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갖떴눈첵 Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at 갖떴눈첵 en-us Copyright 2025, 갖떴눈첵 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:21:00 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:21:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu University Advancement Welcomes New Team Members http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68360 <p> The Office of University Advancement at 갖떴눈첵 has welcomed several new employees to its team over the past year. The team members represent several areas on campus, including the Office of Alumni Services, the Office of Development and the Office of Planned Giving & Trust Services.</p> <p> <strong>Office of University Advancement</strong></p> <p> <strong>Miriam Taylor</strong> serves as the University’s new advancement event planner. In her role, she is responsible for organizing details and logistics related to Homecoming, regional alumni events, the President’s Council and other activities planned by University Advancement.</p> <p> A certified meeting professional, Taylor holds a master’s degree in human resource management and development from the University of Salford. Most recently, she served as community development coordinator and event planner for Hope Channel international and, before that, as executive assistant and associate meeting planner for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.</p> <p> Taylor most looks forward to getting to know the faculty, staff, students and alumni of 갖떴눈첵. She affirms, “I would love for everyone engaging with us, either here on campus or through other off-campus activities, to feel that they are part of our family.”</p> <p> <strong>Maxine Umana</strong> brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and relationship-building experience to her new role as engagement officer. A proud double alumna of 갖떴눈첵 with degrees in personal ministries and religion, she has served the 갖떴눈첵 community for over eleven years, including two years as administrative assistant, librarian and contract teacher at 갖떴눈첵 Academy and nine years as administrative assistant and recruiter for the J.N. 갖떴눈첵 Honors Program.</p> <p> Umana coordinates social media and other forms of communication for the four offices within University Advancement, sharing their stories with alumni, constituents and friends of the University. She ensures branding consistency, advocates for her team members and empowers effective communication.</p> <p> “In this role, I help tell the bigger picture about 갖떴눈첵. It has to do with the future of the University,” she shares. “I’m seeing the importance of these offices and how their work makes a difference—through maintaining relationships and how interconnected they are. I’m glad I’m able to help out in a bigger way.”</p> <p> <strong>Office of Alumni Services</strong></p> <p> As the new director of Alumni Services, <strong>Jeana Wallin</strong> serves as an ambassador for 갖떴눈첵. In this key position, she develops, coordinates and directs activities for 갖떴눈첵 alumni. She shares that she hopes to bring “fresh outlook and ideas from past experiences as an 갖떴눈첵 student and current alumnus” to the role.</p> <p> Wallin graduated from 갖떴눈첵 with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in general studies. She went on to gain valuable work experience as an outreach specialist, marketing specialist, manager, event planner, consultant, client relations professional and registrar. “I have acquired skills from all past working experiences that I will be able to incorporate into this new position as director of Alumni Services,” she says.</p> <p> “God’s direction and leading” brought Wallin back to serve at 갖떴눈첵, and she most looks forward to “connecting and engaging with past and present students, because they are our future.” She is excited to embark on this new journey at 갖떴눈첵 with her family, and she places God at the center of her new role.</p> <p> <strong>Office of Development</strong></p> <p> <strong>Steven Manoukian</strong> oversees his team as director of Development. Passionate about people, culture and missions, he carries out various duties for the office, including administrative work, strategizing, meeting with donors and overseeing annual fundraising campaigns.</p> <p> Manoukian holds bachelor's degrees in business administration and theology from Middle East University and a master’s degree from Newbold University. Drawn to serving the worldwide Adventist church through the diverse student body at 갖떴눈첵, he brings experience in the pastoral, missions and administrative fields to his role. His vision for the future includes updating campus buildings, supporting a self-sufficient University endowment and seeing 갖떴눈첵 become a leader in world missions.</p> <p> He has enjoyed the kindness of his colleagues, the beauty of the seasons and the creativity of the campus. “I have worked in many parts of the world and 갖떴눈첵 has been one of those places where Seventh-day Adventist values are upheld and Jesus is shared on campus,” Manoukian notes. “I hope people from all over the world … will know how much 갖떴눈첵 is invested in the mission and the values of the Seventh-day Adventist church.”