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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:12:00 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:12:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews University Choir Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67521 <p> <strong>Andrews University Singers</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Stephen Zork</strong></p> <p> The Andrews University Singers is the select choir of the Department of Music and represents Andrews University locally, nationally and abroad through concert tours, television broadcast and audio recordings. They have given highly acclaimed international concert tours throughout the countries of Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Chile, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.</p> <p> More information coming later...</p> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:29:00 +0000 Honors Church http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67864 <p> You are invited to worship at the fifteenth annual Honors Church, themed "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This." The service will be a celebratory meditation on the love of God and will take place on Sabbath, Nov. 8, at 11:45 a.m. in the Seminary chapel. It will feature Stephen Zork, director of choral studies, and the Andrews University Singers as well as a homily by Rahel Wells, professor of biblical studies. </p> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:30:38 +0000 20th Annual Andrews Autumn Conference on Religion http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68519 <p> <strong>Join us to examine of the history of the relationship between science and religion, beginning with the Christian roots of modern empirical science, progressing through the conflicts instigated by both sides and looking toward a hopeful future in mutual respect and dialogue.</strong></p> <div> Featuring (in order of presentation):</div> <div>  </div> <div> <p> Rahel Wells, professor of biblical studies, Andrews University</p> <p> John Reeve, associate professor of church history; director, PhD (religion) and ThD programs, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary</p> <p> Gary Burdick, professor of physics; dean of research, Andrews University</p> <p> Jeffrey Koperski, professor of philosophy, Saginaw Valley State University</p> <p> Ralph Stearley, professor of geology, Calvin University</p> <p> Martin Hanna, professor of theology, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary </p> </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Friday, Oct. 31, Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> 7:30 p.m.: Vespers & Plenary Presentation </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Saturday, Nov. 1, Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> 8–8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Outside Price Hall Auditorium (all are welcome)</div> <div>  </div> <div> 9 a.m.: Devotional and Plenary Presentations</div> <div>  </div> <div> 1 p.m.: Lunch in Café (for purchase)</div> <div>  </div> <div> 2:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion with Plenary Speakers; John Reeve, moderator</div> <div>  </div> <div> 4:45 p.m.: Closing Worship</div> <div>  </div> <div> 5 p.m.: Supper in Biology Commons </div> <div>  </div> <p> <strong>All are welcome! </strong></p> <div> <div> <span id="docs-internal-guid-5f0dc661-7fff-000f-1fb4-a4d1f2e6e61b"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; 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></span></div> </div> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:14:28 +0000 Resilience Presentation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68508 <p> Resilience is highly correlated with individual and organizational health and well-being. It enables individuals and teams to adapt to stress, recover from setbacks and sustain performance under pressure.</p> <p> <strong>Herta Von Stiegel </strong>is the founder and CEO of the Ariya Capital Group, which focuses on clean energy, infrastructure and agricultural investments in Africa. She is a lawyer, author, sought-after lecturer and television commentator. <strong>Hans Von Sigel </strong>directs the financial operations of the Ariya Capital Group and has additional leadership experience in banking, risk management and information technology. </p> <p> The couple are Andrews University alumni, and Herta was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2012. Together they were executive co-producers of an award-winning documentary, “The Mountain Within,” chronicling a Mount Kilimanjaro expedition.</p> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:29:21 +0000 Dining Services Thanksgiving Break Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68515 <p> Please note the Thanksgiving break hours for Dining Services.</p> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:59:24 +0000 Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67522 <p> Embark on a formidable musical odyssey on Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra—under the direction of Marc Élysée—will present two of the most iconic works of the 20th century with Jean Sibelius’ violin concerto, featuring Mailyn Iribar, previous winner of the Young Artist Competition, and "The Planets" by Gustav Holst. Join us on this epic voyage through the delicate fabric of human emotions and the colossal forces at play in our solar system.</p> <p> Doors open at 7 p.m.; program starts at 7:30 p.m.</p> <p> Tickets are available at <a data-outlook-id="05c5908c-70b0-4348-a891-1532c17883aa" href="https://howard.andrews.edu/">https://howard.andrews.edu/</a>.</p> <p>  </p> <h3> <em><strong>Repetoire</strong></em></h3> <p> <strong>"Concerto in D Minor" </strong><strong>for Violin and Orchestra Op. 47     by </strong><strong><em>Jean Sibelius </em></strong></p> <p> <em>     Mailyn Iribar, violin</em></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> I.   Allegro moderato</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> II.  Adagio di molto</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> III. Allegro, ma non tanto</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em><strong>-:-:- Intermission -:-:-</strong></em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>"The Planets, </strong><strong>Op. 32"   by </strong><strong><em>Gustav Holst</em></strong></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 1. Mars, the Bringer of War (Allegro)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (Adagio)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (Vivace)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Allegro giocoso)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (Adagio)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 6. Uranus, the Magician (Allegro)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> 7. Neptune, the Mystic (Andante – Allegretto)</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">  </p> <p> <strong>Andrews University Symphony Orchestra</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Marc Élysée</strong></p> <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is the core ensemble of the orchestral program at Andrews University. In addition to their current series at the Howard Performing Arts Center, the Symphony Orchestra travels within the Great Lakes region as well as internationally. Since 2006, the orchestra has performed in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, the Philippines and Costa Rica.</p> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:52:38 +0000 Microlearning: Classroom Innovations http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68493 <p> Learn about three AI tools specifically designed for educational use, demonstrated with real classroom examples. Each tool will be presented in five minutes with immediate application ideas (for faculty/staff/graduate assistants). This session will take place over Zoom. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vRRttP72vkX507A7fU4VNj8_X5MV6Dkya-g7Ja9Df8U/edit?gid=891468736#gid=891468736">Register here</a>.</p> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:32:06 +0000 Refillery Now Open at the Andrews Bookstore http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68504 <div> Join the movement toward sustainability with <strong>The Refillery</strong>, an initiative by the Andrews University <strong>Biophilia Club </strong>and the <strong>Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship</strong>. Since March 2023, we’ve been helping our community reduce plastic waste—one refill at a time.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Bring your own containers and refill daily essentials in an eco-friendly way, now conveniently available for purchase at the <strong>Andrews University Bookstore</strong>.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Bookstore Hours</strong>:</div> <div> <strong>Monday–Thursday</strong>: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.</div> <div> <strong>Friday</strong>: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.</div> <div> <strong>Saturday–Sunday</strong>: Closed</div> <div>  </div> <div> Learn more at <a href="https://refilltoreduce.square.site">https://refilltoreduce.square.site</a>.</div> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:49:16 +0000