elementary, middle school, high school and college. The winning teachers are chosen for their use and modeling of best practices, inspiring their students, demonstrating innovative teaching strategies, being excellent role models for students and fellow educators, demonstrating leadership, and exhibiting a passion for science and teaching.
Other 2012 science educator awardees are: Mary Lindow, Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center (High School); Susan Tate, Whitehall Middle School (Middle School); and Rebecca Durling, Discovery Elementary School (Elementary School). Gary Abud of Grosse Pointe North High School received Science Teacher of Promise and the Informal Science Educator of the Year was awarded to Sarah Halson, environmental education managerat The Greening of Detroit, a non-profit organization.
Murray says, “I believe my single most important teaching innovation is promotion, implementation and continuous improvement of early research participation (ERP) at both the high school and college levels. This provides youth with unique opportunities to conduct authentic research four to eight years before it is traditionally done. The implementation of ERP at the high school and college levels has clearly demonstrated they are capable and eager to begin early research participation.”
Murray describes his early research participation programs as ‘incubators of innovators’ that engage students in research and discovery including synthesis of sunscreen materials; sensors for toxic substances found in the environment, agricultural pesticides and chemical warfare agents; and new ‘hybrid’ drugs that offer the potential of reducing the number and cost of drugs while increasing their efficacy.
Murray has taught at Andrews University since 1995. In addition to his college level teaching load, he also instructs grades 10 and 12 in chemistry for the Berrien RESA Math & Science Center, which is located on the campus of Andrews University. He was recognized as the “2010 Thought Leader in Education” by the Business Review West Michigan. Murray is passionate about his ChemSem Blog, an innovative way for chemistry and biochemistry majors to communicate online about current scientific research, and ChemSem Live, a live streaming broadcast of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry’s weekly guest speaker lecture series. Murray also works in collaboration with the Benton Spirit, a community newspaper, on LabTales and ChemiVerses, a way for students to communicate science and research to a general public readership.
Murray is the founder of BEST Early (Building Excellence in Science & Technology), a nonprofit that has been providing science- and research-related apprenticeships for high school and college students for 10 years. Additional information about each of these programs can be found at www.bestearly.com.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Electronic Form W-2 Consent
Attn Employees:
The IRS has approved the receipt of an electronic W-2 Tax and Wage Statement in lieu of paper format. If you wish to receive your Form W-2 statements in electronic format only, you will need to give your consent at www.andrews.edu/goto/myw2and click on “Electronic W-2 Consent.”
The deadline to consent to receive an electronic 2011 Form W-2 is Monday, Jan 16th. An announcement will be posted on the agenda once the 2011 electronic Form W-2s are available for access.
There are multiple benefits to receiving an electronic Form W-2:
· Earlier access to the Form W-2
· Print multiple copies anytime
· Once received, no more lost or misplaced Form W-2
Note: Employees wishing to have their Form W-2 mailed via U.S. postal service need NOT take any action. Employees who have not consented to receiving their Form W-2 in electronic format only will be identified and a Form W-2 will be printed and mailed via U.S. postal service by January 31, 2012. You will still be able to access and print an electronic Form W-2 online through Vault if you wish. If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll Office at payroll@andrews.edu or ext. 3325.
Sincerely,
Payroll Office
Category: Campus Announcements
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
School of Education Completes On-Site NCATE Accreditation Visit
The Andrews University School of Education hosted the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Board of Examiners (BOE) for a continuing accreditation site visit, Nov. 13-16. A final decision on continuing accreditation from BOE is expected in March 2012. Andrews University has held continuous accreditation by NCATE since 1973.
Five BOE members and one member representing the Michigan Department of Education participated in the site visit. All members are current education faculty, and/or administrators from both public and private institutions of higher education from across the United States.
Before coming to the Andrews campus, the BOE members conducted a preliminary review of institutionalmaterials. During their campus visit, the team interviewed some 170 administrators, School of Education and College of Arts & Sciences faculty members, teacher education candidates and alumni, and K–12 school partners. In addition, they evaluated all written program materials. The team then created a preliminary report based on the team’s review of all the evidence provided.
