Sabbath afternoons, 3-5 p.m.
The Siegfried H. Horn Archaeological Museum, open every Sabbath from 3-5 p.m., is home to many important artifacts from the lands in which many Bible events took place. Come see the new Egyptian Tomb, one of exhibits on the upper level of the archaeology building near Apple Valley. This new exhibit features Egyptian tomb construction, a real Ibis mummy, ancient Egyptian jewelry and shabit servant figurines. Also on display in the museum are a brick from Babylon with Nebuchadnezzar's name stamped in it, a real Ba'al figurine, Roman nails from the time of Jesus' crucifixion, and much more. The museum also features the authentic Bedouin Tent, a 19th century 3D map of Jerusalem, a model of a Rolling Stone Tomb found at Hisban, and many other reproductions of important artifacts owned by the world's best museums. There are no tours on Sabbath but a helpful professional will be on hand to answer questions and provide unique insights as requested. For tours during the week, please call 471-3273 to make an appointment
Andrews University employees will help make the Andrews Study Bible central in the life of Andrews University freshmen at the beginning of the 2010/2011 school year, according to Ron Whitehead, assistant to the president for spiritual life.
Whitehead says the Fall Fellowship Committee, with the support of University administration, has set a goal of giving every incoming freshman a copy of the new Andrews Study Bible. “We’re asking our University family to share in the cost of putting this outstanding resource in the hands of our new students. We want to make it clear that the Bible is an absolute essential in the Andrews experience and the Andrews Study Bible is the ideal gift to accomplish that.”
The University will assume the first $20 of the cost of the Bible, Whitehead said. “After that, for every $25 employee donation to the Fall Fellowship Bible fund, a new freshman will receive the Bible.”
The Andrews Study Bible, published by Andrews University Press, was released in June, with the official launch at the General Conference Session in Atlanta, Ga. Funded by Andrews University and the General Conference, with oversight from church leaders and the Biblical Research Institute, its publication marks the first time an Adventist publishing house has released a formal, full-featured study Bible.
Whitehead said pledges and donations will be received throughout the summer, with the goal of having pledges in hand for all new students by the opening of Fall Fellowship on Friday, August 13. The sponsored Bibles will be featured during the Friday and Sabbath meetings of Fall Fellowship, with a special dedication during the church service at Pioneer Memorial Church.
“We need to sponsor 400 Bibles to be ready for our freshman this fall. We’ll keep a running count over the summer, as pledges and donations come in, with reminders to employees of how they can help.”
• To make a pledge now and pay by September 30, send an e-mail to development@andrews.edu, or call Mary Nell Rosenboom at ext. 3124. She’ll record your pledge and you’ll get a payment reminder by September 30.
• To make a donation now by cash or check, give it in person, or send inter-campus mail, to Mary Nell in the Office of Development.
• To make a donation by credit card on the University website, click here.
• To make a donation to be paid over time by payroll deduction, call Mary Nell at ext. 3124. Please reserve this option for larger donations.
Follow the progress of the Bibles for Freshman fundraising campaign! (One Bible spine represents 20 Bibles for incoming freshmen.)
As of August 16, 2010, $9,325 has been raised toward the Bibles for Freshmen campaign. This represents 373 Bibles.
The Division of Enrollment Management is concluding the work of the summer, an amazing time of year for our team, as we anticipate many new students joining our campus family. Early numbers indicate we will have the largest new freshman class in nearly two decades! As of last Friday, we had 80 more admissions than we had last year at this same time.
We’re also preparing for the next recruiting cycle to connect with prospective students for the following year. We would like to thank each of you who have been involved with individual campus visits and events as well as doing class schedules for the fall 2010 freshmen and transfer students. Some of you have even gone the “extra mile” and traveled with us to various academies and regional college fairs during the past school year. This has been very effective in attracting students to Andrews University.
This fall, on September 27, we will be conducting a new one-day Preview event at Andrews University for area high school students interested in the possibility of attending the following year. It is becoming increasingly important to develop ways of showcasing Andrews to these students as many of our academies are decreasing in size. This Preview is in addition to the Standout spiritual emphasis weekend we do in April for public high school and home school students.
As we soon begin a new recruiting cycle, we ask for your prayers as we drive and fly even more to keep our enrollment strong and stretch our budget to cover the increased costs of additional travel, almost double the number of campus visits compared to two years ago, and increased document processing and communication that the continual record number of applicants requires.
Again, thank you for all your support and collaboration as we work together with God’s plans for the future of Andrews University.
--Stephen Payne, vice-president for Enrollment Management, Randy Graves, associate vice president for Enrollment Management & the Andrews University Enrollment Management Team
Effective Friday, August 13, 2010, a new All-You-Care-to-Eat payment plan will go into effect for Dining Services. The All-You-Care-to-Eat dining prices are as follows:
Breakfast—$5.50
Lunch—$7
Dinner—$7
Faculty and staff will still receive a 25% discount. Student meal accounts remain on a declining balance plan.
"The benefit to an All-You-Care-to-Eat payment plan is your expectation about spending remains the same but your food options open up. Now, diners will be able to try new options for one flat rate," says Kerry Riter, interim general manager at Dining Services.
Takeout options are still available. Those opting for takeout will receive one takeout food container and one takeout cup, both intended for one-time takeout use only. "This process will be evaluated in the future to ensure it’s a win-win situation for our customers and for Dining Services," says Riter.
The physical appearance of Dining Services remains largely unchanged with a few exceptions. With the All-You-Care-to-Eat dining options, a variety of beverages will be available as fountain drinks. These options include Gatorade, decaffeinated ice-teas and flavored water, in addition to traditional fountain drinks like Mug Root Beer and Sierra Mist. The beverage coolers will now be used to showcase a variety of fresh Andrews produce.
The smaller of the two Andrews Classics lines will become a dedicated all-vegan area. "We want to ensure the dietary needs of our community are being met while also encouraging others to try the vegan options and perhaps discover new food favorites," says Riter.
