Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 9 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Reggie & Ladye Love Smith in Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69196 Reggie & Ladye Love Smith in Concert ... presented by Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora Experience an unforgettable evening of worship and world-class music with Reggie Smith and Ladye Love Smith, two of gospel music’s most celebrated voices. Known for their Grammy Award-winning performances with the Gaither Vocal Band and appearances on the beloved Gaither Homecoming, this dynamic duo has captivated audiences around the world—from Super Bowl stages to Carnegie Hall. With powerful harmonies, heartfelt testimony and a legacy of performing alongside legendary artists, Reggie and Ladye bring a night of inspiration, joy and timeless gospel music you won’t want to miss. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:23:40 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Sharon A. Hamel http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69409 A PhD dissertation defense for Sharon A. Hamel is scheduled on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. via Zoom. Sharon A. Hamel will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in leadership. Her dissertation title is, “The Connection Between Kodály and Joyful Learning in the Music Classroom." 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, 09 Jul 2026 11:08:33 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Karen Holland http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69429 A PhD dissertation defense for Karen Holland is scheduled on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 2:30–5 p.m. via Zoom. Karen Holland will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in leadership. Her dissertation title is “Validation of the Touch/Bonding Sense of the Five Senses Model of Intimacy as a Spiritually Based Whole-person Lifestyle Approach to Intimacy in Dating and Marital Relationships.” 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, 09 Jul 2026 11:07:10 +0000 Discover Your Future at the Summer Virtual Fair http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69423 Discover your future at the Andrews University Summer Virtual Fair. <ul> <li> Tuesday, July 21, 2026</li> <li> 6–9 p.m.</li> <li> Virtual event</li> </ul> Join us online and take the next step toward your future! <ul> <li> Explore academic programs</li> <li> Ask questions live</li> <li> Get application assistance</li> <li> Learn about financial aid</li> <li> Receive student visa guidance</li> <li> Connect with Andrews University representatives</li> </ul> Register Today: <a href="http://andrews.edu/go/virtualfair">andrews.edu/go/virtualfair</a> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:38:08 +0000 Watch the United Way Rock the Boat Event http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69412 For the first time ever, Andrews University has entered a boat in the United Way of Southwest Michigan’s annual Rock the Boat cardboard boat race. The event will take place next Thursday, July 16, starting at 5 p.m. at The Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joseph, Michigan. University President John Wesley Taylor V will captain the boat, christened Andy Afloat. Kevin Wiley, assistant registrar and coordinator of the annual United Way Employee Campaign, will serve as President Taylor’s first mate. Together, they will compete against several dozen boats paddled by teams from area businesses. Designed and built by Gunnar Lovhoiden, professor of engineering, Andy Afloat is a raft design constructed primarily of cardboard carpet tubes glued together. The boat is just shy of 13 feet long, with a beam (width) of 36 inches. Sea trials were successfully conducted last week on Lake Chapin, giving the team confidence that Andy Afloat will indeed stay afloat long enough to enable them to finish the race without swimming. “Our participation in Rock the Boat is the fulfillment of a promise Dr. Taylor and I made last fall during our United Way fundraising campaign,” shares Wiley. “We told the Andrews University employees that if we reached our fundraising goal, we would join the boat race. Employees generously made their donations, and we easily reached our monetary goal for the campaign. Thank you all very much! Now we’re keeping our promise!” All are invited to attend next Thursday and cheer for Andy Afloat. Several food trucks will be on site to fortify appetites while the race takes place. Click <a href="https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/li_rEw?vid=1r8l68">here</a> for more Rock the Boat information. To learn more about the United Way of Southwest Michigan, please click <a href="https://www.uwsm.org/">here</a>. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:58:05 +0000 Dining Services Hours for the July 4 Holiday http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69408 Please note the Dining Services hours for the July 4 holiday. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:52:38 +0000 Request for Chest Freezers http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69366 God’s Abundant Pantry, a food assistance program for Andrews students, is in need of chest freezers.  Being able to preserve donated food is a tremendous help. We will pick up!  Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:59:54 +0000 All Campus Schools: Independence Day holiday http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68195 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0000