FOCUSthe andrews university magazine SPRING 2020 PG 11 —Howard Happenings PG 20 —COVID-19 PG 25 —Employee Awards 2020 Vol 56 No 2Editor Gillian Panigot (BA ’06, MA ’08) focus@andrews.edu | 269-471-3348 Associate Editor Patricia Spangler (BS ’04) Contributing Editors Andriy Kharkovyy (BBA ’06, MBA ’09) Laura Malcolm (BBA ’11) Designer Justin Jeffery (BMus ’04) Photographers Darren Heslop (BFA ’10) Anthony Isensee (current student) Andriy Kharkovyy (BBA ’06, MBA ’09) Laura Malcolm (BBA ’11) Lloyd Martinez (current student) Stephen Payne (current staff) David Sherwin (BFA ’82) Julia Viniczay (current student) Writers Laura Fierce (current student) Hannah Gallant (BA ’20) Moriah McDonald (current student) FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The magazine’s address is FOCUS, Office of University Communication, Andrews Universi- ty, 8903 U.S. Hwy 31, Berrien Springs MI 49104-1000. Copyright © 2020 by Andrews University. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. Printed by Holland Litho Printing Service, Holland MI. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs MI, and at additional mailing offices. Please send address changes to FOCUS Magazine, Office of Alumni Services, Andrews University, 8714 E Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs MI 49104-0950, email alumni@andrews.edu or call 269-471-3591. President Andrea Luxton (MA ’78) Provost Christon Arthur (BA ’90, MA ’95, EdS ’99, PhD ’00) Vice President for Financial Administration Glenn "Chip" Meekma (att.) Special Assistant to the President for University & Public Affairs Stephen Payne Vice President for Campus & Student Life Frances Faehner (BSW ’76, PhD ’07) Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion Michael T. Nixon (BS ’09) Vice President for Marketing & Enrollment Management Randy Graves (MA ’72) Vice President for University Advancement David A. Faehner (MA ’72) FOCUS the andrews university magazine A Call to Action Second, we need to recognize as a faith community that the actions demanded of us by our faith commit- ment need to be far more important to us than any political allegiance. Right is right. Wrong is wrong. We cannot prevaricate over the expectations of a God who unbelievably loves me as well as you! That means we must speak out and act in support of what is right in God’s kingdom. Third, in a world where there is so little safety and so much fear, we nurture change makers when we create an environment of hope, possibility and understanding. An Andrews education must be much more than knowledge or being correct. We can have all knowl- edge and still be a clashing cymbal. Our calling is to model a way of being, of living, of knowing, that visibly and intentionally focuses on a future that is imbued with faith, hope and love. It would be so easy to feel over- whelmed in the summer of 2020. To let discouragement, uncertainty, hopeless- ness lead to passivity and inaction. But that is not why Andrews University and its extended community are here. World Changers for a changing world. Andrea Luxton, president ONE PLAY I USED TO ENJOY TEACHING was T.S. Eliot’s “Murder in the Ca- thedral,” based on the murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in Can- terbury Cathedral in 1170. The play abounds with moral and ethical questions, made more complex and poi- gnant because it was written at the time of the rise of the Nazi regime in Europe. And in the play is a Chorus, a group of regular women of Canterbury, observ- ers and commentators. One phrase they speak stands out, “Humankind cannot bear very much reality.” They so wish to escape the rawness of what is happen- ing around them (feel familiar?). But they have nowhere to hide. They must participate, because they are there. It has taken me a while to write this editorial. Not that there isn’t a lot to say, but because just about every day over the last two to three months something has changed that impacts us, the An- drews University extended community. A pandemic, a country that is stunned again and again by the realities of racial intolerance and then the looting and vi- olence which deepen the hurt to many communities. And all of this hurts our community, too. The realities are truly almost too much to bear. But then we claim we are here to make World Changers for this chang- ing world. So what do we do? Here are just a few suggestions. First, I believe we have to embrace the concept that education (and particularly Seventh-day Adventist education) is not an end in itself. Ed- ucation broadens our understanding, makes us question our preconcep- tions and biases and enables us to be solution-oriented in a world that is looking for new possibilities. That means we are intrinsically about creating possibilities for our students and communities. 