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If you have an Andrews University login, you can submit items to Agenda using the simple form online. If you do not have an Andrews login, please email your items to email@example.com; images and attachments may be included.
DEADLINES for submitting items to Agenda is noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays to be included in that day's Agenda email. Items submitted after that time may or may not be included in the email, but will be put into the online Agenda, and will also be included in the next Agenda email.
Agenda is sent out via email every Tuesday and Thursday during the school year (every Friday during the summer).
Contact: Becky St. Clair firstname.lastname@example.com 269-471-3348Category: Campus Announcements
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Interested in a class with a mission? Or a mission trip with a class? Next semester there will be special mission classes combined with a Spring Break mission trip to the Middle East. Do you have a passion to share your faith through campus ministry? Would you like to learn about missions to the Muslim world? Are you interested in studying about missions in class and experiencing missions in person? Have you wanted to be involved in a mission trip but wondered if you could afford it? For more information contact: email@example.com.
Geri Neidigh, mother-in-law of Walt Williams, a recent retiree from the Seminary, and mother of Carol Williams, a retired employee of the Center for Adventist Research, passed away October 12. Read her full obituary here.
Andrews University English major Katelyn Ruiz has published many articles on U.S. News Online; for a full listing of her publications there, click here. Her most recent article is linked below.
3 Lessons for International Students About Dating in the U.S.
Understanding the influences and misunderstandings that come from crossed signals is the key to happier, more successful college friendships. Dating rituals and expectations for casual friendships are shaped by where we come from as well.
International students who encounter people from other countries know that it makes sense to pay attention to those expectations. <<<Read the full story>>>
Adventist Engaged Encounter (AEE), an enrichment weekend for engaged and recently married couples, is being held on the Andrews University campus. The weekend experience offers couples the insights, tools, and confidence to enrich their relationship and strengthen their love and commitment for one another. For many, attending an AEE weekend is one of the most significant experiences of their courtship or early marriage.
AEE will take place the weekend of November 8-10 2013. For registration information, contact
the Undergraduate Leadership Program at firstname.lastname@example.com or 269-471-6636.
This coming weekend, Adventurer and Pathfinder Leadership training courses are being offered at Andrews University.
Adventurer Basic Staff
The new AYMT Pathfinder Basic Staff
Four Master Guide classes
PLA courses
PIA - 10 hours
Schedule - beinhttp://storage.cloversites.com/michiganconferenceofseventhdayadventists/documents/13%20LUC%20Leadership%20Training%20Schedule.pdf
Registration through the Lake Union site - http://www.lakeunion.org/news_entries/1081
Mobile reference service
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Where: Campus Center
This is a Reference desk service outside the Library. It is to provide our students, staff and faculty with research assistance. Librarians will assist in locating information, formulating search strategies, navigating the library's site, etc. Enjoy your lunch as you do your research paper!
The TOEFL Test will be given November 17, 2013 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in Nethery Hall Room #200. The sign up sheet will be in the Center for Intensive English office Room #203. Test Fee $30.00.
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded Alfred Lui, MD, FCAP, a pathologist from Torrance, Calif., with the CAP Distinguished Service Award at a special ceremony Oct. 12, 2013, in Orlando, Fla., at CAP '13: The Pathologists' Meeting. Lui, an Andrews University alumnus, was recognized for his leadership in the successful promotion of private pathology practices and his ongoing contributions to organized pathology at the local, state and national levels.
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French Study Tour 2014 (May 5-27)
Visiting France, Switzerland, Belgium, nd Monaco.
6 credits available (French or Generals)
Contact Sonia Badenas (firstname.lastname@example.com) 269 471 62 85
Honduras Misson Trip:
There are still a couple of places available to join the PMC Youth Missions team going to Honduras during Christmas bread Dec. 12-23. We will be conducting a Friendship Camp for about 150 children from the Hogar de Ninos and the surrounding community. Cost $925 including airfare, food, lodging, transportation, and more. Contact Glenn Russell by emailing email@example.com
*** For the latest update on the United Way Campaign 2013, CLICK HERE. ***
The campus community is invited to join the 2013 Andrews University United Way Campaign and "Live United" with our Southwest Michigan community. Even though our president won't be jumping into the Andrews University Pool again this year (check out the video if you'd like to relive his Presidential Splash), we hope the memory of that fearless commitment on his part remains a demonstration of just how much he and we believe in supporting our community through United Way. There are many significant life- and world-changing contributions United Way offers in the lives of individuals and families throughout our community. United Way meets the needs of many people in all walks of life.
Participation and contributions from Andrews University are much appreciated and speak powerfully of Christian charity, human kindness and community responsibility - qualities that Andrews has always exemplified. Let's stretch to the new United Way campaign goals once again. It is the right thing to do.
Keep in mind that participation is just as important as the size of the gift. We believe that with your help we can stretch to raise the number of Andrews staff participating in the United Way campaign to 150 donors and reach an overall goal of raising $18,000. By looking at our campaign history below, we believe this is a doable goal from a campus with more than 800 employees.
2012: 139 people gave $14,300
2011: 57 people gave $6,933
2010: 87 people gave $8,401
2009: 82 people gave $10,179
2008: 48 people gave $4,800
2007: 91 people gave $11,202
The BIBLE LANDS STUDY TOUR 2014 is open for blessings! With 4 weeks in Turkey, Egypt and Israel, this trip is an extraordinary spiritual pilgrimage, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
For 6 Religion credits, follow in the the footsteps of Abraham and Moses, Joshua and David, Jesus and the apostles, from May 11 – June 8, 2014 (with a week of pre-tour classes, May 5-9).
Register with Prof. Rahel Schafer (269-471-3184, firstname.lastname@example.com) or Dr. Ruben Muñoz-Larrondo (269-471-3185, email@example.com). Visit www.andrews.edu/cas/religion/study_tours for more information.
Sloan-C Workshops for Faculty: These workshops are one week long workshops that are done online. The workshops are at no cost to the faculty member. Full details are online at http://sloanconsortium.org/workshops/2013schedule. If you would like to sign-up for any of the workshops that are offered, please email firstname.lastname@example.com for the instructions and access code. Here are some of the titles available during the month of October:
• Student Satisfaction: Flipped Learning Online
• Leadership in Online Education: Policy
• Student Satisfaction: Feedback
• Successful Online Outcomes: Group Work
• Learning Environments: Teaching & Learning with Online Science Labs (STEM)
The Holistic Wellness Academy School of Massage Therapy is enrolling for the new class beginning in November. This course is a great supplement to PT and Fitness majors! The school is state licensed and will enrich your career as you strive to improve the lives of others. Classes begin in November and we are currently accepting registration. Please call for more details: 269-757-4938 or e-mail at email@example.com.
The department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Andrews University will be holding a FREE speech screening clinic (exact date to be determined). If you have questions about your child's speech and language development or are aware of your own speech issues please contact the Speech & Hearing clinic to be added to the appointment call back list. The AU Speech & Hearing Clinic can be contacted at 269-471-3468.
This summer, Andrews University applied to begin the accreditation process of their Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Wellness degree program, through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). In late September, they learned that their request had been approved. ...The program at Andrews University stands out from others offered online across the country, university representatives say, because the program emphasizes a vegetarian lifestyle and wellness. Rudatsikira said that this program is the first of its kind in the United States, offered entirely online and focusing on nutrition and wellness. ... <<<Read the full story>>>
GROW Group Leaders for Spring 2014
Have you seriously considered becoming a GROW Group Leader? Our 2014 groups begin Jan. 31, 2014, but all the behind-the-scenes flurry is already in the making. Today, could you go to pmchurch.org/newgrowgroup to see what it takes for a person to register a group? There are only a few pieces to make a GROW Group picture complete, and the key feature is YOU! The deadline to register your group is Dec. 2. Won't you consider this opportunity to share your interest and your faith with a few folks like you who desire to become more like Jesus?
Questions? Call Carolyn Strzyzykowski at 269-519-2801.
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is in need of at least 100 volunteers for Senior Day of Action on Thursday, November 7.
On that day, teams of volunteers will go to the homes of senior citizens throughout Berrien and Cass counties to rake leaves, clean gutters, and apply plastic to windows in preparation for winter. United Way has partnered with Area Agency on Aging to identify some of our community's most vulnerable seniors who truly need this kind of assistance. We especially need teams in St. Joseph, Dowagiac, and Cassopolis, but could also use one more team in Marcellus and one more in Coloma.
To sign up and volunteer, please visit United Way's website: www.uwsm.org Click on the "Days of Action" tab at the top and click on "Senior Day of Action".
The deadline for volunteer sign-up is Oct 18th.
Information directories are still available for pickup at Integrated Marketing & Communication (the red brick building across from the PMC parking lot). The following changes should be noted in your directories:
Healthy People. Healthy Communities.