</p> <p> <strong>Esther Penn</strong>, gift records associate, works to accurately record, update and maintain donor contributions in the University’s database. She ensures the integrity of gift data and supports the timely acknowledgement of donors. Penn notes that she has enjoyed “being part of a mission-driven environment where every gift supports education and research.” She adds, “I’ve found it especially rewarding to contribute behind the scenes to meaningful donor relationships and long-term institutional impact.”</p> <p> Born and raised in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Penn worked at Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois after completing her education. She went on to live in several places across the United States while raising her two sons, before becoming part of the 갖떴눈첵 community in 2014.</p> <p> “In the future, I hope to continue strengthening the accuracy and efficiency of our gift processing systems to better support the University’s fundraising goals,” Penn says. “I also look forward to contributing to a collaborative community that values continuous improvement and shared success.”</p> <p> Responsible for conducting research and analyzing data to support the efforts of major gifts officers, <strong>Hayden Baldwin</strong>, prospect management officer, plays a key role in the Office of Development. He works closely with the Advancement team, helping connect alumni and donors with their goals and vision for 갖떴눈첵.</p> <p> Originally from Arizona, Baldwin graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from 갖떴눈첵. Before his current role, he gained important skills working for the Office of Information Technology Services and Office of Alumni Services, providing technology support, contributing to the documentation of internal processes and developing custom digital signage solutions.</p> <p> Baldwin has enjoyed being surrounded by a team of “great people” while working at 갖떴눈첵. He shares, “My colleagues have always been hard-working and dedicated to the mission of 갖떴눈첵. Perhaps even more important, they are dedicated to surrendering to God’s will in their lives.”</p> <p> <strong>Office of Planned Giving & Trust Services</strong></p> <p> Director of Planned Giving & Trust Services<strong> Cindy Hill</strong> looks forward to helping individuals and families discover and articulate their legacy, while fostering a culture of generosity within the 갖떴눈첵 campus and community. “Partnering with donors that wish to leave a lasting legacy and impact students in their journey to find their purpose and serve faithfully is both fulfilling and rewarding,” she shares.</p> <p> Hill holds a degree in accounting and business management as well as a Certified Specialist in Planned Giving professional designation. She previously served as financial analyst and controller for AdventHealth, financial services professional with Prudential Financial, account and project manager for a boutique estate planning firm in Atlanta, and assistant director for Planned Giving & Trust Services at 갖떴눈첵.</p> <p> “It is a joy to work for a higher education institution that values strong academics but also prepares students to serve their communities with excellence, compassion and vision—within the context of a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview,” she says. </p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:10:33 +0000 갖떴눈첵 Hosts Inaugural Mental Health Symposium http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68351 <p> From Sept. 11–14, 갖떴눈첵 hosted the first Thrive: Mental Health Symposium. Coordinated by the University’s Counseling & Testing Center, the symposium was themed “Building a Mental Health Friendly Campus” and featured several breakout sessions, plenary presentations and multiple resource fairs. Throughout the weekend, attendees were inspired, empowered and equipped to build healthier relationships with mental health and to foster a more caring campus community.</p> <p> The symposium was created in response to the University’s Summit on Social Consciousness, which took place from March 31–April 1, 2025. The summit was themed “Our Mental Health Crisis” and explored mental health problems facing both the 갖떴눈첵 campus and wider society. To address these ongoing conversations, organizers planned the Thrive: Mental Health Symposium to take place at the start of the 2025–2026 school year.</p> <p> The event began with an outdoor resource fair on Thursday afternoon, which exhibited a variety of mental health resources available on campus. At the symposium’s opening session that evening, Stacey Nicely, director of the Counseling & Testing Center, spoke on the creation of the event, noting, “Rather than always looking at mental health through a crisis lens, what if we created a space—an annual event—to help people learn strategies not just to survive … but teaching you how to thrive.”