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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:22:00 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:22:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Alumnus Inspires Seniors to Get Active http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67608 At 73 years old, Ron du Preez, an Andrews University alumnus, pastor and lifelong advocate for healthy living, is walking and cycling his way across America. As part of his national campaign, Senior Strides, du Preez is traveling to all 50 U.S. states in 50 days, completing 50 kilometers (31.07 miles) each day to raise awareness about senior health.  <<< Read the full story on the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-alumnus-inspires-seniors-to-get-active">site</a> >>> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:41:10 +0000 Andrews Professor Speaks for UCC Camp Meeting http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67607 This year, Upper Columbia Conference launched a new approach for camp meeting. Rather than one large event, this year UCC hosted six regional camp meetings in northeastern Washington, Spokane Valley, Tri-Cities, Walla Walla Valley, Wenatchee and Yakima. ... Tri-Cities hosted this year’s Hispanic camp meeting, with attendees from across the conference. Cecilio Clayton, Puerto Rican Union Conference evangelist; José Rojas, MOVEmentum president; and Rubén Muñoz, Andrews University biblical studies professor, were the featured speakers. <<< Read the full story at the Northwest Adventists <a href="https://nwadventists.com/news/2025/08/ucc-launches-regional-approach-camp-meeting">site</a> >>> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:39:32 +0000 Andrews Participates in Hesban Heritage Festival http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67605 The town of Hesban hosted on Thursday the Hesban Heritage Festival at the Princess Basma Centre, bringing together local associations, international scholars, and community members for a series of presentations, performances and reflections on cultural preservation. Organised as the culmination of several seasons of archaeological work and community engagement, the event highlighted the ongoing partnerships between the residents of Hesban and researchers from Andrews University. This collaboration is rooted in over five decades of excavation and heritage work at Tell Hesban. <<< Read the full story at The Jordan Times <a href="https://jordantimes.com/news/local/could-hesban-be-a-forgotten-city-of-the-decapolis">site</a> >>> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:37:42 +0000 Kuryliak Wins Scholar of the Year Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67585 Bohdan Kuryliak, project and event manager at the Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University and associate professor in the Department of Theology, has received the Scholar of the Year award from the Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences. The award took place after he successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, “Preterism, Idealism, Historicism, or Futurism? Interpretative Issues of the Apocalypse and Its Reception in Antiquity and Late Antiquity,” at the University of Zurich. <<< Read the full story at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news-releases/andrews-university-professor-wins-scholar-of-the-year-award-in-europe/">site</a> >>> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:20:27 +0000 Andrews Participates in Chicagoland Youth Rally http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67584 On June 14, 2025, over 150 youth and young adults gathered at the Hilton Chicago conference center for the annual Chicagoland One-Day Youth Rally to worship, inspire and fellowship. ... In addition to sponsoring the rally, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth team members and executives played an active role by leading breakout discussions and facilitating the AdventHealth Career Experience. These sessions encouraged youth to reflect on their purpose, emphasizing the importance of serving others and serving God. Maddie Hann, a current health care student at Andrews University who volunteered at the event, shared her thoughts. “What especially stood out to me was how dedicated they were about encouraging the next generation of Adventist youth in their faith and future.” ... <div> Through Texas Conference Pastor Salomon Espinosa’s powerful message on God working in each person’s life, the uplifting worship led by the Andrews University praise team and the AdventHealth Career Experience, attendees were truly inspired and encouraged to pursue God’s calling for their lives.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story on the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/uchicago-medicine-adventhealth-partners-with-the-illinois-conference-for-youth-rally">site</a> >>></div> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:19:02 +0000 Record Number of Alumni Enter Top PhD Programs http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67555 In recent years, a record number of Andrews University graduates have been accepted to the nation’s top STEM PhD programs. Gary Burdick, professor of physics and dean of Research, notes, “While we have long led in training Adventist students for advanced study of science and mathematics, we have noticed a significant uptick in those accepted into fully-funded doctoral programs, even as these programs are becoming more competitive.” He credits the students’ successful placement to the unique research culture at the University. <<< Read the full story on the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/record-number-of-andrews-university-students-enter-top-stem-phd-programs-via-undergrad-research/">site</a> >>> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:32:08 +0000 Andrews Welcomes New University Chaplain http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67554 A press release from Andrews University announced, “After a thoughtful search process, Andrews University welcomes new University Chaplain Jonathan Fetrick to the Center for Faith Engagement team. He will begin his new position when he arrives on campus at the end of July.”  <<< Featured on the Adventist Today <a href="https://atoday.org/news-from-andrews-university-loma-linda-university-new-ireland-and-adra/">site</a> >>> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:30:44 +0000 Adventist Education Shines at GC Session http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67553 The heartbeat of Adventist education pulsed through the vibrant exhibit hall at the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, where a panoramic education pavilion showcased the breadth and depth of one of the world’s largest Protestant education systems. With colorful displays, engaging demonstrations, and the presence of passionate educators and students, the pavilion powerfully highlighted the global mission of Adventist education, including its renowned universities within the North American Division. Featured prominently were Andrews University, Loma Linda University, Oakwood University, Southern Adventist University, Walla Walla University, Washington Adventist University, La Sierra University, and many others. <<< Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/adventist-education-shone-global-stage-gc-session-2025">site</a> >>> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:29:05 +0000