Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sun, 3 May 2026 02:08:00 +0000 Sun, 3 May 2026 02:08:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 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 Date: Monday, May 4 Time: 3:30–5 p.m. Location: Howard Performing Arts Center Lobby 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’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. 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. 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—the School of Distance Education, Graduate Studies, the College of Education & International Services—shaping programs and people alike. Her legacy is one of innovation, leadership, mentorship, curiosity, wisdom, humor, sweet treats and a deep commitment to education that transcends borders. 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 University-level Schools: Full Summer Term and Combined Sessions 1&2: registration/classes begin; Summer Session 1: classes begin, registration 9 a.m.-5 p.m. https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68167 Mon, May 11, 2026 12:01 pm -0400 Dissertation Defense: Damson A. Oppong https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69109 A PhD dissertation defense for Damson A. Oppong is scheduled on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Damson A. Oppong will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in leadership. His dissertation title is “Associating Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence, and Inclusive Leadership: A Correlational Study of Seventh-day Adventist Pastors and Church Leaders in Canada.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email at <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Mon, May 11, 2026 01:00 pm -0400 Summer New Faculty LearningHub Training Session https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69011 This training session is geared toward new faculty members who need an introduction to LearningHub. We will cover the basics of navigating the site; setting up assignments, forums and quizzes; linking and uploading resources; and setting up your gradebook. You will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Center for Digital Learning & Instructional Technology, who are ready to assist your online learning endeavours. Sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vRRttP72vkX507A7fU4VNj8_X5MV6Dkya-g7Ja9Df8U/edit?gid=669643159#gid=669643159">here</a>. Tue, May 12, 2026 03:30 pm -0400