</p> <p> The session continued with acknowledgements, a moment of remembrance for Sept. 11, 2001, and a special musical performance from graduate student and Juno-award-winner K-Anthony. Plenary presenter John T. Boston II, evangelist and motivational speaker, shared his personal testimony surrounding mental health and God’s miracles and protection in his life.</p> <p> Boston affirmed to listeners, “Your pain is not lost. Your purpose is not forgotten. You are seen. You are visible. The reason we have a mental health symposium is because we’ve been through some mess. The beautiful thing is … you will be reminded that no matter how long it’s been or what you’ve been through, you were not rejected; you were protected.”</p> <p> The session closed with a presentation by Jennifer Burrill, assistant vice president for Campus & Student Life and Residence Life, who spoke about the University Student Intervention Team and support services offered on campus. Participants were then encouraged to attend breakout sessions led by students, faculty and members of the community. These sessions continued on Friday morning, covering topics such as suicide, digital wellness, behavioral therapy tools and brain function.</p> <p> On Saturday, Sept. 13, attendees were invited to a second resource fair that displayed mental health resources available in the surrounding community. Esther Caro, a graduate counseling psychology student and therapist with The Empowerment Center, a domestic violence shelter in Benton Harbor, shared, “I’m here to let the community know [about] this free service that we offer. They can get free therapy services, free legal help, free shelter if they have been through intimate partner violence.” She added, “It’s good to get the word out and help people know that we have these services—that they don’t have to go through it alone.”</p> <p> The 갖떴눈첵 Community Counseling Center, which has been in service for over 30 years, also offers free counseling to community members. Allen Nansasi, a graduate student studying clinical mental health counseling, noted, “It doesn’t matter what age group; as long as you need services, you can always come and receive counseling … couples, family or any[thing] else.”</p> <p> Other community-led groups, such as Pioneer Memorial Church’s Belong Ministries, focus on building connections between students and local families. Panankosi Mbunjwa, one of Belong’s representatives, explained that the ministry is important because it “provides a place for students to go.” He continued, “Students come here—sometimes they come by themselves, they leave their families far away. We try to provide a home away from home for them.”</p> <p> The afternoon session began after the resource fair with a prayer, welcome and second musical performance by K-Anthony. Participants were then invited to attend a third and final round of breakout sessions, covering topics including boundaries, campus care, mental fitness, therapy and social emotional competence.</p> <p> After the breakout sessions, Nicely chaired a panel discussion on the topic of faith and mental health. Panel members included Carole Woolford-Hunt, chair of the School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling; L. Ann Hamel, psychologist; Karl Bailey, professor of psychology; Natasha Richards, assistant professor of chaplaincy; and Lindsay Syeh, commissioned pastor.</p> <p> The panelists discussed spiritual struggles and mental health struggles; how to change one’s picture of God; and support tools and resources. Speaking on the interconnectedness of faith and mental health, Bailey shared, “Our educational ministries, our health ministries and our development ministries go alongside our preaching ministries.” He added, “We have to approach faith not just as a set of beliefs but as a set of actions.”</p> <p> Each panelist also shared messages of hope with those gathered. “God made us in community,” said Woolford-Hunt. “We are meant to be in community, and community is meant to help and support us. We can’t pull away from it … we need to get back in community with each other.”</p> <p> The symposium closed with final remarks, followed by a prayer from Shane Anderson, lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church. Frances Faehner, vice president for Campus & Student Life, encouraged each participant to pray for God’s heart as they returned to their communities, remarking, “Just as Jesus gives us new mercies every morning, He puts people in our path to be His hands and feet for Him every day.”</p> <p> Thrive: Mental Health Symposium will return next year, with a focus on hyperconnectivity, artificial intelligence and implications for mental health. </p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:41:20 +0000 STEM Day at 갖떴눈첵 Engages Adventist Educators http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68319 <p> Nearly 50 educators from schools in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, as well as other conferences across the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, participated in the second STEM Day at 갖떴눈첵 on Sept. 4, 2025. This professional development event for educators in the STEM disciplines—science, technology, engineering and mathematics—enabled teachers to engage in interactive labs and discussions. Sessions covered topics such as physics, biology, geometry, innovation, coding and chemistry, all designed to be implemented in K–12 classrooms. The event was co-sponsored by 갖떴눈첵 and the Lake Union Education Department.