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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Thu, 2 May 2024 14:11:00 +0000 Thu, 2 May 2024 14:11:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu TBRI Caregiver Training http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64510 <p> For the third year in a row, the International Center for Trauma Education and Care will be offering campus and community members the opportunity to participate in <a href="http://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/#sthash.UZlQeI4J.dpbs ">Trust-Based Relational Intervention Caregiver Training</a>. TBRI is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children in various settings. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection.</p> <p> Spaces are limited, so call or email for more information or to reserve your spot. To qualify for the Certificate of Completion, attendance is required at all three sessions.</p> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:13:17 +0000 Trauma-Informed Agency Workshop http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/64719 <p> Join our team to discuss trauma-informed principles, techniques to evaluate your agency and/or ministries for approaches you are already implementing and other practical approaches you can start today. Register <a href="https://secure.touchnet.net/C20366_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1381&SINGLESTORE=true">here</a>!</p> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:43:49 +0000 Social Work Recognition Service http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/46540 <p> Part of Graduation Weekend.</p> Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:45:52 +0000 "The Good News About Marriage" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/46111 <p> Hey Campus Family!!!</p> <p> We are in Still Need of a Few More VOLUNTEERS to help out with THIS Week's ACFRP Conference. </p> <p> That stands for <u><strong>A</strong></u>dventist <u><strong>C</strong></u>onference for <strong><u>F</u></strong>amily <strong><u>R</u></strong>esearch and <strong><u>P</u></strong>ractice!!!!</p> <p> <strong>THIS Year</strong> we are talking about <u><em><strong>"The GOOD News About Marriage"</strong></em></u> and have really Phenomenal Speakers coming to present various workshops that WE Know You WILL Be interested in.</p> <p> Some Topics INCLUDE: </p> <ul> <li> “Theological Foundation for Life-Partner Selection”</li> <li> “Noviazgo, Matrimonio y Sexo En La Cultura Juvenil: ¿Por qué la Iglesia debe hablar de ello?</li> </ul> <div> <ul> <li> "Marriage and Sex in Youth Culture: Why should the Church talk about it?"</li> <li> “Family Systems Concepts: Application to Counseling Couples”</li> <li> “Adventist Engaged Encounter: A Marriage Preparation Model” </li> </ul> <div> <div> <ul> <li> “Beyond One: The Fiscal, Gender and Emotional Landscape of Single Parenting Underline”</li> <li> “Marriage Scope: Helping Couples Assess and Promote Healthy Habits in Marriage”</li> </ul> </div> <ul> <li> “Restoring Christian Marriages”</li> <li> “Great News! A Very Bright Side of Troubled Family Members”</li> </ul> <div> <div>  </div> <div> Now I Know SOME of YOU are like....<strong><em>why would I want to attend This Program?</em></strong></div> <h3> <br /> <strong>That's a GREAT Question! </strong><br /> <br /> Here's the Answer: </h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> How many of you hated the homes you grew up in? How many of you had friends who suffered in homes that were broken and TOTALLY dysfunctional? Maybe this was Your Life? Or Maybe your parents or family members " '<em>presented' to the world, a picture of This HAPPY Home," </em>but in reality you say to Yourself, "if people really <u><em>KNEW</em></u> the Truth"?</div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> On the Flip side....</div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> How many of YOU Say or have said to Yourselves, "I'm Never Gonna Get Married!!!" Or Say, "I wish I could be in a relationship with someone who gets me!" Or "When I get married, I'm gonna do DIFFERENT than my parents?" How many of you wonder about finding that special someone meant for YOU?!</div> <div>  </div> <div> I know I have said, many of these statements....But How can YOU Change the Picture of <strong><u>YOUR</u> Life</strong>, or influence the Life of family members, if you don't understand the knowledge and experience of another?! </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> The Bible Says, A wise man learns from someone else's mistake, but a foolish man does not listen to counsel (a paraphrase) Proverbs 12:15.</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> At this Conference, <em><u><strong>Scheduled for July 20-22, 2017 </strong></u></em><em> WE</em> will be tackling these Questions through the Presenters we have Brought together from ALL OVER THE USA.</div> <div>  </div> <div> We have single parents, divorcees, married folks, professional therapists and more coming to share their knowledge, research and SKILL Set with <u><strong>YOU</strong></u> so That <em>YOU, ME, OUR Friends/Peers </em><u>can</u> Gain Knowledge and Valuable Wisdom to Help US Have Improved Lives and Family Relationships. </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Look the truth is the church is NOT Perfect.  