Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:26:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:26:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu MLK Day: Light in the Darkness http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68726 Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by watching the documentary, "King in the Wilderness."  "Through personal stories of the people who were around him, this film follows Martin Luther King, Jr. during the last years of his life." Date: Monday, Jan. 19 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall Refreshments will be served. Co-curricular credit will be available. Responses to the documentary will be provided by faculty, staff and students. Reflections from the audience will also be invited. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:28:29 +0000 Wind Symphony Winter Concert With SMC Brass Band http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68724 To begin the new year, the Andrews University Wind Symphony will host its annual winter concert in collaboration with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band. The two ensembles will present “A British Winter’s Night” on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., will showcase a collection of traditional English pieces. Both ensembles will feature music composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Beginning the concert, the Southwestern Michigan Brass Band will play under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. Their set includes Williams’ “Sea Songs” as well as several other pieces by composers Jan de Haan, Philip Sparke and George Frideric Handel. After a short intermission, the Andrews University Wind Symphony, conducted by Denisse Santos-Gooden, will conclude the concert. They will continue the lively British theme, performing Williams’ “English Folk Song Suite” as well as other additional pieces composed by Greg Sanders, Leroy Anderson, Jan Van der Roost and Percy Grainger. Tickets to “A British Winter’s Night” can be purchased at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>. General admission tickets are priced individually at $8.50. Students and seniors can purchase discounted tickets for $6.50 (with a limit of two tickets per student ID). For more information, contact the Howard Box Office at 269-471-3560. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:40:01 +0000 Andreasen Indoor Triathlon http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68718 <a href="https://andrews.dserec.com/online/eventsr/events/list/8fe199d7">Register here</a>! Early-bird pricing ends Monday, Feb. 2. Swim, bike and run to complete the third annual Andreasen Indoor Triathlon! Not sure you can tackle all three challenges? No problem! Compete with a team of two to three individuals. Shirts are only guaranteed for those who register by Feb. 2. Categories are as follows: <ul> <li> Women (49 and under)</li> <li> Women's Masters (50+)</li> <li> Men (49 and under)</li> <li> Men's Masters (50+)</li> <li> Teams (all ages and genders)</li> </ul> This is a timed event. Racers will be given 10 minutes in the pool, 20 minutes on a stationary bike and 15 minutes on a treadmill to accumulate the greatest distance, with 10-minute transitions. YOU MUST BE 16 OR OLDER TO SIGN UP. A wellness requirement credit will be provided for participating benefit-eligible employees of Andrews University. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:thewellnessclub@andrews.edu">thewellnessclub@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:32:58 +0000 ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026 Open Enrollment http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68716 This summer, kids are invited to ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running from June 1–Aug. 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork and play as they discover how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week invites campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas and amazing details of God’s creation while growing in curiosity, confidence and appreciation for the world He made. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box provides a safe, joyful and faith-centered setting where children can spend their summer vacation exploring, learning and thriving through on-campus adventures, campus field trips and special visits from off-campus programs like zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp/" target="_blank">andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp</a>. Space is limited and forms are due by May 18, 2026. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:29:05 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Laura G. Kettlehut http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68714 A PhD dissertation defense for Laura G. Kettlehut is scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 12:30–3 p.m. via Zoom. Laura G. Kettlehut will defend her dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in curriculum and instruction. Her dissertation title is, “Exploring Lessons in Research: A Survey on Parental Perceptions of Reading Opportunities.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email at <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:25:54 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Aleksandra Kemble http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67536 A native of Slovakia, Aleksandra Kemble holds a Doctor of Arts in flute performance from Ball State University. She is a versatile player who has participated in many master classes throughout Europe and studied with teachers who broadened her knowledge and passion for flute. Kemble holds the principal flute position with the La Porte and Elkhart Symphonies and has also performed with multiple orchestras in the Michiana region. Kemble is a devoted educator and holds several university positions as adjunct faculty of flute, including at Andrews University. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:23:50 +0000 Dining Services: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68723 Please find the Dining Services hours of operation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day attached. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:51:02 +0000 Come Worship in French at the Seminary Chapel http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68713 Ecole du Sabbat à 10:30 a.m. Culte divin à 11:45 a.m. avec Caundee Cauvin.   Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:47:12 +0000