</p> <p> STEM Day opened in the Science Complex, under the theme “STEM by Design: Hands-on = Minds-on Engaged.” Ruth Horton, director of education for the Lake Union, and Wagner Kuhn, 갖떴눈첵’s chief academic officer, welcomed participants and spoke about the goals of cultivating Adventist education. Anthony Bosman, chair of the Department of Mathematics, gave a brief worship in which he quoted various scientists, mathematicians and Adventist pioneer Ellen White to highlight how science and mathematics reflect the brilliance of God.</p> <p> After the opening program, the visiting educators were able to participate in four different lab lesson plans that were tailored to specific student age ranges. The labs were led by several 갖떴눈첵 science and mathematics professors, and each lab was designed to be interactive, physical and engaging, with the goal of helping students better comprehend and retain information about the subject. Once participants completed a lab, they were able to ask questions and discuss how to replicate the process with the lab kits they received from STEM Day organizers.</p> <p> Monica Nudd, one of the lead organizers of STEM Day and the director of 갖떴눈첵’ Mission: Invent initiative, described the free, high-quality lab kits as a truly impactful blessing. “The schools receive materials that they can use year after year. They don’t have to pay anything to come [to STEM Day],” she said. “Most things that are this caliber would cost hundreds of dollars, and [for this event] they come for free. So, we need to get the word out of how good [STEM Day] is so that more people can attend.”</p> <p> All participating teachers and administrators were able to take kits full of reusable lab supplies back to their schools at no cost, thanks in large part to a $40,000 grant provided to 갖떴눈첵 by the Versacare Foundation, an independent Seventh-day Adventist philanthropic organization. The grant also covered hotel accommodations for those who needed it, allowing for a wider variety of educators to attend.</p> <p> In addition to working on the labs, the visiting participants were treated to a tour of the University’s Agriculture Education Center and Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. At the close of the program, Nudd led a group discussion with the educators to gather their feedback on the day. Several teachers expressed deep appreciation for the STEM Day labs, tours and discussions that occurred.</p> <p> Jeremy Hall, vice president for Education for the Michigan Conference, spoke highly of the training that STEM Day leaders provided. “I think that learning needs to be fun, and I think that what I’ve seen from the people who have been teaching the teachers, they’re making the learning fun and interesting,” he shared. “Even though we’re here at a higher-level university with the ability to have complexity, it’s showing our teachers that you don’t have to be a science professor to do science experiments.”</p> <p> Nathan Crabtree, a fifth through eighth grade teacher at Aboite Christian School, also praised the labs and professional development instruction. “I really enjoyed the coding seminar that was given. That’s something I have no experience in, and I really enjoyed doing that,” he stated. “Chemistry is [also] always fun. Finding not just experiments that can be done, but also safely, in the elementary school classroom, I do like.”</p> <p> Both Nudd and Horton shared that they hope to continue STEM Day and make it an annual event. Their goal is for future installments to reach even more Adventist teachers and schools across the Lake Union and beyond. Participating educators and school administrators affirmed that they are highly in favor of the initiative continuing annually and hope to see additional mathematics subjects and new labs on other topics like physical engineering.</p> <p> To learn more about 갖떴눈첵’s STEM Division and its initiatives, please visit the division’s <a href="/cas/stem/">web page</a>. </p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:24:02 +0000 갖떴눈첵 Hosts Business Teachers Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68287 <p> The biennial Seventh-day Adventist Business Teachers Conference took place on the campus of 갖떴눈첵 from June 29 to July 3. Themed “Adapting to a Changing World: Challenges for Small Businesses,” the conference featured plenary presentations, worship sessions and group discussions with participants from around the world. Guests had the opportunity to participate in person or attend the sessions online via Zoom.