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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 01:16:00 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:16:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Howard Center Presents: Rachel Barton Pine http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67544 <p> 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.</p> <p> 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.</p> 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 <p> 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.</p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:02 +0000 DOM Senior Recital: Benjamin Loenser http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68571 <p> 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.</p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:31:34 +0000 SMS: Junqi Sophie Tang & Abigail Koo http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67535 <p> Sunday Music Series artists: </p> <p> <strong>Junqi Sophie Tang</strong> is an assistant professor of music at Western Michigan University and former violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music. She was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition and 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival. She also won an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition.</p> <p> Acclaimed for her artistry as a solo pianist, chamber musician, orchestral violinist, and conductor, Abigail Koo has performed in major concert halls such as Carnegie Weill Hall, Carnegie Isaac Stern Hall, 92nd Street Y, Cami Hall, Alice Tully Hall, New York Steinway Hall, and Avery Fisher Hall. She received a doctoral degree in instrumental conducting Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, was formerly an Assistant Professor at Sahmyook University, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and an Associate Instructor at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Abigail Koo will be accompanying Sophie Tang on the piano.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Repertoire</strong></p> <div> Sonata in E Minor, K. 304………………………………………………………………………….. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)</div> <div>      Allegro </div> <div>      Tempo di Menuetto</div> <div>  </div> <div> Romance, Op. 23……………………………………………………………………………………. Amy Beach (1867-1944)</div> <div>  </div> <div> Romance, Op. 9………………………………………………………………………………………Alfredo D’Ambrosio (1871-1914)</div> <div>  </div> <div> Romance in F Minor, Op. 11……………………………………………………………………… Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>INTERMISSION</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45…………………………………………………………………….Edvard Grieg (1797-1828)</div> <div>      Allegro molto ed appassionato </div> <div>      Allegretto espressivo alla Romanza</div> <div>      Allegro animato</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:32:58 +0000 Study in Turkey and Greece http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68562 <p> <strong>The New and Old Testament Departments Study Tour: "Study in Turkey and Greece"</strong></p> <p> <strong>Classes offered</strong>:</p> <p> With P. Richard Choi:</p> <ul> <li> NTST 695: Topics in New Testament Backgrounds (2 credits)*</li> <li> NTST 920: Seminar in New Testament Backgrounds (3 credits)*</li> <li> NTST 634: Theology of the Pauline Epistles (3 credits)</li> </ul> <p> With Paul Gregor:</p> <ul> <li> ANEA 510: Archaeology and the Bible (2 credits)*</li> <li> GSEM 670: Guided Study Tour of the Bible Lands (1–4 credits)</li> <li> OTST 620: Seminar in Old Testament Theology (2 credits)</li> </ul> <p> *PhD courses also available</p> <p> <strong>Tour Fee</strong> (early bird!):</p> <ul> <li> MDiv student: $3,845 + 8 credits</li> <li> PhD student: $200 + 6 credits</li> <li> MA religion student: $3,400 + 6 credits</li> <li> Community member: $6,650</li> </ul> <p> <strong>A $200 deposit is due by Dec. 1, 2025!</strong></p> <p> For more information or to register, contact: </p> <p> Department of New Testament (N125)</p> <ul> <li> Phone: 269-471-3219</li> <li> Email: <a href="mailto:ntst@andrews.edu">ntst@andrews.edu</a></li> </ul> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:18:17 +0000 Apply for Research Fellowships at CAR http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68561 <p> The Center for Adventist Research (CAR) is committed to fostering high-quality scholarship on the history of the Adventist faith tradition. Through its fellowships, CAR encourages research that not only deepens understanding of Adventism but also situates it within broader historical, cultural and theoretical contexts. Each year, CAR awards research fellowships that provide financial support and access to resources for scholars.</p> <p> <strong>Gary Land Research Fellowship</strong></p> <p> The Center for Adventist Research (CAR) is now accepting applications for the Gary Land Research Fellowship, which carries a monetary value of $2,500. This annually awarded endowed fellowship supports historical research at CAR. Priority is given to projects that reflect Land’s commendable scholarly approach: situating Adventism within broader historical or theoretical contexts and publishing cutting-edge work for expansive academic audiences.</p> <p> <strong>Louise Dederen Digital Research Fellowship</strong></p> <p> The Center for Adventist Research is also accepting applications for the Louise Dederen Digital Research Fellowship, which provides a non-residential researcher with $2,000 of digitization credit. This annually awarded fellowship supports historical research by providing digital files of materials held at CAR. Priority is given to cutting-edge projects that situate Adventism within broader historical or theoretical contexts and that will be published for expansive academic audiences.</p> <p> <strong>Application deadline</strong>: Nov. 30, 2025</p> <p> Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://centerforadventistresearch.org/research-fellowships-and-prizes/">https://centerforadventistresearch.org/research-fellowships-and-prizes/</a>.</p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:12:15 +0000 Francophone Culture and Cuisine http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68559 <p> Taught in English, FREN 255 (CRN 407) covers francophone culture from around the world, including food, music, fashion, arts, religion, agriculture and traditions. Credits can be used toward a humanities requirement!</p> <p> This course includes a lab fee to buy the yummy ingredients for Friday labs! The class meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. in Buller Hall, Room 150. </p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:06:57 +0000