GreenTown brings together the public sector and the private sector to "connect the dots," to inspire and to work together to remake our communities. From healthy living to local food, energy to gree infrastructure, water to outdoor space, GreenTown will help you make the healthy choice the easy choice.
GreenTown will be held Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown South Bend, Ind.
Keynote Speakers:
George Heartwell - Mayor, City of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mark Fenton - Host, "America's Walking" (PBS)
Register: greentownconference.com/register
Dear AU and community family:
Greetings to you from the Office of International Student Services & Programs at Andrews University. We have numerous international students that are here from a more pleasantly warmer climate and find these early fall mornings to be chillier than they desire. Therefore, they are requesting gently used coats, jackets, boots, scarves, hats and gloves. I am writing on their behalf to ask for donations of these items. If you were already planning on giving the items away, we would love to have them be given to us so we can make them available to our students in need.
As for sizes and gender, we will take any sizes and for either gender. We would also appreciate receiving the same items for children (ages 0–12). If you happen to be on campus, you may drop donations off at our office on the main floor of the Campus Center building or if you prefer for us to pick them up, please call 269-471-3310 or email us at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thank you all and God bless you for your ministry to the needy.
"I Am the Greatest" Sculpture Bicycle Tour
Presented by Cycle Re-Cycle and Ars Gallery as well as the Boys & Girls Teen Center
OCTOBER 26, 1-3 pm
Starting at Cycle Re-Cycle, 300 12th St., Benton Harbor
We are raising awareness about public art, and arts education, specifically the IATG sculpture which was inspired by Muhammad Ali, and used as a role model for our local youth, and to offer an after school arts education program at ARS Gallery. We are also raising awareness about safe, fun, family bike rides, which Cycle Re-Cycle is behind.
We will tour The "I Am The Greatest" Sculptures in Benton Harbor & St. Joseph, beginning at Cycle Recycle, and all the locations of the IATG sculpture, including the Boys & Girls Joel E. Smilow Teen Center. Maps with sculpture locations, and an itinerary will be passed out at Cycle Re-cycle with information about the details of the ride. We will end at the Livery in Benton Harbor, where we will talk about the ride, sculpture, and arts programming, as well as having Cycle Re-cycle share more on their bike tours and other programming as we enjoy Fall favorite refreshments.
For more information call Anna Russo Sieber at 269-208-4409, or email her at email@example.com
James White Library Workshops. Please join us at the Library Instruction Lab for the following workshops: EndNote Essentials - Oct. 23 or 31, 7-8 p.m.; EndNote Additional Features - Nov. 7, 7-8 p.m.; Ebooks for Research - Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
To register, call 3283 or email email@example.com.
Village Church Worship Services, Sabbath, October 12, 2013
First Worship - 8:30 a.m.
Second Worship - 11:20 a.m.
Sermon Title - "CHRISTIAN PRE-REQUISITE: What You Need To Hear"
Preacher - Pastor Ron Kelly
*Brazilian Choir In Concert
India Mission Project Team cordially invites you on Friday, October 11, at 7:00 in the Village Church Sanctuary to celebrate God's blessing through music. The Brazilian Choir will be performing a concert with sacred music of praise and thanksgiving. Your kind and generous offering will be taken to assist the India Mission Project of the Village Church in December.
Place - Village SDA Church
635 Sta Joseph Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Phone # 471-7795
Contact Person - Elizabeth Tan
All Nations SDA Church Service, October 12, 2013
Speaker: Adrian Craig
Sermon: "The Judgement of the Judge."
This is a Reference desk service outside the Library. It is to provide our patrons' needs where they are. Librarians will assist you in locating information, formulating search strategies, navigating the library's site, etc. This is for all Andrews's students and faculty.
Lamson Health Club will be open the following hours during fall break:
Sunday, October 13: 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday, October 14 & 15: 6–11 a.m. and 4–8 p.m.
The Seminary Spouses in Ministry (SSM) would like to invite you and your family to join us for a Prayer Walk. It is always a delight to spend time in communion with God and in fellowship with one another.
I look forward to see you there.
Talita Perrin
Seminary Spouses in Ministry
It's almost time for Thanksgiving! Our traditional Thanksgiving Meal and options have changed for 2013. Please, visit www.andrews.edu/services/dining/misc/thanksgiving-meal-2013 for all the information about this year's changes and offerings.
We start taking orders on November 1st!
AUSA and PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) Present to you the Silent Praise 3-ON-3 Basketball Tournament! The tournament is Saturday October 19th at 8:00pm in the Johnson Gym.
Get your team together and play for a cause! The $3 per person registration cost will help raise funds for Silent Praise ministry.
The winning team of the tournament wins $300! Second place team wins $150 and third place team wins Silent Praise T-shirts!
Registration will be in the Student Center until next week Thursday (10/17).
The tournament is at 8:00pm, Saturday October 19th in the Johnson Gym. Also, there will be a dunk contest that you don't want to miss!
So register your team and tell all your friends about the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament!
Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/582772488426029/
On Wednesday, October 16, Shastin Rains, Director of Marketing & Recruitment for Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, will be here to interview Andrews University students who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacology.
Half-hour appointments are available from 8:4r a.m. to 4:15 p.m. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with her, please come to the Chemistry Office in Halenz Hall 225 and talk with Dana Johnston.
Adventist Forum presents "Ellen White: Daring Liberal and Immovable Conservative," presented by Alden Thompson, professor of biblical studies at Walla Walla University in College Place, Wash.
The presentation will be held in Garber Auditorium in Chan Shun Hall at Andrews University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at 3:30 p.m.
After serving as a pastor in southeastern California from 1967 to 1970, Thompson became a faculty member of Walla Walla University in 1970. From 1972 to 1974 he studied at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland
and was awarded a doctorate in Old Testament and Judaic Studies. His dissertation was published in 1977 by Scholars Press. He taught for two years in Germany, and from 1986 to 1990 he served as the academic vice president of Walla Walla University, returning to full-time teaching in the School of Theology in 1990.
Thompson is much concerned with church unity, and has described his 2009 book, "Beyond Common Ground: Why Liberals and Conservatives Need Each Other," as "a kind of capstone to my teaching career." He has discussed differing personality types and how they relate to God and the church.
He supports the process of change and has argued that during her life Ellen White, one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist church, made significant changes in her views of God. His series "From Sinai to Golgotha," a five-part sequence published in the Adventist Review, discusses a change from a more fear-based picture of God in the Bible at Mt. Sinai, to a more grace-based image of God at the cross. He also claims Ellen White personally moved from fear to joy. His article, "The Scary Lady of Adventism Learns to Have Fun" and his book, "Escape from the Flames: How Ellen White Grew from Fear to Joy—and Helped Me to Do it Too" (2005), have a similar theme.
Thompson's speaking engagements and writings cover many topics, including the Old Testament, Ellen White studies, inspiration, and Seventh-day Adventist history.
Adventist Forum is open to the public. All are welcome. For information, contact Art Robertson at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 269-471-7150.
Neil Carruthers, 34, and his wife, Tina (Nedelcu), passed away within hours of each other in August. Neil was a graduate of Andrews University. Read the full story here.
Roger Steven Vitrano passed away Sept. 2, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. in Orrison Chapel of Andrews Academy in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Interment will occur at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs where Roger will be buried next to his parents. Online messages may be left at allredfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in his name be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Click here for the full obituary.
Verlyn Benson (former Dean of College of Technology and now Assistant to Provost and President) has been stricken with a rare and very serious form of liver cancer. The tumor is large and invasive. He is going to Mayo Clinic weekly for chemo treatments and blood work. This is expensive and there have been a number of requests from those who would like to help with his heavy travel costs. On a website for donations, "Give Forward", a page has been set up for contributing to Verlyn's expenses: http://gfwd.at/1d8Cy9e. He also is blogging at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/verlynbenson. (You may make donations to the Caring Bridge but they are to support that website and not Verlyn's medical travel expenses.)
Praise and Thanksgiving Concert
REACH International Inc. is celebrating 40 years of service to the orphaned/disadvantage children of the world with a variety concert on Oct. 12, 6:00 pm at Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC). All are invited to come and join us.
We are now recruiting GROW Group Leaders for the spring semester! The deadline for registrations is December 2, 2013.
Many students and faculty missed out on the opportunity to lead this fall because they were away for the summer when group leaders were signing their group up. Don't miss out for the Spring semester! Get thinking about what you would like to do in your group, and then make a commitment by signing your group up. It often times helps to have a co-leader. That is what our seasoned leaders tell us!
Go to pmchurch.org/newgrowgroup to see what information you need to provide. W
e will help you with a location, or you may make your own arrangement. Be the 1st to register a Spring group! This is a call to Discipleship, Fellowship, and a lot of fun!
Questions? Call Carolyn Strzyzykowski 269-519-2801
The department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Andrews University will be holding a FREE speech screening clinic (exact date to be determined). If you have questions about your child's speech and language development or are aware of your own speech issues please contact the Speech & Hearing clinic to be added to the appointment call back list. The AU Speech & Hearing Clinic can be contacted at 269-471-3468.