Neither is the World for that matter, because We are ALL sinful fallen Human Beings, <em>BUT</em> We have a <em><u>Truth</u></em> From the Gospel that Tells Us  </div> <div>  </div> <div> HOW to Have Happy Lives, Marriages and HOMES!</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <br /> Won't you take some time from your busy life to COME and Check <u><strong>US</strong></u> OUT!!! </div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I promise YOU,</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  <u><strong>THIS</strong></u> Conference <strong>IS</strong> Worth <strong><u>It</u></strong>!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> And Most Importantly, YOU WILL GET an Opportunity to Rub Shoulders with Powerhouses In the Field of Marriage and Family (from all walks of Life)......</div> <div>  </div> <div> Now who wouldn't want Free Counsel and Advice to Do Better than What we've seen within Our Own Lives/Families. I sure know I do!!!! </div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>So WHAT DO YOU SAY?!</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em>Oh!! We forgot to let you know..... there is a Whole Track in Spanish Too!!!</em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> We Hope to See YOU THERE!!!!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> And PLEASE Volunteer...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We could Really Use the Help</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and would Love to have <strong>YOU</strong> <em>join</em> <strong>Us</strong> as we learn what</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <u><strong>"THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT MARRIAGE"</strong></u></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> REALLY IS (About)!!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Check out OUR WEBSITE & Register to ATTEND. </div> <div> <br /> Did We Mention, Volunteers ATTEND FOR FREE?!!!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> Contact Us at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">269-471-6186 </span>or via ACFRP@Andrews.edu for MORE Info</div> <div>  </div> <div> Your Coordinators, </div> <div>  </div> <div> Nadia W. & Justyn S</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> PS Below Is the Original Posting with our History and Professional Description. </div> </div> </div> </div> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder; font-family: AkkuratBold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">WELCOME</span> to our <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder; font-family: AkkuratBold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">5th</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder; font-family: AkkuratBold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">annual Adventist Conference on Family Research and Practice (ACFRP)</span>. For over 35 years, several Adventist organizations under the auspices of Family Ministries have sponsored an annual event to celebrate and educate our constituencies and community members about the importance of ministry to families both within and outside of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>“The Good News about Marriage”</strong> is scheduled to take place on </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><u><em>July 20-22, 2017</em></u>. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We are dedicated to strengthening families since 1975. Andrews University Theological Seminary, the Social Work Department & the School of Education have partnered with the Family Ministries Department of both the North American Division and General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to create an opportunity to celebrate, educate, enhance and highlight the importance of ministry to families, whether blended, single parents, or individuals hoping to be married one day. </span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The conference is geared towards Family Life Professionals (students and community members) including but not limited to Therapists, Counselors, Social Workers, Family Practice Nurses, Pastors, Chaplains and individuals who work with or desire to further their knowledge and practical application of family ministry in the areas of: Youth & Young Adult, Family Life and Health Ministry leaders to name a few.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> It is our hope and prayer that you will find the presentations, the conversation, the fellowship and the food enriching and satisfying. Above all, we all want to have an experience of the love of God.</p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> With Paul we pray: “May God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace” (1Timothy 1:2) in all of your relationships.</p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> Fri, 14 Jul 2017 02:18:54 +0000 Bridges Out of Poverty http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/45184 <p> The Bridges Out of Poverty framework is based on the book by Ruby K. Payne, PhD., Philip E. DeVol and Terri Dreussi Smith.  