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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, 21 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Religion Forum with Øystein S. LaBianca http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68844 At the Religion Student Forum, Øystein S. LaBianca revisits the heritage of biblical archaeology at Andrews University, from the pioneering era of Siegfried H. Horn to today’s work at Tall Hisban in Jordan. While early generations sought to illuminate the biblical world through excavation, the field now faces new ethical and intellectual responsibilities. Drawing on a deep-time perspective, LaBianca argues that archaeology in the lands of the Bible must move toward partnership with local communities, fuller inclusion of Islamic and Ottoman pasts, and practices that build long-term trust. This shift—from expedition to collaboration, from extraction to stewardship—offers students a path to meaningful service and scholarship while sustaining the Adventist commitment to sharing the good news of the gospel.  Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:53:28 +0000 Come Worship With Us in French! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68840 Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. Church service at 11:30 a.m. with Alain Coralie Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:45:10 +0000 Horn Lectureship Series http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68838 “Searching for Mohammad's Mountain of the Ark; Exploring Nabonidus' Desert Hideaway and other Adventures in Saudi Arabia” This illustrated presentation will report on our January trip across the deserts of central Saudi Arabia, starting at the ancient city of Hail (where Gertrude Bell was kept prisoner during her 1906 explorations) in the shadow of the Mount Aga (a mountain oasis in the middle of the desert supporting amazing plant and animal life and thought by some to be Muhammad’s Mountain of the Ark) to King Nabonidus’s desert city of Tayma (where he exiled himself from Babylon for 10 years) to the breathtaking Nabatean tombs of Hegra (that rival Petra) located on the famous incense road through Arabia. Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Seminary Chapel This event is free and open to the public, and cocurricular credit will be offered. We look forward to seeing you there! Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:41:30 +0000 Easter Passion Play http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68836 <div class="wp-block-wrapper wp-block-paragraph-wrapper" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); margin-block-start: var(--element-spacing-block-start,16px); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important;"> <p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ; --tw-contain-size: ; --tw-contain-layout: ; --tw-contain-paint: ; --tw-contain-style: ; border: 0px solid; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; max-width: var(--inline-copy-size); font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--sans);"> The Passion Play is an interactive indoor and outdoor walk-through experience for the entire family, depicting the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The play is made possible by student leaders, campus faculty and staff, and the community, who will portray Christ’s ultimate gift of love. By offering viewers a chance to be engaged with the story, we share a reminder of Christ’s sacrifice. </div> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:35:47 +0000 Department of Aviation Open House & Dedication http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68825 Date: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 Time: Open House: 3 p.m., Dedication Service: 4 p.m. Location: Andrews University Airpark—open to the public The Department of Aviation warmly invites you to join us for a milestone moment as we celebrate the arrival of our new 737‑MAX Crew Resource Trainer—a full‑scale, 1:1 replica of the Boeing 737 cockpit. This advanced training device represents a major step forward in preparing the next generation of professional pilots at Andrews University. Designed to mirror real‑world airline operations, this simulator provides a realistic environment where students can strengthen crew communication, decision‑making and technical proficiency. More than a technological enhancement, this trainer strengthens our mission to seek knowledge, affirm faith and prepare graduates who will change the world through aviation. During the Dedication Service, we will prayerfully commit this training asset and the students who will learn within it to God’s guidance. Our hope is that this tool not only sharpens professional skill but also nurtures humility, service and a heart for ministry—qualities that will travel with our graduates to flight decks across North America and around the world. Schedule 3 p.m.—Open House Tour our facility, meet faculty and students, learn about our Programs of Excellence, and explore how flight training, aviation maintenance and mission aviation are integrated with a Christ‑centered educational approach. 4 p.m.—Dedication Service Join us for a time of reflection, prayer and thanksgiving as we present this higher‑learning tool to God and reaffirm our mission of preparing skilled, service‑focused aviation professionals. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:34:47 +0000 Hearts for Mission Banquet http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68810 Andrews University Department of Aviation warmly invites you to the inaugural Hearts for Mission Banquet, an elegant and purpose‑filled evening dedicated to inspiring, celebrating and advancing the work of Adventist mission aviation around the world. The Hearts for Mission Banquet is designed as an intimate, meaningful and mission‑focused evening—a time when couples, friends, families and supporters can come together to share in an atmosphere of warmth, beauty and service. At a time of year when many are looking for an event with charm, elegance and deeper significance, this gathering brings together the heart of mission and the spirit of aviation in a truly unforgettable way. This year’s banquet supports vital projects that empower the next generation of mission aviators and directly impact communities in need. Through your presence and partnership, you will help advance life‑changing initiatives such as: <ul> <li> Training pilots and mechanics for humanitarian service</li> <li> Supporting student mission scholarships</li> <li> Equipping mission aircraft for lifesaving work both locally and internationally</li> <li> Strengthening outreach efforts that carry hope, healing and Christ’s love to remote regions</li> </ul> The Hearts for Mission Banquet is more than an event; it is a movement of service. It is a moment where we join hands in faith, compassion and commitment to missions that transcend borders and change lives for eternity. We invite you to share this special evening with us. Come enjoy fine dining in the beautifully transformed Andrews University Airpark hangar, hear inspiring testimonies and partner with us in expanding the reach of mission aviation. Together, let us uplift hearts, support missions and propel God’s work forward—one flight at a time. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:36:50 +0000 Adventist History Book Launch http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68794 Join us for an enlightening evening with authors Michael W. Campbell and Edward Martin Allen as we celebrate the release of their new work, "A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists." While previous studies have largely focused on the denomination's 19th-century North American origins, Campbell and Allen offer a broad chronological and geographic scope. They rigorously trace the transmission of Adventist theology and culture across the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia, analyzing the church’s contributions to global education, social reform and medicine. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the authors and pick up your discounted copy of this definitive new textbook! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 Time: 7–8:30 p.m. Location: Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall, Andrews University Format: In-person and livestream Student Information: Students are eligible to receive cocurricular credit for attending this event. Join the Livestream: For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/4uJX2_THi5A?si=XFrAwDi4AqtEFy1O">here</a>. We look forward to seeing you at the event to discuss this significant contribution to Adventist historiography. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:12:11 +0000 Andrews University Music & Worship Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68697 <div background-color:="" color:="" font-size:="" ibm="" line-height:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: " text-align:=""> The 2026 Music & Worship Conference, scheduled for Feb. 12–14, will focus on the theme of “Worship as Missional Discipleship.” The theme springs from 2 Corinthians 3:3, "You are a letter from Christ." The conference aims to explore the transformative role of worship in fulfilling God’s mission through nurturing discipleship. Public worship is not merely an event but a way of life that forms believers, deepens faith and propels the church into mission that changes the world. This conference invites scholars, pastors and practitioners to examine how corporate worship serves as both an expression of and a catalyst for spiritual growth and missional engagement.</div> <div background-color:="" color:="" font-size:="" ibm="" line-height:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: " text-align:="">  </div> <div background-color:="" color:="" font-size:="" ibm="" line-height:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: " text-align:=""> The Andrews University Music & Worship Conference seeks to provide a forum for scholarly and professional dialogue, the advancement of knowledge, and the promotion of best practices in Christian worship and music.</div> <div background-color:="" color:="" font-size:="" ibm="" line-height:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: " text-align:="">  </div> <div background-color:="" color:="" font-size:="" ibm="" line-height:="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: " text-align:=""> To register, please visit the conference <a href="https://secure.touchnet.net/C20366_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=45&SINGLESTORE=true">website</a>.</div> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:27 +0000