</p> <p> Created in the early 2000s, this year marked the 13th iteration of the conference, and it was well attended by educators from the Adventist community. According to Lucile Sabas, coordinator for the conference and associate professor of finance and economics at 갖떴눈첵, attendees represented 18 different academic institutions across 10 countries. Sabas attributed the high rates of international attendees to the 62nd General Conference Session in St. Louis, which started the same day the Adventist Business Teachers Conference ended.</p> <p> “The objective of this conference is to gather together Adventist business teachers for them to create networks and exchange their research to learn from one another,” said Sabas, sharing that having a diverse and well-represented group of attendees was important. “It’s so rewarding and exciting to see all these business teachers gathering together, and they get to know each other, what they are working on, and learn from one another.”</p> <p> As various aspects of the business world are consistently reshaped by new technologies and other societal forces, this conference presented excellent opportunities for some of Adventism’s best business educators to interact with one another. Not only were participants able to take part in professional development ahead of the 2025–2026 school year, but they also were equipped to engage with the developing business world as innovators and entrepreneurs.</p> <p> The first plenary session took place on June 30 and was presented by Nelu Burcea, who at the time served as director of communication and Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) for the Adventist church in Romania and has since been elected to serve as director of PARL for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Under the topic “Moral Markets,” Burcea emphasized the need for the protection and preservation of moral values when operating in the business world. He reflected on the sentiment of “being in the world” while not being aligned with it, as found in the biblical text John 15.</p> <p> Subsequent plenaries, presentations and group discussions covered social and ethical matters of doing business. Matias Soto, director of 갖떴눈첵 Innovation, spoke about using God-given creativity and innovation to become market leaders and to set the standard for ethical and successful business practices. Michael Cafferky, author of several books on doing business and management with biblical principles, discussed his personal journey of discovering how to best intersect faith and entrepreneurship.</p> <p> Several presentations discussed the value of having products and employees that represent a wide range of cultures and demographics, sharing that diversity and inclusivity can help a business appeal to a larger pool of clientele. Other presentations covered the topic of artificial intelligence, as it has seen a sharp increase in societal usage and practical application in countless industries over recent years.</p> <p> International markets were heavily featured throughout the conference. Perla Atweh, accountant and lecturer at Middle East University in Lebanon, spoke about the opportunities that new technologies are providing for small businesses in the country’s public sector. Josephine Ganu, director of research and grants at Adventist University of Africa, presented a qualitative study that explored religious beliefs and trends pertaining to small business entrepreneurs in Ghana.</p> <p> Ultimately, the conference helped equip educators with tools to strengthen their students for various tasks within the business world. Sabas shared, “We are contributing to prepare young people all over the world to be professionals. Many of them are working for the church, but not all of them. What we have learned is that the students that we are preparing for the secular world are doing a tremendous job.”</p> <p> Sabas concluded that the continuation of the conference will help ensure “that we are making a contribution, and a good impact, a positive impact on our society.”</p> <p> To learn more about 갖떴눈첵’s School of Business Administration, please visit their <a href="/cp/sba/index.html">webpage</a>. </p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:25:01 +0000 New Book About the Genesis Creation Account http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68247 <p> Exploring a wide range of issues in the creation/evolution debate, a new book by Adventist scientist J.C. Walton was recently released by 갖떴눈첵 Press. “Justice for Genesis: A Scientific Exploration” addresses the most important questions that scientists ask about origins regarding the claims of the first book of the Bible.</p> <p> It is divided into five sections, each containing chapters dealing with topics such as the clash of worldviews in the scientific community regarding origins; the literary composition of the book of Genesis; chronology and earth history; archaeology issues; and the ultimate portrait of God in Genesis.</p> <p> Walton serves as emeritus professor of chemistry at the University of St. 