Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0000 Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Kindergarten Visitors' Day https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62470 <p> Children who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2026, are invited to visit our Kindergarten classroom. They will enjoy singing and worship, physical education, Spanish and music class, along with outdoor play time.</p> <p> Please call us at 269-471-3220 to let us know you're coming!</p> Wed, Apr 08, 2026 08:15 am -0400 Howard Center Presents: The Collingsworth Family https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67545 <p> The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim&rsquo;s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise.</p> <p> <strong>The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to be able to host the Collingsworth Family at our venue; however, all tickets will be sold online. Please click on the tickets link to purchase your ticket.</strong></p> Wed, Apr 08, 2026 07:00 pm -0400 Chapel https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68118 Thu, Apr 09, 2026 11:30 am -0400 Theses due to the Dissertation Office for spring graduation https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68117 Thu, Apr 09, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67532 <p> Please join us for the AUSO &amp; WAUS Thank You Concert on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> <br /> <u><strong>Repertoire</strong></u></p> <p> Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18&mdash;Sergei Rachmaninov</p> <p> 1. Moderato</p> <p> 2. Adagio sostenuto</p> <p> 3. Allegro scherzando</p> <p> <em>Ben Loenser, piano</em></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>-:-:- Intermission​ -:-:-</strong>​</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Danse Macabre&mdash;Camille Saint-Sa&euml;ns</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Carmen Suite No. 1&mdash;George Bizet</p> <p> 1. Pr&eacute;lude</p> <p> 2. Aragonaise</p> <p> 3. Intermezzo</p> <p> 4. S&eacute;guedille</p> <p> 5. Les dragons d'Alcala</p> <p> 6. Les tor&eacute;adors</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> _________________________</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>Andrews University Symphony Orchestra</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Marc &Eacute;lys&eacute;e</strong></p> <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is the core ensemble of the orchestral program at Andrews University. In addition to their current series at the Howard Performing Arts Center, the Symphony Orchestra travels within the Great Lakes region as well as internationally. Since 2006, the orchestra has performed in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, the Philippines and Costa Rica.</p> Thu, Apr 09, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 AUGSA: Kinetic Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68119 Thu, Apr 09, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Free Professional Headshots https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69029 <p> The Career Center is partnering with the Center for Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship to offer free professional headshots to students. The event will take place on April 10 from 12&ndash;3 p.m. in the Student Center (under the cafeteria stairs). Headshots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is necessary. Students are encouraged to dress professionally and come camera-ready.</p> Fri, Apr 10, 2026 12:00 pm -0400 Gymnics Homeshow, 4/10-12 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68121 Fri, Apr 10, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Spring Honors Thesis Symposium https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68123 Fri, Apr 10, 2026 01:30 pm -0400 Andrews University April Weekend Experience, 4/10-13 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68122 Fri, Apr 10, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 Proximity Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68124 Fri, Apr 10, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68125 Fri, Apr 10, 2026 08:21 pm -0400 Skywatch https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68690 <p> <span background-color:="" font-size:="" font-variant-ligatures:="" google="" sans="" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: ">Skywatch is the public observing program of the Kingman Observatory. All Skywatch events are free and open to the public. </span></p> <p> <span background-color:="" font-size:="" font-variant-ligatures:="" google="" sans="" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: ">Visit&nbsp;</span><a background-color:="" font-size:="" font-variant-ligatures:="" google="" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.andrews.edu/cas/physics/kingmanobservatory/public-observing/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1768080506045005&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zNY8GCiS17ULAfaR4_moC" sans="" style="color: rgb(11, 87, 208); cursor: auto; font-family: " target="_blank"><u>https://www.andrews.edu/cas/physics/kingmanobservatory/public-observing/</u></a><span background-color:="" font-size:="" font-variant-ligatures:="" google="" sans="" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: ">&nbsp;for current information on parking, weather and cancellations.