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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Research Week 2026 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70428 <p> Research Week at Andrews University runs from October 14 - 23, 2026. </p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> Discover the power of curiosity and the promise of discovery at Andrews University’s Research Week 2026! Celebrate the creativity, scholarship, and innovation of our university community as students and faculty, together with visiting experts, share ideas, explore new frontiers of knowledge, and demonstrate how research can transform lives. From groundbreaking discoveries to solutions for real-world challenges, Research Week brings together inquisitive minds united by a common purpose: to seek knowledge, affirm faith, and change the world. Join us in celebrating the ideas and people shaping a brighter future through research, collaboration, and service.</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:16:37 +0000 Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70384 <p font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "> Roderick B. Pernites will present at the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">seventh annual Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture series on Science & Society at 7 p.m. at Newbold Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, on the topic, "Intelligent Designs: Engineering Materials for Real-World Applications." </span>Pernites received his education across three countries, the United States, Singapore and the Philippines, providing him with a global perspective and extensive experience collaborating with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. He earned a PhD in chemistry, with a minor in chemical biology, from the University of Houston-Texas.</p> <p font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "> <strong>Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. </strong></p> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:09:27 +0000 University Student Research Center http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70319 <p> <span font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ">The University Student Research Center (USRC) has been established to support Andrews University students interested in building research skills. The URSC offers a 12-module, yearlong research development experience that moves students from research interests to measurable scholarly and professional outcomes. </span></p> <p> <span font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ">In each session, students will participate in a 40-minute, faculty-led didactic session, followed by two hours of guided, hands-on research support from experienced student research assistants. </span></p> <p> <span font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ">The third session will be held on <strong>Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in Buller Hall, Room 208.</strong> Baguette de France sandwiches will be provided this Tuesday for participants, and students attending at least 10 of the 12 sessions will be awarded a certificate of completion. </span></p> <p> <span font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ">Click on this <strong><a href="https://www.andrews.edu/services/research/student_resources/research_center.html">link</a></strong> for more information and to register.  </span></p> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:26:53 +0000 Global Institute for Research Student Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69051 <p> We are pleased to announce the first annual Global Institute for Research & Community Advancement Student Conference, which will showcase research from more than 120 students representing 12 institutions of higher education. Andrews students will be sharing their research along with students from universities and colleges in East, Central, and West Africa and the Philipines under the theme <strong>"From Research to Mission: Solutions that Make a Difference."</strong></p> <p> Conference sessions will be held from <strong>7–10 a.m. EST, </strong>from <strong>Sunday, April 19, through Tuesday, April 21, 2026</strong>. We are honored to welcome our plenary presenters,<strong> Colin Bruce</strong> and <strong>David Trim</strong>. Bruce serves as special envoy for humanitarian and development affairs at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Prior to this role, he spent 30 years at the World Bank, serving in senior technical and managerial positions, including director for strategy and operations in the Africa region and senior adviser in the Office of the President. Trim is the director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.</p> <p> Participants will benefit from a <strong>multidisciplinary, international conference</strong> <strong>featuring undergraduate and graduate student research</strong>. Sessions will provide opportunities to engage with presenters, ask questions and participate in discipline-specific conference rooms. Registered attendees will also receive refreshments, cocurricular credit and opportunities for valuable networking and learning.</p> <p> Please register <a href="http://forms.gle/1Cu91dPAQpQPurQv7">here</a>.</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:40:38 +0000 20th Annual Andrews Autumn Conference on Religion http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68519 <p> <strong>Join us to examine of the history of the relationship between science and religion, beginning with the Christian roots of modern empirical science, progressing through the conflicts instigated by both sides and looking toward a hopeful future in mutual respect and dialogue.</strong></p> <div> Featuring (in order of presentation):</div> <div>  </div> <div> <p> Rahel Wells, professor of biblical studies, Andrews University</p> <p> John Reeve, associate professor of church history; director, PhD (religion) and ThD programs, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary</p> <p> Gary Burdick, professor of physics; dean of research, Andrews University</p> <p> Jeffrey Koperski, professor of philosophy, Saginaw Valley State University</p> <p> Ralph Stearley, professor of geology, Calvin University</p> <p> Martin Hanna, professor of theology, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary </p> </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Friday, Oct. 31, Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> 7:30 p.m.: Vespers & Plenary Presentation </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Saturday, Nov. 1, Biology Amphitheater, Price Hall</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> 8–8:45 a.m.: Breakfast Outside Price Hall Auditorium (all are welcome)</div> <div>  </div> <div> 9 a.m.: Devotional and Plenary Presentations</div> <div>  </div> <div> 1 p.m.: Lunch in Café (for purchase)</div> <div>  </div> <div> 2:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion with Plenary Speakers; John Reeve, moderator</div> <div>  </div> <div> 4:45 p.m.: Closing Worship</div> <div>  </div> <div> 5 p.m.: Supper in Biology Commons </div> <div>  </div> <p> <strong>All are welcome! </strong></p> <div> <div> <span id="docs-internal-guid-5f0dc661-7fff-000f-1fb4-a4d1f2e6e61b"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span></div> </div> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:14:28 +0000 Celebration of Research http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68431 <p> Join us in Buller Hall on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, for the 16th annual Celebration of Research. This campus-wide event showcases the creativity, scholarship and discoveries of our faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers.</p> <p> The afternoon will begin with a plenary session (12–2 p.m.), featuring presentations by this year’s Siegfried H. Horn Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award recipients, Ranko Stefanovic and Vanessa Corredera. A poster session with refreshments (2–3 p.m.) and oral breakout sessions (3–4 p.m.) will follow, highlighting research across disciplines.</p> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:57:40 +0000 Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68427 <p> This year’s Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture on Science and Society will be given by Karen Lozano, chair and trustee professor of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Newbold Auditorium (refreshments at 6:00 p.m.). The first Mexican woman to earn a PhD in engineering from Rice University, Karen has won numerous awards, including being named the 2025 Higher Education Professional of the Year by Sloan Scholars, the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics,and Engineering Mentoring, and 2015 Engineer of the Year by Great Minds in STEM. Her presentation title is "Engineering the Future: The Role of Nanofibers in Innovation and Societal Impact."</p> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:55:07 +0000 An Evening with Lily-Arison Rene de Roland http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68356 <p> Lily-Arison René de Roland, national director of The Peregrine Fund’s Madagascar Program, is a distinguished scientist and champion of biodiversity conservation. With the support of National Geographic, he overcame significant challenges to rediscover species once thought extinct in Madagascar. In his talk, he will share this remarkable journey and offer practical insights on how we can contribute to lasting, sustainable change. The Office of Research & Creative Scholarship, in collaboration with the Community & International Development program and the Department of Biology, warmly invites alumni, students and community members to join this special presentation.</p> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:44:32 +0000