갖떴눈첵, Scotland. A widely published and recognized scientist, he has been honored by the Royal Society of Chemistry and by Scotland’s National Academy. Walton has also authored and co-authored hundreds of scientific articles, along with two books published by Cambridge University Press.</p> <p> The foreword to “Justice for Genesis” is written by Andrea Luxton, former president of 갖떴눈첵. “Walton is careful not to overstate,” writes Luxton, “but he levels the playing field by showing how the logical positions of those that debunk Genesis are in fact significantly lacking in logic themselves. … For those who hold to the vital role of Scripture, and particularly Genesis, in forming their worldview, this book will be a refreshing and encouraging read.”</p> <p> The publication of “Justice for Genesis” is part of a succession of works from 갖떴눈첵 dealing with faith and science issues, according to Ronald Knott, director of 갖떴눈첵 Press. “We’re proud to publish Dr. Walton’s important book,” Knott says, “and we’re pleased to have it take its place beside Leonard Brand’s classic ‘Faith, Reason, and Earth History,’ the two volumes of ‘The Genesis Creation Account’ and ‘Design and Catastrophe: 51 Scientists Explore Evidence in Nature.’” These and all other 갖떴눈첵 Press publications are available at Adventist Book Centers, online retailers and directly from the press at <a href="/universitypress/">universitypress.andrews.edu</a>.</p> <p> 갖떴눈첵 Press is the primary academic publishing house serving the Adventist Church worldwide. Its publications are authorized by a board of directors chaired by John Wesley Taylor V, president of 갖떴눈첵.</p> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:39:36 +0000 갖떴눈첵 Launches BEAR Summer Lab http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68236 <div> 갖떴눈첵 recently conducted the Berrien Engineering, AI & Robotics (BEAR) Summer Lab, a STEM immersion program designed to ignite curiosity and build foundational skills in engineering, coding and robotics for middle school students. This year, two weeklong programs took place, from June 23–27 and July 7–11.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Hosted in Chan Shun Hall on the 갖떴눈첵 campus by the School of Business Administration, the lab was offered in partnership with the 갖떴눈첵 Centers for Organizational Resilience & Excellence (AUCORE), ThinkerBox and Versacare. Deriving from their shared mission, the lab aimed to provide impactful, values-driven educational experiences that prepared young learners for future success.</div> <div>  </div> <div> “The BEAR Lab is more than just a robotics camp,” says Armand Poblete, executive director of AUCORE and ThinkerBox. “It’s a launchpad for students to explore STEM concepts through real-world applications, while gaining confidence, creativity and collaborative skills.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> Each day included guided engineering builds, coding workshops and robotics challenges. Class sizes were limited to 14 students per week to ensure meaningful collaboration and connection with peers as well as individualized attention from expert, university-level mentors. Students had the opportunity to use the award-winning VEX IQ platform to explore the fundamentals of mechanical design, computer programming and team-based problem solving in a fun and hands-on learning environment.</div> <div>  </div> <div> After a week of working on real-world engineering problems, developing skills and fostering friendships, students presented their final creations in a celebratory showcase. Following completion of the program, each participant—even those with no prior robotics experience—was equipped with the ability to take on FIRST Robotics events and other STEM challenges and competitions. </div> <div>  </div> <div> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></div> <div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> </div> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:01:14 +0000 ACFRP Celebrates Creation at 갖떴눈첵 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67610 <p> 갖떴눈첵 hosted the annual Adventist Conference on Family Research and Practice (ACFRP) from July 17–19 at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Under the theme “Celebrating Creation: Marriage, Family, and the Sabbath,” Adventist counseling and theological professionals gave presentations on what a biblical lifestyle should look like in a contemporary context. The Department of Family Ministries of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists, in collaboration with the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists and 갖떴눈첵, co-sponsored the event.</p> <p> The conference targeted family life leaders, pastors, students, and professionals from local churches, conferences and other Adventist institutions. Jasmine Fraser, assistant professor of discipleship in lifespan education and director of the PhD program in discipleship & lifespan education, further described ACFRP as a space for “meaningful research and dialogue,” with the end goal of promoting family healing and restoration. Attendees were given the opportunity to attend both in person and online, taking part in discussions on strategic ways to approach family therapy, family studies and family ministry.