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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Fri, 5 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0000 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Christmas Extravaganza (All Ensembles) http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67523 Join the Andrews University Department of Music for a memorable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season!  Featured performances will include the University Singers, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony, along with talented students from the Piano Studios of Chi Yong Yun and string ensembles from the Studio of Carla Trynchuk.  In the spirit of giving, our Christmas Extravaganza will also feature a brief opportunity to support our talented music students through student scholarships. Celebrate the spirit of the season through uplifting music, including selections from "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Dinner" and "Sleigh Ride," capturing the joy of the holidays. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:17:52 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Maureen S. Pakalapati http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68602 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Maureen S. Pakalapati is scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, from 2–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Maureen S. Pakalapati will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in higher education administration. Her dissertation title is, “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: A Case Study of Andrea Luxton as the First Woman President of Andrews University.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email: <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:10:59 +0000 James White Library Hours for Winter Break http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68601 The library will operate the posted hours throughout winter break. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:03:15 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Renette Portecop-Prentice http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68585 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Renette Portecop-Prentice is scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, from 3:30–6 p.m. via Zoom. Renette Portecop-Prentice will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in school psychology. Her dissertation title is, “Predictors of General Education Teachers' Self-Efficacy for Educating Autistic Students: Enactive Mastery Experiences, Vicarious Experiences, Verbal/Social Persuasions, and Psychological and Affective States.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email: <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:58:09 +0000 Dining Services Winter Break Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68612 Please see the Dining Services winter break hours. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:34:54 +0000 Howard Center Presents: Rachel Barton Pine http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67544 Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot.  Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play.  She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks. Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:10:43 +0000 Andrews Agenda Thanksgiving Schedule http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68583 <div> The Andrews Agenda and Week in Pictures will be on hiatus from Wednesday, Nov. 26–Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Andrews Agenda email will not be distributed on Thursday, Nov. 27. Distribution will resume on Thursday, Dec. 4.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Please plan accordingly—thank you for your understanding.</div> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:55:47 +0000 May 2026 Western Europe Study Tour http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68573 Seats are still available for this great experience. The study tour includes Spain, Italy and Portugal. Financial aid is available and credits are offered. The tour will take place from May 4–29, 2026. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:02 +0000