The framework can help social workers, therapists, nurses, doctors, pastors, teachers, law enforcement professionals, and employers more appropriately and effectively serve,  support, and/or assist people experiencing poverty. </p> <p> This workshop will utilize exercises, small and large group discussions, pre- and post-tests, and visual displays. The topics to be covered are:</p> <ul> <li> Hidden Rules of Economic Class</li> <li> Mental Models of Poverty,</li> <li> Language, Story Structure, and Cognition</li> <li> Strategies for Program Delivery</li> </ul> <p> <strong>The training will be held on Friday, March 31st from 1pm - 4pm. To RSVP email </strong><a href="mailto:sowkfield@andrews.edu"><strong>sowkfield@andrews.edu</strong></a></p> Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:04:22 +0000 Adventist Engaged Encounter http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/44918 <p> <span font-size:="" helvetica="" style="color: rgb(75, 79, 86); font-family: ">Adventist Engaged Encounter is a marriage preparation event that is held on twice a year on the campus of Andrews University.Â </span><span font-size:="" helvetica="" style="color: rgb(75, 79, 86); font-family: ">If you or someone you know is engaged or recently married, consider attending. The weekend intensive is hosted by a diverse group of Christian married couples that are committed to mentoring others with the goal of helping build strong, happy, loving marriages that will last.</span></p> <p> March 3, 6-9 p.m.</p> <p> March 4, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.</p> <p> March 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.</p> <p> For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/adventist.engaged.encounter">AEE Facebook page</a>.</p> Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:21:11 +0000 Professor Speaks on Childhood Poverty & the Brain http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/43103 <p style="font-size: 12.006px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 18px; line-height: 15.0075px;"> <span class="first-paragraph" style="font-size: 12.0036px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"><span class="paragraph-0" style="font-size: 12.0048px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Growing up in generational poverty has a huge impact on how children develop and learn, according to Twyla Smith, an assistant professor of social work and director of field education at Andrews University in Oronoko Township. </span></span></p> <p style="font-size: 12.0048px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 18px; line-height: 15.006px;"> <span class="paragraph-1" style="font-size: 12.0036px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">One example, she said, is that on average, children growing up in poverty hear fewer words than children who grow up in middle class or wealthy households.</span></p> <p style="font-size: 12.0036px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 18px; line-height: 15.0045px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"> “There’s research that indicates that children who are from poverty hear 13 million words by the time they’re 4 years old, versus 26 million words (for children) from the middle class,” she said. “... If you are from a household where you have Ph.D-level parents, you actually are exposed to 45 million words by the time you are 4 years old.”</p> <p style="font-size: 12.0048px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 18px; line-height: 15.006px;">  </p> <p style="font-size: 12.0036px; outline: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 18px; line-height: 15.0045px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;"> She said that by not hearing as many words, children who grow up in poverty have smaller vocabularies on average than other children by the time they enter school, and this affects their ability to learn. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story in the <a href="http://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/the-hidden-rules/article_d0c25ff6-736f-11e6-a641-6f19683c96e9.html">Herald-Palladium</a> >>></p> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:57:17 +0000 Alumnus Named NAU Deputy Director http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/39993 <p>  </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 0px; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"> The Ministry of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports has announced the promotion of Matthew Hylton to the position of Deputy Director at the Needs Assessment Unit (NAU). Hylton <span style="line-height: 22.4px;">holds bachelor degrees in social work and Spanish language and graduated with cum laude honours from Andrews University in Michigan in the United States.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 0px; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"> Following a series of assessments recruiters chose Mr Hylton as the successful candidate for this post, for which there was open competition.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 0px; color: rgb(40, 40, 40); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"> Chief Officer Dorine Whittaker said, “We are thrilled to have Matthew progress professionally as part of our team, which shows that the Ministry is succeeding in its efforts to prioritise talent management.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story in the <a href="http://www.caymanreporter.com/2015/12/16/hylton-named-nau-deputy-director/">Cayman Reporter</a> >>></p> Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:28:09 +0000