“The School of Education and College of Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, candidates, and community partners, value continuing accreditation as an opportunity for acknowledgement of academic excellence,” says Jim Jeffery, dean of the School of Education. “Preparation for our continuing accreditation visit has allowed the School of Education and College of Arts & Sciences to collaborate in many positive ways. It has also allowed us to profile our faculty accomplishments, student performances, and relationships with community schools.”
Before leaving campus, the NCATE Board of Examiners team chair conducted a short, positive, exit interview with university administrators. Within five weeks of the site visit, the School of Education will receive the full final BOE report from NCATE. The School of Education has one month to submit a response to the findings and recommendations within the report. NCATE’s Unit Accreditation Board will render a final decision by March 2012 regarding the School of Education’s approval for continuing accreditation.
According to Jeffery, both the School of Education and College of Arts & Sciences have worked continuously to review and revise programs to assure they meet the high standards of our specialty professional organizations (SPA’s), the Michigan Department of Education and NCATE. All of this is done to ensure that Andrews University is effectively preparing future educators to significantly and positively influence the lives of all children.
NCATE is the major authorized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for schools, colleges, and departments of education that provide professional preparation for elementary and secondary teachers and other school professionals: school counselors, school psychologists, curriculum and instruction specialists and school principals. The Andrews University School of Education offers BA and BS degrees in elementary education. As well, the School of Education collaborates with the College of Arts & Sciences to jointly offer 18 secondary education majors and minors in fields ranging from the sciences to social studies.
Mona Sarcona is New Catering Manager in Dining Services
Mona Sarcona, a familiar face on campus from her years on the front lines of Enrollment Management, is joining the Office of Dining Services as catering manager. She officially started on Nov. 21.
Mona has years of experience both on- and off-campus in a variety of customer service, event planning and catering roles. “I am pleased to have Mona joining our team here at Dining Services. Her knowledge of the University's personnel and her experience joined with her professional expertise make her an invaluable asset to our growing program,” says Jonathan Mark Daniels, general manager. “I want to continually improve each area of Dining Services and I know that Mona will take catering to the next level.”
Mona says, “I look forward to working with the campus on upcoming events. If you have an event in the pipeline, or need to schedule one, please contact me to get it going or to confirm details.” She can be reached in her office at 471-3563; via her cell at 269-208-4895; or email sarcona@andrews.edu.
Category: Campus News
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Herald-Palladium: LMC women strong in home opener
The Lake Michigan College women's basketball team looked to be in midseason form in its 89-19 win Thursday over an Andrews University team that is trying to build a program. "It was a great opportunity tonight for everyone to work on fundamentals and execute some things in our first game that we mostly won't use until later on in the season," said LMC coach Jason Cooper, now in his fifth season. "Everyone played and everyone contributed." Read full story.
The Herald-Palladium: Defensive Cardinals Andrews' zone defense stifles
Defense is a strength for the Andrews University men's basketball team. Lake Michigan College was unable to solve that defense Thursday night, shooting 31 percent and committing 29 turnovers as Andrews posted a 67-44 win. "Our guys take a lot of pride in their defense," said Andrews coach David Jardine. "That matchup zone is tough to get in and our guys execute it well. Our defense keeps us in a lot of games." Read full story.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Herald Palladium: Athletes strengthen their faith at gymnastics event
Hundreds of gymnasts gathered this past week on the Andrews University campus for Acrofest, which brings together the top gymnasts from Seventh-day Adventist colleges, universities, high school and middle schools in the United States and Canada. Read the full story.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Health Monitor: Dominique Wakefield is a "Fitness Fanatic"
Fitness is her Calling
BERRIEN SPRINGS - Dominique Wakefield has a passion for fitness. It's not only how she lives, but also how she works as she teaches others about the importance of being fit and healthy. Read full story.
Advice for couch potatoes
BERRIEN SPRINGS - How do you go from being a couch potato to being fit? Andrews University fitness expert Dominique Wakefield has some ideas. Unfortunately, she said, some people think they're getting enough exercise and are fit if they can walk from the parking lot to the store. For them, it's necessary to begin with baby steps. Read full story.