</span></p> Fri, Apr 10, 2026 09:00 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68126 Sat, Apr 11, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, April 11 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69059 <div data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" style="margin: 0px; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> Dr. Eric Ellison is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled &quot;By the Book.&quot; Structured activities, in all walks of life, require rule books. The Bible reinforces the importance of adherence to the rule book, and the dire consequences of disregarding it. But, there is a right way and a wrong way to read the rule book.&nbsp;The Church service begins at 9:30 am followed by Sabbath School at 11 am. All are welcome.</div> <div style="margin: 0px; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0px; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> The Eau Claire Church is located at 6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI&nbsp; 49111. Prayer meeting meets by Zoom on Wednesday nights. To join, contact Pastor Tom Shepherd at trs@andrews.edu.</div> Sat, Apr 11, 2026 09:30 am -0400 French Church https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69048 <p> Ecole du Sabbat Mo&iuml;se Djossou</p> <p> Culte : Boubakar Sanou &quot; Vivre &agrave; la lumi&egrave;re de la r&eacute;surection au coeur des incertitudes de la vie&quot;&nbsp;</p> Sat, Apr 11, 2026 10:30 am -0400 New Life Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68127 Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:45 am -0400 Genesis Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68129 Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68128 Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:45 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68126 Sat, Apr 11, 2026 11:45 am -0400 CYE Master Guide Club https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68971 <p> Join us on Sabbaths at 4 p.m. in the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, room S120!​​</p> <p> ​Schedule:</p> <ul> <li> March 14: Fundamental Beliefs and Knots</li> <li> March 21: Community Assessment&nbsp;</li> <li> March 28: Endangered Species Honor at the Museum of Natural History</li> <li> April 4: Exit Reviews/Passion Play around campus</li> <li> April 11: Exit Reviews/Social Media</li> <li> April 18: Investiture</li> <li> April 25: Exit Reviews/Bible Alive</li> <li> May 2: Investiture</li> </ul> <p> ​Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cye.org/">https://www.cye.org/</a>&nbsp;to sign-up for exit reviews and register!&nbsp;</p> Sat, Apr 11, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 Watchmen Reimagined https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68753 <p> Watchmen Acappella is a faith-based vocal group whose sound reflects a blend of cultural influences rooted in African heritage and gospel tradition. Through live performances, the group seeks to encourage audiences and communicate their faith through music. Watchmen Acappella&rsquo;s mission is to inspire hope, bridge cultural gaps and create sustainable opportunities for those in need.</p> <p> SPECIAL OFFER: The first 100 tickets will be available at a discounted price of $25, after which tickets will be sold at the standard price of $35.</p> Sat, Apr 11, 2026 08:30 pm -0400 Drone Competition https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68130 Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Sunday Music Series: Dmitry Rachmanov https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67540 <p> A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dmitry Rachmanov is chair of keyboard studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as &ldquo;a poem of ecstasy&rdquo; in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards and is a founding member and president of the Scriabin Society of America.</p> Sun, Apr 12, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 International Food Fair https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68131 Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:00 pm -0400 Undergraduate Students: Cocurricular Short Courses 4.5 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68133 Tue, Apr 14, 2026 11:30 am -0400 Chapel Survey: No Chapel https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68134 Thu, Apr 16, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Celebrate National Poetry Month at the JWL https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68930 <p> In celebration of National Poetry Month this April, the James White Library will host a poetry reading event on April 16, 2026, from 4:30&ndash;6 p.m., and we warmly invite you to join us. Poetry lovers and composers are encouraged to submit and share their original work with the campus community. If you simply want to read a poem that appeals to you, you're welcome!</p> <p> &quot;Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.&quot; Robert Frost</p> <p> Join us for an afternoon filled with captivating poetry readings, perfect for all who appreciate the art of poetry.</p> Thu, Apr 16, 2026 04:30 pm -0400 AUGSA: Kinetic Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68135 Thu, Apr 16, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Proximity Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68136 Fri, Apr 17, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68137 Fri, Apr 17, 2026 08:28 pm -0400