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Students Score 100th & 99th Percentiles On Mcat: Honors Students Well-Prepared For Testing, Danni Francis Oct 2015

Students Score 100th & 99th Percentiles On Mcat: Honors Students Well-Prepared For Testing, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Three senior Biology major students at Andrews University, scored in the 100th and 99th percentiles on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).


Social Work Ranks 11 Out Of 150 Programs In U.S.: Program Receives Top Marks From Social Work Degree Guide, Danni Francis Oct 2015

Social Work Ranks 11 Out Of 150 Programs In U.S.: Program Receives Top Marks From Social Work Degree Guide, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"The Andrews University Social Work Program ranks 11 out of 150 programs in Christian colleges across the United States, according to Social Work Degree Guide (SWDG)."


Wedgwood Trio To Perform At Howard Center Sep 2015

Wedgwood Trio To Perform At Howard Center

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Howard Performing Arts Center announced upcoming performance of Wedgewood Trio.


Archaeologists Win Award For Project Book: "Madaba Plains Project 6" Given Publication Award, Samuel Fry Sep 2015

Archaeologists Win Award For Project Book: "Madaba Plains Project 6" Given Publication Award, Samuel Fry

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"“Madaba Plains Project: The 1996 and 1998 Seasons at Tall al-‘Umayri and Subsequent Studies”was awarded the 2015 Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS) Publication Award in the category of Best Scholarly Book on Archaeology. The volume is the sixth installment of the Madaba Plains Project Series that reports the discoveries at excavation sites within the Madaba Plains region of central Jordan."


Small Business Expo & Mirasol Quartet At Howard: Local Businesses And Award-Winning Musicians, Patricia M. Spangler Sep 2015

Small Business Expo & Mirasol Quartet At Howard: Local Businesses And Award-Winning Musicians, Patricia M. Spangler

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

On Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., the Howard Performing Arts Center presented its second annual Shop Small, Shop Local: Small Business Showcase with a concert by Mirasol Quartet, the Gold Medalist of the Senior Winds Division at the 2015 Fischoff Competition.


Student Musician To Open For Take 6: Freshman Flautist Opens For Grammy-Winning Group, Samuel Fry Sep 2015

Student Musician To Open For Take 6: Freshman Flautist Opens For Grammy-Winning Group, Samuel Fry

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University freshman Alicia Dent opened for ten-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group Take 6 at Habitat for Humanity’s Sept. 2015 benefit concert


Jj Heller To Perform At The Howard Center Sep 2015

Jj Heller To Perform At The Howard Center

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Howard Performing Arts Center announced that Christian folk-style singer, JJ Heller, was scheduled to perform.


Violin Duo Performs On Campus: Andrews And Depaul Faculty Partner For Recital Sep 2015

Violin Duo Performs On Campus: Andrews And Depaul Faculty Partner For Recital

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Carla Trynchuk and Olga Kaler presented a violin recital on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University. This article gives mini bios of both performers.


New Principal At Rmes: Evelyn Savory Tackles New School Year, Becky St. Clair Aug 2015

New Principal At Rmes: Evelyn Savory Tackles New School Year, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Evelyn Savory the new principal at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School. This article provides a mini bio.


Chem & Biochem Celebrate Anniversaries: 75th For Dept; 50th For Lecture Series, Becky St. Clair Aug 2015

Chem & Biochem Celebrate Anniversaries: 75th For Dept; 50th For Lecture Series, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry celebrated two anniversaries in 2015: The 75th anniversary of the department and the 50th anniversary of the lecture series itself.


Andrews Hosts Electronics Recycling Event: Computers, Freezers, Smart Phones And More, Becky St. Clair Aug 2015

Andrews Hosts Electronics Recycling Event: Computers, Freezers, Smart Phones And More, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

In partnership with Green Earth Electronics Recycling, Andrews University held its biannual electronics recycling event in Sept., 2015. Location information was provided in the article.


President To Retire: Andreasen Announces Retirement Effective June 2016 Aug 2015

President To Retire: Andreasen Announces Retirement Effective June 2016

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Niels-Erik Andreasen, now-former President of Andrews University, announced his retirement.


Summer Graduation 2015 Aug 2015

Summer Graduation 2015

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Collection of photos documenting summer graduation weekend, 2015.


Tuttle To Receive Honorary Degree: Speakers, Program Times, And Special Events, Melodie Roschman Jul 2015

Tuttle To Receive Honorary Degree: Speakers, Program Times, And Special Events, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Merlin Tuttle, renowned conservationist and photographer, to receive an honorary doctorate during [summer 2015] Commencement."


University & Seminary Respond To Gc Vote: Statement On Women's Ordination Issue, Becky St. Clair Jul 2015

University & Seminary Respond To Gc Vote: Statement On Women's Ordination Issue, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary responded to the General Conference vote against women's ordination.


Adventist Institutions Collaborate On Fitness App: Spiritstrong Combines Mission Stories & Exercise, Melodie Roschman Jul 2015

Adventist Institutions Collaborate On Fitness App: Spiritstrong Combines Mission Stories & Exercise, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The School of Distance Education & International Partnerships (SDEIP) and the Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness at Andrews University partnered with Adventist World Radio and NovoTempo to create “SpiritStrong,” an innovative app designed to promote physical and spiritual fitness. SpiritStrong launched during the 2015 General Conference Session in San Antonio, Texas. This article details the purpose of the app.


