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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, 21 Nov 2025 18:55:00 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:55:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Howard Center Presents: Rachel Barton Pine http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67544 Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot.  Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play.  She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks. Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:10:43 +0000 Andrews Agenda Thanksgiving Schedule http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68583 <div> The Andrews Agenda and Week in Pictures will be on hiatus from Wednesday, Nov. 26–Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Andrews Agenda email will not be distributed on Thursday, Nov. 27. Distribution will resume on Thursday, Dec. 4.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Please plan accordingly—thank you for your understanding.</div> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:55:47 +0000 May 2026 Western Europe Study Tour http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68573 Seats are still available for this great experience. The study tour includes Spain, Italy and Portugal. Financial aid is available and credits are offered. The tour will take place from May 4–29, 2026. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:02 +0000 DOM Senior Recital: Benjamin Loenser http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68571 Benjamin Loenser will be presenting his Piano Senior Recital on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. We invite you to join us. He will be playing works by Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:31:34 +0000 Death of Woodrow Whidden http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68582 Woodrow Whidden, 81, passed peacefully at home in Berrien Springs on Nov. 11, 2025, beside his loving wife, Margaret, after a full life. <div> Known for his big voice, rich southern drawl, humor and a vocabulary filled with obscure words and sayings, Woody enjoyed long conversations with friends, family and anyone he met.</div> ... In 1990, he began his tenure at Andrews University as professor of religion and in 2006 at AIIAS Theological Seminary in Philippines, capping his career as an author, teacher and scholar. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three children: Jamie, Jonathan (Zelda) and Laura (Cory) Wetterlin; six grandchildren; brothers: Ivan (Phyllis) and Phillip; sister Sylvia. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs. Read Whidden's full obituary <a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldpalladium/name/woodrow-whidden-obituary?id=60094858">here</a>.  Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:27:01 +0000 Andrews Receives Hunter Foundation Grant http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68581 Andrews University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship recently received a grant from the Hunter Foundation, a charity based in Niles, Michigan. The funds will be used to create a two-year summer internship program for Andrews STEM students. Matías Soto, director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, shares that the initiative will support five student interns in the summer of 2026 and seven student interns in the summer of 2027. The grant was received in partnership with enFocus, an organization that coordinates innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in the South Bend-Elkhart region of Indiana.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-receives-hunter-foundation-grant">site</a> >>> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:25:07 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, Nov. 22 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68580 Join us for our worship experience at the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday, Nov. 22, at 11:45 a.m., as Carlisle Sutton presents "Letters, Liberation, Belonging." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have breakfast at 9:45 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there! Upcoming Events: <ol> <li> Friday, Nov. 21: Children's Choir Practice from 6:30–7:30 p.m.</li> <li> Sunday, Nov. 23: Food Pantry Distribution from 1:30–3:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> <li> Wednesday, Nov. 26: No Prayer Meeting</li> </ol> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI.  Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:39:11 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, Nov. 22 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68579 Niles Westside Adventist Church 1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave) Niles, MI 49120 <a href="https://nileswestsidemi.adventistchurch.org">www.nileswestside.org</a> Pastor: Alexander Rybachek Sabbath School: 9:45 a.m. Church Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Nov. 22 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Joseph Kidder Sermon Title: Living a Life of Praise When we think of praise, we think of singing. In reality, praise is much more than that. In this message, Pastor Kidder will share the benefits of praise and the many ways praise can be expressed. 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