Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Fri, 1 May 2026 12:27:00 +0000 Fri, 1 May 2026 12:27:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Spring Graduation Services, 5/1-3 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68159 Fri, May 01, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68158 Fri, May 01, 2026 08:44 pm -0400 Baccalaureate Services https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68160 Sat, May 02, 2026 09:00 am -0400 New Life Fellowship Graduation Service https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68161 Sat, May 02, 2026 11:30 am -0400 Baccalaureate Services https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68160 Sat, May 02, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68162 Sat, May 02, 2026 11:45 am -0400 SBA: Ethics Oath Ceremony https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68157 Sat, May 02, 2026 05:00 pm -0400 University-level Schools: early summer session classes begin https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68163 Mon, May 04, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Retirement Celebration for Alayne Thorpe https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69101 <p> <strong>Date</strong>: Monday, May 4<br /> <strong>Time</strong>: 3:30&ndash;5 p.m.<br /> <strong>Location</strong>: Howard Performing Arts Center Lobby</p> <p> Born in Washington, D.C., Dr. Alayne Thorpe grew up between the hills of Kentucky and Maryland, shaping the resilience and perspective that would guide her life&rsquo;s work. She went on to the University of Maryland, earning her PhD in modern British literature, and was awarded a fellowship to study at the University of Cambridge, where she focused on Anglo-Irish poetry.</p> <p> Her first classroom was a public high school in Maryland, where students became the center of her efforts. From there, her career expanded widely, including Washington Adventist University, the University of Maryland, George Washington University and many Seventh-day Adventist institutions worldwide.</p> <p> A major chapter of her career unfolded as she helped pioneer distance education at Griggs University and Griggs International Academy. Following its merger with Andrews University, she served as dean across multiple areas&mdash;the School of Distance Education, Graduate Studies, the College of Education &amp; International Services&mdash;shaping programs and people alike.</p> <p> Her legacy is one of innovation, leadership, mentorship, curiosity, wisdom, humor, sweet treats and a deep commitment to education that transcends borders.</p> Mon, May 04, 2026 03:30 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68164 Fri, May 08, 2026 08:51 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68165 Sat, May 09, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68165 Sat, May 09, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68166 Sat, May 09, 2026 11:45 am -0400