Many of the pre-packaged items, such as bottled drinks and pre-made sandwiches, will now only be sold in the Gazebo and the C-Store. Additional Gazebo and C-Store menu items are also being developed.
This new payment plan is just one of several exciting changes underway at Dining Services under the management of Bon Appétit. The company is moving Dining Services toward healthier, sustainable practices including using more locally grown produce, using a press to cut fresh French fries daily, and using homemade pizza dough produced fresh daily.
Additional information on the improvements being made by Bon Appétit will be shared via Recent News on the Andrews homepage.
The Curious Kid’s Discovery Zone construction project is nearing completion for the final session of Renaissance Kids, an architecture day camp offered by the Andrews University School of Architecture. This final session was for students ages 12–14 and lasted two weeks. During this time, they designed and constructed an archway and bench project for the Curious Kids Discovery Zone in St. Joseph, Mich.
Jim Hippler of Exquisite Homes and Tom Lowing, associate professor of architecture at Andrews University, volunteered their time to help guide the students’ project. Hippler’s crew will work on the final touches. The students will be invited to return once the archway and benches are complete to install decorative ceramic pieces around a whisper dish, a device used to reflect and sometimes focus sound waves. The ceramic pieces were made by students in Sessions 1–4 of Renaissance Kids. The grand-opening for the new area will be held in late September.
Each summer, Renaissance Kids Architecture Day Camp offers kids a chance 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 projects through which children learn about history and culture, design concepts, the architect’s tools, construction and materials, community and citizenship. Various sessions are offered during the months of June, July and August for children ages 6–14.
The curriculum at the Andrews University School of Architecture is centered on principles which promote craft, civil communities, service and Christian values.
Ray McAllister graduates today from Andrews University, having overcome obstacles and achieving what very likely no one else in his position has. Read more.
At camp, kids get foundation in the art, technique of designing spaces They may not all end up becoming architects, but the young people attending this summer's Renaissance Kids Architecture Day Camp at Andrews University are certainly learning to explore their creative side. Jessica Snively, a student at Andrews Academy, took part in the architecture camp last year and thought it was fun. She spent much of this week designing a sculpture garden that has a path in the shape of a snake, little bridges, a fountain with fish squirting water and a giant turtle people can walk under. Read more.
Robert P. Bartlett, president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation, and Van G. Hurst, president of the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, are among the featured speakers for the Andrews University graduation weekend Friday through Sunday. Read more.
News You Can Use from the Office of Public Safety Will you be able to stop doing it? Some say you will not be able to. When I was a young child faced with a bowl of chips, my mom would say, “I bet you can’t eat just one!” Sure enough, I found it difficult to resist eating more than one! However, the topic I want to share is more than a dare. Your actions regarding this topic could result in life changing moment that can never be reversed. Your full attention is needed for this topic subject: driving and texting.
The intent of this article is to provide a means of education on the new subsection to the Michigan Vehicle code which took effect on July 1, 2010. I have placed a poster (U.S. Department of Transportation. Office of Highway Safety Planning) at the Campus Center which denotes the phrase, "OMG TXT DRV TCKS $ 100”'. Also there is an icon message, “Thumbs on the Wheel.”
The language in the enforcement law bans sending, manually typing or reading text messages while driving. This includes a wireless two-way communication device, including a cell phone, which is located in your hand or in your lap, while operating a motor vehicle that is moving on a highway or street in the State of Michigan.
The first offense will cost $100 and repeat offenses will be at a cost of $200. Texting will be a primary offense under Michigan's law, which means a police officer can pull over a motorist solely for using phones to send text messages.
A few suggestions to stop texting while driving
Explore the possibility of obtaining a phone application that will disable the text feature while you are driving
The new Andrews Study Bible was released last month at the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring a wide range of study tools and classic NKJV text, the new Bible was produced by an international team of Adventist scholars in cooperation with denominational leadership. Spectrum asked General Editor Dr. Jon Dybdahl about the process and vision that guided the new Bible to completion. Read more.
Harvey Burnett's recent trip to the earthquake-ravaged country of Haiti was a little different than the ones other area residents have taken to help out over the last several months. For Burnett and other members of a study tour by Andrews University faculty and staff, the goal was to assess the native population's needs for mental health and other counseling services. Read more.
REMINDER: 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.”
Check out beautiful photos from the Department of Old Testament's study tour to Egypt, Jordan and Israel and some photos from Andrews during the colorful summer months.
The Center for Youth Evangelism (CYE) is pleased to announce Jose Bourget as their new assistant director. In his new role, Bourget will directly oversee Cruise with a Mission, Church of Refuge, WeCare Short-Term Mission Trips and Disaster Response, and daytime programming for the International Camporee. Read more.
Andrews University has announced the names of undergraduate students appearing on the dean's list for spring semester 2010. 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 483 students on the dean’s list. Read more.
BENTON HARBOR - Nursing student Dowin Coffy wasn't obligated to stop when he saw a man lying on Empire Avenue severely bleeding Sunday night, but he decided to put his medical knowledge to use. . . Coffy said he was driving home around 11:30 p.m. after watching fireworks in St. Joseph when he spotted McClinton, who was surrounded by about a dozen people, some of whom had wrapped a shirt around the wound. Coffy, a fifth-year nursing student at Andrews University who is scheduled to graduate in May, said from the amount of blood spurting from the wound it appeared that an artery had been ruptured. Coffy said McClinton's eyes were glazed, a symptom of shock due to loss of blood. Read more.
Featuring a vast array of musical genres, the Howard Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 concert series Howard Center Presents. . . will feature Christian and classical performing artists, including Big Daddy Weave, Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and the Georgia Guitar Quartet.
The season will kick off with Opening Night 2010! on Sunday, Aug. 29. The opening concert will feature Lake Effect Jazz, Juan Carlos Rodriguez and special programming by Andrews University faculty and students.
