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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Musical Pursuits http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69601 Mailyn Iribar Corpas began her bachelor’s degree in music performance in the fall of 2022 and completed her studies in spring 2026. Leaving her native Cuba to come to Berrien Springs, she quickly established herself as a talented performer and pupil. She shares that the collaboration and support she received from the Department of Music helped her grow academically and as a performer. “I’m so grateful for everything that I learned and the support that I got from all the professors,” Iribar Corpas says. “I got opportunities to play with the orchestra three times while being at Andrews and that was a highlight for me because you don’t get to play a lot with the orchestra during your bachelor’s.” These opportunities encouraged Iribar Corpas to participate in the Musicians Club of Women Instrumental Competition on March 7 in Chicago, Illinois, where she received the first prize Nerenberg Award and Farwell Trust Award in the Senior Instrumental Division. She also applied for the Ruthmere Museum’s inaugural string competition. “I actually applied to the Ruthmere competition without having any expectations,” she says. “You do this kind of stuff to try to put yourself out there and try to push yourself to grow. … It helped and I’m so grateful.” Iribar Corpas went on to win the Ruthmere competition and gave a solo concert performance on April 23 at the museum. Along with these important competitions, Iribar Corpas faced a busy final semester, balancing a full class load, research assignment and several performances. On April 10, she presented her senior recital, titled “Reflections.” During the concert, she played works by composers Richard Strauss, Paul Schoenfield, Jessie Montgomery, Amy Beach and more. The evening also featured the first movement of late Andrews Professor Blythe Owen’s violin sonata, which Iribar Corpas helped research. In her work on Owen’s sonata, Iribar Corpas worked with Marianne Kordas, associate professor and director of the Music Materials Center, who has been studying the composer’s letters and documents for the past decade. Owen taught, composed and performed throughout the last half of the 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the Andrews University Department of Music and its students. The sonata was only recently rediscovered and had not been played since the composer’s death in 2000. Two annual scholarships have been established in Owen’s memory. These help students like Iribar Corpas—whose enrollment largely relied on scholarships—giving them the opportunity to attend Andrews University and make similar impacts through their music. Building on her undergraduate experiences at Andrews, Iribar Corpas plans to continue pursuing music academically and professionally by joining DePaul University’s graduate music program. She later hopes to pursue orchestral and solo performance and competition opportunities. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:10 +0000 Regional Events http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69600 From Orlando, Florida, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Dallas, Texas, Loma Linda, California, and Asheville, North Carolina, this spring, regional events gave us the opportunity to reconnect with alumni and friends across the country. Some gatherings marked our annual return to a community, while we visited others for the first time. Members of the University Advancement team welcomed alumni and friends to the regional events and shared conversation and fellowship. One of the highlights of each event was having Andrews University President John Wesley Taylor V attend and share campus updates. Alumni appreciated the opportunity to learn about what was happening at Andrews and ask questions. As alumni enjoyed a meal together, a slideshow featuring photos from the past year highlighted memorable moments on campus. Each event concluded with a fun trivia game based on those photos, giving alumni the opportunity to test their Andrews knowledge and win prizes. Another favorite tradition was recognizing the youngest, or most recent, Andrews graduate in attendance with a special prize. The gatherings were warmly received, and we were grateful for the many conversations shared throughout the spring. Dallas was especially encouraging, with a strong turnout of young alumni joining graduates from across generations. Throughout the events, alumni also shared their favorite Andrews memories and words of encouragement for today’s students. Many of those memories and messages were later posted on the Office of Alumni Services’ social media. Thank you to everyone who joined us this spring. We look forward to seeing more alumni and friends at future regional events. Upcoming Events Visit <a href="http://andrews.edu/alumni/events">andrews.edu/alumni/events</a> to access up-to-date information and to register for future regional events. To be sure you are connected to Andrews and can receive direct invitations, please update your contact information by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@andrews.edu">alumni@andrews.edu</a> or calling the Office of Alumni Services at 269-471-3591. Who are alumni? If you’ve graduated, attended, worked or taught at Andrews University, we consider you alumni! And if you’re a parent or a potential student considering Andrews, you’re invited to be our honored guest. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:44 +0000 Regional Events http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69139 The Office of Alumni Services was delighted to host alumni in the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area for the first Alumni Regional Event of the season. President John Wesley Taylor V and members of the University Advancement team shared exciting Andrews news, initiatives and giveaways. We enjoyed engaging conversations, reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new friends over a meal. Thank you to those who attended. We are grateful for your ongoing connection to Andrews University and hope the event reminded you of the lifelong friendships, shared faith and meaningful experiences that make our alumni community so remarkable. We look forward to seeing you at future events! Please visit <a href="http://andrews.edu/alumni/events">andrews.edu/alumni/events</a> to access up-to-date information and registration for future Regional Events. To be sure you are connected to Andrews and can receive direct invitations, please update your contact information by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@andrews.edu">alumni@andrews.edu</a> or calling the Office of Alumni Services at 269-471-3591. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:55:52 +0000