Getting fit at Andrews
BERRIEN SPRINGS - Walk inside the FitZone fitness lab in a small building next to Marsh Hall on the Andrews University campus and you'll see a compact area outfitted with some of the latest fitness equipment. Whether it's exercise balls and resistance bands or elliptical machines, the lab offers Andrews students not only the opportunity to get fit, but also to learn how to teach fitness to others and become certified personal trainers and fitness instructors. Read full story.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
VGPS Awarded AUSA Spirit Grant
The Village Green Preservation Society (VGPS) has been awarded an AUSA Spirit Grant for the 2011-2012 school year! The grant, totaling $1,200, will be used to purchase recycling bins for the Undergraduate Learning Center, which consists of Buller and Nethery Hall.
The AUSA Spirit Grant is an initiative spearheaded by AUSA President Andrew Moll to encourage clubs to create projects that will positively affect campus. The new recycling bins are anticipated to arrive before the end of the semester. Students, staff and faculty can expect to see posters and bulletins to raise awareness on proper recycling and trash disposal methods.
VGPS is a student-led group that has existed on campus since it was founded in 2007 by then-student Benjamin Oliver.
VGPS has procured recycling bins for various buildings on campus, including residence halls, the Administration Building, Bell Hall, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, and the Center for Adventist Research.
The AUSA Spirit grant is the first grant awarded to VGPS that originates from the university. In previous years, VGPS has secured grant monies from other off-campus entities and organizations.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
New Manager of Howard Center
A familiar face is taking over leadership at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Erica Slikkers, who has served as assistant manager at the Howard since January of 2008, is the new manager. She assumes the role following the departure of Debbie Weithers, who is now serving as a senior development officer in the Andrews University Office of Development. Read full story.
NAD Communication: Andrews Professor named a "Personal trainer to watch"
Dominique Wakefield, director of fitness and exercise stdies at Andrews University, assistant chair of the Department of Nutrition & Wellness and assistant professor in that department, was named one of ten "Personal Trainers to Watch" by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Life Fitness. She was noted for her "significant commitment to fitness and in helping their clients achieve a lasting lifestyle change."
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Envision, Andrews Awarded at SAC
Andrews University took home several awards from annual Society of Adventist of Adventist Communicators convention held in Lombard, Ill., Oct. 19-22. At the closing banquet, held Oct. 22, an awards ceremony honored individuals for their contributions to the field of communication and recognized marketing and communication related projects and products that exhibit a standard of excellence. Read full story.
Donate Bibles for Prison Ministry
Donating a Bible that you are no longer using would only take you a few minutes and a little intentionality, but your gesture could have long-lasting effects in someone else’s life.
If you are involved in ministry, please invite your church members/colleagues/students to donate as well; they might be pleased with the opportunity to participate in his project. :)
The Bibles can be dropped in the Seminary Commons in a box labeled “Bibles for Prison Ministry."
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Herald-Palladium: Mammoth mysteries
What happened to the Prillwitz Mammoths? Andrews University paleontologist, Tom Goodwin, has the passion to investigate, but nobody has all the answers. Read the full story.
Wakefield Named Top Trainer to Watch
On Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the 26th annual Club Industry Show in Chicago, Dominique Wakefield, director of fitness and exercise studies at Andrews University, assistant chair of the Department of Nutrition & Wellness and assistant professor in that department, was named one of ten “Personal Trainers to Watch” by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Life Fitness. Read full story.
2012 Great Controversy Tour Open for Reservations
March 30–April 12
Dr. Gerard Damsteegt of Andrews University invites you along to see prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive! Visit Rome, Italy and Reformation sites in the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, Germany, France. It's a most exciting experience!
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Wakefield Named Top Trainer to Watch
On Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the 26th annual Club Industry Show in Chicago, Dominique Wakefield, director of fitness and exercise studies at Andrews University, assistant chair of the Department of Nutrition & Wellness and assistant professor in that department, was named one of ten “Personal Trainers to Watch” by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Life Fitness. Read full story.