Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:27:00 +0000 Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:27:00 +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 24/7 Crisis/Urgent Mental Health Support Hotline http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65104 24/7 Crisis/Urgent Mental Health Support Hotline Experiencing a crisis? In need of urgent mental health support? Help is available 24/7. Please call 1-866-349-5575.  Service is provided by Academic Live Care and is available to all Andrews University students and employees. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:23:29 +0000 Telehealth: Academic Live Care http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66979 This high-quality, on-demand medical care is designed with students and staff in mind! The Andrews University Care Hub (link below) is the best way to see a therapist from your place of convenience, even when you're on the go. For students, use access code: ALCANDU23. For staff, use access code: ALCANUS23. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:23:24 +0000 Counseling & Testing Center Relaxation Room http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70372 Take a Breather: Your Free Massage Chair Break Awaits Busy day? Full schedule? Make room for a little relaxation. Step away from the rush and settle into the massage chair in the Counseling & Testing Center’s Relaxation Room. Enjoy a quiet moment to unwind, recharge and make time for yourself—with a free 30-minute appointment. Call 269-471-3470 to reserve your relaxation time. Hours Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Counseling & Testing Center | Andrews University Your to-do list can wait. Take a moment for you. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:10:32 +0000 CTC Walkin' Consult http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70342 Walking Consultations The Counseling & Testing Center is excited to offer students and employees a new support service: "Walking Consultations" on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m. starting Oct. 1st and continuing until Dec. 18th. To schedule a 30-minute Walking Consultation appointment, please call 269-471-3470. Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We are closed for Lunch from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:57:52 +0000 Thrive: Mental Health & Lifestyle Medicine Symp. http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70250 Presentation lineup includes: <ul> <li> Debate on human therapists vs AI chatbots by graduate and undergraduate students</li> <li> "Sleep and the University Student" by Dr. Roger Seheult</li> <li> "Intersection of Lifestyle Medicine and Behavioral Therapy" by Dr. Ron Stout and Steven Mauro</li> <li> "Artificial or Actual?: Implications and Strategies for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health" by Dr. Michael Hess</li> <li> "Social Media, Hyperconnectivity and Implications for Mental Health" by Karl Bailey</li> <li> "AI, Awareness, and Digital Protection" by Sam Kann</li> <li> "Intelligent Tools, Faithful Hands: AI for Work, Ministry and Life" by Janine Lim</li> <li> "Faith-Based Approaches to Mental Health and Lifestyle Medicine for Chronic Disease" by Dr. Eric Walsh and Dr. Roger Seheult (on Sabbath at Pioneer Memorial Church)</li> <li> "Nature as Medicine" by Padma Tadi Uppala and her College of Health & Human Services team (includes cooking demos on Sunday!)</li> </ul> Livestream available <a href="http://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVPKwCiNp_Ko&si=5vIfHic7I8b0lIC6">here</a>. Register <a href="http://www.andrews.edu/rsvp/thrive-mhsymposium/signup.php ">here</a> for in-person sessions and cocurricular credits!  Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:59:45 +0000 Annual Manna Pantry Food Drive http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69618 Annual Food Drive for Manna Pantry: Supporting Andrews Students Sponsored by Andrews University' Division of Student & Campus Life The food drive for Manna Pantry is an ongoing event that provides food assistance to Andrews University students in need. We invite students, faculty and staff to help support our campus community by donating unopened, nonperishable food items such as: <ul> <li> Canned vegetables and fruit</li> <li> Canned soup and beans</li> <li> Pasta and pasta sauce</li> <li> Rice</li> <li> Cereal and oatmeal</li> <li> Peanut butter</li> <li> Shelf-stable meals</li> <li> Other unopened, nonperishable food items</li> </ul> Primary Drop-Off Location: University Towers Front Desk Additional Drop-Off Location: Counseling & Testing Center, Bell Hall, Suite 123 Your donation can help ensure that Andrews students experiencing food insecurity have access to food and support when they need it. Students helping students. Campus caring for campus. Thank you for supporting our Andrews University community! Questions? Please contact Dean Christina Hunter, Student & Campus Life Phone: 269-471-3663 Email: <a href="mailto:hunterc@andrews.edu">hunterc@andrews.edu</a> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0000 Grief Group http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68474 Losing someone hurts—but you don’t have to go through it alone. The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, in partnership with the Counseling & Testing Center, now offer a grief group for University students at all levels. To learn more about this grief group, please view the poster. Scan the QR code to become a group member.  Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:37:15 +0000