Thursdays and Fridays 12:00 noon to 2:00pm come and get help with your research.
This is a Reference desk service outside the Library. It is to provide our patrons' needs where they are. Librarians will assist you in locating information, formulating search strategies, navigating the library's site, etc. This is for all Andrews's students and faculty.
Most of us don't think about food as being political and having social justice implications, but maybe we should. That was the message brought to Andrews University by author, nutritionist and consumer activist Marion Nestle. Nestle, a public health and sociology professor at New York University, said despite problems such as obesity and food insecurity, she's hopeful that people's attitudes and actions are changing for the better... <<<Read the full story>>>
Chanticleer, dubbed "the world's reigning male chorus" by The New Yorker magazine, will bring their new show "She Said/He Said" on Tuesday to Andrews University's Howard Performing Arts Center... <<<Read the full story>>>
Church History Professor Dr. P. Gerard Damsteegt and Doctoral Student Dojcin Zivadinovic will present a two-part series on the Ancient Waldenses.
Who were these medieval reformers? Did they keep the Sabbath? Can we trace back their history to the Apostles? Can we consider them ancestors of Adventism? Join us for an exciting travel in time discovering the "Ancient Faith of the Waldenses"!
Where: Biology Amphitheater, Science Complex, Andrews University
When: Friday, October 11 @ 7:30pm.
Co-curricular credit available
Students from the School of Architecture, Art & Design explored nearby architecture and were featured in a local paper. Read the full story here.
The Washington Post listed Andrews' move upwards ten places in the U.S. News & World Report 2014 College Rankings. View the full article here.
Lake Union Pathfinder Leadership Training
Sponsored by the Center for Youth Evangelism
on the Campus of Andrews University.
Are you ready for Oshkosh, 2014? Classes will be held at Pioneer Memorial Church in the Teen Loft, Junior 1 Sabbath School room, and Nursery. No registration or fees are required. For additional information contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Master Guide
Oct. 4, 7:00- 8:30pm, Christian Storytelling
Oct. 5, 2:30 – 4:30pm, Communication Skills
Oct. 18, 7:00 - 8:15pm, Adventist Heritage – Keepers of the Flame
Oct. 19, 2:30 – 4:30pm, Creative Resources & Development,
October 25-27 Basic Staff training weekend
Nov. 1, 7:00 - 8:15pm, Adventist Heritage – Keepers of the Flame
Nov. 2, 2:30 – 4:30pm, Child & Youth Evangelism
Nov. 13, 7:00 -8:30pm, Fundamental Beliefs
Nov. 16, 2:30 – 6:30pm, Adventist Heritage
Dec. 6, 7:00 -8:30pm, Fundamental Beliefs
Dec. 7, 2:30 – 3:30pm, Portfolio Review
Dec. 7, 3:30 – 6:30pm Child Development Seminar
Pathfinder Leadership Award
Oct. 5, 2:30 – 3:30pm, Development of Faith in Pathfinder Growth
Oct. 5, 3:30 – 4:30pm, Discipline
Oct. 19, 3:40 – 6:40pm, Pathfinder & Community Ministry
Oct. 25-27 Lake Union Conference Training including PLA Resource Materials, PF Drill & Ceremonies, Outdoor Education and Recreation
Nov. 1, 7:00 – 9pm, Personal Improvement – parts a & b,
Nov. 2, 2:30 – 3:30pm, Personal Improvement – part c, Conflict Resolution
Nov. 2, 3:30 – 4:30pm, Current Issues
Nov. 17, 8:30 – noon, Camp Planning & Programing
Dec. 7, 2:30 – 4:00pm, Portfolio Review
Pathfinder Instructor Award
Oct. 5, 4:30 – 5:30pm, Training Methods that Work
Oct. 5, 5:30 – 6:30pm, Dealing with Attitudes
October 25-27 – Lake Union Conference Training weekend
Nov. 2, 3:30 – 4:30pm, Presentation Skills – Visual Aids
Nov. 2, 4:30 – 5:30pm, Effective Meeting Procedures
Nov. 15, 7-8:30pm, Presentation Skills – Presenter Techniques
Nov. 16, 4:30 – 5:45pm, Cohort Round Table - Management Skills – Methods of Facilitation
Dec. 7, 3:30 – 5:00pm, Portfolio Review, Craig Harris
Notice of Financial Aid Advisor Changes:
Due to the extended medical leave of Kemmoree Duncombe, the following staffing changes will become effective immediately:
1. Students with last names A-C and students classified as 'Veterans' will now be seen by Fares Magesa, Senior Financial Advisor & Veterans Affairs Certifying Official.
2. Students with last names L-Q will now be seen by Kayla Brummett.
Kayla should be a familiar face for many of you. She's worked in our department for several years at the Front Desk as a student worker and as an advisor's assistant. We're delighted that after graduating, Kayla made the decision to stay with Student Financial Services. We know that our students have been and will continue to be pleased with Kayla's enthusiastic and professional approach to customer service.
Students should continue to contact their advisors in the usual manner, see below:
A-C & Veterans at 269.471.3365, firstname.lastname@example.com
L-Q at 269.471.6385, email@example.com
The Howard Performing Arts Center is celebrating its Tenth Anniversary this weekend! The celebration includes the Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 5 at 8 PM. This black-tie and red carpet experience includes a concert by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra and Andrews University Singers. Chi Yong Yun is performing the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are $10 and general seating. For Faculty and Staff, tickets are $5, and all students can purchase tickets for $3. On Sunday, October 6 at 7 PM, In The Round Tour stops at the Howard Center featuring Andrew Peterson, Bebo Norman and Sara Groves. Tickets are $15 and reserved seating. Faculty and Staff tickets are $10 and Andrews University student tickets are $5. Tuesday, October 8, Chanticleer performs at the Howard Center at 7 PM. This Grammy award-winning men's ensemble sings classical music as well as other genres.
All tickets are available by calling the Howard Center at 269-471-3560. The Box Office is open Wednesday from 1:30-5:30, Thursday from 1:30-7:30 and Friday from 9:30 AM-3:30 PM.
Every year millions of volunteers participate in community projects on Make a Difference Day – the largest national day of service. This year volunteers from across Michiana are invited to Buchanan, MI on October 26th to participate in one of 2 projects.
Project 1: City of Buchanan – Plant for the Future!
Volunteers will plant 75 Heritage Trees along the McCoy Creek Watershed. These trees will protect the local water supply and keep the creek flowing. Sign up to volunteer from 9 a.m. – noon or 2:00 – 5 p.m.
Project 2: Buchanan Community Schools – Support Education!
Volunteers will do the fall landscaping clean up at Ottawa Elementary or do a painting project at the school farm. The School Farm is a unique educational asset for Buchanan Students.
For all activities volunteers should dress for the weather and, if possible, bring work gloves and tools in case extras are needed. Volunteers from across Michiana are invited, and needed, to accomplish these projects. Families are welcome!
For more information and to sign up to volunteer visit Make A Difference Buchanan on Facebook or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Counseling & Testing Center is celebrating the National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Depression, anxiety, and related mood disorders cannot be seen on an x-ray. Yet mental illness is painful, and the stigma associated with it often prevents many from seeking help. We want to bring down the barriers of stigma through education and community involvement. We know that there is hope and that connectedness is a powerful medicine.
Whether for depression or another mental health issue, a screening will help you to better understand your state of mind and whether it might be in your interest to seek further help. We'll be offering free and confidential screenings from 12:30-2:30pm at the Leadership Lab, (next to Student Life @ the Campus Center). Also, you can take a free, anonymous, self-assessment for depression, anxiety, and more, without even leaving their dorm room or apartment, 24/7, by visiting our online screening portal: http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/andrews
In addition, you can become involved in these activities we have planned from 12:30-2:30 in front of the Campus Center:
• Hope. Share a message of hope with others. Let others know how you keep yourself healthy or the benefits of seeking help. We'll display a collage at the Campus Center. Also, if you want to, we'll take your picture and share your inspiration through Instagram (#AUStandsForHope).
• Get a hug. Look for one of our volunteers with a "Free Hugs" signs and open your arms and get some love.
• Create. Stop by our T-shirt station and design your own t-shirts with messages of hope that encourage others to seek help. You can also get creative with sidewalk chalk to raise awareness about depression, share your inspiration, and motivate others to seek help.
• Reflect. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. Most of us can think of someone that has been impacted by the loss of a friend or a loved one due to depression and suicide. We'll offer a space to reflect and honor their memory. You'll be able to plant a flag in memoriam.
• Pray. Do you have a prayer request for yourself or for a friend? You'll be able to write them down and we'll have volunteers who will be praying for these requests. You are welcomed to join in prayer for others for as long as you want.
There will be many ways to become involved. Come, show your support, and raise awareness about depression. There is hope.