On Sunday, Sept. 12, Christian band Big Daddy Weave along with solo artists Aaron Shust and Andy Kirk will continue their Hope Restored Tour at the Howard Center. In their decade-long career, Big Daddy Weave has produced five albums including Christ Has Come, a Dove Award winner chosen as the 2010 Christmas Album of the Year. Singer/songwriter Aaron Shust is best known for his hit-single My Savior, My God and a trio of Dove Awards for "Song of the Year," "Songwriter of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year." Andy Kirk, a worship leader/recording artist from Nashville, Tenn., is recognized for his leadership at LifeChurch.tv, one of the largest and most innovative churches in America. He released his debut record on May 11, 2010.
Two faculty members will take the stage for a recital on Saturday, Sept. 25. Claudio Gonzalez, Andrews University Symphony Orchestra conductor and associate professor of music, will perform selections with pianist Chi Yong Yun, director of piano studies and assistant professor of music at Andrews University.
The Christian Artist Series will feature a concert by singer/songwriter Scott Krippayne on Sunday, Oct. 3. Influenced by the musical sounds of Billy Joel and Elton John, the piano player'ss songs center on Jesus as the revolutionary way of life. Krippayne's new songs reflect his own spiritual journey in an ever-changing world.
If you're looking for a more diverse performance, check out The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, Oct. 17. The concert will feature well-known selections in addition to works by African-American and Latino composers. The Harlem Quartet, an ensemble whose mission is to engage audiences in classical music and diversity, as well as up-and-coming violinist Elena Urioste will also perform.
The following Sunday, the Christian Artist Series will resume with singer/songwriter Michael Card. Feeling he can always do more, Card has recorded over 23 albums in addition to authoring/co-authoring 19 books and hosting a radio program. The popularity of his work seems to be a stark contrast to his simple life goal: to quietly teach the Bible.
A Charlie Brown Christmas with David Benoit kicks off the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 28. The Grammy-nominated pianist will perform smooth jazz and holiday arrangements made famous by Vince Guaraldi on the Charlie Brown Christmas TV specials.
The Howard Center will bring in the New Year with the rich harmonies of Naturally7 on Sunday, Jan. 23. Naturally 7 has performed on The Today Show and The Tonight Show and has toured with Michael Buble. CBS News' Daniel Sieberg has said of Naturally 7, "It's hard to describe their act other than saying each of them used their voices in unison to recreate a different musical instrument from drums to brass instruments to guitars. They made beatboxing look like child's play."
On Saturday, Jan. 29, BarlowGirl will take the stage with selections from their latest album, Love & War, among other song favorites. Siblings Rebecca, Alyssa and Lauren Barlow are famous for their bold and inspirational lyrics, particularly those in popular hits Never Alone and I Need You to Love Me.
A legend in the Christian music industry, Sandi Patty, will also perform at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Enjoy numbers from her 20-plus albums on Saturday, Feb. 19. Patty is a highly regarded Christian artist and the winner of five Grammy awards, 16 Dove Awards and an inductee to the GMA Hall of Fame.
On Saturday, March 5, Carla Trynchuk and Trina Thompson will perform a faculty recital. Trynchuk, professor of music and director of the string program at Andrews University, is a violinist who has performed solos for the Calgary Philharmonic in Canada and the Banatul and Iasi Philharmonic Orchestras. Thompson, associate professor of music, is an acclaimed pianist who was awarded Indiana University's Chancellor's Fellowship and the IU Music Theory Department's Dissertation-Year Fellowship.
The season will conclude with a concert by Jason Solomon, Phil Snyder, Brian Smith and Kyle Dawkins of the Georgia Guitar Quartet on Sunday, April 3, 2011. In 1996, the ensemble emerged as an exciting new voice in the chamber music scene. The group draws their inspiration from classical masterpieces, Irish folk music, late Impressionistic tones and contemporary rock icons.
Ticket prices will be released at a later date. All tickets go on sale Monday, August 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. and can be purchased by calling the Howard Performing Arts Center Box Office at 888-467-6442 or 269-471-3560. Summer Box Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 1:30-5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information please visit us on the web at www.howard.andrews.edu.
Andrews University announced today the Howard Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 concert series, which will include Big Daddy Weave, the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra and Christian music legend Sandi Patty. Read more.
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The DLiT, ITS and Office of Academic Records have worked to make enrollment for the Griggs Courses online. Instructions will soon be available through the DLiT as well as Student Success.
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Motions affirm creation position, reopen Fundamental Belief for enhancement
In the face of a society and academic community where challenges to the Seventh-day Adventist fundamental belief in a "literal, recent, six-day creation" are rampant, delegates to the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia, voted June 30 to reaffirm that belief and possibly strengthen the church's fundamental belief language on that point.
As the time for high school class reunions approaches, the same questions will arise that have always confronted people trying to reconnect with long-lost friends.
How do I get in touch with people who have changed their names or are scattered across the country?
The North American Division’s Adventist Ministries Convention scheduled for January, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, has been cancelled. Citing economic concerns, the rotation of the Convention has been changed to twice every five years instead of every other year.
At recent conventions, fewer church personnel attended. It is hoped that with one fewer meeting during a quinquennium, savings will allow more church professionals to attend and benefit from the presentations.
The Adventist Ministries Convention will take place two years after a General Conference session and one year prior to the next one. The next sessions are scheduled for January 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2019. This five-year cycle allows for the NAD to strategically position other events around the convention. This change will also allow more time for NAD departmental directors who are elected in November, 2010, to adequately plan for the Convention.
Check out photos from the Department of International Languages French Study Tour, which ran from May 3-24, 2010, and made stops in France, Belgium and Switzerland, and more!
Savoring the Word: Engaging Scripture with the new Andrews Study Bible More than three years in the making, the recently published Andrews Study Bible marks a milestone in Adventist publication. Under the leadership of Andrews University president Niels-Erik Andreasen and the Andrews University Press, the project moved from vision to reality in record time—especially considering the complexity of working with an international team of contributors, as well as numerous editors, designers, and proofreaders. Read more.
