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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sun, 5 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0000 Sun, 5 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Dining Services Hours for the July 4 Holiday http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69408 Please note the Dining Services hours for the July 4 holiday. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:52:38 +0000 St. Joseph SDA Church Service, July 4 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69406 The St. Joseph Seventh-day Adventist Church invites you to join them at 9:30 a.m. for Sabbath School and worship at 10:45 a.m. This week, Pastor Taariq Patel leads out in the worship service with a sermon titled “The Grand Finale.” The church is located at 1201 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph, MI. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:21:46 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, July 4 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69404 Niles Westside Adventist Church 1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave) Niles, MI 49120 <a href="https://nileswestsidemi.adventistchurch.org">www.nileswestside.org</a> Pastor: Alexander Rybachek Sabbath School: 9:45 a.m. Church Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. July 4 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Pastor Alex Rybachek Sermon Title: Friendship With God Friendship with God reflects common values and worldviews with Him. After years of walking with the Lord, Abraham was continuously becoming closer to God, and so he started looking at the people around him with compassion and love. Though the wicked cities he tried to save were still destroyed, we witnessed the heart of Abraham becoming more like the heart of God.  Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:19:23 +0000 Death of Rita Lynn Wright http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69403 Rita Lynn (McKenzie) Wright, 62, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away at home, on June 22, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1964, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, faith and a spirit of adventure that touched everyone who knew her. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Jamie Scott Wright, whom she married on October 28, 1983, in Frostburg, Maryland. Together they shared many years of marriage built on faith, commitment and devotion to family. She also leaves behind her two sons, Jamie Marcus Wright and his wife Shirlyn, and Jared Scott Wright, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Jordynn and Tori Wright, who brought great joy to her life. ... <div> Rita worked as an assistant teacher at Andrews University Crayon Box, where her gentle nature and caring heart were a blessing to the children and families she served. She found meaning in helping others and in creating a warm and encouraging environment for those around her. Her work reflected the same patience and kindness that defined her life beyond the classroom.</div> <div>  </div> <div> A Christian, Rita lived her faith openly and sincerely. She loved sharing Jesus with others and sought to encourage those around her through her words and actions. Her faith was an important part of who she was, and it guided her through life with hope and strength.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Read wright's full obituary <a href="https://www.allredfuneralhome.com/obituaries/rita-wright?ttm_pid=211758567&ttm_affiliate=legacypro&ttm_affiliatetype=standard&ttm_campaign=legacy">here</a>.</div> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:44:05 +0000 Music Alumnus Pays Homage to Late Professor http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69402 Violinist Mailyn Iribar Corpas, an alumnus of the Andrews University Department of Music, recently received the first prize Nerenberg Award and Farwell Trust Award in the Senior Instrumental Division from the Musicians Club of Women and won the inaugural Ruthmere Solo Strings Competition. For her senior violin recital, she performed an original violin sonata composed by late Andrews professor Blythe Owen—the first time the piece had been played in over two decades. <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/andrews-university-alumnus-pays-homage-to-late-university-professor">site</a> >>> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:39:38 +0000 DMin Graduates Celebrate at Newbold http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69401 Students, church leaders and civic representatives gathered at Newbold College of Higher Education on Sunday, 28 June, to celebrate the achievements of the graduating Class of 2026, marking the conclusion of the College’s 125th anniversary celebrations and challenging graduates to lives of ministry, service and leadership. The annual Awards Ceremony recognised graduates who had successfully completed programmes offered through the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, alongside two Doctor of Ministry graduates who completed their degrees in partnership with Andrews University. Degrees and awards ranged from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Biblical and Pastoral Studies to Master’s degrees, postgraduate certificates and doctoral qualifications. <<< Read the full story at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/newbold-awards-ceremony-2026/">site</a> >>> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:35 +0000 Week in Pictures: July 2, 2026 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69400 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:26 +0000 A Mission Without Borders http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69398 This year, Andrews University celebrates 15 years since Griggs University and Griggs International Academy moved to Andrews. The collaboration has strengthened Adventist distance education while expanding opportunities for thousands of students from more than 50 countries. “For more than a century, Griggs has served students whose circumstances make traditional education difficult or impossible. Whether separated by geography, work, family responsibilities, political barriers or limited access to educational opportunities, students have found a pathway to learning through distance education,” says La Ronda Forsey, principal of Griggs International Academy. In 1909, Seventh-day Adventist education embraced an idea that was ahead of its time. Church leaders recognized that many members and workers around the world were unable to attend a traditional school due to factors including geography, work responsibilities, family obligations and distance. In an effort to remove these barriers, the Fireside Correspondence School was founded in Maryland by Adventist educational pioneer Frederick Griggs. Lessons were delivered by mail, allowing students to study wherever they lived. The early years were marked by steady growth and adaptation, and the institution became the Home Study Institute in 1931. A significant milestone came in 1990 when the Maryland Higher Education Commission granted permission for the institution to offer degree programs. This marked the beginning of Griggs University and expanded the school’s impact beyond K–12 education. While Griggs had served learners at multiple educational levels throughout its history, this decision opened a new chapter of higher education opportunities for Adventist students worldwide. As technology advanced, Griggs continued to evolve. The K–12 division became Griggs International Academy in 2003, reflecting its growing international reach and commitment to serving students beyond traditional geographic boundaries. Another transformative chapter began in 2010. After an extensive study by a General Conference commission on distance education, church leaders recommended that Griggs University become part of Andrews University. The recommendation reflected a growing recognition that distance education would play an important role in serving the worldwide church. After careful planning, Griggs officially relocated from Maryland to the Andrews University campus in Berrien Springs, Michigan, in 2011. Then in 2015, Griggs University became fully integrated into the Andrews University structure through the School of Distance Education, while Griggs International Academy continued to operate independently within the same school. This strategic partnership brought together the experience and heritage of Griggs with the academic resources and global influence of Andrews University. In March 2024, the Andrews University Board of Trustees voted to reorganize the School of Distance Education into the Andrews University Global Campus. The new name reflects a broader vision for online learning, international partnerships and innovative educational delivery for students from kindergarten through higher education. Today, students connect to the Global Campus from cities, local schools, villages, mission fields, military bases and homes around the world. Through direct enrollment, partnerships with Adventist schools and innovative online learning models, they receive a fully accredited, faith-based education regardless of where they live. “As Adventist education looks toward the future, new technologies will continue to reshape how education is delivered. Yet the most important elements remain unchanged: caring teachers, meaningful relationships, academic excellence and a commitment to helping students develop a deeper connection with Jesus Christ,” says Janine Lim, dean of the Global Campus. For 117 years, Griggs has served students with dedication and care. While the classroom may look different from what it was in 1909, the vision of the Andrews University Global Campus remains the same: preparing students around the world for lives of service today and for God’s kingdom tomorrow. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:52:29 +0000