Spring 2015 Deans List Released: Students With A 3.5+ Gpa, Becky St. Clair Jun 2015

Spring 2015 Deans List Released: Students With A 3.5+ Gpa, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Spring 2015 Dean's List.


Andrews & Swau Singers To Collaborate At Gc: Joint Concerts Will Be Held At Historic Church, Patricia M. Spangler Jun 2015

Andrews & Swau Singers To Collaborate At Gc: Joint Concerts Will Be Held At Historic Church, Patricia M. Spangler

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University Singers to collaborate with the Southwestern Adventist University Singers for two concerts during the 2015 General Conference Session in San Antonio Texas.


Top Ranked Stem Program: Andrews Among Top 30 Schools, James Oliver Jun 2015

Top Ranked Stem Program: Andrews Among Top 30 Schools, James Oliver

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

In a ranking by Best Degree Programs of the best small colleges (under 4,000 students) in the United States for STEM degrees, Andrews University tied with Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, for second place.


Journey Ministries To Perform At Alamodome For Gc: Donations Will Be Matched By A Generous Donor, Patricia M. Spangler Jun 2015

Journey Ministries To Perform At Alamodome For Gc: Donations Will Be Matched By A Generous Donor, Patricia M. Spangler

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Journey Ministries, a 20-member a capella group from Andrews University, to represent the University at the 2015 General Conference Session in San Antonio, Texas."


Williams-Smith To Present On Book: "Born Yesterday" Details Unusual Childhood, Melodie Roschman Jun 2015

Williams-Smith To Present On Book: "Born Yesterday" Details Unusual Childhood, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Rachel Williams-Smith, a professor in the Andrews University Department of Communication, was scheduled to present on her autobiography, Born Yesterday.


June Board Report: Affirms Reputation For Academic Excellence, Melodie Roschman Jun 2015

June Board Report: Affirms Reputation For Academic Excellence, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Overview report of the June 2015 two-part board meeting report, specifically addressing both financial issues and academic affairs.


Tiny House, Big Ideas: A Spacious 148 Square Feet Of Compact Space, Melodie Roschman Jun 2015

Tiny House, Big Ideas: A Spacious 148 Square Feet Of Compact Space, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Carey Carscallen, dean of the School of Architecture, Art & Design, and the five graduate students in his Design/Build class, built a fully-functional and livable miniature house, measuring a mere 148 square feet, on an 18-ft. flatbed trailer."


Faculty Contribute To "Church And Society":, Melodie Roschman Jun 2015

Faculty Contribute To "Church And Society":, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Some Andrews University faculty members contributed to the book, Church and Society: Missiological Challenges for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The 800-page book was produced and published by the Andrews University Department of World Missions.


Student Gardens Will Deliver Fresh Produce To Bridge Card Holders' Home: New Pilot Csa Program Seeks To Reach Food Deserts, Melodie Roschman May 2015

Student Gardens Will Deliver Fresh Produce To Bridge Card Holders' Home: New Pilot Csa Program Seeks To Reach Food Deserts, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Following the prominent Mobile Farmer’s Market program they launched in 2014, the Andrews University Student Gardens teamed up with the Berrien County Health Department to pioneer a produce-delivery service for Bridge Card holders in Benton Harbor. Funding for the program comes from a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health."


Envision Magazine Wins Six Awards: Student Magazine Honored At Associated Church Press, Melodie Roschman May 2015

Envision Magazine Wins Six Awards: Student Magazine Honored At Associated Church Press, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Envision magazine, a student-produced publication of Andrews University, won six awards from the Associated Church Press on Friday, May 1, 2015."


Andrews University Awards Two Honorary Doctorates: Rasi And Doblmeier Receive Distinctions, Melodie Roschman May 2015

Andrews University Awards Two Honorary Doctorates: Rasi And Doblmeier Receive Distinctions, Melodie Roschman

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Andrews University awarded two honorary doctoral degrees, Doctor of Humane Letters, to Humberto M. Rasi and Martin Joseph Doblmeier during its May Commencement ceremonies on May 3, 2015."


Rwandan Commemoration Of 1994 Genocide: Annual Michiana Area Event Held At Andrews This Year, Marcus Larivaux May 2015

Rwandan Commemoration Of 1994 Genocide: Annual Michiana Area Event Held At Andrews This Year, Marcus Larivaux

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"The Midwest Rwandan Community held the 21st Commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda on the Andrews University campus, on Saturday, April 11, from 3–6 p.m. in Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall. Held in the "Never Again" spirit of the United Nations policies, this annual Michiana area event was well attended by more than 200 individuals. The keynote speaker was Joe Richie, a Chicago area businessman who also serves as co-chairman of the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) for Rwanda, to help facilitate private sector investment in the country."


Festschrift Presented To George Knight: Prolific Adventist Author And Emeritus Professor Of Church History, Patricia Spangler Apr 2015

Festschrift Presented To George Knight: Prolific Adventist Author And Emeritus Professor Of Church History, Patricia Spangler

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

George Knight, professor of church history, emeritus, was presented with a Festschrift in honor of his "contributions to Adventist thought" over the years.


Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier To Speak At Commencement: Founder And President Of Journey Films To Speak At Cas Commencement Apr 2015

Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier To Speak At Commencement: Founder And President Of Journey Films To Speak At Cas Commencement

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Announcement that "Martin Doblmeier, founder and president of Journey Films, will speak at the Andrews University College of Arts & Sciences Commencement on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University."