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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 7 Mar 2026 12:34:00 +0000 Sat, 7 Mar 2026 12:34:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Wind Symphony Presents Vespers Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68952 <p> On Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center, the Andrews University Wind Symphony will present its annual vespers concert, titled “Sing Praise!” This year, the Wind Symphony, conducted by Denisse Santos-Gooden, will be joined by the Andrews University Singers, directed by Stephen Zork, and the Berrien Springs Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church praise team, coordinated by Myrna Araujo-Constantine, creating a powerful shared music experience.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the South Bend Tribune <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/things-to-do/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3508928-andrews-university-wind-symphony-presents-vespers-concert">site</a> and Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/andrews-university-wind-symphony-to-perform-annual-vespers-concert/article_b8fda51e-46e7-509b-956c-16319788b906.html">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:41:27 +0000 French Cafe http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68939 <p> French café is happening again this semester. It is a time where we can eat and share in French at the cafeteria (close to the piano). This event is open to students, faculty, staff and community members.</p> <p> The dates we have chosen are March 11 & 24 and April 1, 7, 15 & 21.</p> <p> Meal tickets are provided, if needed. Please RSVP to find out if you are eligible.  </p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:30:28 +0000 Celebrate National Poetry Month http://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 4:30–6 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> "Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." 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, 05 Mar 2026 14:27:35 +0000 Employee Benefits Fair and Town Hall http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68884 <p> Don’t miss your final opportunity to earn a wellness credit at this year’s Benefits Fair and Town Hall! This is your last chance to check that box if you still need it. Even if you don’t, attend to learn valuable insights about your benefits, new resources and ways to make the most of your coverage. Stop by, get informed, ask questions, and take charge of your health and savings—all in one place. We can’t wait to see you there!</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:25:02 +0000 Adulting 101 Series: Opportunities Through MCA http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68652 <p> Did you know that Andrews University students have VIP access to local and regional job and internship opportunities? This is made possible through a partnership with the Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA). Attend this session to learn more about MCA and how you can access these opportunities. This session will be presented on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. in Chan Shun Hall, Room 108. It is open to all majors, including graduate students. Cocurricular credit will be provided. A hybrid option is available for distance learning students only by contacting <a href="mailto:career@andrews.edu">career@andrews.edu</a>.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:24:32 +0000 23rd Annual Music & Worship Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68951 <p> The 23rd annual Music & Worship Conference took place Feb. 12–14, 2026, at Andrews University, bringing together students, faculty and church leaders to explore the theme of worship as missional discipleship.</p> <p> Hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, the annual conference continues a more than two-decade tradition of fostering thoughtful dialogue and meaningful worship experiences. Originally founded by Nicholas Zork, the conference has consistently combined dynamic worship gatherings with theological reflection. Since 2020, the event has included an academic component with a call for papers, highlighting interdisciplinary scholarship on worship.</p> <p> David Williams, conference organizer and associate professor of worship and sacred music, explained that this year’s theme sought to deepen the connection between worship and the mission of the church. “There’s not a lot of conversation about worship and mission together,” Williams says. “We wanted to help move that conversation forward.”</p> <p> Throughout the weekend, presenters examined how worship shapes discipleship and informs the lived experience of faith. “If liturgy is the work of the people,” Williams notes, “then it’s not just what happens in public worship. It’s also the work believers do when they are sent back into the world.” Rather than focusing solely on proclamation, the conference emphasized worship as a way of life expressed through daily work, service and community engagement.</p> <p> The program featured academic papers, pastoral presentations, and practical sessions on worship planning and church leadership. Organizers intentionally structured the conference to bridge theory and practice, allowing participants to experience the theology being discussed. “We learn theology not only by writing about it, but by doing it,” Williams explains. “The action of worship forms us.”</p> <p> Attendees experienced a range of musical expressions, including traditional hymnody, contemporary worship, gospel styles, Latino and Korean contributions, and orchestral arrangements. “One of the gifts of worship,” Williams says, “is recognizing that the church is bigger than any one culture or preference.” The varied expressions underscored the global nature of the church and the importance of cultural sensitivity in mission.</p> <p> For many participants, the highlight of the conference was a communal worship meal, designed to create space for prayer, reflection and shared praise. Organizers described these experiential moments as central to the conference’s purpose. “We always include worship around a meal,” Williams shares. “It teaches that there are many ways to encounter God together.”</p> <p> According to organizers, the Music & Worship Conference was designed not only for scholars but for church members and leaders seeking renewal in their local congregations. By combining scholarship, practical training and immersive worship, the event aimed to encourage meaningful transformation in the church’s public worship and mission.</p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at Andrews University, please visit <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the Andrews University team, please see the list of available <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the Andrews University mission by making a <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at Andrews University <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></div> </div> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:42 +0000 AY Service at Praise Fellowship SDA http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68949 <p> Praise Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church invites you to an AY service on Saturday evening, March 14, 2026. We look forward to seeing you then! Have a blessed week!</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:37:52 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, March 7 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68914 <div color:="" data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" font-size:="" new="" style="margin: 0px; font-family: " times=""> Tom Shepherd, PhD, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. Pastor Shepherd continues his series on the stories of Elijah and Elisha. His sermon is titled, "A Stolen Vineyard and the Grace of God." Jezebel had Naboth murdered so Ahab could have his vineyard. How would God respond? The answer might surprise us, except for one key detail. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. A fellowship meal follows the service. All are welcome.</div> <p style="margin: 0px;"> <span color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times=""> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> <span color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">The Eau Claire church is located at 6562 Naomi Road in Eau Claire. Prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom. Contact Pastor Shepherd for details at </span><span color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times=""><u><a class="OWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="0" href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu" id="OWA56389037-29ef-27bc-1c52-5395f9e686c5" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin: 0px;" title="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a></u>.</span></p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:35:28 +0000