The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and the Department of Social Work at Andrews University are now offering a new dual graduate degree, a Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work, beginning in the fall semester of 2010. This four-year degree is being introduced with a 33 percent tuition reduction incentive.
The new dual MDiv/MSW degree will prepare students for service in occupations where social work and the pastoral mission of the church intersect. It is the only collaborative program of its kind within the Seventh-day Adventist Church and only one of 15 throughout the United States.
"The role of today's pastor is different than that of the traditional pastor. In addition to preaching, visitation, weddings, funerals and an annual evangelistic series, pastors must be prepared to deal with a myriad of human challenges both within the congregation and within the community," says David Sedlacek, professor of social work and co-coordinator of the dual degree program.
The program is designed to give students an integrated approach to both theology and social work. It's structured to prepare students for types of ministry where clinical and administrative skills in both social work and theology are needed. Students can choose to complete a dual degree or an emphasis in either social work or Christian ministry.
"Effective evangelism today requires a familiarity with the real problems that people face and the knowledge of how to effectively address them with sound professional and biblical solutions," says J. Michael Harris, director of the MDiv program. "Studies show that pastors are often the first and most trusted contact for congregants who are experiencing life problems. They therefore need to be well prepared to help with these problems."
Applicants for the MDiv/MSW dual degree program are required to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, or an equivalent educational credential from another country. Applicants must apply separately, and be accepted, by both the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and the Department of Social Work.
To learn more about the dual MDiv/MSW, e-mail mdiv-msw@andrews.edu or contact the Program Coordinator at 269-471-6249.
The Andrews Study Bible will be available starting Thursday, June 10, at the Andrews Bookstore. It becomes the only full-feature, formal study Bible every produced at an Adventist publishing house. The Andrews Study Bible was prepared by scholars representing colleges and universities from around the world, including faculty at Andrews University. All regular Andrews University faculty and staff will receive a discount coupon good for $10 off the hardback edition or $15 off the bonded/leather edition of the study Bible from the Andrews Bookstore. Coupons will be handed out starting at the General Staff Strawberry Social on Wednesday, June 9 and will then be available for pick-up at the Office of Human Resources during normal business hours. Learn more about the Andrews Study Bible.
The Center for Youth Evangelism (CYE) app contains free resources for you to teach with, latest news and reports of upcoming youth and young adult ministry events, introductions to all our ministry initiatives, a portal to Facebook and Twitter, and a way to contact us directly. Search for "CYE" in the iPhone App Store or get it here.
The Center for Youth Evangelism is a training and resource center for claiming, training and reclaiming youth and young adults for Jesus Christ. It is located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University as part of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Learn more.
I'm happy to formally announce the 2011 Easter Passion Play Event Director as Tori Steely. Tori has been my assistant for two years and I have valued her as a friend and great leader.
After graduating from Andrews University with a degree in Biology in 2008, Tori then entered the Masters program. She is planning on graduating from the Biology masters program in 2011. Her emphasis is neurobiology with her research being done on crickets. This will be her third year being involved with the Easter Passion Play.
It has been my privilege to lead hundreds of volunteers to share with others Christ's sacrifice through His death on the cross and His message of everlasting love! I have enjoyed seeing God work through the countless hours of service these volunteers have given in order that we might bring the community this event.
I'm excited about what new ideas and leadership Tori will bring and am pleased to announce her as the 2011 Event Director.
May God continue to shine his light through this event on the campus of Andrews University.
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NOW AVAILABLE: If you have a paper that you would like to check on the originality of the sources, send it to us and we will have it checked. Starting Fall Semester 2010 this will be available more campus wide with teachers having their own access. Look for training dates in the August NEWS.
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The Andrews University School of Business Administration will be offering an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) beginning in August 2010. Read more.
Faculty and staff gathered in the Garber Auditorium on Monday, May 17 for the routine briefing by President Niels-Erik Andreasen of the summer meeting of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Andreasen noted this summer’s Board meeting came earlier than usual due to the General Conference session. Read more.
More than 2,400 church representatives will vote on agenda items during the Seventh-day Adventist Church's 59th World Session this August. Who are they, and how are they selected?
The Adventist Church's Constitution outlines the process, which began last summer. Delegates fall into one of two categories: regular delegates, those who represent various levels of church administration; and delegates at large, who represent world church entities and institutions, such as universities. Read more.
Christon Arthur, an Andrews alum, is returning to his educational roots as dean of the Andrews University School of Graduate Studies & Research. He assumes the role currently held by interim dean Emilio Garcia-Marenko. Arthur will arrive to campus on July 1, 2010.
"The position of dean of the School of Graduate Studies & Research has been upgraded from a half to a full-time position and we look forward to the strength that Christon Arthur will bring to this integral role on campus," says Bill Richardson, interim provost.
"A faculty-student mentorship relationship is the most important attribute of high-quality graduate programs. That was my experience at Andrews," says Arthur. "I was blessed to have mentors who believed in me, more than I believed in myself and that's what we are called to do. They mentored me in scholarly activities and leadership. Undoubtedly, my experiences with my mentors outside of the classroom were more valuable to me than my in-class experiences. My mentors touched my life by "paying forward" and those experiences have made me who I am today. I intend to reciprocate by touching the lives of current students: "paying forward" to the next generation."
As associate dean of the College of Education at Tennessee State University (TSU) since January 2007, Arthur has provided leadership as the college's chief academic officer and worked closely with deans, department heads, faculty and others in strategic planning; fiscal planning and budgetary allocations; and creating and maintaining academic rigor. He joined the faculty at TSU in 2001, teaching in the educational administration department. During his tenure, he mentored undergraduate and graduate students in the research process. His mentorship led to his students co-presenting at conferences and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications. His academic contributions did not go unnoticed, leading to Arthur being named "Researcher of the Year" for the Department of Educational Administration in 2002-03 and the university's "Teacher of the Year" in 2004-05, both at Tennessee State University. Prior to working in higher education, Arthur spent 12 years teaching geography and social studies students at Grenada Seventh-day Adventist Comprehensive School where he also helped students prepare for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exam.