To learn more about depression and how to prevent suicide, visit http://www.helpguide.org/topics/depression
If you are concerned about yourself or about someone else, we're here to help. Give us a call 269-471-3470.
Andrews University invites alumni, friends, and community members to enjoy a special campus-wide exhibition Sept. 26–Oct. 27, 2013. The event will showcase several of the campus' most treasured artifacts, antiques, and more. << Read the Full Story >>
The father of Mwaka Chambwa, a student from Zambia, passed away last week. Mwaka is a student in the seminary (MDiv) and has requested that the campus keep his family in our prayers during this very difficult time.
The 2013–14 Information Directories will be available for pickup at the Integrated Marketing & Communication building beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, during regular business hours.
DOCTORAL DEFENSE: Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 2:30–4 p.m. in Room #307, Ad Building. Jason Harrison will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in Leadership. His dissertation title is, "Narratives of the Leadership Development of Adults Who Served as Summer Camp Staff in the Mennonite Setting: A Multiple Case Study." Those wishing to attend must make their request through Anna Piskozub by calling 471-3109.
Fifth Annual Andrews University Celebration of Faculty and Graduate Student Research will be held Friday afternoon, November 1, 2013 in Buller Hall.
Graduate student research will be included, but the deadline for submitting an abstract will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The abstract submission form may be found here. Please submit your abstract electronically to email@example.com.
The schedule will be as follows:
12:30 – 2:00 pm Plenary Presentations (Newbold Auditorium)
2:00 – 3:30 pm Poster Session (Buller Hallways), refreshments provided
3:30 – 4:30 pm Oral Sessions (Buller Classrooms)
In order to accommodate everyone who wishes to present, please note the following guidelines:
1. Faculty and graduate students can choose to present either a poster or orally.
2. The oral presentations will be 10 minutes, with an additional 2 minutes for questions and answers.
3. The standard Poster size will be 30 x 40 inches. However, if you have printed a poster for a conference that is a different size, you are welcome to use that poster—simply let us know the size so we can set up the easel for you correctly.
4. Only one submission per presenter will be accepted (a research group with multiple presenters can make a submission for each presenter).
See attachment for details.
The Power of Prayer goes beyound walls, prison bars and even phyiscal, spiritual and political borders.
Places like North Korea, China and Iraq have a strong hold against religious freedom but the Power of the Holy Spirit is not frail nor is He under any jurisdiction, therefore we are praying all through October for the pouring down of the Holy Spirit through visions and dreams in North Korea. Will you join us in this and future prayer missions.
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come". Matthew 24:14
Sponsored by the Seminary Student Forum, Korean Group and Seminary Clubs.
Email us about your prayer experiences at email@example.com
Guests of Dining Services,
As a result of a partnership between the Administration of Andrews University and the Dining Services Management Team seeking to more properly honor the Sabbath Day, cash transactions on the Sabbath will no longer be an option in Dining Services after October 26, 2013.
As always, we offer the option to purchase pre-paid Café Cards to all of our guests to allow them to prepare ahead for dining in the café on Sabbath. These cards are available in any amount and can be purchased through the Dining Services Office or the Cashier station during the week.
The Sabbath is a special and holy day, set apart from all other days of the week, and this partnership seeks to not only honor the day, but to provide the ability to prepare in advance. We know that our guests view the Sabbath as a treasured time of the week and a central component of their faith. These choices strengthen and bond us together as a faith community. We will continue to accept credit and debit cards for our guests who have traveled to visit our campus, but their use is discouraged.
When you decide to acquire your Café Card, please visit the Dining Services Office Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or on Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You may also call us at 269-471-3161.
We appreciate your understanding and your support and look forward to continuing to serve you for all your dining needs. Your questions or concerns are welcomed and can be answered by contacting the number above.
Blessings to you,
Andrews University Administration
Andrews University Dining Services
Join us for an evening of worship and discovery as we discuss the new discoveries on the Waldenses! Who were these medieval Christians? Did they Keep the Sabbath? Can we trace their origin to the Apostles. Why are they important to study for us Adventists? We will learn many spiritual lessons from their life and history.
WHEN: Friday, Oct 4 and Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm.
WHERE: Biology Amphitheater, Science Complex, Andrews University.
SPEAKERS: Oct 4 - Dojcin Zivadinovic, "The ancient Faith of Waldenses"
Oct 11 - Dr. P. Gerrard Damsteegt, "Did the Waldenses keep the Sabbath?"
FACULTY & STAFF: With the demise of the big shredder in the IT building, we want to assess the campus' document-shredding needs and determine the best way to handle this need. Please take this brief survey to tell us your office's current needs, as well as your desired solution. Thank you for your input!
One blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Every two seconds someone in the U.S needs blood.
Come to donate blood in October and be entered to win a $200 Visa giftcard, couresy of Suburban Propane.
Visit redcrossblood.org (sponser code: AndrewsUniversity) for info or appointment.
El Charro Feliz is a new authentic mexican and vegetarian restaurant located in Mishawaka.
Services include Dine In, Carry Out and Banquet Room (Up to 30 people during the week and 90 people Saturday evenings).
Andrews Students will receive 10% Discount when they show us their ID.
Faculty and Friends can go to this link to print a coupon:
You may like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElCharroFeliz
We are located at 2522 Miracle Ln. Mishawaka, IN 46545
REACH International celebrates 40th Anniversary with Praise and Thanksgiving concert on Oct. 12, 6:00 pm at the Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC). All are invited to come and join us.
The first the One project in Spanish will be at Andrews University this
November from 8-10, 2013. The mission of the One project is to
celebretae the supremacy of Jesus Christ in the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, and it is open to all who desire more of Jesus.
The One project has already been held with great success at places such
as Chicago, England, Denmark, and Australia .The event at AU is going
to be the very first one in Spanish only, with no translation or
Full time students get a discount until Nov 5 (see registration rates
here: http://the1project.org/auspanish-2013.html) and there is also a
scholarship available from the Lake Union for the first 70 who claim it
(they need to be from the Union's district)
Register here: http://the1project.org/basket.html
Calendario de Actividades
6:00 PM Inscripción
8:00 PM Adoración
8:15 PM The One Project, el porqué Japhet De Oliveira
8:35 PM Meditación: Jesús en nuestra iglesia Manny Arteaga
9:50 PM Cierre
8:00 AM Desayuno
9:00 AM Adoración
9:15 AM Meditación: Jesús en nuestra identidad Alex Bryan
10:25 AM Refrigerio
10:55 AM Meditación: Jesús en nuestra misión José Cortés Jr.
12:08 PM Almuerzo
2:00 PM Adoración
2:15 PM Meditación: Jesús en nuestro liderazgo Pedro M Trindad
3:25 PM Refrigerio
3:45 PM Meditación: Jesús en nuestra experiencia Yami Bazán
5:10 PM Cierre
8:00 AM Desayuno
9:00 PM Adoración
9:15 PM Meditación: Jesús en nuestra teología Miguel Méndez
10:25 PM Meditación: Jesús en nuestra cultura José Medina
11:35 AM Refrigerio
12:05 PM Jesús. Todo. Dany Hernández
12:25 PM Santa Cena Javi Díaz y Harold Altmirano
12:55 PM Cierre
Please visit http://the1project.org/auspanish-2013.html for more
information about this and other gatherings, as well as for media from
previous ones, and/or contact Beatriz Velásquez at
email@example.com or call 269-471-6251.
Eric Paddock has been hired as the interim Gymnics coach for the 2013–2014 school year at Andrews University. Paddock holds an associate's degree in pre-physical therapy, and a bachelor's degree in sport studies with a concentration in human performance from Southern Adventist University.
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Berrien Springs Camera Club Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
Berrien Springs Public Library
As usual, there will be two select topics for the month. In addition, "Nature" is always an acceptable category, as are "Open" (any subject) and "Portraits." The two select categories for the October competition are "Action" and "Cracks and Crevices." "Nature" photos are to show nothing from human hands (no wires, fences, cultivated flowers, etc.). Thus a member can submit images in any of five categories or a combination thereof, though extra points are given for acceptances in the two select categories.
Prints, at least 5" x 7" in size, should be mounted, with the title and photographer's name on the back. Digital submissions, however, need to be sent in ahead, with instructions for submitting them on the club's blog site: http://berrienspringscameraclub.blogspot.com/
Any member may submit up to 10 projected images and/or 10 prints for the competition. Pictures are shown one at a time, and three judges score them by machine. The total points determine whether a photo is rated "honor," "acceptance," or "out." From the "honors," a Slide-of-the-Month and a Print-of-the-Month are selected. All are welcome, either to observe or to join. Refreshments will be served.
ATTENTION: Young Adults ages 18-29 years old.
At the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church's request, Barna Group, a Christian research firm will be conducting research with members and non-members to better understand their opinions and experiences.
