Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Stephen Zork Reunion Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68764 <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork Reunion Concert: &quot;How Can I Keep From Singing?&quot;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <span style="font-family:">Stephen Zork is retiring after 35 remarkable years at Andrews University. He has been a beloved mentor, teacher and major professor to many. To help mark the conclusion of his extraordinary teaching career, a special weekend has been organized from April 24&ndash;25, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by&nbsp;</span>Professor Zork, on Friday evening at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The reunion choir will also perform during second service at Pioneer Memorial Church.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">If you&rsquo;ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at Andrews, please plan to join the choir!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> ____________________</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box"><span style="font-family:">Friday, April 24</span></strong><span style="font-family:"><br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> <em style="box-sizing: border-box">Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University</em><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">12:30 p.m.&mdash;Singers arrive and enjoy light refreshments and time to reconnect<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 2&ndash;5 p.m.&mdash;Rehearsal with Professor Zork<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 5&ndash;6 p.m.&mdash;Light supper provided (please stay on campus for call time)<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 6:30 p.m.&mdash;Choir call time<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 7:30 p.m.&mdash;Celebration Reunion Choir Concert<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box"><span style="font-family:">Sabbath, April 25</span></strong><span style="font-family:"><br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> <em style="box-sizing: border-box">Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University</em><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">9 a.m.&mdash;Continental breakfast and fellowship<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 10&ndash;11 a.m.&mdash;Rehearsal for church service<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 11&ndash;11:20 a.m.&mdash;Walk to Pioneer Memorial Church<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 11:20&ndash;11:35 a.m.&mdash;Choir seated on the platform<br style="box-sizing: border-box" /> 11:45 a.m.&mdash;Second Service<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:"></span>Following the service, we hope to gather singers and their families for lunch (location TBD), followed by a time of shared stories, photos and reminiscing.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="font-family:">Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.<o:p></o:p></span></p> Fri, Apr 24, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Howard Presents: Chi Yong Yun & Charles Reid https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67546 <p> What happens when two world-class artists join forces? An unforgettable evening of music. Join internationally renowned tenor Charles Reid and the incomparable pianist Chi Yong Yun as they explore the magic of song.</p> Sat, Apr 25, 2026 08:30 pm -0400