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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Graduate Joins "Acro-bats" Pair http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69249 <p> Others might see someone with disabilities when they learn that Ray McAllister has been blind for most of his life and has now been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, but McAllister doesn’t see it that way.</p> <p> The Berrien Center resident likes to think instead of his abilities and striving to find ways he can do more.</p> <p> McAllister’s latest effort—as he describes it—to “boldly go where no blind man has gone before” involves learning acrobatic skills and performing before area students the last two years.</p> <p> He and his gymnastics partner, Daseph Edwards, call themselves “Acro-bats” in that they’re both acrobats and because as McAllister puts it, he’s “blind as a bat.”</p> <div> “We’re looking at teaching about disabilities with acrobatics,” McAllister said. “We want to illustrate being disabled doesn’t mean you can’t do things. Being disabled is a relative term. We want to show that people can do a number of things when they’re disabled, but they may need to be creative. We want to show what we can do so others can build on it.”</div> <div>  </div> <div> For his part, Edwards said this experience has inspired him to become a special education teacher and to help students with special needs and particularly those who are autistic. A native of New York City, Edwards is 28 years old and an Andrews graduate who works as a teacher for Berrien RESA.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <<< Read the full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/longform/berrien-county-blind-man-stretches-limits-in-acrobatics/article_d8afe4b8-3975-5bc4-ba28-0edc0b83800a.html">site</a> >>> </div> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:33:51 +0000 Andrews Academy Graduation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69248 <p> Andrews Academy’s commencement will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at Pioneer Memorial Church (Andrews University Campus).</p> <p> The speaker will be Ivonne Segui Medina.</p> <p> <<< Read hte full story at the Herald-Palladium <a href="https://www.heraldpalladium.com/news/andrews-academy/article_de1b0c6b-fb6e-56f7-9086-f4be10e6f4a5.html">site</a> >> </p> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:25:17 +0000 Andrews Alumni Affirmed in Calling to Ministry http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69247 <p> Members of the Lake Union executive committee, on May 6, 2026, voted to affirm the calling God has placed on the lives of the following ministry leaders. Three are pastors voted for ordination and one is a chaplain selected for commissioning. </p> <p> <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/four-affirmed-in-their-calling-to-ministry/">site</a> >>></p> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:24:04 +0000 Graduate Shares Piloting Dreams http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69246 <p> Bermudian Mikhail Nisbett is soaring toward a professional aviation career after graduating with an aviation degree and earning his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification.</p> <p> The 23-year-old recently graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Aviation from Andrews University and has also earned his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification.</p> <p> <<< Read the full story at The Royal Gazette <a href="https://www.royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20260514/mikhail-nesbitts-lifelong-pilot-dreams-take-flight/">site</a> and Bernews <a href="https://bernews.com/2026/05/mikhail-nisbett-earns-pilot-license/">site</a> >>></p> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:15:44 +0000 St. Joseph SDA Church Service, May 23 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69245 <p> 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 will be speaking on "#Blessed." The church is located at 1201 Maiden Lane, St. Joseph, MI.</p> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:22:52 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, May 23 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69244 <p> Join us for our worship experience at the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday, May 23, at 11:45 a.m., as Joshua Essex speaks on "Are You The One?" Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!</p> <p> Upcoming Events:</p> <ol> <li> Wednesday, May 27: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> May 29–31: Raising Successful Families Summit</li> </ol> <p> Location: 4259 E. Snow Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103</p> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:15 +0000 Dining Services Memorial Day Holiday Hours http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69242 <p> Please note the Dining Services hours for the Memorial Day holiday.</p> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:10:32 +0000 Hymn Sing http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69105 <p> Join us for a Hymn Sing in person or online on May 23 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Village Seventh-day Adventist Church, 635 St. Joseph Ave. Berrien Springs, MI 49103.</p> <p> These beautiful hymns with poetic verses are rich in praise to God and doctrinal instruction. Join us as we make sure they will never be forgotten!</p> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:13 +0000