Special Events
Andrews University has planned a number of sesquicentennial celebrations.
March 11, 2024. Founder’s Day. On this day, Andrews celebrated two important early milestones. On March 11, 1874, the Seventh-day Adventist Educational Society formed with the express purpose of establishing a college, and the SDAES Articles of Association were then filed with the State of Michigan on March 16.Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the University with cake and festivities in the Campus Center (main floor staircase) 12–1:30 p.m. Answer trivia questions to enter a raffle! Faculty, staff and students are invited to wear Andrews University colors and/or apparel on March 11 to commemorate the day.
April 4, 2024. Giving Day. Thank you for your support on Giving Day!
August 24, 2024. Commemoration: Classes began in the Review and Herald building on Aug. 24, 1874. View the schedule of events here.
Sept. 15, 2024. Commemoration: J.N. Andrews family departed for Europe from Boston on Sept. 15, 1874.
Sept. 26–29, 2024. Alumni Weekend. Among other events during homecoming, Meredith Jones Gray, PhD, released her second volume on Andrews University history, "Forward in Faith."
October 17–19, 2024. Academic Conference and Symposium. This conference was hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (Depts. of World Mission and Church History), in collaboration with the General Conference. The focus was how Adventist Mission has made a global impact.
Nov. 2, 2024. JN Andrews Honors Church ().
Jan. 5, 2025. Inauguration of the first Battle Creek building.
Feb. 11, 2025. Celebration of the day Battle Creek College was named.
Feb. 23, 2025. Spring Gala. The Andrews University Sesquicentennial Gala: Andrews in our Hearts was held at the Palais Royale in South Bend, IN. All proceeds from ticket fees and a silent auction will benefit the Andrews University International Student Fund.
March 10–12, 2025. Scholarly Presentations on the History of Andrews University. Presentations were given by President John Wesley Taylor, George Knight, Gil Valentine, Denis Fortin and Kevin Burton on various aspects of the history of Andrews University. The presentations were given in the Seminary chapel ( | | ).
March 11, 2025: Time Capsule. The event began in Buller Hall with a devotional thought, and then community members filled the time capsule with various items. Attendees listened to a live performance of the Andrews Universty song by the Andrews Wind Symphony before the time capsule was buried. covered .