SDA members and non-members are being asked to participate in a brief online survey discussing the SDA Church. The survey shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be extremely valuable. We are also seeking a small group of people with different experiences and perceptions, to participate in an online group discussion to be held on Tuesday, September 24 to Thursday, September 26. If you qualify and fully participate in the online discussion group, you will be issued a $75 monetary incentive as a thank you for your time and for your opinions.
Please be assured that no one will attempt to sell you anything. Your information will remain confidential. We are simply looking for your open and honest opinions on the subject matter for research purposes.
To take the survey, click this link:
The Village Adventist Elementary School is hosting a 5K Fun Run for
Worthy Students on Sunday, Oct. 20. You can register at vaes.org. Sign
in begins at 8:00 in the gym, and the run begins at 9:00. Please call
473-5121 if you need more information!
Join the 1st anniversary celebration of the First Haitian American Adventist Group in Berrien Springs, MI this coming Sabbath, September 28, 2013! Worship service begins a 11:00 AM and an afternoon concert at 5 PM. The location is 310 W. Mars St, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.
The keynote speaker will be Pastor Pierre Francois, MDiv of the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Francois has a background in Business Management and received his Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University.
For further information, call (973) 820-5824.
"Threats to Our Religious Liberties" will be the presentation by Dr Nicholas Miller at the next retirees meeting and potluck at the Village Church Family Center on October 13 at 1 pm.
Dr Miller is the Director of the International Religious Liberty Institute. If you are of retirement age, no matter where you have worked, you will find fulfilling friends, food, and fellowship.
You are all invited to a Children Led Sabbath Program in Michiana African S.D.A Church.
Date: October 5, 2013.
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Potluck will follow. The theme will be "Jesus THE HEALER Desired In All Ages."
It is a program you don't want to miss!
Faith in Prose and Poetry
Friday Night Elements presents Faith in Prose and Poetry, a program composed of dramatic readings, recitations, poems, passages, scripture, and original pieces, all exploring the theme of Faith.
The event will take place following University Vespers this Friday, September 27, at 9:30 pm in the Rec Center Amphitheater.
On 09/27/13 at 5:00 pm. Andrews University will be conducting its annual Alumni Homecoming Parade. During that time we will be having road closures that I wanted to bring to your attention. We expect the roads to be closed from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
The following roads will be closed in the following manner:
• JN Andrews Blvd. – by the Gatehouse. It will be staffed and capable of being opened in response to an emergency on campus.
• E. Campus Circle Dr. – At the PMC Circle, Alumni House, and Campus Safety. It will be closed by wood barricades.
• Garland Ave. – At the University Medical Center. It will be closed by wood barricades.
Access Routes to campus are as follows:
• Access on to campus
o Public – Timberland Dr.
o Emergency Responders – Timberland Dr. and JN Andrews Blvd.
• Access off of Campus
o Public – Timberland Dr. and University Blvd.
o Emergency Responders - Timberland Dr., University Blvd., and JN Andrews Blvd.
Gymnics tryouts Thursday, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. Anyone is welcome to try out; come show us what you've got!
You are invited to worship with the Hinsdale Men's Chorus (HMC) in Sacred Concert this Saturday evening, September 21, at 7 p.m. at Niles Westside Church. HMC, based out of Hinsdale, Illinois, has sung at a number of General Conference sessions, internationally – Australia, Thailand, Singapore and in 2015 to Malaysia – and on 3ABN and Hope Channel.
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Only 2 more people needed for our 10 person group discount
Please contact the New Testament Department at 269-471-3219 or email@example.com for more information
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Bahamian artist and illustrator Jace Mckinney began a new chapter in his career this year; he returned to the classroom to pursue studies in Theology at Andrews University in Michigan. Over the past few months, this experience has not merely enriched his spiritual life, but also informed his creative practice.
Jace was the 2012 winner of the prestigious Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Competition's open category under the theme 'Redefining the Landscape". He is currently preparing for his upcoming show 'Decoding Salvation' at the bank's gallery this September.
Read the full interview here.
Johnson Gym parking lot will be closed Sunday through Tuesday, Sept. 22-24, due to spray foam roofing on the roof of the Art & Design Center. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrates the group's heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.
Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
Enjoy the following events at Andrews University:
University Vespers—Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Memorial Church
¡Arriba! ¡Abajo! Fiesta—Thursday, Sept. 26, Mutch Recreation Center, Campus Center Basement. Come join the party and enjoy Mexican cuisine provided by Dining Services (One-time meal charge of $7. The Terrace Café will be closed for the Spirit of Philanthropy Homecoming Dinner.) There will also be Mexican games and music sponsored by the AUSA.
Puerto Rican and Caribbean Cuisine—Thursday, Oct. 3, 5–7 p.m., Terrace Café
Fiesta Night—Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m., location TBD. An evening of fun and games sponsored by Adelante.
Latino Americans, Part 1—Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m., Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall. PBS documentary chronicling the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. Co-curricular credit available.
Costa Rican and Central American Cuisine—Thursday, Oct. 10, 5–7 p.m., Terrace Café
Latino Americans, Part 2—Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m., Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall. PBS documentary chronicling the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos. Co-curricular credit available.
Brazilian and South American Cuisine—Thursday, Oct. 17, 5–7 p.m., Terrace Café
Latin Night Concert—Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall. Sponsored by Adelante, featuring students from Latin countries performing traditional and contemporary Hispanic music.
Latino Americans, Part 3—Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall. PBS documentary chronicling the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos. Co-curricular credit available.
We invite YOU to be a part of TWO Andrews traditions – The Alumni Parade and the International Flag-raising ceremony!
Whether you are simply proud of your international roots, have served as a missionary outside the U.S. or are currently part of our international campus family, we invite you to participate in both of these meaningful Alumni Homecoming events on Friday, September 27. You're welcome and encouraged to bring your friends and family to participate. You can carry your flag and walk in the Alumni Parade, which will organize at 4:30 p.m. in the PMC parking lot. The flag raising is immediately following, with flag-raisers organizing between the library and PMC at 6 p.m.
Please keep in mind that flag-bearers do not need to be natives of the specific country. Also, if you have international dress, you are invited to wear it for both occasions. Let us know by emailing your name and country you'd like to represent to Rebecca May at firstname.lastname@example.com, or you can call Integrated Marketing & Communication at 269-471-3345.
Be in touch soon because the flags will run out fast! We will provide further details upon receipt of your message.
Adventist Forum presents "The Religious Roots of the First Amendment:
Dissenting Protestants and the Separation of Church and State." The
presentation is by Nicholas P. Miller, Associate Professor of Church
History and Director of the International Religious Liberty Institute at
Andrews University. Come to Chan Shun Hall on the campus of Andrews
University Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. and join in the
Nicholas P. Miller is a lawyer (JD, Columbia University) who has worked
on a number of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is currently
an associate professor of church history at Andrews University Seminary,
where he also directs the International Religious Liberty Institute.
His book "The Religious Roots of the First Amendment: Dissenting
Protestants and the Separation of Church and State" was published by
Oxford University Press in May 2012. Miller argues that traditional
understandings of the genesis of the separation of church and state rest
on assumptions about 'Enlightenment' and the republican ethos of
Professor Miller is also an editor of Homosexuality, Marriage, and the
Church: Biblical, Counseling, and Religious Liberty Issues published by
Andrews University Press.
Adventist Forum is open to the public. All are welcome. For
information, contact Art Robertson at firstname.lastname@example.com or call
Niles Westside Adventist Church
1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave)
Niles, MI
Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m.
Church Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.
September 21: Joseph Kidder, Speaker - "Who Is Your Enemy?"
All Nations SDA Church Service, September 21, 2013
Speaker: Errol McLean
Deadline for the Honduras Mission Trip application is September 20.
On Thursday, December 12, our flight leave from South Bend at 6:35 a.m.
and arrives in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, at around noon.
The return flight leaves Honduras at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, and
arrives in Atlanta then we transfer for our flight to South Bend,
arriving at 9:29 p.m.
We also have a few tickets to and from Ohare Airport that link up with
the group from Atlanta to Honduras and from Honduras back to Atlanta with
the group then returning to Chicago.
It is possible to arrange a different final destination if needed but
there is a $150 ticket charge after Dec. 13.
The children at the Hogar are already starting to talk about the team
A Rembrandt sketch, a woolly mammoth, priceless books, mission artifacts, cuneiform tablets-- these treasures are part of the collections that have been brought out of storage and organized for public viewing for this first-time-ever comprehensive exhibition, installed in nine locations across the Andrews campus.
Display Locations:
Adventist Heritage Treasures: Center for Adventist Research, James White Library
Art Treasures: Art & Design Gallery, Smith Hall
Mission Treasures: Seminary Hall
Antique Furniture Treasures: Sutherland House
Antique Furniture Treasures: Art & Design Gallery, Smith Hall
Archaelogical Treasures: Horn Museum
Sutherland House
Architecture Resource Center: School of Architecture building
Music Treasures: Music Materials Center, Hamel Hall
Natural History Treasures: Price Hall, Science Complex
For details about the items on display during the exhibition, visit andrews.edu/go/treasures.
