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�㽹��Ƶ University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at �㽹��Ƶ University en-us Copyright 2025, �㽹��Ƶ University Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:06:00 +0000 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:06:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Memorial for Delmer Davis http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67499 A memorial service for Delmer Davis, professor of English, emeritus, who passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025, will be held in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel on Sunday, July 27, at 3 p.m. A light meal will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Delmer I. and Margaret L. Davis Endowed Fund to support the �㽹��Ƶ University Department of English. (Checks must be payable to �㽹��Ƶ University with the name of the fund placed in the memo line. Donations can be forwarded to the Office of Planned Giving & Trust Services). Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:28:53 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, July 19 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67496 Nathan Greene, nationally recognized artist, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled “The Centurion.” Greene's newest painting of the centurion whose servant Jesus healed will be on display. He will explain the painting and his process in preparing it for display at Loma Linda University Hospital. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. All are welcome. The Eau Claire Church is located at 6562 Naomi Road in Eau Claire. Prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom. Contact Pastor Shepherd for details at <a href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu.</a> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:26:31 +0000 New Employee Orientation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67495 Dear new employee, Welcome to the �㽹��Ƶ University family! We are excited to have you join us as we work together to fulfill our mission to “Seek Knowledge, Affirm Faith and Change the World." This orientation will help you discover our vibrant community, where academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to others are at the core of everything we do. At �㽹��Ƶ, we believe in nurturing minds and hearts to make a positive, lasting impact in the world. We encourage you to connect, engage and ask questions as you begin your journey here. We’re thrilled to have you on board and look forward to the great things we’ll achieve together. Welcome aboard, and thank you for helping us shape the next generation of world changers! Email to <a href="mailto:training@andrews.edu">training@andrews.edu</a> to register. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:23:21 +0000 Buchanan SDA Church: Vacation Bible School http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67488 Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church will be having Vacation Bible School from July 21–25 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. We will be creating a fun-filled learning experience focused on Daniel 2.  Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 3115 Niles Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:21:58 +0000 Kids Day at Buchanan SDA Church http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67487 Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church is having a Kids Day on July 13 from 2–5 p.m. There will be water activities to enjoy, so prepare to get wet! Pre-registration for Vacation Bible School, which starts July 21 at 6:30 p.m., will also be available. Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 3115 Niles Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:17:33 +0000 Kuryliak Wins Scholar of the Year Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67508 Bohdan Kuryliak, project and event manager at the Center for Adventist Research at �㽹��Ƶ University and associate professor in the Department of Theology at the Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, has received the Scholar of the Year award from the institute after successfully defending his doctoral dissertation “Preterism, Idealism, Historicism, or Futurism? Interpretative Issues of the Apocalypse and Its Reception in Antiquity and Late Antiquity” at the University of Zurich. Having studied the Book of Revelation, apocalyptic literature, the New Testament and early Christianity, Kuryliak has comprehensive experience in theological and philosophical research and has over 10 published articles in peer-reviewed journals. His dissertation focuses on biblical hermeneutics—the study and methodology of interpreting biblical texts—concerning the book of Revelation as an apocalyptic text. The four major hermeneutical approaches mentioned in the dissertation title have been utilized throughout history to varying degrees and combinations. The approach of preterism views the apocalyptic events of Revelation as having happened at the time of its writing during the first century. In contrast, an idealist approach emphasizes the struggle between good and evil, portraying the Apocalypse as a symbolic event from which individuals can take practical implications. Historicism views the events of Revelation as a prophetic account of the happenings in church history between its writing and the second coming of Jesus Christ. Lastly, a futurist approach views Revelation as a prophecy of events at the end of Earth’s history. Kuryliak explores the critical involvement of each approach in shaping the early church’s interpretations of Revelation from the second to seventh centuries. “To some extent, all early Christians combined preterist, idealist, historicist, and futurist perspectives. Although commentators used different combinations of hermeneutical approaches, none denied the prophetic nature of the Apocalypse and its connection to history. The findings of the study highlight not only the enduring relevance of Revelation’s symbols in various contexts, but also the role of exegetical diversity in reflecting the book’s profound theological dimensions,” he explains. Kuryliak’s recent completion of doctoral studies in theology at the University of Zurich follows an extensive educational background, including a Bachelor of Theology from the Ukrainian Adventist Theological Institute, a Bachelor of Philosophy in religious studies from the Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, a Master of Religious Studies from the National University of Ostroh Academy, and a Master of Arts in religion and post-graduate certificate in Ellen G. White and Adventist studies from �㽹��Ƶ University. While pursuing his PhD, he also spent time at Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark, and the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, as a visiting scholar.  Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:07:25 +0000 �㽹��Ƶ Welcomes Chaplain Jonathan Fetrick http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67497 After a thoughtful search process, �㽹��Ƶ University welcomes new University Chaplain Jonathan Fetrick to the Center for Faith Engagement team. He will begin his new position when he arrives on campus at the end of July. Fetrick served for the past eight years as pastor of the Wisconsin Academy Church, where he focused on mentoring young people into spiritual leaders. Prior to that, he served for 11 years in the Washington Conference, both as a pastor and youth pastor. There, he helped cultivate vibrant spiritual communities, prepared young adults for church leadership and saw youth engagement triple within a three-year span. His experience in leading large-scale mission trips reflects his heart for service and the global mission of the church. An �㽹��Ƶ alumnus, Fetrick holds a Master of Divinity and is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree, focusing on discipleship strategies in collegiate settings. He also obtained a bachelor’s degree in theology, with minors in biblical languages, preaching and history, from Southern Adventist University. His vision for chaplaincy is one of collaboration—coming alongside students, faculty and staff to equip them as faithful disciples who disciple others. In his new role, Fetrick will be responsible for enriching the spiritual life, faith development and pastoral care of the University community. Collaborating with a dedicated team of spiritual leaders, he will work to build a vibrant community of faith, foster whole-person growth and further the mission of �㽹��Ƶ University. Fetrick and his wife Michelle, also an �㽹��Ƶ alum, are excited to return to the campus where their journey together began, along with their four children. Fetrick looks forward to leading the Center for Faith Engagement team, sharing, “I am passionate about connecting students with God’s mission, message, and people.” “Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Chaplain Jonathan Fetrick and his family as they join us here at �㽹��Ƶ University,” says University President John Wesley Taylor V. “We look forward to the energy, experience and spiritual passion he brings to this role, and we are confident he will be a powerful and compassionate presence among us.” Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:12:27 +0000 One Place Fellowship http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66423 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0000