</p> <p> The ACFRP had six plenary presentations and several breakout sessions over the three-day gathering. Some of the conference’s highlights were its four keynote speakers, starting with Ronny Nalin, the director of the Geoscience Research Institute. Nalin spoke for the Thursday evening program on the topic of “Uniformitarianism, Catastrophism, and God’s Agency in Nature,” pointing out how geological data and studies can provide evidence for the intentional and divine Creation found in the book of Genesis. Nalin also provided the opening plenary session on Friday, July 18, with the title “The Great Reversal: How the God of Creation Week Transforms Lives.” In it, he discussed how “Christ’s silent will to rescue” is illustrated through Creation and the rest of scripture.</p> <p> On Friday afternoon, the first set of breakout sessions took place. Attendees selected from presentations given by an array of psychologists, professors and pastors from across the United States. One of the presentations was given by Elaine Oliver, associate director of the Department of Family Ministries for the GC, who spoke on “Religion, Purpose and Happiness as Predictors of Student Resilience.” Other breakout presentations spoke about post-pandemic stress on Chinese immigrants, familial anxiety, domestic violence, Sabbath rest and worship, and premarital counseling.</p> <p> The third plenary session, which also served as a vespers service to open the Sabbath on Friday night, was presented by Richard Davidson, senior research professor of Old Testament interpretation at 갖떴눈첵. He spoke about Christ’s vision for relational intimacy with the topic of “God’s Creation Intent for Marriage: Heterosexual, Monogamous, and Permanent.” Using scripture, Davidson identified God’s ideal and perfect intent for His children and their romantic relationships.</p> <p> On the final day of the conference, the Sabbath morning plenary was given by Hyveth Williams, director of the Doctor of Ministry program in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Williams spoke about “restoring the broken,” sharing God’s appreciation for beauty and sentimentalism through Creation and the gift of the Sabbath. She also emphasized that “Sabbath wasn’t a rule but a relationship” and noted the importance of modeling spiritual relationships, especially amid a modern world of rising divorce rates, envy and violence. Williams concluded that through strengthening the values of family, marriage and the Sabbath, church members can find meaning in their lives—rather than letting “algorithms fuel the quest for purpose,” as many do through social media consumption.</p> <p> In the afternoon, attendees engaged in additional breakout sessions. 갖떴눈첵 faculty members Ainsworth Joseph, assistant professor of discipleship and family ministries, and Kristina Freed, adjunct professor, led two sessions. Joseph spoke about helping at-risk children from a biblical perspective, and Freed shared a “blueprint for relational thriving.”</p> <p> Willie Oliver, director of the Family Ministries Department at the GC, gave a presentation during the third and final breakout session. His talk was titled “In the Image of God: Giving Attention to Who We Are” and highlighted the Creation story of Genesis chapters 1 and 2 to establish our God-given identity and the parameters of marriage—heterosexual, monogamous and permanent—for the remainder of human history. Oliver emphasized that when it comes to sexuality, we are all broken and in need of the grace of God, referencing Romans 5:8 which states “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” He further noted that there is heterosexual and homosexual sin in the church, yet God is calling everyone to holiness, regardless of orientation. Oliver concluded by stating: “The Seventh-day Adventist Church is not against anyone; we are for what is in the Word of God.”</p> <p> The closing keynote presentation was given by Jo Ann Davidson, senior research professor of systematic theology at 갖떴눈첵. Her talk, titled “God is a romantic,” detailed the positives of a God-filled marital relationship. Davidson affirmed human sexuality and romance as a God-given blessing, illustrating the loving relationships between men and women, like Jacob and Rachel, found throughout the Bible. She also shared biblical examples of God’s immense love for His people and the church.</p> <p> “The ACFRP is more than just a conference—it’s a community and a growing network of professionals, scholars and students passionate about family life and faith,” said Fraser. “It provides opportunities for continuing education, mentorship, research exposure, and real-life application in ministry and clinical settings. It’s open to individuals across backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in homes and communities.”