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��˾��ý Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at ��˾��ý en-us Copyright 2025, ��˾��ý Sat, 2 Aug 2025 16:31:00 +0000 Sat, 2 Aug 2025 16:31:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Faculty and Staff Institute http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66442 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:37:34 +0000 Faculty and Staff Institute http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66441 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:37:16 +0000 New Student Orientation Fall 2025 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67588 New student orientation is just ahead for on-campus undergraduate students! Details can be found <a href="/orientation/undergraduateorientation/index.html">here</a>. Look over the things you need to know before you arrive. After that, check out the orientation week schedule and frequently asked questions. We can't wait to see you on campus! Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:29:34 +0000 Register for 2025 Faculty and Staff Institute http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67587 ��˾��ý employees are invited participate in the Faculty and Staff Institute 2025 and Fall Fellowship under the theme “Faith, Hope, and Love: Cultivating Practices of Human Flourishing.” These events provide the campus community with dedicated time to learn together and to consecrate their lives and work to God. The outline below can serve as a reference for the main events of the week, but the <a href="/rsvp/facultyinstitute/index.php">registration page</a> contains the details needed to plan participation. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUG. 13–14 Worship, Plenary and Fair 8:30–10:15 a.m., Howard Performing Arts Center Breakout Sessions Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (includes lunch) Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (does not include lunch) Please use this <a href="/rsvp/facultyinstitute/index.php">link</a> to review and register for breakout sessions and other activities the institute has to offer. Please note that all sessions this year are in person, and there will be no online streaming. However, if you are not able to register for your first choices or cannot attend a certain session, many will be repeated throughout the year or recorded for later viewing. If this is your first time registering, <a href="https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTiTbUnIYcQ">this video</a> will help. Otherwise, email <a href="mailto:ctale@andrews.edu">ctale@andrews.edu</a> for assistance. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 State of the University Address 4 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center All ��˾��ý employees are expected to attend this important annual event. Employee Picnic 5 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center Lawn (Rain Location: HPAC Lobby) Please <a href="/rsvp/facultyinstitute/index.php">RSVP</a> by Aug. 6 for you and your family members. SABBATH, AUG. 16 Fall Fellowship Employee Sabbath School 10:30 a.m., Burman Hall Chapel Fall Fellowship Employee Dedication Service 11:45 a.m., Howard Performing Arts Center Fall Fellowship Lunch 1:30 p.m., Nethery Hall Lawn (Rain Location: Dining Services). Please <a href="/rsvp/facultyinstitute/index.php">RSVP</a> by Aug. 6 for you and your family members (scroll to the bottom of the registration page). Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:25:03 +0000 Repaving of J.N. Andrews Boulevard http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67586 The J.N. Andrews Boulevard is scheduled for repaving from Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 at 6 a.m. through Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. During this time, traffic patterns will be impacted as follows: <ul> <li> The J.N Andrews Boulevard will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the project. Vehicles will be able to access campus through the two remaining entrances on Garland Avenue and Timberland Drive.</li> <li> The traffic circle will be closed intermittently during the milling/paving operations. Please note that, when open, there will be a temporary transition from the paved surface to the milled one.</li> <li> The Globe Parking Lot (Lot 1) will be closed to vehicle traffic.</li> <li> Vehicle traffic gates will continue to be closed overnight, with vehicle access routed through Garland Avenue.</li> </ul> Please plan accordingly and look for direction from the construction crew’s signage and traffic control flaggers. Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this project. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Transportation at 269-471-6492. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:21:41 +0000 Dissertation Defense: Norberto Restrepo http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67580 A PhD dissertation defense for Norberto Restrepo is scheduled on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, from 12–2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Norberto Restrepo will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in leadership. His dissertation title is, “Developing The Leadership Competency Of Critical Thinking In College Students: A Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study At A Small Christian College.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email: <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:48:16 +0000 Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Patricio Ordonez http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67558 A PhD dissertation defense for Patricio Ordonez is scheduled on July 30, 2025, from 2–4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Patricio Ordonez will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. His dissertation title is, "Inner Life, Spiritual Leadership, & Spiritual Well-Being as Predictors of the Organizational Performance of Employees at a Seventh-Day Adventist University in Latin America." Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email: <a href="mailto:dsle@andrews.edu">dsle@andrews.edu</a>.  Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:00:57 +0000 Andrews AI Policy Fireside Chats: July 28-31 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67549 Dear Andrews faculty, staff and students, We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Andrews AI Policy Fireside Chats, a series of interactive, 30-minute conversations designed to engage our community around the newly developed <a href="https://andrews.edu/ai">��˾��ý Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy</a>. These informal sessions are open to all faculty, staff, contract employees and students; no registration is required. Each session features expert panelists who will lead thoughtful discussions on key topics related to the responsible and innovative use of AI on campus. Upcoming Sessions (via Zoom): <a href="https://andrews.zoom.us/j/99773586514">https://andrews.zoom.us/j/99773586514</a> Monday, July 28 <ul> <li> 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.: Human Oversight</li> <li> 3–3:30 p.m.: Disclosure of Use</li> </ul> Tuesday, July 29 <ul> <li> 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.: Data Security</li> <li> 3–3:30 p.m.: AI Academic Integrity</li> </ul> Wednesday, July 30 <ul> <li> 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.: Research</li> <li> 3–3:30 p.m.: AI in Meetings</li> </ul> Thursday, July 31 <ul> <li> 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.: Administrative Use</li> <li> 3–3:30 p.m.: Approvals, Prohibitions and Violations</li> </ul> Your voice matters. We welcome your questions, insights and participation as we shape a thoughtful and inclusive approach to AI across our campus. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the <a href="/services/its/clientservices/">ITS HelpDesk</a>. Thank you for your commitment to innovation and excellence at ��˾��ý. With purpose and collaboration, The ��˾��ý AI Team Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:19:27 +0000