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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 17:14:00 +0000 Fri, 6 Nov 2026 17:14:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Theology Students Graduate at WSTH http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70518 Twenty-four students have completed a four-year Master of Arts in Religion programme offered by Andrews University in cooperation with the Polish College of Theology and Humanities (WSTH). Their completion was marked at a ceremony on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at WSTH in Podkowa Leśna, Poland. Representatives of Andrews University, church leaders and WSTH joined the students for the occasion. <<< Read the full story at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/closer-to-god-and-his-word-students-reflect-on-their-studies/">site</a> >>> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:45:58 +0000 Andrews Community Participates in Shoe Drive http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70517 It started with an announcement in a local newspaper. A small United Methodist church in Sodus, Michigan, was asking for shoe donations to support its missions fundraiser. Esther Knott, an elder at Pioneer Memorial Church and assistant to the president for Missions and Culture at Andrews University, read the appeal and saw an opportunity. Here was a chance for people to clear out their closets while giving the church and campus community a simple way to continue serving and giving.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-university-pioneer-memorial-church-help-methodist-congregation-exceed-shoe-drive-goal/">site</a> >>> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:44:00 +0000 Lake Union Professional Development Day http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70516 Music and physical education teachers from across the Lake Union gathered Oct. 20 for a day of professional development and networking hosted by the Lake Union Conference Education Department. The training brought together 12 teachers as part of the department’s annual Discover, Learn, Grow (DLG) initiative, which provides subject-specific professional development for junior and senior academy educators. Each year, the department rotates subject areas to give teachers opportunities to sharpen their skills and connect with colleagues who teach similar courses. The day began at the Lake Union office with worship led by local musicians Kevin and Simon Brown, followed by a presentation on the brain and learning by Charity Garcia, Andrews University associate professor and director of curriculum and instruction. Teachers then traveled to Andrews University for specialized training led by University faculty and staff.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/lake-union-brings-academy-teachers-together-for-professional-development/">site</a> >>> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:41:01 +0000 Former Professor New Rector at FAU http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70480 On Oct. 25, 2026, Friedensau Adventist University formally installed Professor Gerald A. Klingbeil, DLitt, as its new rector during a formal ceremony held in the Friedensau Chapel. The University Senate had elected Klingbeil in Feb. 2026, with subsequent confirmation by the Board of Trustees. The leadership transition officially took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, marking the commencement of the 2026–2027 academic year. Klingbeil succeeds Professor Roland E. Fischer, PhD, who completed a ten-year tenure following the conclusion of his second regular term on Sept. 30, 2026. A recording of the official handover ceremony is accessible via YouTube. ... Born in Berlin in 1964, Klingbeil completed his theological studies in Austria, South Africa, and the United States, culminating in a Doctor of Letters degree from the University of Stellenbosch. His academic career includes appointments as professor of Old Testament at both the Universidad Peruana Unión in Peru and the Universidad Adventista del Plata in Argentina, followed by his role as dean of the Theological Seminary at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies in the Philippines. From 2009 onward, he served as associate editor of the international publications Adventist Review and Adventist World while holding a professorship in Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. In 2023, he returned to Germany to assume the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Hanseatic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. His scholarly portfolio encompasses extensive international publications, research institute memberships, and academic advisory board roles. Further information is available through the university directory. <<< Read the full story at the Inter-European Division <a href="https://news.eud.adventist.org/all-news/professor-gerald-a-klingbeil-inaugurated-as-rector-of-friedensau-adventist-university">site</a> >>>   Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:46:13 +0000 Staff Member Appointed to Berrien Township Board http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70478 The Berrien Township Board is back to full strength after township resident Tonya Snyder was appointed last week to fill the vacancy left after the death of longtime Trustee Harold Bishop in September. Snyder was born and raised in the Berrien Springs area, having been born at the old Berrien General Hospital and growing up on a 67-acre fruit farm on Hinchman Road in Oronoko Township. She works at Berrien RESA where she is the student talent consultant. Snyder said she wears two hats at Berrien RESA, serving as both the student activities coordinator and the Math & Science Center consultant. “One part of my role involves coordinating student events across Berrien County, including the Cloverleaf Spelling Contest, the Science Olympiad, and Community Student Art Exhibitions, among other events,” she said. “My primary responsibility, however, is serving as the program coordinator for the Berrien RESA Math & Science Center, located on the campus of Andrews University,” she added. The Math & Science Center is a half-day STEM program serving high school students from Berrien and Cass counties. Students spend half of their school day taking classes taught by Andrews University instructors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related courses. Snyder received her bachelor’s degree from Andrews University in public relations and then her master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. <<< Read the full stoory at the Wilcox Newspapers <a href="https://wilcoxnewspapers.com/new-trustee-tonya-snyder-appointed-to-berrien-twp-board/">site</a> >>> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:40:47 +0000 Professor Speaks at Theological Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70456 The historic Bi-Union Biblical and Theological Conference entered its final Sunday with strong engagement through plenary sessions that continued to center on the conference’s driving theme: “Committed to Our Identity.” ... Rodney Palmer, chair of the Department of Religion and Biblical Languages and associate professor of religion at Andrews University, emphasized that faithful, Christ-centered teaching serves as the foundational “load-bearing wall” of the church, protecting the congregation from spiritual drift and anchoring unity in true doctrine. “Internal unity should not be insular; it should directly fuel mission,” Palmer said. “Grounded in the Three Angels’ Messages, a united congregation provides the compelling witness a watching world needs, whereas a divided church undermines its own message.” <<< Read the full story at the East Central Philippine Union Conference <a href="https://ecpucsda.org/committed-to-identity-and-mission-overview-of-the-bi-union-biblical-and-theological-conference/">site</a> and Southwestern Philippine Union Conference <a href="https://spucadventist.org/news/swpuc-pastors-deepen-theological-understanding-strengthen-ministry-and-renew-mission-2026">site</a> >>> Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:37:34 +0000 Andrews Participates in Lake Michigan College Expo http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70426 Lake Michigan College invites job seekers and prospective college students from the community to attend Future Fair 2026: Taking Flight. The free career fair and university expo will take place at the LMC Benton Harbor Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room L310/311, above the library. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume if they have one, though it is not required.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Michigan College <a href="https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2026-10/job-seekers-and-prospective-college-students-invited-future-fair-2026">site</a> >>> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:37 +0000 Alumnus Elected General Conference Vice President http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70425 Rick Remmers was elected a general vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Sunday, October 11, during the 2026 Annual Council. General vice president Thomas Lemon will retire in 2027. The General Conference (GC) Executive Committee voted to elect Remmers, and he will take on his new responsibilities immediately. Remmers brings more than three decades of pastoral ministry and administrative leadership to the role, having served the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the local church, conference, union, and division levels. Most recently, he has served since January 1, 2022, as assistant to the president of the North American Division (NAD).   ... Remmers holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, and a bachelor’s degree in religion from Andrews University, with a minor in business administration.   << Read the full story at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/rick-remmers-north-american-division-assistant-to-the-president-elected-general-conference-vice-president/">site</a> >>> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:35:11 +0000