2 FOCUS WINTER 2020 The FSC® trademark indicates that the paper contains fiber from responsibly managed forest in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council®. From the President’s deskSpring 2020—Volume 56, Number 2 12 The “ Spencer Carter Chapel ” Story by Gillian Panigot The chapel in Meier Hall is named in honor of long-time dean Spencer Carter as he retires after more than 26 years of service. 20 World Changers for a changing world compiled by Hannah Gallant & Gillian Panigot Documenting how Andrews University responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. 25 Employee Awards 2020 The faculty and staff of Andrews University are honored at the annual awards celebration. Features Departments 2 President’s Desk 4 Campus Update 5 Social Media 11 Howard Happenings 12 Faculty & Staff 27 Alumni News 29 Class Notes 30 Life Stories 35 My Testimony 20 Employee Awards 2020 My Testimony 35 25 On the cover: Clockwise, from top left: Isabella Goncalves (incoming freshman), Stephen Farr (Seminary student), Yehjee Lee (PT student), Sinegugu Katenga (MSCID student), Ivan Davis (associate professor of English) Photo credit: Images were provided by each individual for the “World Changers for a changing world” campaign. Changing world © illustration by the CDC Spring 2020— 3 In FOCUSCampus Update FOCUS | Winter 2020 Don’t forget to write Letters are always welcome. To ensure a range of viewpoints, we encourage letters of fewer than 300 words. Letters may be edited for content, style and space. By mail: FOCUS Editor Andrews University 8903 U.S. 31 Berrien Springs MI 49104-1000 By email: focus@andrews.edu Visit Andrews University’s YouTube channel to view Spring Week of Prayer, Employee Awards presentations, Chapels, Vespers, virtual graduation services and more. Virtual Social Consciousness Summit Addressed socioeconomic and racial disparities of COVID-19 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY LIVESTREAMED “COVID-19: Understanding and Breaking the Socio-Economic and Racial Dis- parities” on the University’s Facebook page on Thursday, April 23. The Summit was co-sponsored by Spectrum Health Lakeland; the Andrews University Office for Diversity & Inclusion; the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center; the Office of Research & Creative Scholarship; and the Office of the Provost. This Summit was part of a special season of podcasts, Andrews Speaks: Thriving Together Remotely. Michael Nixon, vice president for Diversity & Inclusion, began the Summit with a brief overview of the theme. “As we learn more about the effects of this disease, it has become clear, both in Michigan and across the country, that minority communities have been hit the hardest,” he explained. Seven guest panel participants spoke to the larger theme of socioeconomic and racial disparities. Following a brief introduction of each of the panelists, Nix- on asked them to comment on the larger core reasons for the racial and economic disparities brought to light by COVID-19. The ensuing discussion focused on the groups that have been dispropor- tionately impacted by the pandemic, namely African American, Latinx and Native American communities. Multiple panelists responded by sharing support- ing statistics and explaining why these statistics are concerning. As the discussion continued, panel- ists shifted to address the institutional structures and policies that may be contributing to this disparity: access to health insurance and access to health- care providers. Other panelists responded as well, citing how the CDC’s guidelines even assume a level of socioeconomic status by expecting individuals to have access to transportation and sufficient space to quarantine sick family members. Next they discussed the socioeconom- ic ramifications for how the stimulus packages have been distributed and what the projected short-term and long- term effects would be on vulnerable communities in areas such as education, health, housing and economic stability. Nixon brought the Summit discus- sion to a close by asking the panelists to describe what one thing they would do to create a more fair, equitable world to prevent something like this from hap- pening again. Visit andrews.edu/agenda/55983 to access the podcast and Vimeo links for this presentation. 4 —FOCUSAlan Alsbro, April 8 If you’re looking to get some exercise and you have a mountain bike and a helmet which is a must venture out to Andrews University and check out their trails Social Media L Monique Pittman Today we hosted our annual Honors Thesis Symposium via concurrent "rooms" in Zoom. Here's a photo of the wonderful scholars of archaeology, English, French, and photography who presented in my "room." I'm so impressed by the resilience and achievement of our Honors Scholars and by the incredible research mentors who've guided their advisees through this strangest of capstone experiences in 2020. I can never forget that this is deeply meaningful work—learning and growing with young scholars. Griggs International Academy Student Spotlight: The Espinoza kids are keeping busy with school projects. We love seeing student projects and their unique work spaces. #GriggsK12 #homeschool #online #distancelearning #distanceeducation andrewsuni.2024 My name is Gislaine and I am from Manatee County FL. Can’t wait to meet y’all! #au2024#classof2020 MAY 8 preachergirlpodcast Officially a college graduate!! BA Religion with a minor in Communications. Had to get a photo tossing the cap in the air, right? #future #preachergirl MAY 4 auagriculture Some of the kids like to “help” during milking. Maybe they aren’t the most helpful, but they sure are cute! #auagriculture #andrewsuniversity MAY 20 andrews_enactus Congratulations to the Andrews Enactus team for 1st place in their league for the early stage competition at the @enactus_ usa first #EnactusUSOnlineExpo Carlos Acosta, Feb. 23 Blessed to have been one of the instructors of the Andrews University’s Lay Certification Program given here at the Southeastern California Conference. Spectrum Health Lakeland, Feb. 12 Almost 20 children living in the Benton Harbor Housing Authority are receiving help in math once a week thanks to a new part- nership between the housing authority, Spectrum Health Lakeland and Andrews University Andrews University (Published on January 25, 2020) Kaleb Eisele spoke for University Chapel at Andrews on January 9. His presentation is now available on the Andrews University YouTube channel. Hinsdale Adventist Academy Well done HAA 2020 Andrews University ChoirFest participants! We are so proud of our choir students! Special congratulations to Anneliese for being selected as a soloist Wandile Mthiyane We wouldn’t be doing the work we’re doing if it weren’t for Andrews University School of Architecture who’ve continually poured into helping us refine our design process, get better at what we do and they even had their whole M.Arch class come design Umbumbulu master plan and the Ubuntu Home model. We’re proud to have this relationship with Andrews University and we’re forever grateful for their commitment to our mission of serving others. MARCH 9 MAY 13 APRIL 17 MARCH 8 @andrewsuniversity FACEBOOK YOUTUBE @AndrewsUniv TWITTER andrews_university INSTAGRAM MAY 15 Spring 2020— 5 Social MediaSpring Virtual Commencement Graduates were celebrated throughout the weekend FROM MAY 1–3, 2020, THE ANDREWS UNI- versity community celebrated the achievements of 589 students through Virtual Commencement and Celebration of Graduates services. These virtual ser- vices were held instead of the postponed traditional spring graduation services as a response to COVID-19 related restrictions on large group gatherings. The weekend’s central events began Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. with the Cultur- al Graduation Stoles Celebration. That evening at 9 p.m., New Life Fellowship hosted a Special Service for Graduates with Jannel Monroe, administrative pastor of New Life Fellowship, as the featured speaker. Celebrations continued on Saturday morning with the Baccalaureate service at Pioneer Memorial Church. Dwight Nelson, lead pastor of PMC, delivered the address which was broadcasted at an- drews.edu/livestream, the PMC Facebook page (facebook.com/pioneermemorial- church), and pmchurch.org. One Place Fellowship also livestreamed a virtual recognition service for graduates with speaker Matt Durante, administrative pastor for One Place Fellowship. On Saturday afternoon, various colleges, schools and departments held their own celebratory services. The weekend’s events concluded with Virtual Commencement services on Sunday, May 3. Each service began with a greeting and invocation from the dean of the college/Seminary and remarks from President Luxton. Viewers then enjoyed a debut virtual performance of “This Is Our Prayer” by the Andrews University Department of Music community of musicians. This piece, composed by the Department of Music chair Adriana Perera to lyrics by Nicholas Zork, was created in response to the “virtual reality” brought on by COVID-19. Perera composed the piece in two days and it took two more weeks to write all the individual parts, send them out, wait for each individual to send their videos back and put all of the pieces together. In the final virtual performance, soloists Charles Reid, director of vocal studies for the Department of Music, and Julie Reid were joined by members of the Andrews University Singers, Sympho- ny Orchestra and Wind Symphony. The Department of Music offered this perfor- mance in loving memory of violist Colin Fenwick. To watch the performance, visit the Department of Music YouTube channel. “This experience brought us togeth- er and gave us the opportunity to bless others,” Perera says. “For me that’s the role of art—expressing something that we cannot express through anything else, the beauty of transcending our pain and converting our negative thoughts and isolation into an expression of beauty.” Following this moving performance, each Commencement service included a slideshow of graduates, a welcome from Alumni Services, a dedicatory prayer and a benediction. The first Virtual Commencement Service occured at 10 a.m. for graduates of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. The other services followed at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively for graduates of the College of Education & International Services, College of Health & Human Services, Col- lege of Professions and College of Arts & Sciences. Each of the virtual services was livestreamed at andrews.edu/livestream. Archived videos of the Virtual Com- mencement services and many of the Celebration of Graduates services can be found on the Andrews Facebook page and at andrews.edu/livestream. Taken from the May 4 Need to Know newsletter. 