Arthur has led several notable funded research projects, including $11,000 annually for the development and implementation of a peer-reviewed journal in the College of Education at TSU and an annual $35,000 budget to work collaboratively with TSU Extension and Bridges Academy to integrate technology into the curriculum. He has contributed scholarly research articles to numerous publications and delivered dozens of scholarly presentations across the country.
He has also been actively involved in several professional organizations and councils including the Tennessee State Board of Education Advisory Council, the K-12 Education Board of the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, the Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation, and the Research and Service Committee for the TSU College of Education, to name a few. He holds professional memberships to several organizations such as the American Educational Research Association and the Regents Academic Leadership Institute, among others.
Arthur earned a Bachelor of Arts in theology from Caribbean Union College in Trinidad in 1989 and three graduate degrees from Andrews University: a master's degree in education in 1995; an EdS in curriculum & instruction in 1998 and a PhD in educational administration in 2000.
-Written by Keri Suarez, media relations specialist, Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication
Starting June 1, 2010, our mail will be leaving campus at 2:30 p.m., M-Th.
This is a change from the previous time of 3:15 p.m., which it has been for many years. Mail needing to leave on any given day must be in the Post Office early enough to be processed before mail pick-up time. We ask the campus to plan accordingly. Friday pick-up will not change.
Andrews University’s Arboretum has recently groomed some new walking trails, dubbed “Trickett’s Thicket,” through the mature woods behind Garland Apartments. The trails will be formally opened and dedicated on Thursday evening, May 20, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting and then take an inaugural walk with Dennis Woodland, professor of botany and chair of the Arboretum Council.
Trickett’s Thicket is dedicated to the memory of Andrews University alumni Wilson and Verda Trickett. They previously owned the property and dreamed of making it available to the campus community for the enjoyment of Michigan woodlands. In their retirement years, Wilson and Verda were beloved for their care and assistance to international students struggling to make ends meet. The Tricketts ran a food pantry, known as Project P, which continues to assist families in need today. Wilson served Andrews University in business management beginning in the 1940s. Verda was a school teacher in the Niles school system. They both passed away in 2002.
Guests to the ribbon-cutting and inaugural walk are asked to park behind Garland Apartments and follow the signs to the trail opening.
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We are reviewing the usages and usability of Desire2Learn (D2L). Your feedback is crucial as we consider the needs for teachers and students here at Andrews University. In the next few weeks you will be receiving an email with a link to a survey regarding D2L.
Students mark completion of degrees at Andrews University The overcast skies didn’t dampen the excitement of graduates, eager to hold their diploma, on Graduation Sunday, May 2. Altogether, 588 students — undergraduate and graduate, both affiliate and main campus — marked the formal completion of their degree from Andrews University, according to a news release. Read more.
The overcast skies didn’t dampen the excitement of graduates, eager to hold their diploma, on graduation Sunday, May 2. Altogether, 588 students—undergraduate and graduate, both affiliate and main campus—marked the formal completion of their degree from Andrews University. Barry Black, chaplain to the United States Senate and His Excellency the Most Honorable Sir Patrick L. Allen, governor-general of Jamaica, were among the featured speakers for the Andrews University graduation weekend April 30–May 2, 2010. Both men were also awarded honorary degrees. Read more.
The winds of change were blowing—quite literally—as the groundbreaking ceremony for Buller Hall commenced Friday morning, April 30, in the heart of the campus of Andrews University. Nearly 250 gathered just outside the now-empty Griggs Hall as University administration, lead donors Allan and Mickey Buller, and faculty formally turned the first shovels of dirt for the new Undergraduate Learning Center. Read more.
On Friday, April 23, the Department of Mathematics held an awards reception for the 2009-2010 Awards for Excellence in Mathematics. This annual event recognizes students who have excelled in mathematics. The following is a list of categories and the students recognized in each area:
Precalculus
Hea Yeon Choi, Andre Moncrieff
Advanced Calculus
Theron Calkins
MATH145 Reasoning with Functions
Robin Hardy, Kevin Wilson
MATH220 Geometry & Numbers
Jodi Knott
MATH355 Discrete Mathematics
Kendall Hopkins
Precalculus Algebra
Sung Min Cho
Calculus II
Daniel Colon, Sung Min Han
Differential Equations
Theron Calkins, Jeff Chen
Arithmetic and Algebra Review
Jennifer Mally
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Kendall Hopkins, Steven Oxley
Calculus II
Luis Garibay
Mathematics Modeling in Biology
Theron Calkins
Calculus I
Claudia Kim, Lynda Lee, Erica Evans, Daniel Colon, Woo Jong Jang
Elementary Statistics
Carrie Blankenmyer, Naomi Behnke, Hadassah Consuegra, Lana Vulicevic
Arithmetic and Algebra Review
Bertha Iancu, Annelisa Sokolies, Yvette Tennison, Jill Bush
As I wandered around Kellogg Park last Thursday, something Congressman Thad McCotter said earlier in the day resonated with me.
Looking out over a crowd that may have topped a thousand people, he talked about the fundamental disconnect between elected officials and ‘we the people.’ Read more.
BERRIEN SPRINGS - The U.S. Senate chaplain and the governor general of Jamaica will be the commencement speakers at Andrews University over the upcoming graduation weekend. Read more.
Above everything else, 46-year-old Denroy Black was a committed father to his three children and a devoted son to his Heavenly Father. On Thursday, April 15, Denroy was driving home from his construction job to be with his children, 12-year-old Denique, 10-year-old Denoi and 5-year-old Denalia so his wife, Marvelyn, could go to her nursing shift at Lakeland Hospital. It was at the intersection of Shawnee and Garr Roads where a three-car crash suddenly took Denroy’s life shortly after 4 p.m. He died at the scene.
