Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0000 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews University Quinquennial Meeting http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68881 <div> Andrews University is organized as a corporation situated in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States, and its bylaws stipulate that a regular meeting of its membership be held no later than 12 months &ldquo;after the conclusion of the regular session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.&rdquo; More commonly known as a constituency meeting, every five years members meet to receive reports on the status of the University, select Board of Trustees members, study any updates to its bylaws, and take any other actions as members deem necessary.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <p> Members of this meeting include Executive Committee members of the General Conference who reside in the North American Division, executive officers of the world divisions, members of the Executive Committee of the Lake Union, 15 additional members chosen by the Lake Union, members of the Andrews University Board of Trustees, 35 members chosen by the alumni board of Andrews University, and 37 employees of Andrews University from a variety of subcategories.</p> <p> ...</p> <p> Please take notice that a quinquennial meeting of the members of the Andrews University Corporation (commonly known as a &ldquo;constituency meeting&rdquo;) will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, beginning at 3 p.m., in the Garber Auditorium of Chan Shun Hall on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. At the meeting, the members will receive reports from Andrews University administration, elect a portion of the Andrews University Board of Trustees, and consider minor amendments to the bylaws.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Find the full details at the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news/news-releases-news/andrews-university-quinquennial-meeting/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:29:16 +0000 Unexpected Joy From Trials http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68880 <p> &ldquo;Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance&rdquo; (James 1:2-3, NIV).</p> <p> ...</p> <p> Ten years and a full recovery have separated me from my stroke. Though I&rsquo;ve been left with some physical markers of my experience, I&rsquo;ve also been blessed with a desire to educate others, and a spirit of perseverance that reminds me how the words of James have been true in my life. So, the next time you&rsquo;re facing a trial, remember: God is right there with you, ready to give you joy as He sees you through. &nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story by Rachel Keele at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/unexpected-joy-from-trials">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:27:56 +0000 Andrews Announces Student Missions Director http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68879 <p> Andrews University welcomes Rebecca Fanai as the new student missions and service program director in the Center for Faith Engagement. In this role, Fanai mentors and connects students with meaningful service and mission opportunities, both locally and internationally. She also collaborates with campus partners&mdash;including churches, community organizations and global mission agencies&mdash;to build sustainable service pathways and develop programs, trainings and outreach initiatives for the Andrews community.&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-announces-new-student-missions-director#:~:text=Andrews%20University%20welcomes%20Rebecca%20Fanai,opportunities%2C%20both%20locally%20and%20internationally.">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:23 +0000 Museum of Nature & Science Highlighted http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68878 <p> Kent Fulmer talks with Roshelle Hall, adjunct associate curator of the Andrews University Museum of Nature &amp; Science.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Listen to the full story at the WVPE <a href="https://www.wvpe.org/wvpe/2026-02-23/museums-on-monday-andrews-university-museum-of-nature-science">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:19:30 +0000 Andrews Dean Receives Business Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68877 <div> The highly coveted annual business awards from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce have been announced at the Chamber&rsquo;s biggest event of the year&mdash;the Business Recognition Breakfast and Annual Meeting.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Most of the awards were determined by member voting among the participants of today&rsquo;s event, which generated these results:</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> ...</div> <p> AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR: KIMBERLY PICHOT, ANDREWS UNIVERSITY</p> <p> Kimberly Pichot is a dedicated educator and consultant with a profound commitment to empowering women in academia and in the business world. Throughout her career, she has championed female entrepreneurs and provided mentorship to aspiring female leaders.</p> <p> With a keen focus on fostering academic excellence and practical business competencies, Pichot engages her students through innovative learning activities designed to inspire confidence and growth. Her passion for facilitating learning and professional development extends beyond the classroom, as she leads students in impactful community service initiatives.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/smr-chamber-honors-the-best-of-the-best-in-sw-michigan-business/">site</a>&nbsp;and WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2026/02/20/southwest-michigan-regional-chamber-announces-annual-business-recognition-award-winners/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:16:22 +0000 Symphony Orchestra Presents Young Artist Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68815 <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Young Artist Competition Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E. Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs.</p> <p> The concert will feature the four winners of the Department of Music&rsquo;s Young Artist Competition, whose performances have been evaluated on technical command, musical understanding and artistic maturity.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/au-presents-young-artist-competition-concert/article_f18f3b7e-adf2-50d5-a76b-914f902080e9.html">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:07:08 +0000 Andrews Participates in Local Church Movement http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68814 <p> In St. Joseph County, home to 282,000 residents, fewer than 1,800 identify as Seventh-day Adventists&mdash;less than one percent of the population. This awakening compelled them to re-imagine mission. What followed was a renewed commitment to make Christ known throughout St. Joseph County.&nbsp;</p> <p> ...</p> <p> If the church remains centered in Christ and focused on mission, then&mdash;by God&rsquo;s grace&mdash;the goal of 2,000 baptisms will not be a ceiling, but a starting point. With the continued partnership of students from the Andrews University Religion department and seminarians, the harvest is expected to exceed the prediction.&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/operation-andrew-sparks-baptismal-growth-at-south-bend-first-church">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:06:11 +0000 Andrews to Host Spiritual Retreat for Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68760 <p> Andrews University is excited to once again host Standout, a spiritual retreat for high school-aged students from public or homeschool backgrounds, from Feb. 20&ndash;22, 2026.</p> <p> Free of cost for all registered students and sponsors, Standout offers complimentary lodging and meals throughout the weekend. The featured speaker will be Jermaine Gayle, senior pastor of the Kalamazoo Seventh-day Adventist Church.&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-hosts-standout-a-spiritual-retreat-for-public-and-homeschooled-high-school-students">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:01:19 +0000