April Fools Day History

April Fool's Day at Andrews

   April Fools Day History | Posted on April 5, 2017
On April 1, 2017, the Andrews University website homepage embraced the spirit of April Fool's Day by offering to the pubilc a collection of articles and a video in the form of pranks and hoaxes. The idea behind... read more

Administration Announces Name Change for Andrews

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 31, 2017
Andrews University will change its name to Andrews-Upon-St. Joseph, administration announced Thursday. This change is part of the new five-year strategic plan to transition the University to a British institution. “Britain has a strong... read more

Andrews University: Going British

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 31, 2017

A Spoonful of Sugar

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 31, 2017
For many years, the Crayon Box, located in Marsh Hall, has nurtured and cared for children ages 0-5 years. Offering not just daily childcare but a foundation for future academic learning, the Crayon Box provides developmentally appropriate programming... read more

A Guide to British Vocabulary

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 29, 2017
By Becky St. Clair “Going British” isn’t just physical. In addition to changes in building names, cafeteria menu options and what type of bovines are housed at the dairy, there is a lot of... read more

'No Going Halfsies'

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 29, 2017
After what was deemed a “record-breaking” short meeting, Andrews University administration and the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to make some name changes around campus. “If we’re really going to be serious about... read more

Treacle Tarts, Bubble & Squeak and Mincemeat Pie

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 29, 2017
In an effort to more properly reflect the University’s ties to the United Kingdom, Dining Services  has added several new items to its menu, with a goal of preparing at least one of the new British dishes each... read more

'Big Ben' No Longer 'Big'

   April Fools Day History | Posted on March 29, 2017
For most of his life, Ben Panigot, director of Campus Safety, has been known to his friends as “Big Ben.” “It’s kind of unavoidable when you stand 6’ 4” tall, you’re broad-shouldered and large-footed... read more

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