Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu AUSO & Young Artist Competition Winner Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67525 The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is presenting its annual Young Artist Competition concert featuring this year Jonathan Clough, tenor, and Aiko Ayala Rios, piano, as well as violinists Nikolaz Feliciano and Claire Yang. These talented students from the Department of Music at Andrews University will perform some of the most beautiful and challenging works of the symphony's repertoire.  Join us on this unique evening of virtuosity and elegance, and enjoy the music of Clara Schumann, W. A. Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Donizetti and Tchaikovsky.  We are happy to offer this concert to our community free of charge, but patrons will have the opportunity to support the students of the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, as they are currently raising funds for their music tour to California this coming March.   Program   “Meine Seele ist erschüttert”—L. V. Beethoven from "Christ on the Mount of Olives" Jonathan Clough, tenor   Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64—F. Mendelssohn "Mvt. 1 Allegro molto appassionato" Nikolaz Feliciano, violin    “Ich baue ganz auf deine Stärke”—W. A. Mozart from "The Abduction from the Seraglio" Jonathan Clough, tenor   -:-:- Intermission -:-:-   Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7—Clara Schumann "Mvt. 3 Finale: Allegro non troppo" Aiko Ayala, piano   “Una furtiva lagrima”—G. Donizetti from "The Elixir of Love" Jonathan Clough, tenor   Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35— P. Tchaikovsky "Mvt. 1 Allegro moderato" Claire Yang, violin     Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Marc Élysée 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. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:27 +0000 An Acoustic Evening With Sidewalk Prophets http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68593 We’re excited to be hosting "An Acoustic Evening With Sidewalk Prophets" this spring. In partnership with Great Big Family Productions, we’re hosting a night built around connection, stories and songs. Because this is a small acoustic experience, seating is limited and will move quickly. If you or someone you know is planning to attend, we encourage you to get seats while they’re still available. The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to host Sidewalk Prophets at our venue; however, all tickets will be sold online. 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Statistics from <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/" target="_blank">nfpa.org</a>. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:08:59 +0000 Music & Worship Conference Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67526 Please join us for an evening of worship as the Music & Worship Conference 2026 at Andrews University culminates in a musical concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening. The concert, titled “Lift Every Voice,” will feature artists Marena Clunie, Nicholas Zork, K-Anthony, the Deliverance Mass Choir, the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, Kingdom Voyagers, the Seminary Chorus, Jillian Lawrence, and Combined Conference Musicians. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:05:16 +0000 Scholarship for Theology and Education Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68818 The Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is once again offering its annual Scholarship for Theology and Education, providing critical financial support to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in theology or teacher education at Andrews University. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open until May 20, 2026. They must be submitted through the official Lake Union <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4Za3tBCnGw8N1p6DwdNJTJKDLWJdE1s9Ulg31Xp4Xt392tg/viewform">application form</a>. Rodney Palmer, chair of the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages and associate professor of religion, shares, “It’s important because there is a growing need for more pastors and educators. … The Lake Union scholarship lowers barriers so students called to the ministry of teaching and pastoring can complete their training without being derailed by finances.” Established to invest in the next generation of pastors, educators and faith-based leaders, the scholarship aims to strengthen churches and schools throughout the Lake Union territory. At Andrews University, its impact is felt both academically and spiritually. “Financial support through the Lake Union Scholarship enables future pastors and teachers to engage more fully in their coursework, mentoring relationships and hands-on practicum experiences, as well as local church and school involvement across the Union,” Palmer says. Through these relationships with Lake Union congregations and schools, students gain a clearer understanding of local needs and develop the skills and experience necessary for effective service. This scholarship is open to members of congregations within the Lake Union Conference who demonstrate financial need and meet Andrews University’s admission requirements. Applicants must be formally accepted into either a theology or teacher education program at Andrews University; students who change majors after acceptance become ineligible. In addition, applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a high school, homeschool or academy teacher. Theology recommendations should be emailed to <a href="mailto:religion@andrews.edu">religion@andrews.edu</a>, and education recommendations should be sent to <a href="mailto:sedinfo@andrews.edu">sedinfo@andrews.edu</a> by June 15, 2026. Students must also be able to pass required background checks for field experience placements. Recipients