With winter break quickly approaching after the conclusion of finals week, Andrews University students, faculty and staff are ready for a long academic break. With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season’s official start is here, providing time for many to indulge in reconnecting with family and friends, giving to others, and ample time to relax. However, for some, this time of year may not be as joyful and can be lonesome.
Students who will be remaining on the university campus during the month-long break from Dec. 13 to Jan. 12 may be vulnerable to feelings of loneliness, boredom and homesickness. To mitigate these potential experiences, there are several different activities and events that will be open to all students that will occur on and off campus during the break.
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Dec. 14
- Niles History Center Holiday Evening Open House from 4-7 p.m. in Niles, Michigan (More information here. No tickets required)
- Merry and Bright Nights from 4-7 p.m. at the Friendship Botanic Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana. (More information here)
- Festival of Lights JOYRides from 5-7 p.m. in Michigan City, Indiana (More information here)
- Eden Springs Park Holiday Train Rides from 5-8 p.m. in Benton Harbor, Michigan (More information here)
- The Citadel Spectacular at 6 p.m. at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, MI (More information here)
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at 7:30 p.m. in the Twin City Players Playhouse in St. Joseph, Michigan (More information here)
- Andrews Academy Christmas Pops Concert at 8 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center (No tickets required)
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Dec. 15
- DIY Holiday Drop-In from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Owen Sisters and Co. in Bridgman, Michigan (More information here)
- Holiday Candle Magic Class from 1-3 p.m. in Bridgman, Michigan (More information here)
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at 2 p.m. in the Twin City Players Playhouse in St. Joseph, Michigan (More information here)
- Eden Springs Park Holiday Train Rides from 5-8 p.m. in Benton Harbor, Michigan (More information here)
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 16
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- Ruth Murdoch Instrumental Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center (No tickets required)
- Dec. 17
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Dec. 18
- C is for Cooking: Vintage American Food Traditions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheriff’s residence in Berrien Springs, Michigan (More information here)
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- Out of the Box Open Mic Night from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Box Factory For the Arts in St. Joseph, Michigan (More information here)
- Ruth Murdoch Vocal Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center (No tickets required)
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Dec. 19
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- Christmas Tree String Art from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Marina Shores Yacht Club in Portage, Indiana (More information here)
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at 7:30 p.m. in the Twin City Players Playhouse in St. Joseph, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 20
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 21
- Eden Springs Park Holiday Train Rides from 5-8 p.m. in Benton Harbor, Michigan (More information here)
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- Merry and Bright Concert by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan (More information here)
- Point of Grace Comfort and Joy Tour with Jason Gray at 7 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Elkhart (More information here)
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Dec. 22
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
- Winter Solstice Bonfire from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in Buchanan, Michigan (More information here)
- Eden Springs Park Holiday Train Rides from 5-8 p.m. in Benton Harbor, Michigan (More information here)
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 23
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- Dec. 24
- Dec. 25
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Dec. 26
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 27
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 28
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 29
- New Year, New You DIY Body Scrub from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owen Sisters and Co. in Bridgman, Michigan (More information here)
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Dec. 30
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
- Dec. 31
- Jan. 1
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Jan. 2
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1- 4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Jan. 3
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Jan. 4
- Lights at Fernwood from 6-9 p.m. at the Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan (More information here)
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Jan. 5
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
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Jan. 8
- Out of the Box Open Mic Night from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Box Factory For the Arts in St. Joseph, Michigan (More information here)
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Jan. 9
- Open Recreation Basketball and Volleyball from 1-4 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness
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