A native of West Mooreland, Jamaica, Denroy was born in 1963 to Murdina and Hezekiah Black. He was the baby of the family, joining siblings Pauline, Ransford, Errol and Monica. Denroy’s father died when he was young, leading him to be very independent at a young age. At 15, he began financing his own education, something he continued to do throughout secondary school, college at West Indies University (now Northern Caribbean University) and then at Andrews University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1991 and an Associate of Science in 1996, both from Northern Caribbean University.
In 1993, he began as an intern pastor with the Montego Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church in the West Jamaica Conference. The following year, he was given a circuit of nine churches, serving as the senior pastor for all nine churches. During his years of ministry in Jamaica, he was known for being a very committed pastor. After learning of his death, one of his church members called Marvelyn to say no one visited shut-ins, cared for his family or counseled with his people like Pastor Black. Marvelyn says, “I didn’t know he was such a respected man until he died.”
In 1996, Denroy married his college sweetheart, Marvelyn. The couple continued to work in ministry and soon their first child, daughter Denique, joined the family. “It was such a blessing to our family,” says Marvelyn.
The young family transitioned to a new pastoral assignment that again had Denroy as senior pastor over nine churches. But as much as he loved ministry, he felt called to study. “He chose to study at Andrews University. He had always wanted to study here,” says Marvelyn.
In August 1999, Denroy, a very-pregnant Marvelyn and 1½ year old Denique came to Berrien Springs. Just two weeks after arriving, their son, Denoi, was born. “I don’t know how we did it but God had ordained for us to come here,” she says. “He (Denroy) trusted in God. We didn’t have money or stuff like that. I feel God brought him through this because it is not an ordinary thing to go right up to your ThD without some divine intervention.”
Denroy completed his master’s in religion at Andrews in 2002 and immediately turned his focus to completing his ThD. He loved books and spent hours in study, but he would bring his research—and stacks of books—home so he could be close to his children. Denroy was a scholar at heart and he strived to teach his children the habits of a good scholar. “Every single night, he is the one who made sure the children finished their assignments. He had a dream for them, for college.”
The Black family was looking forward to having more time together once Denroy completed his education. They were planning a road trip for after his August 2010 graduation. “He loved his kids so much,” says Marvelyn. “He cared for them when they were sick and every day he made sure they took a multivitamin. His children are looking forward to seeing him again when Jesus comes.”
Denroy wasn’t sure what his post-graduation life would hold, but was committed to going anywhere the Lord led. “He was working to finish his dissertation and in that paper, he found God,” says Marvelyn. “He was a changed person. There was something different about him.”
“I’m still questioning ‘why?’ But I know God is too kind to be cruel,” says Marvelyn. “It’s a lot of pain, so much pain but we’re still holding fast to His promise that He will never leave His people alone. Everything looks so sad and dreary, but I’m holding onto hope. And my children are holding on to that same hope, too.”
Funeral Services
The viewing for Denroy Black will be held on Sunday, April 25 from noon-2 p.m. at Pioneer Memorial Church. The funeral begins at 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 26 at Rosehill Cemetery in Berrien Springs. The funeral will be available for viewing via live streaming video at mms://livestream.andrews.edu/video.
Contributions to the family can be made to the Seminary Emergency Scholarship Fund by making checks payable to Andrews University and sending them to Seminary Dean’s office.
A 46-year-old Andrews University student is dead after a three-car accident in Oronoko Township in Michigan Thursday afternoon, police say in a news release Friday. Read more.
A few monitors and old network gear were dropped off for recycling by John Frambach, director of technology at Johnson-Rauhoff, a local business in St. Joseph, Mich.
He brought the items to the electronics recycling collection at Andrews University in Berrien Springs this week. Read more.
A 46-year-old Andrews University student is dead after a three-car accident in Oronoko Township in Michigan Thursday afternoon, police say in a news release Friday.
Denroy Black, a native of Jamaica, was traveling northbound on Garr Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at Shawnee Road near Andrews University in Berrien Springs at 4:10 p.m. A pickup truck traveling eastbound struck the drivers side of Black's car, sending his vehicle into another vehicle waiting to turn south onto Garr. Read more.
It is with great sadness we share news of the death of Andrews University student Denroy Black. Denroy, a ThD student in the Seminary, died at the scene of an afternoon car crash today (Thursday, April 15) at Shawnee and Garr Roads in Berrien Springs. No other Andrews students were involved in the crash. Denroy was an international student from Jamaica. His dissertation was scheduled for July 2010. Denroy is survived by his wife, Marvelyn Williams Black, and their three children.
Additional information, including memorial and funeral information, will be shared as it becomes available.
Please join your University family in prayer as we mourn the loss of Denroy Black.
Wednesday, the Berrien County Community Development Department, along with Andrews University, is hosting the second Berrien County electronics recycling collection. Read more.
Documentary discusses church's approach to health BERRIEN SPRINGS - It wasn't exactly a Hollywood premiere with stars walking down a red carpet, but the Southwest Michigan premiere of "The Adventists" drew rave reviews from those watching Saturday night at Andrews University.
Nearly 2,000 people crowded into Pioneer Memorial Church on campus to watch the one-hour film about the Seventh-day Adventist Church's role in promoting a holistic approach to health.
For most of the last decade, a poster of TaMira Jennings and Damon Travis has been on display just outside of Lula Lee’s Benton Harbor City Commission door—across the hall from the Mayor’s office. To some it may be just another poster, just another picture of two Benton Harbor High School students. However, to Desmond Murray, assistant professor of chemistry at Andrews University, there are almost 10 years of meaning in that poster. Now, upon releasing his latest video about early research participation in March on YouTube, Murray remembers Jennings and Travis as the first high school students in his summer research program back in 2001.
