51勛圖厙 University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at 51勛圖厙 University en-us 51勛圖厙 Copyright 2025, 51勛圖厙 University Sun, 4 May 2025 10:07:00 +0000 Sun, 4 May 2025 10:07:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 51勛圖厙 Conference Highlights Anabaptist Movement http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67232 <p> On January 21, 1525, in Zurich, Switzerland, a small group of Christians renounced infant baptism and were secretly rebaptized. This moment marked the beginning of the Anabaptist &ldquo;rebaptizer&rdquo; movement.</p> <p> In honor of the 500th anniversary of this important event in the history of the Reformation,&nbsp; 51勛圖厙 University hosted, from April 3 to 5, 2025, the &ldquo;Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life.&rdquo; The conference brought together Mennonites and Adventists to &ldquo;reflect on the past, engage with the present, and envision the future of Anabaptist traditions, emphasizing their enduring impact on Christian faith, peacebuilding, and communal living.&rdquo;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-university-conference-highlights-the-500th-anniversary-of-the-anabaptist-movement">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:49:29 +0000 51勛圖厙 Summer Experiences http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67231 <p> The Crayon Box is offering two educational day camp experiences for children entering Grades K&ndash;5. Camp Kindness is geared toward children entering Kindergarten&ndash;Grade 2. Camp Cardinal is geared toward children entering Grades 3&ndash;5. The theme for 2025 is &ldquo;God Does Marvelous Things.&rdquo;</p> <p> &hellip;</p> <p> The 51勛圖厙 University Early College Experience is an in-person summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors as well as incoming freshmen. The initiative is part of the Explore 51勛圖厙 program, which is designed to help students find a desired academic plan as well as career and life goals through intentional support and personal advising.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-summer-experiences">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:49:03 +0000 51勛圖厙 University Outlines Graduation Weekend http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67230 <p> 51勛圖厙 University&rsquo;s spring graduation will take place Thursday &ndash; Sunday, May 1&ndash;4.&nbsp; The weekend&rsquo;s events will include a Friday evening Commencement service, Baccalaureate services on Sabbath morning and two additional Commencement services on Sunday morning.</p> <p> All Commencement services will take place at the Andreasen Center for Wellness, and the Baccalaureate services will take place at Pioneer Memorial Church.&nbsp; In order to provide more seating for families and friends of graduates, Commencement is held in three separate services and is by reserved seating only.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Moody on the Market <a href="https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/andrews-university-outlines-weekend-commencement-activities/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:48:35 +0000 Student to Attend Summer Science Program http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67229 <p> Johncarlo Kimmey, a Dowagiac resident and junior at Berrien Math and Science Center/Berrien Springs High School, has been chosen to participate in the highly competitive Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation Summer Program at Michigan State University.</p> <p> Johncarlo&rsquo;s passion for nuclear physics stems from personal experience. His mother&rsquo;s battle with cancer inspired him to explore the critical role of medical imaging technologies such as PET scans and isotopes in life-saving diagnoses and treatments. His future aspirations lie at the intersection of medicine and engineering, where he hopes to develop innovations in biomedical technology that improve and save lives. A great lesson has resonated with him from his freshman year biology professor, Dr. Denise Smith: never let the curiosity go!</p> <p> &hellip;</p> <p> Johncarlo is also active in competitive robotics, and community STEM outreach, embodying the values of leadership, resilience, and innovation. He attributes this honor to the incredible guidance and instruction of his mentors, counselors, coaches, and professors at Berrien Springs High School, 51勛圖厙 University, and Southwestern Michigan College. His selection to PING reflects not only his academic excellence but his deep motivation to use science for the greater good.