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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu SMS: Junqi Sophie Tang & Abigail Koo http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67535 <p> Sunday Music Series artists: </p> <p> <strong>Junqi Sophie Tang</strong> is an assistant professor of music at Western Michigan University and former violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music. She was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition and 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival. She also won an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition.</p> <p> Acclaimed for her artistry as a solo pianist, chamber musician, orchestral violinist, and conductor, Abigail Koo has performed in major concert halls such as Carnegie Weill Hall, Carnegie Isaac Stern Hall, 92nd Street Y, Cami Hall, Alice Tully Hall, New York Steinway Hall, and Avery Fisher Hall. She received a doctoral degree in instrumental conducting Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, was formerly an Assistant Professor at Sahmyook University, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Abigail Koo will be accompanying Sophie Tang on the piano.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Repertoire</strong></p> <div> Sonata in E Minor, K. 304………………………………………………………………………….. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)</div> <div>      Allegro </div> <div>      Tempo di Menuetto</div> <div>  </div> <div> Romance, Op. 23……………………………………………………………………………………. Amy Beach (1867-1944)</div> <div>  </div> <div> Romance, Op. 9………………………………………………………………………………………Alfredo D’Ambrosio (1871-1914)</div> <div>  </div> <div> Romance in F Minor, Op. 11……………………………………………………………………… Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>INTERMISSION</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45…………………………………………………………………….Edvard Grieg (1797-1828)</div> <div>      Allegro molto ed appassionato </div> <div>      Allegretto espressivo alla Romanza</div> <div>      Allegro animato</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:32:58 +0000 Christmas Behind Bars at Andrews University http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68569 <p> On Sunday, Oct. 26, approximately 380 volunteers discovered that by diligently working together, in 190 minutes they could assemble 8,200 care packages for people in prison. That’s one bag every 1.4 seconds. </p> <p> The packing event was held in Johnson Gym on the campus of Andrews University and was organized by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University in partnership with the ministry of Christmas Behind Bars and its president Lemual Vega. This organization was established to reach the incarcerated—to let them know that they are not forgotten by God or the Christian community.  </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/christmas-behind-bars">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:14:09 +0000 Andrews Students Recognized With Awards http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68568 <p> The 26th annual Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held October 16–18, 2025, at La Sierra University, brought together more than 225 communication professionals, students, educators and church leaders from across the North American Division. Under Southern California blue skies and almost too-good-to-be-true weather, the gathering served as a hub for professional development, inspiration, networking and collaboration.</p> <p> ***</p> <div> <strong>Photography</strong></div> <div> Best Student Journalistic Photography: Nathaniel Reid, Andrews University</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Written Word</strong></div> <div> Best Student News Writing: Andrew Francis, Andrews University</div> <div> Best Student Short-Form Feature Writing: Mikey Ayala, Andrews University</div> <div>  </div> <div> <div> <strong>Spoken Word / Podcast</strong></div> <div> Best Student Audio Podcast: Claudius Emilaire, Andrew Francis, Lia Glass, Melissa Moore, and Ysa Dennis, Andrews University</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/sac-2025-adventist-communicators-enjoy-a-weekend-of-learning-networking-and-sunny-skies-at-la-sierra-university/">site</a> >>></div> </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:06:53 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, Nov. 15 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68564 <p> Join us for our Thanksgiving worship experience at the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11:45 a.m., as Martin Hanna presents "God's Blessing Flows: Receive It & Release It." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have a potluck after the service, followed by a Bible Study at 3 p.m. See you there!</p> <p> Upcoming Events:</p> <ol> <li> Friday, Nov. 14: Special Food Pantry Distribution from 3–4:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> <li> Tuesday, Nov. 18: In-person Fellowship at 7 p.m. Come sing, study and pray with us!</li> <li> Wednesday, Nov. 19: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Friday, Nov. 21: Children's Choir Practice from 6:30–7:30 p.m.</li> <li> Saturday, Nov. 22: Sabbath School Breakfast at 9:45 a.m.