Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Dining Services Juneteenth Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69351 Please note the Dining Services Juneteenth hours (Friday, June 19).  Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:49:54 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Carla A. Thrower http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69340 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Carla A. Thrower is scheduled on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Carla A. Thrower will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in educational leadership. Her dissertation title is, “A Case Study Exploring the Impact of Diverse Student Populations in Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist High School Mathematics Classrooms: Describing Teachers Adaptation Through Instructional Practices.” 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>. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:24:37 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Rita M. Seay http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69339 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Rita M. Seay is scheduled on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 9–11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Rita M. Seay will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in educational leadership. Her dissertation title is, “A Qualitative Multiple Case Study Exploring Shifts in Thinking of Principals Through Initiatives Fostering Relational Leadership Conducive to Retain Teachers in High-Minority, High-Poverty Public Schools.” 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>.   Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:22:07 +0000 Now Enrolling K-8 students at RMES http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69325 Ruth Murdoch Elementary School offers Christ-centered education, strong academics, STEM/STEAMS learning, music, robotics, leadership opportunities, scholarships and more!  Discover a nurturing school community where every child can thrive. Learn more at <a href="https://myrmes.org">www.myrmes.org</a> or by calling 269-471-3225.  Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:18:21 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Mindy S. Kissinger http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69306 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Mindy S. Kissinger is scheduled on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. via Zoom. Mindy S. Kissinger will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in counseling psychology. Her dissertation title is “The Impact of Demographic, Perinatal, Health, and Support Factors on Postpartum Anxiety for Mothers in the United 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 Jun 2026 14:22:54 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Nestor A. Osorio http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69279 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Nestor A. Osorio is scheduled on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. via Zoom. Nestor A. Osorio will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in leadership. His dissertation title is, “Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy in Relation to Turnover Intention: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment in Faith-Based K–12 Education.” 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>. Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:32 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Robert B. Thompson http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69290 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Robert B. Thompson is scheduled on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Robert B. Thompson will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in counseling psychology. His dissertation title is, “The Influence of Black African American Fathers' Parenting Style on Young Adult Children's Attachment Styles: The Roles of Gender and Father's Residence.” 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>. Fri, 29 May 2026 11:28:48 +0000 Retirement Celebration for Ronald Alan Knott http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69289 Ronald Knott is retiring after 40 years of service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 36 of them at Andrews University. His first nine years (1981–1990) were in various areas of University public relations. He worked intentionally through writing, speaking and programming to shape University culture around the concept of what it means to be an “Andrews Man” or “Andrews Woman.” After four years at the General Conference, Ron returned to Andrews in 1999 as director of Andrews University Press. During his tenure, most of it based in his beloved Sutherland House, the Press established its reputation as the primary academic publishing house to serve the worldwide Adventist Church. Major projects included the “College Faith” series, the “Andrews Study Bible,” the “Andrews Bible Commentary,” special editions of Ellen G. White books, and many influential books on theology, biblical studies, Adventist history, and faith and science. He says, “It’s hard to imagine a greater honor than to work for this great institution for so long, and just maybe qualify for the title of ‘Andrews Man.’” Fri, 29 May 2026 11:26:51 +0000