4,000+ Undergraduate Awards Ceremony online viewers; 200+ comments/reactions 6,000+ Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary online viewers; 59 shares, 500+ comments and reactions 2,000+ College of Education & International Services online viewers 4,400+ College of Arts & Sciences online viewers; 350+ comments and reactions 3,500+ College of Health & Human Services online viewers; 200+ comments and reactions 1,700+ College of Professions online viewers; nearly 100 comments/reactions 3,000+ Cultural Graduation Stoles Celebration online viewers 72 1970 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED YOUNGEST GRADUATE OLDEST GRADUATE 6 —FOCUS Campus UpdateANDREWS UNIVERSITY IS PLEASED TO welcome two new chaplains to its Campus Ministries team. José Bourget accepted the position of University chap- lain and began his work on Jan. 1, 2020. Danielle Pilgrim accepted the position of associate chaplain and began in late January 2020. “We have taken the unusual approach in our University plan to talk not about strategic initiatives but storylines. The first of those storylines reads: ‘To live, work or study at Andrews University will mean active engagement in a community that is passionate about being a caring, inclusive, healthy community of faith,’” said Andrea Luxton, president. “Central to the direction of this storyline is the chaplaincy office. Our chaplains must be able to collaborate and engage with the to- tality of our campus community to ensure faith development is central to what we do and that this faith development makes a difference in the way we live both on campus and in our communities.” As the lead chaplain, Bourget is pri- marily responsible for creating the faith development strategy for Andrews and ensuring this priority is embedded into the campus culture and community. From his undergraduate years as a stu- dent at Andrews, José has been engaged in youth ministry, outreach, chaplaincy and making events happen. He is an in- novator, strategist and organizer. “I look forward to working with this generation of faculty and staff in developing resil- ient Jesus followers,” says Bourget. Pilgrim is a 2015 graduate of the Seminary at Andrews University. Most recently, she was the associate pastor at the Atlanta Berean Adventist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. There she focused on and excelled in three areas: community engagement, youth and young adult min- istry, and discipleship and care. She is a preacher and a doer, leaving each com- munity she has served better because of her focus on care and engagement. Pilgrim says, “I hope to facilitate an en- vironment where students, faculty and staff pursue emotional wholeness and selfless service to others as an integral part of their faith development journey.” Luxton says, “I am excited to be working alongside José, who has such a deep passion for students as well as the capacity to help us all keep our focus clear, and I look forward to the energy and commitment Danielle will bring to her position.” A third appointment for the Campus Ministries office is still outstanding. That appointment is made through the Michigan Conference and PMC. Wellness team works creatively In response to the COVID-19 pandemic © The Hygge Labs stock.adobe.com New chaplains appointed Andrews welcomes two new chaplains to its Campus Ministries team Left: José Bourget, University chaplain Right: Danielle Pilgrim, associate chaplain IN APRIL, THE ANDREASEN CENTER FOR Wellness released a virtual group fitness membership plan in response to closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our wellness team here at Andrews University rallied together quickly to find a way to provide a new opportunity for people around this planet to engage in live fitness opportunities from their homes during this life-altering time,” says Dominique Gummelt, director, University Wellness. “Yes, there are lots of pre-recorded fitness classes avail- able on the internet, but we wanted to provide a unique option, where we can build an international community that can move live together! Our approach to wellbeing is ‘MADE TO THRIVE’ in every way, and we truly hope that our live options and our free ‘Wellness Club App,’ which has a plethora of personal wellness resources and a PRO upgrade option, inspired people to engage