Opening of Andrews Treasures – Thurs., Sept. 26, 8 p.m., Campus Center
Homecoming Tours (also open to the general public) – Sat., Sept. 28, 3-5 p.m.
Community Open House, in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of the Howard Performing Arts Festival – Monday, October 7, 3-8 p.m.
And during regular business hours: Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fri, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To make arrangements for group tours, contact Rebecca May at email@example.com or 269-471-3345.
Dr. Kasischke of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry will be on campus Tuesday–Thursday, October 8–10, 2013.
Please come by the Chemistry office to schedule an interview if you would like to discuss your dental school options with Dr. Kasischke. You will also want to put 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, in the Chemistry Amphitheater on your calendar so that you can come to the presentation Dr. Kasischke has planned for students interested in a career in dentistry.
AICER continues the Fall Symposia on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in Bell Hall, Room 013, with a presentation entitled, "The Joy of Research."
Duane McBride, chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences, has had an extensive research career at Andrews University, publishing more than 100 articles in peer reviewed journals. He will share with the students why he has a passion for the discoveries of research, how it contributes to the advancement of one's career and the reputation of our University, and even how to include your family in the success of your research. He will also discuss the barriers to research at Andrews, how to address those barriers and the hope he has for the future of research at Andrews University.
Everyone is invited.
All university staff are asked to attend General Staff Meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Chan Shun Hall 108.
Please submit information for the Andrews Agenda by visiting the Agenda submissions page and use your Andrews login and password.
To add an event to the AU Online Calendar, visit the Events submissions page and use your Andrews login and password.


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LEXINGTON, Ky.(KWSN) - Augustana senior Holly Hafemeyer earned American Volleyball Coaches Association first team All-America honors and junior Courtney Ysker was named an All-America honorable mention in a release from the AVCA on Wednesday.
This is Hafemeyer's second consecutive year being listed as an All-America recipient -- she earned third team honors last year -- and Ysker's first All-America accolades.A middle blocker from Faribault, Minn., Hafemeyer became the seventh different Viking to earn All-America honors one season ago, and now becomes the sixth Viking to earn first team All-America honors, and third Viking to earn a spot on the AVCA All-America team in consecutive years.
Hafemeyer was named to the AVCA All-Central Region first team, Daktronics All-Central Region first team, and All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference first team for her performance this season.Hafemeyer led Augustana's offense in 2013 to their first 20-win season in five years. Starting all 30 matches, Hafemeyer tallied 445 kills (4.32 per set) while maintaining a .362 attack percentage. Living up to her title of middle blocker, Hafemeyer tallied 117 total blocks (21 solo, 96 assist) for a 1.14 blocks per set average which ranked second in the NSIC.
Hafemeyer's attack kills per set average ranked second in the NSIC, ninth in the NCAA, her attack percentage was slotted fifth in the NSIC, 18th in the NSIC, and her points per set average of 5.08 ranked second in the NSIC, fifth in the NCAA.With several career performances throughout the season, Hafemeyer earned a host of weekly awards this season.
The 6-foot-3 senior became the third Viking in program history to earn AVCA National Player of the Week on Nov. 12 when she hit a career-high 24 kills in consecutive matches to take down MSU Moorhead and No. 20 Northern State.Hafemeyer also earned NSIC player of the week three times in 2013. Her 11-block performance -- one shy of tying an Augustana record -- against Northwest Missouri State garnered NSIC defensive player of the week honors on Sept. 16.
Hafemeyer then grabbed her first NSIC offensive player of the week honors on Oct. 7 and then earned offensive player of the week honors for a second time on Nov. 11 after her 48-kill weekend.After her four years as a Viking, Hafemeyer has her named littered throughout the Augustana record books.
With 1,193 career kills, Hafemeyer became the 21st Viking to hit 1,000 kills in her career kills and she ranks ninth all-time. Her career attack percentage of .330 ranks second and her career mark of 3.59 kills per set ranks third in the Augustana annals. Hafemeyer's 1.01 blocks per set is sixth and she is tied for 10th with 335 total blocks in her career. Hafemeyer tallied 1,386.5 points in her career and ranks second all-time with 4.26 points per set.
A junior outside hitter, Ysker joins the Viking elite with her All-America honorable mention selection in 2013. Leading Augustana in attack attempts with 1,142, Ysker finished with 413 kills (4.01 per set), second on the team. Ysker also ranked second on the Vikings with 361 digs (3.50 per set) and fourth with 54 total blocks. Ysker's kills per set ranked 19th in the NCAA and her points per set mark of 4.53 was 16th in Division II.Hailing from Windom, Minn., Ysker excelled on defense and offense, tallying 18 double-doubles on the season.
Ysker reached double-digit kills in 25 of her 30 matches and recorded at least 10 digs in 21 matches showing off her all-around game.Ysker adds her first All-America honors to AVCA All-Central Region honorable mention accolades and first team All-NSIC honors from this season.The Vikings finished the 2013 season 22-8 overall, 14-6 in the NSIC which placed them in a tie for fourth, the highest conference finish since 2008.
Augustana was ranked ninth in the final NCAA Central Region rankings, one spot from earning a bid to the NCAA Central Region tournament.
Courtesy: Augustana College

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Somebody Take Away These Girls Already!
October 29, 2007 / Posted by: Michael K
First Kim Kardashian's little sister worked the stripper pole on an episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and now she's reenacting "Girls Gone Wild."
Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and their mother headed down to Joe Francis' house in Mexico to shoot some sort of sleazy ad campaign for the Girls Gone Wild bikini line. While they were gone Kim's stepbrother, Brody Jenner and his manager Frankie, babysat the younger Kardashian girls. Frankie pulls out a camera and videotapes the girls pretending they are on GGW. Not even joking. Send this girl to a monastery before it's too late.
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Jackson Center
Broadmoor Baptist Church
1531 Highland Colony Pkwy.
Madison, MS 39110
John Pace, Director
Phone: (601) 559-9352
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
NOBTS LA/MS Hub
Dr. Norris Grubbs
Phone: (504) 282-4455 x3301
E-mail: email@example.com
Course Schedules
Fall 2014 Orientation: August 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. (Love Building, 2nd Floor)
First day of class at Broadmoor: August 18, 2014
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Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi
- Address:
610 Nesconset Hwy
Smithtown, NY 11787Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: $31 to $50
Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.insigniasteakhouse.com/
- Phone: 6316568100
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Mikhail Apelsinov
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Entertainment: A variety of entertainment which will be posted in the future.