are eligible to receive up to $7,500 per semester, totaling up to $15,000 annually, for a maximum of four years. Continued eligibility requires maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrating satisfactory professional conduct and remaining in good academic standing. A limited number of scholarships are awarded each year. Applicants are first reviewed by Andrews University, and eligible candidates are then ranked by their local conferences, with final selections made by the Lake Union Scholarship Committee. A key component of the scholarship is its service commitment. “While there is not a formal requirement, graduates must be willing to work for at least four years after graduation within the Lake Union territory,” Palmer explains. “This commitment makes the scholarship a true partnership, in which the church invests in students and graduates then invest their gifts back into the church’s mission. It also strengthens staffing, continuity and the long-term health of Lake Union congregations and schools.” Over time, this investment will build up the Lake Union region as a whole. “It creates a steady pipeline of trained pastors and teachers who know the territory and are committed to its mission,” Palmer said. “This strengthens stability, especially in areas that sometimes struggle to recruit and retain qualified and effective pastors and educators.” The scholarship also closely aligns with Andrews University’s mission to seek knowledge, affirm faith and change the world. Palmer notes, “By making rigorous preparation in theology and education more accessible, it equips students to translate classroom learning into faithful, effective ministry and teaching across the Lake Union.” For students who feel moved to study at Andrews but remain undecided, Palmer offers encouragement: “If you sense God’s call to pastoral ministry or teaching, don’t let uncertainty or finances be a barrier. The scholarship exists because the church believes your call matters and wants to help you prepare well and to serve Jesus and His people, across the Lake Union territory and beyond.” Ultimately, the Lake Union Scholarship fosters a cycle of education, service and community development that benefits both present and future generations. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:02:54 +0000 Death of Gladys Davis Holmes http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68816 Gladys Gayle Davis was born on May 18, 1934, in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Harry and Blanche Davis. She moved to Belle Fourche, South Dakota, when she was five years old and grew up there on her grandparents' ranch. At the age of 14, she went to Oak Park Academy in Nevada, Iowa, where she graduated in 1952. She then attended Union Collage in Lincoln, Nebraska. By her second year at Union Collage, she taught the organ. Starting her fourth year, she transferred to Loma Linda University on the La Sierra campus in Riverside, California, where she graduated in 1956. She married Ivan Holmes in August of 1956 and worked at Thunderbird Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 1956–1960, teaching the piano and organ. In 1960, she moved to Andrews University in Michigan, where she began working in the Department of Music. In 1962 she moved again to Corvalis, Oregon, where she and Ivan had their first child, Lori. She returned to Andrews University in 1965, working as a dental assistant. Her second child, Michael, was born in 1967. In 1972, she moved with her family to Riverside, California, where she served as assistant to the campus chaplain at Loma Linda University on the La Sierra campus. She received two master's degrees in 1981, one in family life and the other in guidance & counseling. Starting in 1992, she served as associate dean of women until 1999, when she retired and moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, with her husband. She passed away in Grand Junction on Jan. 15, 2026. She is survived by her husband Ivan, her daughter Lori and her son Michael. Read Davis Holmes' full obituary <a href="https://www.brownscremationservice.com/obituaries/gladys-holmes?ttm_pid=210798345&ttm_affiliate=legacypro&ttm_affiliatetype=standard&ttm_campaign=legacy">here</a>.  Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:11:58 +0000 Symphony Orchestra Presents Young Artist Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68815 The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Young Artist Competition Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E. Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs. The concert will feature the four winners of the Department of Music’s Young Artist Competition, whose performances have been evaluated on technical command, musical understanding and artistic maturity. <<< Read the full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/au-presents-young-artist-competition-concert/article_f18f3b7e-adf2-50d5-a76b-914f902080e9.html">site</a> >>> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:07:08 +0000 Andrews Participates in Local Church Movement http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68814 In St. Joseph County, home to 282,000 residents, fewer than 1,800 identify as Seventh-day Adventists—less than one percent of the population. This awakening compelled them to re-imagine mission. What followed was a renewed commitment to make Christ known throughout St. Joseph County.  ... If the church remains centered in Christ and focused on mission, then—by God’s grace—the goal of 2,000 baptisms will not be a ceiling, but a starting point. With the continued partnership of students from the Andrews University Religion department and seminarians, the harvest is expected to exceed the prediction.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/operation-andrew-sparks-baptismal-growth-at-south-bend-first-church">site</a> >>> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:06:11 +0000