Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0000 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu All Campus Schools: Independence Day holiday http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68195 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0000 Dining Services Juneteenth Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69351 <p> Please note the Dining Services Juneteenth hours (Friday, June 19).&nbsp;</p> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:49:54 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Carla A. Thrower http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69340 <p> A PhD Dissertation Defense for Carla A. Thrower is scheduled on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 1&ndash;3:30 p.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> Carla A. Thrower will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in educational leadership. Her dissertation title is, &ldquo;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.&rdquo; 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>.</p> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:24:37 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Rita M. Seay http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69339 <p> A PhD Dissertation Defense for Rita M. Seay is scheduled on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 9&ndash;11:30 a.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> Rita M. Seay will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in educational leadership. Her dissertation title is, &ldquo;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.&rdquo; 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>.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:22:07 +0000 Now Enrolling K-8 students at RMES http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69325 <p> Ruth Murdoch Elementary School offers Christ-centered education, strong academics, STEM/STEAMS learning, music, robotics, leadership opportunities, scholarships and more!&nbsp; Discover a nurturing school community where every child can thrive. Learn more at <a href="https://myrmes.org">www.myrmes.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling 269-471-3225.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:18:21 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Mindy S. Kissinger http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69306 <p> A PhD Dissertation Defense for Mindy S. Kissinger is scheduled on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.&ndash;2 p.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> Mindy S. Kissinger will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in counseling psychology. Her dissertation title is &ldquo;The Impact of Demographic, Perinatal, Health, and Support Factors on Postpartum Anxiety for Mothers in the United States.&rdquo; 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>.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:54 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Nestor A. Osorio http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69279 <p> <strong>A PhD Dissertation Defense </strong>for<strong> Nestor A. Osorio </strong>is scheduled on <strong>Thursday, June 4, 2026, </strong>from 9:30 a.m.&ndash;12 p.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> <strong>Nestor A. Osorio </strong>will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the <strong>PhD degree in l</strong><strong>eadership</strong>. His dissertation title is<strong>, &ldquo;Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy in Relation to Turnover Intention: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment in Faith-Based K&ndash;12 Education.&rdquo;</strong> 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>.</p> Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:32 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Robert B. Thompson http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69290 <p> <strong>A PhD Dissertation Defense </strong>for<strong> Robert B. Thompson</strong> is scheduled on <strong>Monday, June 15, 2026, </strong>from 11 a.m.&ndash;1:30 p.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> <strong>Robert B. Thompson </strong>will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the <strong>PhD degree in counseling psychology</strong>. His dissertation title is<strong>, &ldquo;The Influence of Black African American Fathers' Parenting Style on Young Adult Children's Attachment Styles: The Roles of Gender and Father's Residence.&rdquo;</strong> Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>.</p> Fri, 29 May 2026 11:28:48 +0000