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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews Receives Grant for Grad Psychology Program http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68441 <p> A $350,000 grant has been awarded to Andrews University’s School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling by Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). According to Renette Portecop-Prentice, assistant professor and School Psychology Program coordinator at Andrews, these funds will be primarily used to establish an online version of the University's school psychology programming. A statement released by LEO shares that this investment will “increase the school psychologist workforce in Michigan, support students who are facing mental health challenges and help schools navigate available resources.” Portecop-Prentice adds, “Students will benefit significantly from increased faculty support and resources.”</p> <p> Portecop-Prentice submitted the grant application in March 2025 with assistance from Carlisle Sutton, sponsored research officer. Portecop-Prentice and Carole Woolford-Hunt, chair of the School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling, express that they were pleasantly surprised when LEO officially announced in July that Andrews University was one of the grant winners. “We were up against big universities,” says Woolford-Hunt. “I don’t know if there were any schools smaller than us who applied. We were literally the ‘David’ in this whole situation, and when the grants were announced, we were one of only two programs who were awarded.”</p> <p> The second grant award went to Western Michigan University, which will be launching its school psychologist training program for the first time. Andrews will use the funds to build on its preexisting, in-person program. The $350,000 will be spent on supplies, faculty, staff, recruiting and marketing within the guidelines LEO set for the grant.</p> <p> The program will begin taking applications for online students in spring 2026 and will conduct its first semester of online classes the following fall. Although all students are invited to be a part of the online program, Michigan residents are encouraged to apply, with the goal of growing the state’s school psychologist workforce.</p> <p> Portecop-Prentice shares that the National Association of School Psychologists recommends that schools have a ratio of about 500 students to one school psychologist. “Michigan is at approximately 1,350 to one,” she says. “So we’ve definitely had a shortage. It’s been improving in recent years, but there are just not enough of us to go around.” Grant programs and initiatives, like the one Andrews and Western Michigan are a part of, are working to increase the number of qualified school psychologists available within the state.</p> <p> The School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling offers quality education and training for its students. Portecop-Prentice notes that evaluations from surveys sent to the employers of recent graduates “have consistently been strong and above average.” She adds that another factor in the grant award may have been Andrews’ ongoing contributions to neighboring school districts in Michigan, including the work of many alumni.</p> <p> Ultimately, Portecop-Prentice and Woolford-Hunt share the sentiment that God is continuing to bless the work of the School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling. “We know it’s nothing but God,” says Woolford-Hunt.</p> <p> To learn more about Andrews’ School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling and the school psychology program, please visit the program’s <a href="/ceis/gpc/edsp/learnmore.html">webpage</a>.</p> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:56:44 +0000 New Mentoring Program for Seminary Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68438 <div> The Center for Community Change (CCC) in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary recently launched a peer-to-peer mentoring initiative to help graduate students transition into new rhythms of academic rigor, spiritual formation and community life. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the CCC held its first Peer-to-Peer Mentoring launch, where new students were introduced to their senior mentors.</div> <div>  </div> <div> “At its heart, peer mentoring is about the shared journey,” says Tina Leonor, project manager for the CCC. She shares that the center’s mission is to “cultivate a mentoring lifestyle that supports students throughout their seminary journey,” adding, “we aim to equip them with the tools, skills and experiences needed to extend this lifestyle of mentoring into their future congregations and communities.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> At a chapel service for seminary students on the morning of Sept. 9, Ignacio Goya, director of the CCC, spoke about discipleship based on “Christ’s Method Alone.” He reminded attendees that “Christ mingled with people as one who desired their good,” encouraging them to embrace Christ’s form of mentorship.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The students then met over a pizza luncheon on the Tan Hall lawn and became acquainted with their mentoring pairs. First-year students were matched with seniors, each of whom volunteered to serve as mentors. Caleb Matias, a senior Master of Divinity student mentor shared, “Mentoring for me will be a way that I can be open to see possibilities that I didn’t see in myself.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> The mentoring initiative was organized by Johnny Mata, placement coordinator at the CCC. He shares that the mentoring process, “brings a level of comfort and familiarity when you have someone who is closer to your age to go through this experience with.” The senior seminary students will work with the new scholars, offering support, encouragement and practical wisdom.