Back then the program, formed in collaboration with a grassroots Benton Harbor organization, was called Benton Harbor Science Initiative. Today, it is a non-profit organization known as Building Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST), which has been actively involved in providing southwest Michigan students, high school and college, with early research opportunities in keeping with its motto of People First, Innovate Early. Research projects have targeted synthesis of antibacterials, dyes, fragrances, environmentally friendlier pesticides and sensors for chemical warfare agents, agricultural pollutants and other toxic agents.
BEST apprentices have presented their research findings at national scientific meetings and their work has been displayed in Berkeley, California and Paris, France. Also, three BEST students were recently published in February as co-authors on a research paper about sensors for toxic organophosphate pesticides. Two of these are Andrews students: Ken Fletcher, a 2010 chemistry graduating senior and Keith Campbell, a 2005 biology alumni.
The recently released video–A Passion for Research: Inspiring High School Students–features Wen-Ting Ong, Berrien Springs High School ’07; Rachel Skibbe, Eau Claire High School ’07; and Nikia Davis, Benton Harbor High School ‘07. They were students in Murray’s 2007 grade 12 Math Science Center class, which was recognized as a finalist in the Business Review’s Innovation Michigan Exposition in Grand Rapids, Mich. All three students are now juniors attending college: Ong is at Andrews University, while Davis and Skibbe are at Michigan State University.
“Dr. Murray has demonstrated in this video how researchers can have a large impact on young people by engaging them in research experiences, stimulating their curiosity and building their confidence. This video will also be a valuable tool in sharing this successful model to other researchers across the country and encouraging them to develop programs that engage young people at an early age,” said Sandra Welch, program director for the Informal Science Education program at the National Science Foundation.
Murray has received research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the American Chemical Society (ACS) and from ACS Project SEED to support these opportunities over the years. He also partnered with local organizations, such as, St. Joseph Valley ACS Chapter, Benton Harbor Youth Works and Michigan Works in direct support of student remuneration.
After viewing the YouTube video, James H. Hageman, associate vice chancellor for research at the University of Colorado, Denver said, “This is based on a large and continuous effort over the years on Murray’s part. I have shared this with a large group of science-educator faculty at UC Denver as well as former colleagues at New Mexico State University.”
Joseph Francisco, 2010 president of the American Chemical Society and the William E. Moore Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University, remarked “It is these grassroots efforts that lead to long-lasting, positive change and long-term investment in young people for the sciences. Well done!”
In the early years of providing opportunities for area students to do authentic cutting-edge research, Murray would often personally drive to and from Benton Harbor to bring the students to his lab in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. This was done voluntarily by Murray, without cost—administrative, travel or otherwise—to any agency or organization. Murray said, “This was and continues to be a labor of love. My life mission is to provide opportunities in research, discovery and innovation for those who, for various reasons, have usually been left out. My effort comes from my core belief that all God’s children should participate in and contribute to one of humanity’s greatest adventures–the scientific enterprise.”
The video, which was funded by a 2007 grant awarded to Murray by the National Science Foundation’s Communicating Research To Public Audiences program, can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gQU6pUQSI.
More about BEST
Building Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST), People First, Innovate Early, is a Berrien County-based, science-education, nonprofit organization that advocates for and provides early research participation opportunities for high school and college students. Its founding CEO is assistant professor Desmond H. Murray in the Andrews University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Additional information can be obtained by contacting murrayd@bestearly.com or 269-757-1641.
The search committee for the dean of School of Graduate Studies & Research has completed its work, which the president has accepted. Subsequently, we have extended an invitation to Christon Arthur, currently associate dean of the College of Education at Tennessee State University. He has accepted our invitation and should be arriving on campus in late June or early July. We look forward to his arrival and believe this full-time position will strengthen our graduate programs.
The Andrews University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team were named regional champions at the annual SIFE competition held at the Hyatt O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. on Thursday, April 8, 2010. As a result, they are eligible to participate in the National Competition to be held in Minneapolis May 11-13, 2010.
The team presented the projects they had successfully completed this year before more than a dozen industry judges. Projects included, among others: “Teach a Student about Business” and the “Moving Forward in Style” programs conducted at the Fairplain Alternative Academy in Benton Harbor; computer training as part of the Bridges to Digital Excellence program in Benton Harbor; a business plan for I-SEE (an organization that provides low cost eye glasses for start-up businesses in developing countries); and participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) project which helps low-income individuals in Berrien County prepare their annual state and federal taxes at no cost.
This year’s SIFE team that went to competition consisted of Daniel Tyron (AU SIFE President), Chible Coleman, Crystal Giem, Anthony Jones, Timothy McWilliams, Angela Rollins, Noel Salgado, Jessica Wilson, and Nicole Wortham. They were assisted by SIFE faculty advisors, Ann Gibson, professor of accounting, and Charles Tidwell, professor of English.
College-level programs would stay with the world headquarters-affiliated school; K-12 programs could migrate to North America
A dramatic plan to remake Griggs University and Griggs International Academy, the 101-year-old distance learning arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, took its first steps April 6, when delegates to the Spring meeting of the world church's Executive Committee accepted a report calling for a restructuring. Read more.
April 5, 2010 – Lansing, Mich.–Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) is pleased to announce two students from Andrews University will be awarded for their dedication and commitment to community service during the 14th annual Outstanding Student Service Awards, April 10, 2010, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Mich.
Each year, MCC awards students from member colleges and universities across the state for their outstanding commitment to service-learning and civic engagement. Three types of awards are given: the Outstanding Community Impact Award, the Commitment to Service Award, and the Heart and Soul Award. Awardees were selected from a nomination pool of nearly 900 students. This year, 192 students from 34 member campuses will receive awards.
Filip Milosaveljevic will receive the Commitment to Service Award. This award is given to one student per member campus in the state of Michigan for their commitment to community service. Only 34 students will receive this award.
Mary Cregan will receive the Heart and Soul Award. This award is given to students to recognize their time, effort and personal commitment through service.
