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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:31:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:31:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu AU Wind Symphony & SMC Brass Band Winter Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67524 <div> <div> A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight!</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! </div> </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Repertoire</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> Hornpipe from the Water Music - G.F. Handel, arr. Burgmayer 1:30</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Girl I Left Behind Me - Traditional, arr. Philip Sparke 6:00</div> <div>  </div> <div> Sweet Sunset - Jan DeHaan 4:00</div> <div>  </div> <div> Sea Songs - Ralph Vaughan Williams 4:30</div> <div>  </div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> I. Princess Royal</div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> II. Admiral Benbow</div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> III. Portsmouth</div> <div>  </div> <div> <em><strong>SMC Brass Band</strong>, Mark Hollandsworth, conductor</em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <em><strong>-Intermission-</strong></em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Coventry Variant - Greg Sanders 7:00</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Irish Washerwoman - Leroy Anderson 3:12</div> <div>  </div> <div> English Folk Song Suite - Ralph Vaughn Williams 11:30</div> <div>  </div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> I. March: Seventeen Come Sunday</div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> II. Intermezzo: My Bonny Boy</div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> III. March: Songs From Sommerset</div> <div>  </div> <div> Canterbury Chorale - Jan Van der Roost 5:50</div> <div>  </div> <div> Country Gardens - Percy Grainger 2:17</div> <div>  </div> <div> <em><strong>Andrews University Wind Symphony</strong>, Denisse Santos-Gooden, Conductor</em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Length of program 45:09</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <p>  </p> <p> -----------------------------</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Andrews University Wind Symphony</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Conductor: Denisse Santos</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Andrews University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and Andrews University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">More information coming later...</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Skywatch http://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 </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/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1768080506045005&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: "> for current information on parking, weather and cancellations.</span></p> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Celebration Choir Concerts Honoring Stephen Zork http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68727 <p> 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 24–25, 2026.</p> <p> The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by Mr. 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> If you’ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at Andrews, please plan to join the choir!</p> <p> Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include:</p> <p> <strong>Friday, April 24</strong><br /> <em>Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University</em></p> <p> 12:30 p.m.—Singers arrive and enjoy light refreshments and time to reconnect<br /> 2–5 p.m.—Rehearsal with Professor Zork<br /> 5–6 p.m.—Light supper provided (please stay on campus for call time)<br /> 6:30 p.m.—Choir call time<br /> 7:30 p.m.—Celebration Reunion Choir Concert</p> <p> <strong>Sabbath, April 25</strong><br /> <em>Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University</em></p> <p> 9 a.m.—Continental breakfast and fellowship<br /> 10–11 a.m.—Rehearsal for church service<br /> 11–11:20 a.m.—Walk to Pioneer Memorial Church<br /> 11:20–11:35 a.m.—Choir seated on the platform<br /> 11:45 a.m.—Second Service</p> <p> Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only.</p> <p> 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> Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.</p> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:23:09 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Marsha N. Durrant-Walker http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68710 <p> <strong>A PhD dissertation defense </strong>for<strong> Marsha N. Durrant-Walker</strong> is scheduled on<strong> Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, </strong>at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> <strong>Marsha N. Durrant-Walker </strong>will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the <strong>PhD degree in school psychology</strong>. Her dissertation title is<strong>, “Math Anxiety, Math Self-Concept and Math Self-Efficacy: A Study of the Jingle Jangle Fallacies.”</strong> Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email at <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>.</p> <p>  </p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:20:47 +0000 It's Always the Right Time to Visit Campus! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68309 <p> <style type="text/css"> .cgf-theme-base .cgf__control-tip { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; } .body .content-wrapper .content p { margin-bottom: 0; } </style> </p> <p>  </p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:43:39 +0000 Andrews Alumni Featured in Documentary Series http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67308 <p> On Thursday, May 29, at 8 p.m. EST, and Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m., PBS Michiana will air its newest installment of the "Legends of Michiana" documentary series. The program, titled “A Legacy of Care and Compassion,” will feature brothers Loren and Lowell Hamel. Born in Michigan, and with deep roots in the Andrews University community, the twins have made a significant impact on their local church and community.</p> <p> Growing up in a strong faith environment, both Loren and Lowell were called to serve their community of Berrien Springs, Michigan, as physicians. In 1976, both graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Andrews University. After attending Loma Linda University in California, they felt called back to Southwest Michigan to build and grow the community they grew up in. Both have worked to meet the health care needs of their community for more than 35 years, as primary care physicians and hospital administrators. For many years, Loren served as president and chief strategy officer and Lowell served as chief operating officer of Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health).</p> <p> Both Loren and Lowell have invested in the Andrews University community over the years. In 1990, they practiced medicine together at the University Medical Center on campus. Additionally, Loren Hamel has served as director of Student Health Services, clinical professor of nursing, president of the Alumni Association, chair of the J.N. Andrews Sculpture Committee, and member of the Board of Trustees and several of its subcommittees.</p> <p> The "Legends of Michiana" documentary series highlights people and organizations that have been influential to the growth and development of the Michiana area. Previous programs can be accessed <a href="https://www.wnit.org/programs/legends.html">here</a>. Thursday evening’s program can be viewed at the WNIT 34.1 <a href="https://www.wnit.org/live">livestream</a>.</p> Wed, 28 May 2025 14:28:53 +0000 RMES Vocal Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63000 <p> More information coming later…</p> Thu, 15 May 2025 23:04:49 +0000 Giving Day 2025! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67140 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:32:14 +0000