</div> <div>  </div> <div> There are three distinct phases to the mentoring process. The first phase, “Interpersonal Mentoring,” fosters meaningful relationships between students and members of the seminary community, including faculty, staff, local pastors and other students. The second phase, “Community Engagement,” partners students with local pastors for their Advanced Ministerial Development—a mentoring course requirement—in association with the North American Division Evangelism Institute. Finally, in the third phase, “Passing the Torch,” students are equipped to step into the role of student mentors themselves, in turn impacting the next generation.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Leonor notes, “The Center for Community Change envisions peer-to-peer mentoring as more than a program; it is a way of embodying the seminary’s values and applying ‘Christ’s Method Alone’ approach in ministry. It reflects the call to discipleship, where leaders are formed not in isolation but in community.” She emphasizes the importance of building a rhythm of mutual care and growth, adding, “In walking together—sharing joys, struggles and discoveries—seminarians are reminded of a deeper truth: that ministry itself is a shared journey, and we are never meant to walk it alone.”</div> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:24:56 +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 7:30 p.m. in Newbold Auditorium (refreshments at 6:30 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 Horn Lectureship Series http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68423 <p> The next lecture in the <strong>Horn Lectureship Series</strong> will take place on<strong> Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. </strong>in the <strong>Seminary Chapel</strong>.</p> <p> <strong>Randall Younker, PhD,</strong> will present <strong>"Exploring the Ark Mountains: Discoveries from our Latest Excursions."</strong></p> <p> This lecture will describe our recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the mountain and the vicinity; excursions into Armenia where Noah's ark wood is displayed in their main cathedral; and our excursion into Georgia (north of Ararat), where the earliest archaeological evidence for wine production has been found (reminding us of Noah's vineyard).</p> <p> This event is free and open to the public. Ccocurricular credit will be offered.</p> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:49:31 +0000 Re-Imagining Disciple Making Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68420 <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> Join us for the<strong> Re-Imagining Disciple Making</strong> Conference! Over three days, we will engage with critical themes: <strong>disciple making & developmental issues</strong> (Friday morning), <strong>disciple making & trauma </strong>(Friday afternoon) and<strong> disciple making & cultural issues </strong>(Sabbath).</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">  </p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> Beginning Thursday, Oct. 16, here is the schedule for our opening day:</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-sheets-baot="1" data-sheets-root="1" dir="ltr" style="table-layout: fixed; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; width: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; border: medium;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <colgroup> <col width="38" /> <col width="120" /> <col width="32" /> <col width="340" /> <col width="199" /> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; font-weight: bold; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"> Day</td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"> Schedule</td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold;">  </td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-weight: bold; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Activity</td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-weight: bold;"> Speaker</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="border-width: 1px 1px 1px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); font-weight: bold; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"> <div style="max-height: 168px;"> Thursday, Oct. 16</div> </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 4 p.m.</td> <td colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> <div style="max-height: 168px;">  </div> </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Booths Open</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Commons </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 6 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Reception and Refreshments</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Commons </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 7 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Opening Session</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Chapel</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> <div style="max-height: 42px;"> 15 mins</div> </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Welcome and Overview</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> S. Ward</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Opening Prayer and Andrews University Welcome</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> President Taylor </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 7:15 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> History of Disciple Making in the World Church</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> G. Santos </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 7:45 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Keynote Speaker: “Rehearsal at the Jordan”</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> G. Cangy </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 8:30 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Fellowship & Networking</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Commons </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>  </p> <p> Featured speaker biographies: </p> <div> <strong>Gilbert Cangy</strong>, director of the South Pacific Division (SPD) Institute for Discipleship, began his denominational work as a local pastor in the State of Victoria in 1988 before being called to be youth director for the Greater Sydney Conference in 1993. In 1999, he was appointed director for Youth Ministries for the SPD and, after a short return to the local church in 2010, he was called to the General Conference as director for Youth Ministries the same year.  