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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:54:00 +0000 Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:54:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Students Establish New Missions Initiative http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68617 After being spiritually inspired by their participation in student mission trips, two Andrews University students, Evan Keyes and Seth McKelvey, have started an initiative to recruit new student missionaries and garner prayerful and financial support from Lake Union churches for 2026. <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-students-call-on-lake-union-to-support-new-missions-initiative">site</a> >>> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:04:20 +0000 Students Participate in "Show Love Here Day" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68616 Andrews University students took part in the second annual Show Love Here Day, a citywide initiative dedicated to service, compassion and building meaningful bridges between students and Benton Harbor residents. The event was held Nov. 24, which offered students an opportunity to participate in hands-on service projects. Volunteers dispersed across Benton Harbor to support three community-centered service efforts. They raked leaves for senior citizens, distributed care packages and organized at a local community center. Following the service portion, students and community members gathered for a community chapel at the Benton Harbor Salvation Army. The chapel was followed by a Thanksgiving dinner. <<< Read the full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/communities/benton_harbor/andrews-university-students-unite-for-show-love-here-day/article_2ccf3e0b-c32f-5447-b69e-0b5592325a30.html">site</a> and WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2025/11/24/andrews-university-students-hold-second-annual-show-love-here-day-in-benton-harbor/">site</a> >>> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:01:51 +0000 Reimagining Global Leadership at Andrews http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68614 In October 2025, the Andrews University Centers for Organizational Resilience and Excellence (AUCORE) and the School of Business Administration hosted two major leadership programs for Vietnam’s top business delegations. Together, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Innovation Executive Seminar and the Petrolimex (PLX) Global Board Leadership Forum showcased how Andrews is shaping executives, organizations and industries. The programs embodied the University’s mission to extend leadership development from the classroom into the boardroom and across global economies. Armand Poblete, executive director of AUCORE and instructor of information systems, led the planning process. “We are building leaders who understand that technology and ethics must move together,” he shared, adding, “Innovation means nothing without integrity”—a philosophy that shaped both programs. The first delegation, hosted from Oct. 5–10, brought CEOs and senior leaders from across Vietnam’s private sector, including energy, banking, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and finance, to Andrews University for the VCCI AI & Innovation Executive Seminar. Leaders from organizations including the Vietnam National Industry–Energy Group (PVN), Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), AGIMEXPHARM, Bonfiglioli Vietnam, and United Overseas Bank Vietnam spent a week discussing the future of AI-driven decision-making, digital transformation and innovation governance. Andrews faculty led hands-on design labs, interactive simulations and strategic dialogues, allowing executives to experience AI strategy modeling, financial resilience forecasting, immersive VR learning systems, and data-driven Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) innovation. Beyond technical skill-building, many participants described the experience as uniquely transformative because it united faith, ethics and data-driven leadership. Two weeks later, from Oct. 20–23, AUCORE welcomed a second delegation for the PLX Global Board Leadership Forum. Petrolimex, an energy group based in Vietnam, sent its board of directors and subsidiary chairpersons for a four-day retreat on the future of corporate governance. The forum tackled a series of difficult questions facing modern enterprises, including how boards can use AI as a tool of governance rather than a source of risk and how accountability should evolve within intelligent enterprises. The operations team at AUCORE ensured that both experiences were executed with professionalism and excellence. Derill Legoh, logistics lead, and Dina Kelly-Rodriguez, hospitality lead, managed travel coordination, hospitality experiences and on-site support. Participating faculty members and University Hospitality staff also demonstrated a spirit of service to the visiting international leaders. Andrews University has created an ecosystem that supports leadership development across a lifespan. Programs like <a href="https://thinkerbox.org">ThinkerBox</a> and the STEAM X framework prepare K–12 students to explore robotics, AI and entrepreneurship. Undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Business Administration train future leaders to understand systems, people and service. At the highest level, AUCORE equips executives, board members and global influencers to lead with courage, clarity and ethical foresight. This continuum from early education to senior executive development has positioned Andrews as a global hub for shaping resilient, ethical and innovative leaders. As industries worldwide navigate the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, Andrews University offers a unique vision of leadership. Through AUCORE and the School of Business Administration, the University demonstrates that ethics and analytics can share the same space, that technology can enhance empathy rather than diminish it, and that global partnerships thrive when trust and service lead the way. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:28:34 +0000 Ruth Murdoch Elementary School New Accreditation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68592 Ruth Murdoch Elementary School has been granted full accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, marking a milestone in the school's commitment to educational excellence. The Middle States Association is one of the most respected accrediting bodies in the United States, and achieving this status recognizes Ruth Murdoch Elementary School's dedication to maintaining high academic standards and continuous improvement. The Ruth Murdoch community exhibited its vibrant educational program through a comprehensive self-study, extensive documentation review and evaluation. The self-study focused on excellence across multiple domains, including leadership, governance, resources, curriculum design and student achievement. "This accreditation represents the hard work and dedication of our entire school community—our teachers, staff, students, and families," comments Evelyn Savory, principal. "It validates our commitment to providing a quality education that prepares our students for future success." Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, affiliated with Andrews University in Berrien Springs, has been working toward this accreditation as a candidate institution. The school's success in achieving full accreditation status reflects its ongoing efforts to enhance educational programs and maintain accountability to students and families. Middle States accreditation is valid for a specific term and requires schools to engage in continuous improvement and periodic review to maintain their accredited status. Ruth Murdoch is also accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association as well as the National Council for Private School Accreditation. For more information about Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, visit their <a href="https://myrmes.org">website</a> or contact the school directly. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:55:09 +0000 Christmas Extravaganza (All Ensembles) http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67523 Join the Andrews University Department of Music for a memorable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season!  Featured performances will include the University Singers, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony, along with talented students from the Piano Studios of Chi Yong Yun and string ensembles from the Studio of Carla Trynchuk.  In the spirit of giving, our Christmas Extravaganza will also feature a brief opportunity to support our talented music students through student scholarships. Celebrate the spirit of the season through uplifting music, including selections from "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Dinner" and "Sleigh Ride," capturing the joy of the holidays. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:17:52 +0000 Soup for Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68605 Save the date—and bring a friend! Belong Ministries is hosting a Soup & Grilled Cheese Night in the Pioneer Memorial Church commons on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. Warm food. Cozy vibes. Great people. Don’t miss it! Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:13:36 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Maureen S. Pakalapati http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68602 A PhD Dissertation Defense for Maureen S. Pakalapati is scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, from 2–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Maureen S. Pakalapati will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in higher education administration. Her dissertation title is, “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: A Case Study of Andrea Luxton as the First Woman President of Andrews University.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email: <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:10:59 +0000 James White Library Hours for Winter Break http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68601 The library will operate during the posted hours throughout winter break. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:03:15 +0000