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story on the Leader Publications <a href="https://www.leaderpub.com/2025/04/28/dowagiac-teen-selected-for-national-physics-program/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:47:57 +0000 51勛圖厙 to Host Annual Pickle Run http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67228 <p> The Pickle Festival will return to Berrien Springs this summer for its fifth year.</p> <p> &hellip;</p> <p> The 4th Annual In a Pickle 5K Run and Walk at the beautiful 51勛圖厙 University campus is set to take place on Sunday, June 15th and wraps up the Preview Weekend activities. Early bird registration is now open at runsignup.com. All participants will receive a finisher&rsquo;s medal and those who register by the early bird deadline will be guaranteed a shirt. Questions regarding the 5K should be directed to Rachel Keele at the Andreasen Center for Wellness at 51勛圖厙 University by emailing wellness@andrews.edu. Early bird pricing ends on May 10th and pre-registration ends on June 11th. Limited day-of registration will be available. Full details can be found at: <a href="http://www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/BerrienSprings/InaPickle5K">www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/BerrienSprings/InaPickle5K</a>.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the WSJM <a href="https://www.wsjm.com/2025/04/26/pickle-fest-returning-to-berrien-springs-july/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:47:04 +0000 51勛圖厙 Presents to ASI Europe Board http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67227 <p> With over 25 leaders and guests from 10 European countries for a weekend of spiritual renewal, mission focus, and cross-border collaboration, the European chapter of the Adventist-Laymen&rsquo;s Services and Industries (ASI Europe) met together at the Nazna Church in Mureș County, Romania. At the heart of ASI Europe&mdash;and reaffirmed once again at this meeting&mdash;is the vital contribution of church members in advancing the church&rsquo;s mission through both their professional and personal witness.&rdquo;</p> <p> &hellip;</p> <p> Representatives from Switzerland, the UK, Scandinavia, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal, and more gathered to share testimonies and updates on evangelistic projects, enriching the exchange of ideas and fostering mutual encouragement. 51勛圖厙 University presented findings from its recent research on spiritual leadership, further equipping attendees with tools to integrate faith into leadership and outreach.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/asi-europe-board-empowered-for-mission/">site</a> and Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/asi-europe-board-romania-2025-mission-health">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:46:24 +0000 The Berrien Engineering, AI & Robotics Lab http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67226 <p> The Berrien Engineering, AI and Robotics (BEAR) Summer Lab is a six‑week STEM immersion designed to spark your child&rsquo;s passion for engineering and coding. Hosted by 51勛圖厙 University&rsquo;s School of Business Administration, BEAR uses the award‑winning VEX&nbsp;IQ platform to teach mechanical design, programming and teamwork&mdash;building foundational skills that set students on the path to future STEM success.<br /> <br /> <strong>Hands‑On Learning:</strong>&nbsp;Every day features guided builds, programming sessions and robotics challenges.<br /> <strong>Small Teams:</strong>&nbsp;Limited to 20 students per week to ensure personalized attention.<br /> <strong>Expert Mentors:</strong>&nbsp;College‑level assistants coach each team in both hardware and code.<br /> <strong>Competition Prep:</strong>&nbsp;Graduates are ready to take on FIRST&nbsp;Robotics events.<br /> <strong>Community &amp; Fun:</strong>&nbsp;Make new friends, collaborate on real‑world engineering problems and showcase creations in a final challenge.<br /> <br /> <strong>Q: Do I need prior robotics experience?</strong><br /> A: No prior experience is required! Our curriculum starts from the basics and builds up.</p> <p> <strong>Q: What should students bring?</strong><br /> A: Just their enthusiasm! We provide all tools, kits and supplies. Students may bring a water bottle and notebook.</p> <p> <strong>Q: Who leads the sessions?</strong><br /> A: Each week is led by an experienced 51勛圖厙 University instructor, supported by trained college assistants.</p> <p> <strong>Q: How large are the teams?</strong><br /> A: Each session caps at 20 students, split into four to five student teams for optimal collaboration.</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:36:25 +0000 RMES Spring Instrumental Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65811 <p> More information coming later &hellip;</p> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:09:50 +0000