http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Thu, 3 Jul 2025 11:05:00 +0000 Thu, 3 Jul 2025 11:05:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67419 <p> At an early age, Paulette Velazquez Vega developed a passion for health care, spending much of her childhood, adolescence and young adulthood at the hospital as her brother received treatment for his cerebral palsy. At eight years old, she and her family relocated from Mexico to the United States.&nbsp;</p> <p> It was during her senior year of high school that Velazquez Vega&rsquo;s family moved back to Mexico due to unforeseen circumstances. But Velazquez Vega felt called to be in the U.S. and attend Andrews University. With the support of her family, she made the difficult decision to be far away from family to pursue the purpose she felt God had for her.&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/living-out-her-purpose">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:42:13 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67418 <p> Loren and Lowell Hamel were recently honored with a documentary broadcast highlighting the decades they have spent promoting health for the Berrien County community through the Corewell Health system.</p> <p> The documentary was produced by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and was broadcast by the local PBS Michiana WNIT channel for its &ldquo;Legends of Michiana&rdquo; documentary series. The hour-long documentary aired on May 29 and June 1, 2025. As long-time members of the Berrien Springs and Andrews University communities, the twin brothers have blessed countless people in southwest Michigan by modeling their ministries of health care after the servant leadership Jesus demonstrated in the Gospels.&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-alumni-honored-as-legends-of-michiana">site</a> and Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/decades-of-dedication-twin-doctors-hamel-leave-lasting-legacy-on-berrien-countys-health-and-healing/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:40:43 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67388 <p> In September 1874, a mere month after the opening of Battle Creek College, John Nevins Andrews sailed to Europe as the first officially appointed Adventist overseas missionary. The proximity of the starting of both the college and Andrews&rsquo; travels were not a coincidence. On the contrary, the reason we started Battle Creek College in the United States was the same reason J. N. Andrews left to go to Switzerland: mission, the mission of introducing people to Jesus Christ, sharing with them the three angels&rsquo; messages of Revelation 14, and . . .</p> <div> And here, precisely on this point, is where this 150th anniversary celebration galls me.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Please don&rsquo;t misunderstand! I&rsquo;m thrilled at the chance to relive the stories of our pioneers and their bravery. But what galls me about this 150-year celebration is that it means we are still here. Jesus has not yet come. We are not yet in heaven. The work is not yet done.<br /> <br /> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story by Pastor Shane Anderson on the Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/perspectives/columnists/at-any-cost-2/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</div> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:30:13 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67387 <p> The Department of Music at Andrews University has recently received several generous donations in the form of musical instruments. These instruments will be housed in either Hamel Hall or the Howard Performing Arts Center and will be used by various music students, faculty, and performers.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/andrews-university-music-department-receives-instrument-donations">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:28:42 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67370 <p> Students enrolled in the MA in Religious Studies at Andrews University are participating in an intensive academic session held in Podkowa Leśna, Poland. The programme, conducted in partnership with the Polish College of Theology and Humanities (PCTH), features an interdisciplinary track and aims to offer a thorough understanding of Adventist history, beliefs, and practices.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read full story at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/andrews-university-students-deepen-theological-knowledge-during-study-session-in-poland/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67369 <p> The Lake Union and North American Division&rsquo;s Office of Education believe that teaching young people to be actively involved in witnessing and service activities is central to the educational goals of the school and the mission of the church. For this reason, the Caring Heart Award for Christian Service has been established to give recognition to those secondary students who have demonstrated a personal commitment to active service and witnessing activities.</p> <p> The Caring Heart Award is provided to each North American Division-accredited senior academy that has selected an eligible candidate. The award consists of a special scholarship award certificate with a value of $600, paid by the Union, and is accompanied by a plaque and engraved Bible provided by the NAD Office of Education.&nbsp;</p> <p> ...</p> <p> Andre Henry has consistently distinguished himself as a leader among his peers, both in and out of the classroom. He has held various leadership roles within the student body, currently serving as the president of the student association. In each of them, Andre has led with integrity, empathy, and a clear vision. He has a remarkable ability to inspire others, foster collaboration, earning the respect and admiration of his peers and teachers alike.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/caring-heart-award-2025">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:33:51 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67346 <p> An Andrews University student from Benton Harbor is making waves in the journalism world after receiving the Best Emerging Journalist Award at the 2025 Associated Church Press Awards last month.<br /> <br /> &lt;&lt;&lt; Listen to the full story at the WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2025/06/03/southwest-michigans-afternoon-news-for-06-03-25/">site</a>, and read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-student-honored-with-journalism-award-and-fellowship">site</a>&nbsp;and Adventist Review <a href="https://adventistreview.org/news-releases/andrews-university-student-receives-journalism-award-and-fellowship/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:02:10 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67345 <div> In late March 2025, nearly a hundred people enjoyed a three-day journey of prayer, reflection and community revival at Oregon Prayer Conference. Held annually at Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center in Rockaway Beach, the event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and develop a deeper relationship with God and a stronger prayer life.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Richard Davidson, Andrews University Theological Seminary senior research professor of Old Testament interpretation, led this year's presentations. Davidson has served as a professor at the school since 1979, served as Adventist Theological Society president, spent many years as Andrews University Old Testament department chair and received numerous awards for academic excellence.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Northwest Adventists <a href="https://nwadventists.com/news/2025/05/oregon-prayer-conference-encourages-prayers-gratitude">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</div> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:59:59 +0000