Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:38:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:38:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Celebration of Research http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68431 <p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"> <span id="docs-internal-guid-1cd42f08-7fff-756b-aaa4-a612eabfa977"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Join us in Buller Hall on </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Friday, October 24, 2025</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, for the 16</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size:0.6em;vertical-align:super;">th</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> annual Celebration of Research. This campus-wide event showcases the creativity, scholarship, and discoveries of our faculty, graduate, and undergraduate researchers.</span></span></p> <p> <span id="docs-internal-guid-1cd42f08-7fff-756b-aaa4-a612eabfa977"></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-1cd42f08-7fff-756b-aaa4-a612eabfa977"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">T</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">he afternoon begins with a plenary session (12:30–2:00 pm), featuring presentations by this year’s Siegfried H. Horn Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award recipients, Ranko Stefanovic and Vanessa Corredera. A poster session with refreshments (2:00–3:00 pm) and oral breakout sessions (3:00–4:00 pm) will fol</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">low, highlighting research across disciplines.</span></span></p> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:00:56 +0000 Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture on Science http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68427 <div> This year’s Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture on Science and Society will be given by Karen Lozano, Chair and Trustee Professor of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Newbold Auditorium (refreshments at 6:00 pm). The first Mexican woman to earn a PhD in engineering from Rice University, Karen has won numerous wards, including being named the 2025 Higher Education Professional of the Year by Sloan Scholars, the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics,and Engineering Mentoring, and 2015 Engineer of the Year by Great Minds in STEM. Her presentation title is Engineering the Future: The Role of Nanofibers in Innovation and Societal Impact.</div> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:39:14 +0000 An Evening with Lily-Arison Rene de Roland http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68356 <p> Lily-Arison René de Roland, national director of The Peregrine Fund’s Madagascar Program, is a distinguished scientist and champion of biodiversity conservation. With the support of National Geographic, he overcame significant challenges to rediscover species once thought extinct in Madagascar. In his talk, he will share this remarkable journey and offer practical insights on how we can contribute to lasting, sustainable change. The Office of Research & Creative Scholarship, in collaboration with the Community & International Development program and the Department of Biology, warmly invites alumni, students and community members to join this special presentation.</p> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:44:32 +0000 Madagascar Tour Info Meeting http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66935 <p> During this meeting, we will provide you with an overview of the exciting experiences you can look forward to in Madagascar during the tour. We will also go over the necessary forms and their deadlines. Additionally, there will be time for any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:57:24 +0000 Winter Symposium Watch Party http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64653 <div class="page" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" title="Page 3"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p> The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship are hosting an American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) Winter Symposium Watch Party for Elaine Howard Ecklund’s presentation, “Why Science and Faith Need Each Other in These Times,” on Sabbath, January 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Center. The 90-minute presentation will be followed by a discussion with Andrews faculty.</p> <p> The ASA is the oldest and largest organization for Christians in science in the United States. Ecklund is a professor of sociology at Rice University and author of several books on scientists’ attitudes toward faith as well as religious persons' attitudes towards science. Her newest book, “Why Science and Faith Need Each Other: Eight Shared Values that Move Us beyond Fear,” will be made available at no charge to all who register for free at <a href="https://network.asa3.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1794617&group=">https://network.asa3.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1794617&group=</a>. Registration is not mandatory to attend the watch party but is required to recieve the book. For more information or to RSVP to the watch party, please contact Erica Bradfield at <a href="mailto:bradfiee@andrews.edu">bradfiee@andrews.edu</a>. A light haystack lunch will be provided.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:04:30 +0000 Safeguarding Peace - NAD End It Now Training http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64414 <p> <span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Interested in making a difference? Join us in shaping the Adventist Church in North America into a safe haven with a strict zero-tolerance stance on abuse. The North American Division’s upcoming Enditnow Summit on Abuse takes place on November 12 and 13, 2023 at Andrews University. We're striving for churches to send representatives to become trained Enditnow Advocates.</span></p> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:43:04 +0000 Career Fair http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/59323 <p> Join us for a Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Come dressed professionally, and bring your most recent resume to inspire and impress potential employers.</p> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:20:33 +0000 Blood Drive http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/53540 <p> Give blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive happening in the PMC Commons on Tuesday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. You can make an appointment at <a href="http://redcrossblood.org">redcrossblood.org</a> (sponsor code: AndrewsUniversity) or just walk in. Thank you.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:15:31 +0000