Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:43:00 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:43:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Resilience Presentation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68508 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. Herta Von Stiegel 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. Hans Von Sigel directs the financial operations of the Ariya Capital Group and has additional leadership experience in banking, risk management and information technology.  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. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:29:21 +0000 Honors Church http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67864 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.  Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:10:27 +0000 Dining Services Thanksgiving Break Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68515 Please note the Thanksgiving break hours for Dining Services. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:59:24 +0000 Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67522 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. Doors open at 7 p.m.; program starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at <a data-outlook-id="05c5908c-70b0-4348-a891-1532c17883aa" href="https://howard.andrews.edu/">https://howard.andrews.edu/</a>.   <h3> Repetoire</h3> "Concerto in D Minor" for Violin and Orchestra Op. 47     by Jean Sibelius       Mailyn Iribar, violin I.   Allegro moderato II.  Adagio di molto III. Allegro, ma non tanto   -:-:- Intermission -:-:-   "The Planets, Op. 32"   by Gustav Holst 1. Mars, the Bringer of War (Allegro) 2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (Adagio) 3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (Vivace) 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Allegro giocoso) 5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (Adagio) 6. Uranus, the Magician (Allegro) 7. Neptune, the Mystic (Andante – Allegretto)   Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Marc Élysée 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. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:52:38 +0000 Microlearning: Classroom Innovations http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68493 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>. 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 The Refillery, an initiative by the Andrews University Biophilia Club and the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 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 Andrews University Bookstore.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Bookstore Hours:</div> <div> Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.</div> <div> Friday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.</div> <div> Saturday–Sunday: 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 Career 101 Workshop: Alumni Panel http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67492 Join us for this candid conversation where prominent Andrews alumni will share the experiences and choices that helped them launch successful careers and reflect on what they might have done differently if they could go back. Come with questions and leave with advice that that you can actually use! This workshop will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. in Chan Shun Hall, Room 108, and is open to all majors, including graduate students. Cocurricular credit will be provided. A hybrid option is available for distance learning students. Contact <a href="mailto:career@andrews.edu">career@andrews.edu</a> to request access. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:42:09 +0000 Lunch and Learning(Hub) Workshop: Gradebook http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68499 Understand your LearningHub gradebook and grade more effectively. Designed for faculty, staff and graduate assistants, this workshop covers key grading techniques, including setting up categories, weighting grades and aligning assessments with your learning outcomes. You'll gain practical insights into assessment principles that ensure your grading reflects student achievement accurately and efficiently. The workshop will be presented by Sheralee Thomas. Register <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vRRttP72vkX507A7fU4VNj8_X5MV6Dkya-g7Ja9Df8U/edit?gid=669643159#gid=669643159">here</a>. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:37:03 +0000