A word from Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi
Insignia is the newest fine dining restaurant from Anthony Scotto - proprietor of Blackstone & Rare650 Steakhouses. Like its predecessors, Insignia's inspired menu will feature the finest prime dry-aged steaks and the freshest Sushi & Seafood, including Mediterranean whole fish, served up in a chic, elegant atmosphere that is also a feast for the eyes. Picture a historic North shore mansion with cedar shakes, quarried stone and a beautiful turret combined with the energy and vibe of a trendy Manhattan restaurant. "That's Insignia" stated Mr. Scotto, "It's refreshingly unique."Continued
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Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi reviews from OpenTable diners
241 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.5
- Ambiance4.6Noise LevelModerate
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- AnnieDined on 9/21/2014Dinner was fabulous. The steak was cooked to perfection! Service was very attentive. Had a wonderful dinner.Special Features:
- TerrificOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 9/21/2014We went for a birthday celebration Sunday evening and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Pricey for sure but affordable with special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dining!!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/20/2014This was our First Time At Insignia, I was over whem when we got out Our car that they got to the Science by Parking the car. When we walk in I was Amaze of The Restaurant, We First went to the the Bar for a Drink and went to our seating we had at 7:00 P.M. Ever thing was Delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- YUMMYAmyEVIPDined on 9/19/2014Always enjoy Insignia. I had the Grilled Shrimp Appetizer and it was so good. Everyone really enjoyed their food and we will definitely be back soonSpecial Features:
- Not stupidMaceVIPDined on 9/19/2014We went to Insignia to see if it was fit for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The staff could not have been nicer, from our first phone call to the dessert platter they complimented us. Steak houses are notorious for over pricing. The steaks were delicious and well priced. We are passing our review on the the parents of the groomSpecial Features:
- Great dining experience!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/19/2014Food and service were equally matched!! Excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best wait staff around!Got2EatDined on 9/17/2014My wife & I wanted to get away for a nice romantic dinner due to a hectic summer work schedule & to celebrate now that we are expecting our first child in january. The staff was amazing & made my wife glow while they chatted her up about her adventures to come as a mother. They have a wine specialist on staff (sorry he has a cooler name than that but I'm not down with the lingo) who picked the perfect wine that I enjoyed. The whole experience was great, the restaurant is unbelievable clean & beautiful! To top it off they brought my wife her dessert with a cool sparkle candle to congratulate us! Insignia is second to none and should be a must go for any special occasion!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MichalinaVIPDined on 9/16/2014The food is always outstanding and the service can't be beat! My new favorite dessert is the Chocolate Nutella Cake. Our server recommended it. So glad they did, it was amazing!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/16/2014enjoyable evening dinner......price on the high side, but I knew that going in.Special Features:
- OverpricedOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/15/2014The good was very overpriced and not the top quality one would expect from a high end steakhouse. Sushi was extremely overpriced. Porterhouse steak was dry.Special Features:
- Usually Love this place, but ...ScottDined on 9/14/2014Usually love this place for special occasion, business dinner, romantic dinner or fancy dinner with other couples. Last two times I ordered the fish (dover sole and branzino), and each time they did a bad removing the bones and the dinner was not enjoyable and most was not able to be eaten (not a few small bones, but literally every bit and dozens of bones). While I understand that removing bones from fish is not easy, I expect it to done professionally for the money paid. Could use some music in the room.Special Features:
- Great night!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/13/2014The food was outstanding and the service was better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing experience!Cheryl81Dined on 9/12/2014The food was fantastic and service was exceptional! They have every kind of wine you can think of! The manager, Ryan, came over and introduced himself and made sure we were taken care of. I cant wait to go back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experienceLawaDined on 9/12/2014Insignia is a classy, upscale restaurant that great for special occasions. The food is delicious and service is great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Czar22Dined on 9/11/2014Absolutely fell in love with insignia, the food was amazing, the restaurant is beautiful! However, the service needs to imrpove. Out waitress came to our table 15 minutes after we sat down.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great placeIrishDined on 9/9/2014We always find it enjoyable and rewarding when we visit InsiginiaSpecial Features:
- Great Restaurant!HardtoPleaseDined on 9/9/2014Had an amazing dinner at Insignia last Tuesday night. Beautiful table on the patio by the fireplace. The food was exceptional, the ambience beautiful, and the service great. Ryan Corrigan the Manager and Wine sommelier made it a point to make sure our evening was nothing short of perfect. Its been a long time since I went to dinner and actually raved about it to friends. Keep up the super work and we could use an Insignia on the South Shore!Special Features:
- Loved it!!DSSSVIPDined on 9/9/2014We went for our anniversary and we loved everything! Food was great, nice bar area, outdoor seating with fireplace. Definitely recommend. They have specials so check their website.Special Features:
- Love this placeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/6/2014amazing ambiance, great food. It is defiantly very expensive but well worth the moneySpecial Features:
- What happened?EatingoutDined on 9/6/2014We have been to Insignia at least two times before. I had the petite filet both times. It was delicious. On this visit, three of my party ordered the filet. We all agreed it was dry and lacked flavor. The appetizers were fine. However, the French Press coffee tasted like flavored water. Both pots were sent back. The decaf was declined. When the regular coffee was brought back, it was still not weak and tasteless. We sipped a little and were never asked if it was any better and we were charged for it. Since we were celebrating an occasion, we did not complain about the unconcerned service. Very disappointing.
- Not impressed with the foodJoanneDined on 9/6/2014We felt rushed, although it was a slow time when we were there on a Saturday night. We'd heard Insignia was known for their steaks (among other things), but we ordered two different kinds of steak and neither one impressed us. Great ambiance and décor, friendly help. Maybe next time we'll just go for the wine and an appetizer.Special Features:
- Perfect dinnerShanflanVIPDined on 9/5/2014We celebrated my father's 60th birthday here and we had a great time with our family - great service, great food! Couldn't ask for a better night out.Special Features:
- Great eveningJerryVIPDined on 9/3/2014We had an excellent meal with great wines. I think his is the best restaurant in this area.Special Features:
- Great ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/2/2014The restaurant is beautiful, the service is good, and the topper is the food is Great. I have eaten there several times and each experience has been wonderful and tasty. The kobe beef hamburgers are fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good1foodloverDined on 8/31/2014We went for the Sunday special steak and lobster 99.00 for two people, includes sides and dessert. The filet mignon was delicious and cooked to perfection,the lobster was on the dry side.Service was great.We brought a third person who ordered ala cart from the regular menu.When we received the bill we discovered that the 25.00 coupon for the ala cart meal could not be used because the 99.00 special was used on the same bill,no exceptions..so clarify any discounts are coupons when ordering.Would I go back?...maybeSpecial Features:
- CanucksFanDined on 8/31/2014We went to insgina on a Sunday night for dinner. We took advantage of the Surf and Turf special. The dinning experience was pleasant. The staff was extremely polite. I didnt think there was enough food for two though. I only recieved 3 pieces of steak and my husband got 4. The lobster was alittle rubbery and slightly on the cool side. I thought the food could have been hotter. I'm not sure I would order that again, but I would go there for dinner again in the future.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Steak House in SuffolkKnightOfNiVIPDined on 8/31/2014Can only do the Sunday dinner, though... just too pricey for regular visits. Excellent service; very good steaks and wine list. Absolutely solid that they offer good wines for single glasses. That sets them apart from all the rest, but that Sunday deal is very fair.Special Features:
- First time experience with my wifeJayceon22Dined on 8/30/2014Very beautiful inside. It's great for romantic dinners or special occasions. My wife and I greatly enjoy the service, they're extremely courtesy and funny. Very expensive, so be prepared to spend at least $150 for two - depending on order. Every dish is separated, the price for a steak is only for the steak and side dishes are not included. Portions are huge, Steaks are 22oz. and up, Shrimps are bigger then the folks etc. My only complaint is about my dish. I ordered a steak medium-well and although my steak was good, the chef might have burned the edges of the steak too much, so at times I had that charcoal taste in my mouth. I hate that but I've only been there once so this might not be an often thing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentJerryVIPDined on 8/30/2014We liked it so much we are goi back Wednesday. Excellent food and great wine list.Special Features:
- Quality Food, Great ServicewayneDined on 8/30/2014Nice ambiance, quality food and top notch service. Insignia caters to it's customers and treats everyone special. Can't ask for anymore.Special Features:
- Debsy68Dined on 8/30/2014From the moment we walked in, we felt very comfortable and welcomed. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, and portions were perfect. The servers were well versed on the menu and were able to ans any questions we had. They were extremely attentive and made you feel like you were the only one there.. I would highly recommend this restaurant. A little pricey, but the quality of the food, drinks, service and atmosphere is definitely worth it. Especially for a special night out.Special Features:
- Fantastic!luvmypitcherVIPDined on 8/29/2014We visited this restaurant on Friday evening. it was fairly busy. Our waiter was terrific - extremely knowlegable and personable. We followed his recommendations and had one of the best meals ever!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ExperienceShotty78Dined on 8/29/2014My Wife and I have been to Insignia numerous times and find the Food and Service to be excellent. We both highly recommend it.Special Features:
- MichalinaVIPDined on 8/28/2014We have made this our weekly dinner outing. Service is always great! Food is outstanding!Special Features:
- Great experience!FantasticDined on 8/28/2014The food and the service were excellent. We started the evening at the bar where we were immediately greeted by the bartender to ask for our drink orders. We were then given a variety of appetizers to sample, the sushi was delicious, as were the other appetizers we tried. The staff was attentive from the moment we sat at the table. They were knowledgable and helpful when it came to selecting a wine from their extensive list. We never had an empty glass all night. The Kobe sliders and oysters were sensational, as was the filet mignon for dinner. The creamed spinach and black truffle macaroni and cheese were the best I've had. It was a wonderful place to celebrate my husbands birthday! I would recommend this to anyone!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome - IncredibleMokacoffeeDined on 8/27/2014Food is AMAZING. My fiancé and I are getting married here next year, and because it was our 10 year anniversary we decided to celebrate at Insignia. When we picked this place it had been our first time visiting and we did not try the food, but we fell in love with the place and booked this as our venue that same day. Oh goodness, any trace amount of doubt was completely eradicated by the end of the night. My fiancé and I were treated SO WELL; we met one of the owners and he treated us to a platter of sushi - the best, amazing - and a surprise dessert tray in honor of our anniversary... I am in love with this place, and I am so excited to have picked Insignia for my wedding. This place is beautiful and unique, and the food is to die for.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a great experienceDatenightDined on 8/26/2014Our steak dinners were outstanding! The service was great. The bar is a wonderful opening number! We have been to the restaurant several times each year and the experience has always been wonderful.Special Features:
- DeliciousCamilleDined on 8/26/2014My mom and dad treated me for my 65th birthday as I am a steak lover. My steak dinner was superb and my parents had shrimp and scallops and they loved their meal as well. Thanks for a great dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food qualityDisappointedDined on 8/26/2014My filet mignon was excellent, however my wife's Chilean sea bass was awful.Special Features:
- Awesome!!!!!OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/24/2014This restaurant is a very beautiful place. Everything about it is high end and classy. The food was delicious and the service was great. Be ready to spend some money but it's worth it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Saturday his family gathered in front of where Phillips house once stood and watched his name be unveiled atop the street sign. His nephew, Marlon Phillips, told us his uncle was a great guy. "He just pushed all of us to go on to secondary education and the majority of us have so he was definitely an influence as far as making yourself better and doing the best that you could do."