</p> <p> The next ACFRP will take place in 2027, with further details to be announced. More information about the <a href="https://www.acfrp.org/">ACFRP</a> and the Family Ministries departments of the <a href="https://family.adventist.org/">GC</a> and <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/departments/family-ministries">NAD</a> can be found on their respective websites.</p> <p> <u font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); box-sizing: border-box;">                    </u></p> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> To learn more about studying at 갖떴눈첵, please visit <a href="/admissions/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">Enrollment</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> If you’re interested in joining the 갖떴눈첵 team, please see the list of available <a href="/services/hr/job_seekers/index.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">positions</a>. </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> We invite you to support the 갖떴눈첵 mission by making a <a href="/services/development/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">donation</a>.</div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">  </div> <div font-size:="" ibm="" plex="" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Please read more about great things happening at 갖떴눈첵 <a href="/agenda/feed/Agenda:+Campus+News/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 74, 128); text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</div> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:11:54 +0000 갖떴눈첵 to Host Industry Lab Summit http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67597 <div> 갖떴눈첵 will be hosting the Industry Lab Summit on Sept. 26, 2025, a free event dedicated to fostering collaboration between students, faculty and industry leaders. The summit will take place under the theme “Innovation through Industry-Academia Collaboration” in the Howard Performing Arts Center from 12–3 p.m. and is open to all interested attendees.</div> <div>  </div> <div> “At 갖떴눈첵, we are deeply committed to the success of our students and our community,” says Jorge Cardenas, Industry Lab coordinator. “This summit provides a unique opportunity to bridge academics and industry, inspiring innovation and opening doors to meaningful partnerships.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> The summit will provide multiple opportunities to network, along with free refreshments. Keynote presentations include “AI Latest Trends” by Ackley Will, chair and associate professor in 갖떴눈첵’s Department of Computing; “Product Development at the 갖떴눈첵 School of Engineering” by Michael Mason, Industry Lab engineer-in-residence, and Gunnar Lovhoiden, chair and professor in 갖떴눈첵’s School of Engineering; and “Medical Device Development Collaboration Between HAPPE Spine and Notre Dame University” by Ryan Roeder, professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Notre Dame.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Industry Lab Summit is a product of 갖떴눈첵’s Industry Lab. The lab offers 갖떴눈첵’ industry partners innovative programming, technology laboratories and tailored services from University students and faculty, fostering a culture of applied innovation. With the core values of integrity, innovation and collaboration, the lab’s mission is to deliver solutions that add value to external organizations by leveraging University resources.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The lab was officially launched by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the School of Engineering, during summer 2023 with foundational support from an Academic Partnership Grant awarded by the University. In fall 2024, the Industry Lab received a competitive grant from the National Science Foundation’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity program to expand its outreach and collaborative efforts. Through offerings like the Industry Lab Summit, the lab seeks to be a trusted partner in solution design for its clients, strengthening their position, supporting economic development and promoting industry opportunities.</div> <div>  </div> <div> “갖떴눈첵 is a globally recognized institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and equipping students to make a lasting difference in their communities and industries,” says Matias Soto, director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. “Through initiatives like the Industry Lab, 갖떴눈첵 continues to bridge education and enterprise, empowering the next generation of leaders and world changers.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Industry Lab Summit invites sponsors and partners seeking to engage with emerging talent and support innovation in engineering, technology and health care. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations seeking to build lasting brand presence and recruit from a diverse, values-driven student base. For sponsorship opportunities or to reserve a place at the summit, please visit this registration <a href="https://lu.ma/w4fa47q5">page</a>.</div> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:23:03 +0000