Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0000 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Founded in Faith, Forward in Mission http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69074 <p> Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, Andrews University was the first Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning. In 2024, the Andrews family celebrated the University’s 150th anniversary under the theme “Founded in Faith. Forward in Mission.” This theme reflects not only our heritage, but the direction Andrews has taken over the past four years — moving forward in mission with purpose, faith and resolve. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/founded-in-faith-forward-in-mission-2/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:14:16 +0000 WAUS Thank You Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69073 <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, directed by Marc Élysée, will present its spring concert on Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert is sponsored by the classical radio station WAUS, housed in the Howard Performing Arts Center, as a thank you to donors. The concert will be free of charge for all attendees. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-spring-concert-thursday/">site</a> and Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/au-symphony-orchestra-presents-spring-concert-tonight/article_7a14f401-44ab-5a89-9459-ae2945a07a87.html">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:13:30 +0000 Students Contribute to Lunar Research http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69072 <p> Engineering students at Andrews University are contributing to the future of lunar exploration through a new industry partnership with Astroport Space Technologies, a space infrastructure company collaborating with Astrolab Venturi on the development of the Flexible Logistics & Exploration (FLEX) lunar rover.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-university-engineering-students-contribute-to-lunar-research">site</a> and Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-students-play-a-small-but-real-role-in-the-new-moon-rush/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:11:26 +0000 Easter Concert To Be Held at Andrews http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69045 <p> On Saturday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m., the Andrews University Department of Music will present an Easter choral concert titled “Unsealed: Life Triumphant!” The concert will feature two profound and contrasting sacred works: “Christ lag in Todesbanden” by Johann Sebastian Bach and “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-presents-easter-choral-concert/">site</a> and Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/au-to-hold-easter-concert-saturday/article_eb94a0ff-4998-57c4-bb5e-ef22ffd64407.html">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:50:24 +0000 Andrews University to Host Passion Play http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69023 <div> Andrews University is reviving its Passion Play, an immersive walk-through experience depicting the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The event, organized by Pioneer Memorial Church, will take place April 4, across various indoor and outdoor locations on the Andrews University campus.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the South Bend Tribune <a href="https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2026/03/29/alumnus-leo-aguilera-brings-passion-play-back-to-andrews-university/89068485007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115326p000550c000550e006700v115326d--53--b--53--&gca-ft=171&gca-ds=sophi">site</a>, AOL <a href="https://www.aol.com/articles/andrews-university-brings-back-passion-083025185.html">site</a>, Press Reader <a href="https://www.pressreader.com/usa/south-bend-tribune/20260329/281646786679381">site</a>, Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/young-people-resurrect-passion-play/">site</a> and Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/passion-play-returns-to-au/article_2a4e352b-c282-5c3a-86f8-5961fbe1d585.html">site</a> >>></div> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:07:03 +0000 Andrews Facilitates Global Leadership Development http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69022 <p> In December 2025, faculty from Andrews University facilitated two executive leadership programs for international cohorts. Sung Kwon, associate professor of leadership and director of the MA Leadership in Social Innovation Program, served as coordinator for both initiatives. He shared, “The distinctive program offered by Andrews University … integrates leadership development with a strong emphasis on social innovation. This approach not only equips leaders with the skills to navigate complex organizational landscapes but also inspires them to become architects of meaningful change in their communities and beyond.”</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-facilitates-global-leadership-development">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:04:06 +0000 Andrews Alumni Serve in the Lake Union http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69021 <p> Members of the executive committee, on March 5, 2026, voted to ordain several pastors, an affirmation of the calling God has placed on their lives.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/ten-pastors-affirmed-in-calling/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:55 +0000 Andrews Establishes Endowed Chair of Choral Music http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69020 <p> Andrews University has created the Stephen Zork Endowed Chair of Choral Music with the goal of securing transformative music education for future generations. $1.52 million of the $2 million dollar goal has been raised toward establishing a permanent position for a choral conductor and faculty member in the Department of Music. The endowment honors Stephen Zork, director of choral studies, as he prepares to retire after nearly 35 years of dedicated service.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-university-creates-the-stephen-zork-endowed-chair-of-choral-music">site</a> and Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-establishes-first-ever-endowed-chair-in-music-honoring-longtime-choral-director/">site</a> >>></p> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:58:54 +0000