As the semester comes to a close, graduation inches closer for AU seniors. In order to keep track of the graduation events, ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆ University has released the following 2022 Graduation Weekend schedule:
THURSDAY, MAY 5
- 6:00 PM. Eastern Asian Heritage Stole Ceremony, Berrien Springs Korean SDA Church
- 7:30 PM. Graduation Rehearsal, Howard Performing Arts Center (for graduates only)
FRIDAY, MAY 6
- 1:00 PM. School of Engineering Graduation Celebration, TBD
- 3:30–4:30 PM. Seminary Dedication Service, Seminary Chapel
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5:00 PM. Commencement: Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Howard Performing Arts Center: andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: Thomas R. Shepherd, Senior Research Professor of New Testament
- Reception to follow in the Seminary Commons (for graduates and their guests)
- 5:00 PM. Teacher Dedication Ceremony, Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
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7:30 PM. Commencement: College of Health & Human Services, Howard Performing Arts Center: andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: David Village, Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy
- (for graduates and their guests)
SATURDAY, MAY 7
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9:00 AM. Graduate Baccalaureate Church Service, Pioneer Memorial Church: andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: Artur A. Stele, Vice President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
- (for families, visitors, and graduating students)
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11:45 AM. Undergraduate Baccalaureate Church Service, Pioneer Memorial Church, andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: Artur A. Stele, Vice President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
- (for families, visitors, and graduating students)
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1:30 PM. Department of Biology Luncheon, Biology Lobby, Price Hall 2nd Floor
- (for biology graduates and their families)
- 3:00 PM. Department of History & Political Science Reception, Buller Hall 135
- 4:00 PM. Department of Religion & Biblical Languages Senior Dedication, Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
- 5:00 PM. School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Pioneer Memorial Church
- 5:00 PM. School of Business Administration Ethics Oath Ceremony, Chan Shun Hall Lobby
- 5:30 PM. BSW and MSW Social Work Graduation Celebration, University Towers Auditorium
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5:30 to 7:00 PM. School of Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness Annual Senior Dedication Ceremony, Howard Performing Arts Center
- Guest of Honor: Ron Stout, President/CEO, Ardmore Institute of Health
- 6:00 PM. ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆ University Latino Association (AULA) Latino/a Recognition Ceremony, Seminary Chapel
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8:30 PM. Sabbath Vespers: A Student-led Program of Music and Tributes, Howard Performing Arts Center andrews.edu/livestream
- (for families, visitors, and graduating students)
SUNDAY, MAY 8
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9:00 AM. Commencement: College of Education & International Services; College of Professions Howard Performing Arts Center, andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: Elvin S. Gabriel, Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology and Counselor Education
- Honorary Doctorate Recipient: Nina Atcheson, Curriculum Manager/Senior Editor, Sabbath School Department, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
- (for graduates and their guests)
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11:30 AM. Commencement: College of Arts & Sciences: Division of Humanities and Division of Social Sciences, Howard Performing Arts Center, andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: Beverly J. Matiko Associate Professor Emerita of English and Communication
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2:00 PM. Commencement: College of Arts & Sciences: STEM Division, Howard Performing Arts Center, andrews.edu/livestream
- Speaker: Beverly J. Matiko, Associate Professor Emerita of English and Communication
- Honorary Doctorate Recipient: Roger H. Pak, Associate Research Fellow, Novel Delivery Technologies, Pfizer, Inc.
- (for graduates and their guests)
POST-GRADUATION SERVICE
- June 26, 2022: Special Graduation Celebration for LEAD Graduates in Brazil, TBD (as of 4/14/22)
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