Cangy returned to Australia in 2016 for family reasons and pioneered the position of pastoral services manager for the Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Group from 2016–2022 before being recalled to the SPD in 2023 to ideate and set up the Institute for Discipleship. Cangy holds a BA in theology from Avondale University, an MA in youth ministry from La Sierra University and a Doctor in Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Cangy is married to Rosemay and they have two adult children, Joel and Emilie, and a grandson, Theo.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Gerson P. Santos</strong>, recently reelected associate secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is a powerful and experienced speaker. With deep roots in Brazil and extensive service both domestically and internationally, Santos brings a significant focus on global mission and discipleship. His core responsibilities at the General Conference include overseeing the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual and leading the church’s worldwide Disciple-Making and Reclaiming Initiatives. As a seasoned administrator with a strong academic foundation—holding a Doctor of Ministry from Andrews University and pursuing a second DMin in church planting from Fuller Theological Seminary—he offers a unique perspective on integrating theological education with practical, cross-cultural leadership. </div> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:33:50 +0000 Vespers Worship Experience http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68414 <p data-end="1016" data-start="780" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Come close the Sabbath in a dynamic worship experience, led by the Seminary Chorus, with piano, organ and strings. </p> <p data-end="1016" data-start="780" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Featured artists include Jillian Lawrence and Dominique Rasoanaivo. </p> <p data-end="1016" data-start="780" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This vespers will feature a screening of the video documentary, "Choir on a Mission," detailing the choir's recent mission trip to New York City. The video showcases how pastors and lay leaders can share the gospel and bring the healing presence of God through the power of music. </p> <p data-end="1016" data-start="780" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025—6 p.m.<br data-end="933" data-start="930" /> Seminary Chapel</p> <p data-end="1016" data-start="780" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Dynamic Worship: <a href="https://youtu.be/0vfuln_8BsQ">NYC Mission Documentary</a></p> <p data-end="1016" data-start="780" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Refreshments will be served.</p> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:30:39 +0000 Andrews University to Host Graduate School Fair http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68436 <p> Graduate programs from a variety of Adventist and local universities will promote their academic offerings at Andrews University’s 2025 Graduate School Fair. The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness. Exhibitors will provide students with options and information regarding graduate education.</p> <p> Several Adventist institutions from across North America will be in attendance, including Loma Linda University, Oakwood University, Southern Adventist University and more. Other public and private institutions in the state of Michigan will also have exhibits at the event.</p> <p> According to Bordes Henry Saturné, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communication, the Graduate School Fair was previously an annual event that paused after 2019. Henry Saturné encourages juniors and seniors across all majors and programs to attend and browse through the various graduate school exhibits. He believes that a graduate degree is a “great asset,” adding, “students should make the decision on whether or not to go to graduate school with care and consideration of the costs and their own plans for the future.”</p> <p> Henry Saturné additionally provided several resources to help students understand<a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/why-go-to-graduate-school-the-best-and-worst-reasons"> if they should go</a> to graduate school, <a href="https://www.princetonreview.com/grad-school-advice/should-you-go-to-grad-school-right-after-undergrad">when they should go</a> and what the <a href="https://americanspcc.org/is-grad-school-worth-it-a-deep-dive-into-roi-and-career-advancement/">potential worth</a> is to their career. To learn more about Andrews University’s School of Graduate Studies, please visit the school's <a href="/grad/">website</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 Andrews University, 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 Andrews University 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 Andrews University 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 Andrews University <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, 13 Oct 2025 09:46:29 +0000