Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:20:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:20:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 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&rsquo;s one bag every 1.4 seconds.&nbsp;</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&mdash;to let them know that they are not forgotten by God or the Christian community. &nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/christmas-behind-bars">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</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&ndash;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> &nbsp;</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> &nbsp;</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> &nbsp;</div> <div> &lt;&lt;&lt; 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> &gt;&gt;&gt;</div> </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:06:53 +0000 Andrews Involved in Archaeology Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68540 <p> With the participation of researchers in the field of archaeology, theology, and history from around the world, the second International Conference of Archaeology and Biblical Sciences (CIACB) brought together more than 800 people to Brazil Adventist University, Engenheiro Coelho campus. The October 22-25 event was the result of a partnership between the institution, the Museum of Biblical Archaeology (MAB) and Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news/archaeology-conference-highlights-contributions-to-understanding-the-bible/">site</a>&nbsp;and Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/archaeology-and-biblical-studies-congress-convenes-800-in-brazil">site</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:10:43 +0000 Symphony Orchestra to Perform Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68539 <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra will present its &ldquo;Fall Concert&rdquo; on Saturday, Nov. 8. Under the direction of Marc &Eacute;lys&eacute;e, the symphony will begin its performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert will take the audience on an exploration of both the intricacies of human emotions as well as the &ldquo;colossal forces&rdquo; that govern the solar system.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the South Bend Tribune <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/things-to-do/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3326179-andrews-university-symphony-orchestra-fall-concert">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:01:46 +0000 Andrews Contributes to Lake Union Professional Day http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68538 <p> Ten math teachers from junior and senior academies across the Lake Union gathered on Oct. 14 at the Lake Union Conference in Berrien Springs, Michigan, for a day of professional growth focused on artificial intelligence and math instruction.</p> <p> ...</p> <p> The theme of the day-long training, &ldquo;AI and Math Instruction,&rdquo; began with a devotional by Anthony Bosman, PhD, exploring what the Bible has to say about AI followed by an exploration into The Mathematics of Thinking Machines. Another presenter explored how artificial intelligence can support teachers and students by &ldquo;harnessing the potential of AI to make math instruction more manageable while fostering meaning that builds on mathematical concepts for increased learning,&rdquo; Ruth Horton, Lake Union education director, said. &ldquo;Teachers are constantly scaffolding for students at multiple levels. Technology can certainly assist, once you&rsquo;ve laid a solid foundation.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/math-teachers-explore-artificial-intelligence-at-lake-union-professional-training">site</a> &gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:00:03 +0000 Andrews Receives Grant for Grad Psychology Program http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68537 <div> A $350,000 grant has been awarded to Andrews University&rsquo;s School of Graduate Psychology &amp; Counseling by Michigan&rsquo;s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). According to Renette Portecop-Prentice, assistant professor and School Psychology Program coordinator at Andrews, these funds will be primarily used to establish an online version of the University's school psychology programming. A <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2025/07/01/leo-awards-1m-for-2025-school-psychologist-training-program">statement</a> released by LEO shares that this investment will &ldquo;increase the school psychologist workforce in Michigan, support students who are facing mental health challenges and help schools navigate available resources.&rdquo; Portecop-Prentice adds, &ldquo;Students will benefit significantly from increased faculty support and resources.&rdquo; &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-receives-major-grant-for-online-school-psychology-program">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</div> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:57:36 +0000 Professor Named to Bold Women of Business http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68486 <p> Elizabeth L. McCree, adjunct faculty member in the Department of History &amp; Political Science, was named to the Bold Women of Business Class of 2025.<br /> <br /> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story on the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/elizabeth-l-mccree-named-to-the-bold-women-of-business-class-of-2025/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:15:10 +0000 Wind Symphony to Host Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68485 <p> The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under direction of Denisse Santos, presents its fall concert, &ldquo;Echoes of Majesty,&rdquo; on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The program will feature works that depict majestic places, including noble monuments, grandiose forests, lofty mountains and spacious cathedrals.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the South Bend Tribune <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/things-to-do/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3311192-andrews-university-wind-symphony-fall-concert">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:11:44 +0000