MCC will honor all award recipients at an awards brunch on April 10, 2010, at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Michigan Campus Compact is a coalition of college and university presidents who are committed to fulfilling the public purpose of higher education. We promote the education and commitment of Michigan college students to be civically engaged citizens, through creating and expanding academic, co-curricular and campus-wide opportunities for community service, service-learning and civic engagement. For more information, please visit www.micampuscompact.org.
Check out photos from the past two busy weeks at Andrews University! Photos include Fusion, International Food Fair, Easter Passion Play, and much, much more!
This year, nearly 800 student, staff, faculty and community volunteers presented the 7th annual Easter Passion Play at Andrews University. Under the direction of Richard Parke, event director, nearly 6,000 guests walked through our campus as they witnessed a portrayal of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
For Christians, Easter weekend is about more than bunnies and eggs. Every year, Andrews University in Berrien Springs teaches the biblical Easter story to thousands of people. This is the 7th year the college has presented the Easter Passion Play. Read more.
Andrews University is expecting up to eight-thousand people to attend its annual Easter Passion Play this weekend in Berrien Springs. This will be the event's seventh year, and Director Richard Parke says it's like no other play you have seen. Rather than taking place in one location, the Passion Play is spread out in several areas around campus. Visitors will be led on walking tours from each area to the next, taking in scenes that depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read more.
BERRIEN SPRINGS - Andrews University once again is offering area residents a unique and inspiring way to experience the passion story this Easter weekend.
For the seventh time in the past eight years, the university is offering an interactive Easter Passion Play on April 3 where people can go back 2,000 years to experience the life, death and resurrection of Christ. Read more.
Throughout its history, the Seventh-day Adventist institution has not sought public attention. Yet because of its global outreach, Andrews recently was recognized as fifth in the nation for largest proportion of international students. Noteworthy too is the devotion to serving others throughout the world that Andrews sows in its students. Many other schools have only recently embraced this means of broadening and enriching life experience. Read more.
Volunteers are still needed for the 2010 Passion Play at Andrews University. It takes more than 700 people to carry off the live performance, according to director Richard Parke. Read more.
The seventh annual Easter Passion Play will be held Saturday, April 3 on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs. This indoor/outdoor walk-through experience depicts the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read more.
Over 20 Andrews University clubs representing cultures and traditions from around the world will join together on Sunday, March 28, for the 46th annual International Food Fair at the Johnson Gym on the campus of Andrews University. Read more.
Memory, Meaning & Faith, www.andrews.edu/go/memorymeaningfaith, a new blog focused on Christian history in light of contemporary issues, will officially launch on Friday, March 19. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, this blog seeks to make the benefits of Seminary research more easily accessible to both lay persons and academics with the goal of refining thinking through broad-based dialogue in order to strengthen the faithful life of the mind within the Adventist and broader Christian community.
This blog was the vision of Nicholas Miller and John Reeve, who both teach in the Department of Church History at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. They envisioned a place on the Internet where church members could interact with Seminary professors across the broad range of topics related to history and theology. “We want to add to thoughtful, faithful discussion in the Adventist blogging community and become a hub of thoughtful, faithful online historical discussion,” says blog co-founder Nicholas Miller.
Miller and Reeve invited Roy Gane, a professor of Hebrew Bible and ancient near eastern languages; Martin Hanna, associate professor of historical theology; and Teresa Reeve, assistant professor of New Testament contexts, to join them in becoming regular contributors to Memory, Meaning & Faith.
Together, this team of scholars will blog on cutting edge topics in their fields by drawing from their current research interests. “Our aim is to strengthen faith while critiquing and discussing historical and theological ideas,” says blog co-founder John Reeve.
Each contributor, writing on a rotating schedule, will generate two posts each week made up of a quote from a historical source with discussion questions and an 800-1200 word post addressing a historical topic and its contemporary application. The contributors plan to engage in vigorous discussion with those who comment on their post while at the same time maintaining an atmosphere of courtesy and respect. The blog holds several values in high regard: Christian faith, scripture, scholarship, respectful dialogue, inquiry, intellectual honesty, relevance and love.
In celebration of Memory, Meaning & Faith’s launch, books by the blog’s main contributors will be given away to some of the first individuals who visit www.andrews.edu/go/memorymeaningfaith and then either become a fan on Facebook, a follower on Twitter or sign up for the newsletter. For conference, union or division ministerial directors who refer their pastors to Memory, Meaning & Faith and cc’s memorymeaningfaith@gmail.com, one of the first 50 to do so will receive a copy of Shadow of the Shekinah by Roy Gane. For college or university religion or theology department chairs or professors who refer their students and cc’s memorymeaningfaith@gmail.com, one of the first 50 to do so will receive Cosmic Christ of Scripture by Martin Hanna. Additional giveaway information is available by visiting www.andrews.edu/go/memorymeaningfaith and clicking on the “Giveaway” tab.
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! We especially love things like sample textbooks or instructor's copies, and we'll recycle anything that we can't use, so it's win-win. Call Nancy at 471-3164, e-mail sail@andrews.edu, or simply bring your donations to the SAIL office, located in the James White Library.
Andrews University is about to get a little bit fitter. Starting in the fall of 2010, the Department of Nutrition & Wellness will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Health & Fitness and a Bachelor of Health Science in Wellness. Read more.
Interested in learning more about Andrea Luxton, the incoming provost at Andrews University? In the Fall 2005 issue of Focus, a feature article highlights Luxton’s worldwide leadership credentials. Visit www.andrews.edu/focus and open the Fall 2005 issue. The feature begins on page 16.
The Nutrition Research Update, published by the Department of Nutrition & Wellness, has gone digital! Due to rising paper costs, this 20-year-old publication recently transitioned from hard copy to electronic. Now, you can always access the latest issue of The Nutrition Research Update by visiting the Department of Nutrition & Wellness website and clicking on the “Nutrition Research Update” tab.
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