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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:28:00 +0000 Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:28:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu World Kindness Day http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70522 Celebrate World Kindness Day — November 13, 2026 Small acts. Meaningful connections. The Counseling & Testing Center invites the Andrews University community to celebrate World Kindness Day on Friday, November 13. Together, we can make our campus a place where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Kindness does not have to be a grand gesture. Taking a moment to listen, offering encouragement, or including someone new can make a meaningful difference. We may not always know what another person is going through, but we can choose to meet them with patience and compassion. Celebrate by putting kindness into action: <ul data-spread="false"> <li> Check in on a friend or classmate and take time to listen. </li> <li> Share a thoughtful note or word of encouragement. </li> <li> Invite someone sitting alone to join you. </li> <li> Thank someone whose efforts often go unnoticed. </li> <li> Offer a helping hand without expecting anything in return. </li> <li> Extend kindness to yourself by making time for rest and speaking to yourself with compassion. </li> </ul> Let November 13 be a reminder to carry kindness into our everyday interactions. Each caring act is an opportunity to strengthen connections and help someone feel that they belong. Thrive • Connect • Belong Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:44:05 +0000 Special Recognition of Andrews Veterans on Campus http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70521 Autumn is naturally a time for reflection and for giving thanks. At this special time, Andrews University would like to take an opportunity to express our gratitude for our student veterans' service to our country. Our University is thankful and proud that these students have chosen Andrews University to reach their educational goals. To help honor their service, we are planning to recognize our Andrews University veterans during one of the Tuesday choice options on Nov. 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. The program will be held in Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall. Additional Veterans Day events: <ul> <li> Nov. 10: Pizza dinner invitation for Andrews  student/staff veterans & families, dependents of veterans (Buller Hall, Student Lobby 5:30pm) Please RSVP at <a href="mailto:veterans@andrews.edu">veterans@andrews.edu</a> to help plan for head count. </li> <li> Nov. 10: Tuesday choice—testimony with Army Veteran Pastor Taariq Patel, Andrews University alumnus, Buller Hall Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.</li> <li> Nov. 11: Afternoon Pop-Up- Join AU Veteran's Services and  AU SILA (Student Involvement, Leadership, and Activities) in the Campus Center for a special treat in honor of those who have served our country. Our delectable special treat is first come, first served. </li> </ul> This time of remembrance and recognition is crucial. Throughout our history, military service members have put on their uniforms to protect our nation’s values and liberties. For our Veterans Day events, we will focus on the U.S. Veterans Administration’s 2026 theme of America’s 250th Anniversary.    For 250 years, Veterans and service members have defended our nation with honor, courage and dedication. As we mark this historic milestone, we recognize every individual who has worn the uniform and answered the call to serve. Their sacrifice has safeguarded our freedoms and shaped the values that define America. We honor their legacy and reaffirm our commitment to supporting all who have served in the past, are serving now, and will serve in the future With that theme, Andrews University wants to recognize our student veterans and their fellow veterans who have made a sacrifice to serve our country. As we look back on their service, and on centuries of veterans’ service and sacrifice, we must always maintain a vision for the future. We hope that we can continue to honor all who served, while also focusing on the needs of the next generation of veterans. If you have had a meaningful experience in your own service to your country and would be willing to share some of those experiences with others, we would love to hear from you. You can share your experiences and memories either in words or images. Please connect with Fares Magesa, our Andrews University veteran certifying official, at <a href="mailto:veterans@andrews.edu">veterans@andrews.edu</a>. We look forward to seeing you at these Veterans Day events. For our student veterans, if you are unable to join us, please accept our grateful thanks with this note.   Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:47:38 +0000 Joyful Noise http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70520 Ryleigh Snow, a senior BFA in Graphic Design, will be exhibiting her work in the Harrigan Hall Gallery. Free and open to the public. Handcrafted linocut prints and apparel available for purchase. Co-curricular credit available November 15 only between 4–6pm. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:55 +0000 It's Always the Right Time to Visit Campus! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68309 <style type="text/css"> .cgf-theme-base .cgf__control-tip { font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; } .body .content-wrapper .content p { margin-bottom: 0; } </style>   Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:43:39 +0000 Andrews Alumni Featured in Documentary Series http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67308 On Thursday, May 29, at 8 p.m. EST, and Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m., PBS Michiana will air its newest installment of the "Legends of Michiana" documentary series. The program, titled “A Legacy of Care and Compassion,” will feature brothers Loren and Lowell Hamel. Born in Michigan, and with deep roots in the Andrews University community, the twins have made a significant impact on their local church and community. Growing up in a strong faith environment, both Loren and Lowell were called to serve their community of Berrien Springs, Michigan, as physicians. In 1976, both graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Andrews University. After attending Loma Linda University in California, they felt called back to Southwest Michigan to build and grow the community they grew up in. Both have worked to meet the health care needs of their community for more than 35 years, as primary care physicians and hospital administrators. For many years, Loren served as president and chief strategy officer and Lowell served as chief operating officer of Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health). Both Loren and Lowell have invested in the Andrews University community over the years. In 1990, they practiced medicine together at the University Medical Center on campus. Additionally, Loren Hamel has served as director of Student Health Services, clinical professor of nursing, president of the Alumni Association, chair of the J.N. Andrews Sculpture Committee, and member of the Board of Trustees and several of its subcommittees. The "Legends of Michiana" documentary series highlights people and organizations that have been influential to the growth and development of the Michiana area. Previous programs can be accessed <a href="https://www.wnit.org/programs/legends.html">here</a>. Thursday evening’s program can be viewed at the WNIT 34.1 <a href="https://www.wnit.org/live">livestream</a>. Wed, 28 May 2025 14:28:53 +0000 RMES Vocal Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63000 More information coming later… Thu, 15 May 2025 23:04:49 +0000 The Edge of the Inside http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66931 On Saturday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Chan Shun Hall on the Andrews University campus, Michael Nixon will present “The Edge of the Inside,” reflecting on what it means to do ministry while existing on the margins of denominational borders. He will use Luke 4:18–19 as a jumping-off point for his talk. Nixon serves as director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for South Bend area’s Beacon Health System. He earned his law degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School in 2013 and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Andrews University in 2009. He served as Andrews University’s vice president for University Culture & Inclusion for six years before transitioning to Beacon Health. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his daughter, Noa, who is in fourth grade. His presentation will be sponsored by Michiana Adventist Forum. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:39:41 +0000 AA: SA Banquet http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66892 A ticket is required to attend. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:58:56 +0000