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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:41:00 +0000 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:41:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Watchmen Reimagined http://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’s mission is to inspire hope, bridge cultural gaps and create sustainable opportunities for those in need.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:43:07 +0000 Missions Vespers http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69057 <p> Two student mission teams from Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University went out to serve the Dominican Republic and Roatan, Honduras, during spring break. Come to mission vespers to hear their testimonies as they share answers to prayers and unforgettable experiences. The vespers service will take place at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel on Sabbath, April 18, 2026.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:03:25 +0000 Education Sabbath http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69078 <p> Come and see how God is working through our schools to shape young minds and hearts for His purpose. Let’s support and encourage our students as they grow in knowledge, faith and service.</p> <ul> <li> Student-led worship service</li> <li> Inspiring messages presented by our students and the recitation of Sacred Scriptures</li> <li> Special music by the School Hand Bells & Choir</li> <li> A joyful celebration of learning, faith, and character development</li> </ul> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:34 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, April 11 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69059 <div color:="" data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" font-size:="" new="" style="margin: 0px; font-family: " times=""> Eric Ellison is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled "By the Book." 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. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. All are welcome.</div> <div color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="margin: 0px; font-family: " times="">  </div> <div color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="margin: 0px; font-family: " times=""> The Eau Claire Church is located at 6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111. Prayer meeting meets by Zoom on Wednesday nights. To join, contact Pastor Tom Shepherd at <a href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a>.</div> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:49:28 +0000 Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67533 <p> <strong>Americana Soundscape</strong> is a concert that will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. From the beginning with Gershwin’s lively "Strike Up the Band" all the way to the sounds of Barker’s arrangement of "Tin Pan Alley," this concert is sure to delight! Included are favorites from Henry Mancini, Aaron Copland and Cole Porter, as well as Florence Price’s "Juba Dance."</p> <div> Join the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, for an afternoon of toe-tapping and swaying sweet melodies on April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</div> <div>  </div> <p> <strong>Repertoire </strong><em>(51:18 minutes)</em></p> <p> "Strike Up The Band"—George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker<br />     <em> Francis Aguilar Jr., graduate student conductor</em></p> <p> "The Wonderful World of Disney"—arr. John Edmondson</p> <p> "Beale Street Blues"—W.C. Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. David Marshall</p> <p> "Moon River"—Henry Mancini, arr. Michael Brown</p> <p> "Juba Dance"—Florence Price, trans. Jay Bocook</p> <p> "American Patrol"—F. W. Meacham</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>-Intermission-</strong></em></p> <p>  </p> <p> "Hoedown" from "Rodeo"—Aaron Copland <br />      <em>Lymuel Ligsay, graduate student conductor</em></p> <p> "Baby Elephant Walk"—Henry Mancini, arr. John Moss</p> <p> "Puttin’ on the Ritz"—Irving Berlin<br />      <em>Andrews Brass</em></p> <p> "Cole Porter on Broadway"—Cole Porter, arr. Warren Barker</p> <p> "Summertime"—George Gershwin, Dubose & Dorothy Heyward & Ira Gershwin, arr. Robert Longfield</p> <p> "Tin Pan Alley"—arr. Warren Barker</p> <p>  </p> <div> ––</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Andrews University Wind Symphony</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Conductor: Denisse Santos</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> 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.</div> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:26 +0000 Global Institute for Research Student Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 <p> We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme <strong>"From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference."</strong></p> <p> Conference sessions will be held from <strong>7–10 a.m. EST, </strong>from <strong>Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026</strong>. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters,<strong> Colin Bruce</strong> and <strong>David Trim</strong>. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.</p> <p> Participants will benefit from a <strong>multidisciplinary, international conference</strong> <strong>featuring undergraduate and graduate student research</strong>. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning.</p> <p> Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:40:38 +0000 French Church http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69048 <p> Ecole du Sabbat Moïse Djossou</p> <p> Culte: Boubakar Sanou, "Vivre à la lumière de la résurection au coeur des incertitudes de la vie" </p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:33:05 +0000 Wind Symphony Presents "Americana Soundscape" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69077 <p> The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert, titled “Americana Soundscape,” will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.</p> <p> The performance will begin with George Gershwin’s lively “Strike Up the Band,” featuring graduate student conductor Francis Aguilar Jr. This will be followed by a delightful lineup including “The Wonderful World of Disney,” “Beale Street Blues,” “Moon River,” “Juba Dance” and “American Patrol.”</p> <p> After intermission, the second half of the concert will open with Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from “Rodeo,” conducted by graduate student Lymuel Ligsay. Other favorites will include “Baby Elephant Walk,” “Cole Porter on Broadway,” “Summertime” and “Tin Pan Alley.” As a special feature, the Andrews Brass will perform Irving Berlin’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”</p> <p> Join the Andrews University Wind Symphony for an afternoon of toe-tapping and sweet-swaying melodies. Tickets for this event can be purchased at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a> and are $8.50 for general seating and $6.50 for students and seniors. There is a two-ticket limit if purchasing with a student ID. For additional information, contact the Howard box office at 269-471-3560. For a full season schedule of events, visit <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:48:34 +0000