</li> <li> Sunday, Nov. 23: Food Pantry Distribution from 1:30–3:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> </ol> <p> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI. </p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:26:06 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, Nov. 15 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68563 <p> <strong>Niles Westside Adventist Church</strong><br /> 1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave)<br /> Niles, MI 49120<br /> <a href="https://nileswestsidemi.adventistchurch.org">www.nileswestside.org</a><br /> <strong>Pastor</strong>: Alexander Rybachek</p> <p> <strong>Sabbath School</strong>: 9:45 a.m.<br /> <strong>Church Services</strong>: 8:30 a.m. & 10:55 a.m.</p> <p> <strong>Nov. 15 Sabbath</strong><br /> <strong>8:30 & 11 a.m.</strong>: Pastor Alex Rybachek<br /> <strong>Sermon Title</strong>: Nothing Between<br /> There should be nothing between us and our Savior. No decrees, no events, no people and no music should be building a wall between our Savior and our hearts. We have to pay the price for our faithfulness to our God, but paying the price for not being faithful is much more expensive. Hannahiah, Mishael and Azariah knew that well and made their choice: if they stayed faithful to God, the worst outcome was losing their own lives. But if they did not stay faithful to their God, the price was losing eternal life. They made their choice back then, and we are to make ours today.</p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:21:47 +0000 Study in Turkey and Greece http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68562 <p> <strong>The New and Old Testament Departments Study Tour: "Study in Turkey and Greece"</strong></p> <p> <strong>Classes offered</strong>:</p> <p> With P. Richard Choi:</p> <ul> <li> NTST 695: Topics in New Testament Backgrounds (2 credits)*</li> <li> NTST 920: Seminar in New Testament Backgrounds (3 credits)*</li> <li> NTST 634: Theology of the Pauline Epistles (3 credits)</li> </ul> <p> With Paul Gregor:</p> <ul> <li> ANEA 510: Archaeology and the Bible (2 credits)*</li> <li> GSEM 670: Guided Study Tour of the Bible Lands (1–4 credits)</li> <li> OTST 620: Seminar in Old Testament Theology (2 credits)</li> </ul> <p> *PhD courses also available</p> <p> <strong>Tour Fee</strong> (early bird!):</p> <ul> <li> MDiv student: $3,845 + 8 credits</li> <li> PhD student: $200 + 6 credits</li> <li> MA religion student: $3,400 + 6 credits</li> <li> Community member: $6,650</li> </ul> <p> <strong>A $200 deposit is due by Dec. 1, 2025!</strong></p> <p> For more information or to register, contact: </p> <p> Department of New Testament (N125)</p> <ul> <li> Phone: 269-471-3219</li> <li> Email: <a href="mailto:ntst@andrews.edu">ntst@andrews.edu</a></li> </ul> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:18:17 +0000 Apply for Research Fellowships at CAR http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68561 <p> The Center for Adventist Research (CAR) is committed to fostering high-quality scholarship on the history of the Adventist faith tradition. Through its fellowships, CAR encourages research that not only deepens understanding of Adventism but also situates it within broader historical, cultural and theoretical contexts. Each year, CAR awards research fellowships that provide financial support and access to resources for scholars.</p> <p> <strong>Gary Land Research Fellowship</strong></p> <p> The Center for Adventist Research (CAR) is now accepting applications for the Gary Land Research Fellowship, which carries a monetary value of $2,500. This annually awarded endowed fellowship supports historical research at CAR. Priority is given to projects that reflect Land’s commendable scholarly approach: situating Adventism within broader historical or theoretical contexts and publishing cutting-edge work for expansive academic audiences.</p> <p> <strong>Louise Dederen Digital Research Fellowship</strong></p> <p> The Center for Adventist Research is also accepting applications for the Louise Dederen Digital Research Fellowship, which provides a non-residential researcher with $2,000 of digitization credit. This annually awarded fellowship supports historical research by providing digital files of materials held at CAR. Priority is given to cutting-edge projects that situate Adventism within broader historical or theoretical contexts and that will be published for expansive academic audiences.</p> <p> <strong>Application deadline</strong>: Nov. 30, 2025</p> <p> Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://centerforadventistresearch.org/research-fellowships-and-prizes/">https://centerforadventistresearch.org/research-fellowships-and-prizes/</a>.</p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:12:15 +0000 Francophone Culture and Cuisine http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68559 <p> Taught in English, FREN 255 (CRN 407) covers francophone culture from around the world, including food, music, fashion, arts, religion, agriculture and traditions. Credits can be used toward a humanities requirement!</p> <p> This course includes a lab fee to buy the yummy ingredients for Friday labs! The class meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. in Buller Hall, Room 150. </p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:06:57 +0000