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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Global Institute for Research Student Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme "From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference." Conference sessions will be held from 7–10 a.m. EST, from Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, Colin Bruce and David Trim. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Participants will benefit from a multidisciplinary, international conference featuring undergraduate and graduate student research. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning. Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>. Sun, Apr 19, 2026 07:00 am -0400 Garden Plot Sign-Up https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68955 Garden plots will be available on April 19 from 9–11 a.m. Plots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, and no early reservations will be taken. Plot rental fees are as follows (cash is preferred; NO CREDIT CARDS will be accepted): Single Plot: Community $35 Student $25 Double Plot: Community $70 Student $50 One single plot or one double plot may be reserved per student/community family. For faculty/staff plots, email <a href="mailto:agriculture@andrews.edu">agriculture@andrews.edu</a> to find out your next steps. Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67533 Americana Soundscape is a concert that will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. From the beginning with Gershwin’s lively "Strike Up the Band" all the way to the sounds of Barker’s arrangement of "Tin Pan Alley," this concert is sure to delight! Included are favorites from Henry Mancini, Aaron Copland and Cole Porter, as well as Florence Price’s "Juba Dance." <div> Join the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, for an afternoon of toe-tapping and swaying sweet melodies on April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</div> <div>  </div> Repertoire (51:18 minutes) "Strike Up The Band"—George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker      Francis Aguilar Jr., graduate student conductor "The Wonderful World of Disney"—arr. John Edmondson "Beale Street Blues"—W.C. Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. David Marshall "Moon River"—Henry Mancini, arr. Michael Brown "Juba Dance"—Florence Price, trans. Jay Bocook "American Patrol"—F. W. Meacham   -Intermission-   "Hoedown" from "Rodeo"—Aaron Copland       Lymuel Ligsay, graduate student conductor "Baby Elephant Walk"—Henry Mancini, arr. John Moss "Puttin’ on the Ritz"—Irving Berlin      Andrews Brass "Cole Porter on Broadway"—Cole Porter, arr. Warren Barker "Summertime"—George Gershwin, Dubose & Dorothy Heyward & Ira Gershwin, arr. Robert Longfield "Tin Pan Alley"—arr. Warren Barker   <div> ––</div> <div>  </div> <div> Andrews University Wind Symphony</div> <div>  </div> <div> Conductor: Denisse Santos</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Andrews University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and Andrews University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.</div> Sun, Apr 19, 2026 04:00 pm -0400 Global Institute for Research Student Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme "From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference." Conference sessions will be held from 7–10 a.m. EST, from Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, Colin Bruce and David Trim. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Participants will benefit from a multidisciplinary, international conference featuring undergraduate and graduate student research. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning. Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>. Mon, Apr 20, 2026 07:00 am -0400 Global Institute for Research Student Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme "From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference." Conference sessions will be held from 7–10 a.m. EST, from Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters, Colin Bruce and David Trim. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Participants will benefit from a multidisciplinary, international conference featuring undergraduate and graduate student research. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning. Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>. Tue, Apr 21, 2026 07:00 am -0400