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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Sun, 11 May 2025 15:18:00 +0000 Sun, 11 May 2025 15:18:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu ASI Lake Union Spring Fellowship http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67253 The 2025 Lake Union ASI Spring Fellowship brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders under a unifying theme: “Sacred Entrepreneurship in Business and Ministry.” Held at the South Bend First Seventh-day Church from April 25-26 in South Bend, Indiana, the weekend event inspired members to rethink the boundaries between the spiritual and the secular, affirming that every vocation is a calling to serve God. The fellowship included high-impact presentations, networking, and a strategic town hall meeting that invited participants to envision ASI’s future. Attendees helped shape plans to expand member engagement, strengthen collaboration across the Union, and fund five impactful outreach projects for 2025. … The weekend kicked off with Matthias Soto, PhD, director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Andrews University. Soto urged participants to embrace risk as a catalyst for Kingdom growth. “The only way to reach a greater population is to take some risks,” he said. “Whether in business or ministry—if we don’t step beyond what feels safe, we’ll miss opportunities to reach people we otherwise never could.” <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/marketplace-mission-and-local-impact-drive-asi-lake-union-spring-fellowship-in-south-bend">site</a> >>> Thu, 08 May 2025 15:56:42 +0000 Andrews Conference Highlights Anabaptist Movement http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67232 On January 21, 1525, in Zurich, Switzerland, a small group of Christians renounced infant baptism and were secretly rebaptized. This moment marked the beginning of the Anabaptist “rebaptizer” movement. In honor of the 500th anniversary of this important event in the history of the Reformation,  Andrews University hosted, from April 3 to 5, 2025, the “Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life.” The conference brought together Mennonites and Adventists to “reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision the future of Anabaptist traditions, emphasizing their enduring impact on Christian faith, peacebuilding, and communal living.” <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-university-conference-highlights-the-500th-anniversary-of-the-anabaptist-movement">site</a> >>> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:49:29 +0000 Andrews Summer Experiences http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67231 The Crayon Box is offering two educational day camp experiences for children entering Grades K–5. Camp Kindness is geared toward children entering Kindergarten–Grade 2. Camp Cardinal is geared toward children entering Grades 3–5. The theme for 2025 is “God Does Marvelous Things.” … The Andrews University Early College Experience is an in-person summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors as well as incoming freshmen. The initiative is part of the Explore Andrews program, which is designed to help students find a desired academic plan as well as career and life goals through intentional support and personal advising. <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-summer-experiences">site</a> >>> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:49:03 +0000 Andrews University Outlines Graduation Weekend http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67230 Andrews University’s spring graduation will take place Thursday – Sunday, May 1–4.  The weekend’s events will include a Friday evening Commencement service, Baccalaureate services on Sabbath morning and two additional Commencement services on Sunday morning. All Commencement services will take place at the Andreasen Center for Wellness, and the Baccalaureate services will take place at Pioneer Memorial Church.  In order to provide more seating for families and friends of graduates, Commencement is held in three separate services and is by reserved seating only. <<< Read the full story at the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-outlines-weekend-commencement-activities/">site</a> >>> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:48:35 +0000 Student to Attend Summer Science Program http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67229 Johncarlo Kimmey, a Dowagiac resident and junior at Berrien Math and Science Center/Berrien Springs High School, has been chosen to participate in the highly competitive Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation Summer Program at Michigan State University. Johncarlo’s passion for nuclear physics stems from personal experience. His mother’s battle with cancer inspired him to explore the critical role of medical imaging technologies such as PET scans and isotopes in life-saving diagnoses and treatments. His future aspirations lie at the intersection of medicine and engineering, where he hopes to develop innovations in biomedical technology that improve and save lives. A great lesson has resonated with him from his freshman year biology professor, Dr. Denise Smith: never let the curiosity go! … Johncarlo is also active in competitive robotics, and community STEM outreach, embodying the values of leadership, resilience, and innovation. He attributes this honor to the incredible guidance and instruction of his mentors, counselors, coaches, and professors at Berrien Springs High School, Andrews University, and Southwestern Michigan College. His selection to PING reflects not only his academic excellence but his deep motivation to use science for the greater good. <<< Read the full story on the Leader Publications <a href="https://www.leaderpub.com/2025/04/28/dowagiac-teen-selected-for-national-physics-program/">site</a> >>> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:47:57 +0000 Andrews to Host Annual Pickle Run http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67228 The Pickle Festival will return to Berrien Springs this summer for its fifth year. … The 4th Annual In a Pickle 5K Run and Walk at the beautiful Andrews University campus is set to take place on Sunday, June 15th and wraps up the Preview Weekend activities. Early bird registration is now open at runsignup.com. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal and those who register by the early bird deadline will be guaranteed a shirt. Questions regarding the 5K should be directed to Rachel Keele at the Andreasen Center for Wellness at Andrews University by emailing wellness@andrews.edu. Early bird pricing ends on May 10th and pre-registration ends on June 11th. Limited day-of registration will be available. Full details can be found at: <a href="http://www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/BerrienSprings/InaPickle5K">www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/BerrienSprings/InaPickle5K</a>. <<< Read the full story at the WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2025/04/26/pickle-fest-returning-to-berrien-springs-july/">site</a> >>> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:47:04 +0000 Andrews Presents to ASI Europe Board http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67227 With over 25 leaders and guests from 10 European countries for a weekend of spiritual renewal, mission focus, and cross-border collaboration, the European chapter of the Adventist-Laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI Europe) met together at the Nazna Church in Mureș County, Romania. At the heart of ASI Europe—and reaffirmed once again at this meeting—is the vital contribution of church members in advancing the church’s mission through both their professional and personal witness.” … Representatives from Switzerland, the UK, Scandinavia, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal, and more gathered to share testimonies and updates on evangelistic projects, enriching the exchange of ideas and fostering mutual encouragement. Andrews University presented findings from its recent research on spiritual leadership, further equipping attendees with tools to integrate faith into leadership and outreach. <<< Read the full story at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/asi-europe-board-empowered-for-mission/">site</a> and Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/asi-europe-board-romania-2025-mission-health">site</a> >>> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:46:24 +0000 Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra Concert at HPAC http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67200 This Sunday, April 27, the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra (LMYO) will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University for its annual  Spring Concert. The performance begins at 3 p.m. and will showcase a dynamic blend of familiar favorites and fresh new works, including the world premiere of Draco Somnolentus, an original composition written especially for the orchestra by local composer and LMYO parent Kris Zook. <<< Read the full story at the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/youth-orchestra-to-premiere-original-work-sunday-at-howard-center/">site</a> >>> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:41:30 +0000