intentionally and purposefully during this challenging time.” The virtual membership plan in- cluded access to all classes offered live through Zoom. The classes offered a variety of fitness options, including focuses on strength, high intensity, flexibility and more. In response to Michigan’s reopen- ing plans, the Andreasen Center for Wellness recently announced its plans to begin modified operations. As part of this phased roll-out they discontinued virtual classes and began offering out- door group fitness classes on June 8. These classes will be free for the month of June. To download the app, visit https:// andrewsuniversity.virtuagym.com/ webshop. Questions about membership? Email thewellnessclub@andrews.edu. Spring 2020— 7 Campus UpdateBlack History Month 2020 “ Origins: Chronicling our Journey ” was this year's theme FROM FRIDAY, JAN. 31, THROUGH Saturday, Feb. 29, Andrews University celebrated Black History Month with a variety of activities, speakers and events. “I think that our celebration this year under the theme ‘Origins: Chronicling our Journey’ has been a powerful one,” says Michael Nixon, vice president for Diversity & Inclusion. “I think the events have been a wonderful display of what it means to celebrate culture (in this case, the African Diaspora) while also pulling the broader campus community in to learn and be edified in the midst of the celebration.” Keynote speaker Morgan Medlock, MD, MDiv, MPH, served as the speaker for several events. Medlock received her medical degree from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. She also completed a Master of Divini- ty at Andrews University and a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. After completing adult psychiatry training at Massachusetts General Hospital, she matriculated through the Common- wealth Fund/Harvard Medical School Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. During her fellowship year, she com- pleted a practicum project that focused on improving mental healthcare for justice-involved individuals. Medlock has held a number of lead- ership roles regionally and nationally. Her expertise in minority health policy has led to the development of academic projects exploring the role of racial bias in mental health practice. As an out- growth of one of these projects, Morgan was invited to serve as editor of the volume “Racism and Psychiatry: Con- temporary Issues and Interventions,” published in October 2018. At the Feb. 12 chapel, Medlock responded to the letter sent from the student body of Andrews University in 2015 asking the General Conference for an explanation for their allowance and encouragement of segregation to create “ethnic churches.” She cited the greatest lie Satan told of humans being “different races” when there is only one, the human race; and that God made a promise to Abraham—a pagan—to bring the Savior of humanity through his seed. Medlock noted that, as Christians, we should no longer separate ourselves as we are all God’s creatures who He came to save. She closed her talk, saying, “God’s blessing is too big for one culture, group, or clan... Paul brings change to the hostility toward each other by revealing Jesus’ purpose. Paul says, ‘God has already given His sign.’” Medlock’s vespers presentation on Feb. 14 was titled “Crisis and Crumbs.” She pointed out that even people in crisis can achieve change. “Though history may forget scandalous people, God does not forget,” Medlock said. “The faces of His movement are made up of people who have gone through all kinds of crisis.” Medlock then told the story of the woman in Matthew 15 who broke social protocol to bring her child to Jesus. The woman tells Jesus that even the dogs CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Keynote speaker Morgan Medlock Celebration Sabbath at the Howard Performing Arts Center Black Like Me Comedic Story Slam Blackventist Praise “God’s blessing is too big for one culture, group, or clan... Paul brings change to the hostility toward each other by revealing Jesus’ purpose.” are given crumbs from the Master’s table. “She’s saying, ‘God, give me a taste of what is yet future,’” said Medlock. “When you take a crumb from some- one who is eternal—just a crumb—it’s enough to handle all your needs.” At New Life on Feb. 15, Medlock highlighted the theme “Remember My Praise” taken from Psalm 34. Medlock noted three promises that Jesus makes in Scripture: in this world you will have trouble, when you experience trouble you will be delivered, and in spite of your trouble, when you walk with God, you will be remembered. Other events included BSCF The Blackout, Blackventist Praise, Black Spirit Week, and Black Like Me Comedic Story Slam. Dining Services also served lunches that gave a taste of some of the best dishes from the African Diaspora. “Each year, my heart is warmed by the hard work and creativity of our stu- dents,” says Nixon. “It fills me with pride to see them put on such an amazing calendar of events each