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If you are tired of students making excuses for late work and absenteeism, begging for extra credit assignments, and refusing to learn anything except that which will be on the next exam, this workshop provides a partial solution. Learn how to create a grading and classroom management system that gives students objective, meaningful grades and a reason to remediate missed or forgotten material, while eliminating the incentive for the usual classroom chicanery.
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Simulations have obvious advantages over other pedagogical techniques. They are more fun for students, impart practical experience rather than just conceptual understanding, and result in far better long-term retention of lessons learned than lectures. Simulations pose their own particular challenges, however. At this workshop you will learn three helpful principles: 1) re-ordering lessons to begin your course with more micro levels of analysis and build up to more macro levels, the opposite of orthodox teaching-by-textbook; 2) learning to thrive on making and identifying mistakes; 3) teaching decision-making amid uncertainty as a social skill.
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Guidance Procedures for Notification and Protocol Submission of New Technology
|The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is implementing new procedures for meat and poultry establishments, egg product plants, and companies that manufacture and sell technology to official establishments. The Agency has moved away from the "pre-approval" approach to one that facilitates the use of beneficial technologies that can enhance food safety while holding establishments accountable for ensuring that new technologies are introduced without compromising (1) the Agency´s ability to ensure protection of the public health or (2) the safety of FSIS inspectors. Although FSIS no longer approves technologies, a new technology would be of regulatory interest to FSIS if its use could affect product safety, inspection procedures, inspection program personnel safety, or require changing existing regulations.
Application of new technology can help protect product from physical, chemical, or biological hazards, reduce or eliminate such hazards on product, and improve product quality. Conversely, the use of an inappropriate technology can result in a product that could endanger public health. Establishments planning to use a new technology must accept responsibility for ensuring the continued safety of their workers, their products, and the environment, as well as providing the information necessary for FSIS to examine the impact of the new technology on inspection procedures and inspection program personnel safety.
Under the new procedures official establishments notify FSIS in writing of their intention to use a new technology. Notification is necessary if FSIS is to effectively conduct its inspection activities. In addition, notification will support FSIS activities designed to:
FSIS is aware that problems may arise when inspection program personnel are not informed about a new technology that an official establishment or plant is using or plans to use. Therefore, in addition to establishing new, flexible procedures to actively encourage the development and use of new technologies in meat, poultry, and egg products establishments, FSIS is taking steps to improve communications with inspection program personnel in the field concerning new technologies. The new procedures provide a central location in the Agency to review and evaluate new technology, instead of having program inspection personnel address individual instances and questions as they arise in official establishments. These procedures are designed to eliminate unnecessary delays, to keep inspection personnel informed of the use of new technologies, and to establish uniform acceptance criteria to facilitate the application of new technology.
The Agency has revised FSIS Directive 10,700.1, "Guidelines For Preparing Experimental Protocols for In-plant Trials of New Technologies and Procedures," to include provisions to inform inspection program personnel about the new procedures that will be used to notify them about new technologies that may be used in official establishments. Reports on the status of new technology notification and protocols received by the New Technology Staff (NTS) will be sent to inspection program personnel on a regular basis. One of the benefits of the new procedures is that inspection program personnel will know the status of new technologies that official establishments are using or planning to use.
The guidance provided in this document is intended to assist establishments to determine whether they need to notify FSIS of new technologies that they propose to use in meat, poultry, or egg product establishments and when to submit protocols for in-plant testing of new technologies.
The guide consists of twelve sections:
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Section I. Definitions
For the purpose of FSIS, new technology is defined as new, or new applications of, equipment, substances, methods, processes, or procedures affecting the slaughter of livestock and poultry or processing of meat, poultry, or egg products.
New technology that affects product safety is defined as one that might have a beneficial or adverse effect on the safety of the food product. A notification is defined as a document written to inform the Food Safety and Inspection Service that a new technology is going to be tested or used in an establishment.
A protocol is defined as a detailed plan of a scientific experiment, treatment, or procedure that is submitted to the Food Safety and Inspection Service if the scientific experiment, treatment, or procedure affects inspection procedures, the safety of Federal inspection program personnel, or requires a change to the Agency's regulations.
Section II. Identifying New Technology
Official establishments that are interested in introducing new technology into their operations should pursue the introduction in an appropriate manner. Failure to do so is likely to create delays in the introduction of the new technology and interruption in establishment or plant operations.
Firms should first decide whether the definition of new technology covers the technology that they intend to use or sell to determine if the new procedures apply. For example, the definition of new technology includes new antimicrobials and new uses of antimicrobials. Therefore, the new technology procedures apply to the use of a new antimicrobial or a new application of an antimicrobial that has been in use.
Firms that are interested in using or selling a new technology should submit documentation to the FSIS New Technology Staff ( see address on page 3), describing the operation and purpose of the new technology. The document should explain why the new technology will not:
If the intended new technology will have an effect on any of the four areas of regulatory interest to FSIS, then the establishment or plant will need to notify the Agency either by notification or by protocol.
The following examples are provided as a guide to distinguish when a technology would be considered new, when notification is necessary, or when a protocol will be required.
New technology that has a direct effect on meat, poultry, or egg products during slaughter and processing could affect their safety as human foods. The FSIS Notice published in the Federal Register on February 11, 2003, informed firms that written notification should be sent to FSIS whenever an official establishment plans to introduce a new technology (for examples see Section II) into meat, poultry, or egg product establishments.
Section IV . Notification Process
The written notification should describe the operation and purpose of the new technology and contain the following information:
The petitioner will be notified of the date on which its submission was received by FSIS.
After reviewing a notification, FSIS will respond, usually within 60 days of receipt, either that the Agency has concerns that need to be addressed before use of the technology begins or has no objection to the use of the new technology. FSIS´s review may be considered to be complete when either of the following occurs:
If FSIS determines that the new technology does affect the regulations, inspection procedures, or Federal inspection personnel safety, even after it sends a "no objection response," FSIS will act to halt the use of the new technology until appropriate use of the technology can be established, e.g., after receipt of a protocol.
Section VI . Protocols
An official establishment should submit a protocol to FSIS ( see page 3 for address) for any new technology (see Section II for examples) intended for use in the slaughter or processing of meat, poultry, or egg products if use of the new technology is expected to affect inspection procedures or the safety of Federal inspection program personnel, requires a change to the Agency´s regulations, or poses a need to confirm, under commercial conditions, that use of the new technology will not adversely affect the safety of the product.
Before conducting an in-plant trial of the new technology, the establishment or plant should have a written protocol that has been reviewed by FSIS and that clearly states the objectives and methods for conducting the in-plant trial and when the trial will be completed.
FSIS regulations (specifically 9 CFR 303.1 (h), 381.3 (b), and 590.10) make provision for the administrator to waive for limited periods any provisions of the regulations to permit experimentation so that new procedures, equipment, and processing techniques may be tested to facilitate definite improvements. No waiver can be granted if the new technology conflicts with the provisions of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601, et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.), or the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1031, et seq.).
The duration of an in-plant trial should be limited to the time needed to validate the performance of the technology under commercial conditions. The data needed for such validation and the time needed to obtain it will vary. However, FSIS wishes to see in-plant trials completed as expeditiously as possible so that technologies that can improve food safety and public health are available and used as quickly as possible. FSIS expects that most in-plant trials should be completed within 6 - 12 months after the Agency grants authorization. Some may be able to be completed in a very short time. FSIS will review the progress of authorized in-plant trials that have not been completed within 12 months to see whether it should continue the authorizations. Continued authorization will be granted based on evidence of a timely start, adherence to the schedule in the protocol, and appropriate progress towards the purpose stated in the protocol. Firms will be notified in writing of FSIS´ intent to end authorization for an in-plant trial and will have the opportunity to show why the trial should not be terminated.
Section VII . Protocol Submission Process
The written protocol should contain, as applicable, the following information:
Section VIII . Protocol Review Process
FSIS will designate a lead project contact person who will coordinate and facilitate FSIS/industry activities.
Protocols will be reviewed by the lead FSIS project contact person for general acceptability and completeness. If complete, protocols will be assigned to a technical review team, with members drawn from pertinent disciplines and program areas, including Labor and Employee Relations Division (LERD).
Section IX . Verification Process
Section XII . Voluntary Information Checklist for Establishments Completing New Technology Protocols
When the use of new technology requires a change in the Agency´s regulations, answering the following questions will assist FSIS in conducting regulatory analyses which are required for rulemaking. Answers provided to the last two questions on the checklist will help FSIS determine the extent of the paperwork burden imposed on industry by the new technology notification procedures.
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