year. This cele- bration has given me the fuel necessary to continue to finish this year on a good note. I was so gratified to see all of the hard work and planning that was put in by those involved come to fruition. I am already excited about next year!” 8 —FOCUS Campus UpdateThe Andrews University Department of Leadership is hosting a series of “Lead- ing in Times of Crisis” webinars from June 8–July 19, 2020. Each Monday, from 7–8 p.m., a frontline leader in the campus, church or community will be interviewed about their direct experi- ences with recent crises. Featured speakers currently include Terry Shaw, CEO, AdventHealth; Sung Kwon, director, NAD Adventist Community Services; and Dave Weigley, president, Columbia Union Conference. The webinars will be available through Zoom. Those in attendance online will also be able to submit questions for the speaker. The webinars are free, but registration is required. To register, please visit https://mailchi.mp/e359df9c672b/ leadingintimesofcrisis. You will receive a link and a password to join the meeting. CEU certificates are available upon request. The Andrews University Leadership program is celebrating its 25th anniversa- ry this year. The Department of Leadership houses three graduate academic pro- grams: educational leadership, higher education administration, and leadership. Each program operates primarily in a distance education format, with most courses being taught online. For more in- formation, visit andrews.edu/leadership. WEBINARS OFFERED “ Leading in Times of Crisis ” LEFT TO RIGHT: Terry Shaw and Sung Kwon are two of the featured webinar speakers Oxford Handbook proposal accepted Editorial team includes faculty from Andrews and Southwestern OVER TWO YEARS AGO, A PROJECT was conceptualized that would cover Seventh-day Adventism in the “Ox- ford Handbook” series. Recently, a proposal for this project was accepted by the Oxford University Press (OUP). The project will be led by faculty from several institutions, with primary involvement from two Adventist universities: Andrews University and Southwestern Adventist University. The completed book will contain approximately 40 chapters written by well-recognized Seventh-day Adventist and non-Adventist scholars who have a demonstra- ble track record of peer-reviewed publications. The chapters will be organized into seven overarching sections which will address various topics including the history of Adventism, Adventist theology, organization, and approach to culture, ethics and politics. Each chapter will provide scholarly and historical overviews for the topics as well as footnotes and a “Further Suggested Readings” section. “We believe this is a very sig- nificant academic project for the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” says Michael W. Campbell, professor of religion at Southwestern Adven- tist University and member of the editorial team. “This will be the first one-volume authoritative refer- ence work relating to the Church published by a major academic pub- lisher. As such, this work will appear in academic libraries around the world. It will be the starting point for scholars, students and others, per- haps unfamiliar with Adventism, to learn about the Adventist Church.” Denis Kaiser, assistant professor of church history at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University and member of the editorial team, says, “In the last decade, Seventh-day Adventists appeared frequently in the news. Such media appearances highlight aspects of Adventism but are unable to meet the need for a well-rounded, thorough and nuanced work on the Adventist community. We are excit- ed that Oxford University Press sees value in this project. We are further glad we could win 40 authors from around the world. Writing from a variety of perspectives, they will certainly offer an enriching kalei- doscope into the history, beliefs, convictions, activities and cultures within Seventh-day Adventism.” Additional members of the edi- torial team are Christie Chui-Shan Chow, faculty at the City Seminary of New York and educational mis- sionary to China; Nicholas P. Miller, professor of church history at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University; and David F. Holland, professor of New England Church History at Harvard University. “The ‘Oxford Handbook of Sev- enth-day Adventism’ provides a unique opportunity to establish an authoritative reference work on the Seventh-day Adventist Church that is intended for the general public,” says Ella Simmons, general vice president of the General Confer- ence of Seventh-day Adventists. “In recent years Adventist scholars have made significant contributions to religious literature that create a comprehensive and balanced knowledge base about the diverse worldwide Adventist community.” It is projected that the chapters will be completed by summer 2020, with a manuscript submit- ted to Oxford University Press by summer 2021. Spring 2020— 9 Campus UpdateNext >