New study finds links between video-game playing and health risks in adults Aug 18, 2009
Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Emory University and Andrews University analyzed survey data from over 500 adults ranging in age from 19 to 90 in the Seattle-Tacoma area on health risks; media use behaviors and perceptions, including those related to video-game playing; and demographic factors. In an article published in the October 2009 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, they found measurable correlations between video-game playing and... (EurekAlert!)
Humans 'Damaging The Oceans' In Profound Ways Aug 11, 2009
Man-made carbon emissions are affecting marine biological processes from genes to ecosystems over scales from rock pools to ocean basins, impacting ecosystem services and threatening human food security, the study by Professor Mike Kingsford of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and James Cook University and colleague Dr Andrew Brierley of St Andrews University, Scotland, warns. A new review, published in the latest issue of the journal Current Biology, says that rates of... (Science Daily)
Iran trials send message of no compromise Aug 9, 2009
"This is not calculated to heal the divide," said Ali Ansari, an Iran expert at Britain's St. Andrews University. He added the trials would not be taken seriously by many Iranians. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
315 to get degrees from AU in August Jul 29, 2009
Published: Monday, July 27, 2009 1:09 PM EDT BERRIEN SPRINGS - More than 300 Andrews University students will be awarded degrees during summer commencement Sunday, Aug. 2, the university announced ... JoAnn Davidson, professor of theology at Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, will speak at the consecration service at Pioneer Memorial Church at 8 p.m. Friday. (The Herald-Palladium)
Leonard N. Hare Jul 28, 2009
Memorials may be directed to the Andrews University Biology Department - for the greenhouse ... He served as professor in the Biology Department of Andrews University from 1961 until his retirement in 1986. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Barbara Jean Roy Jul 27, 2009
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. Committal services will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Jakarta bombings: Why Indonesia's Islamist radicals attack Jul 20, 2009
Huda went on to study communications at a leading university, work as a reporter for the Washington Post, and win a scholarship to Scotland's St. Andrews University. Huda and Dr. Carl Ungerer, an Australian security analyst, had warned in a report issued less than 24 hours before the July 17 bombing, that JI might be planning new attacks. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Plangger to be honored at softball marathon Jul 11, 2009
Current event sponsors include AEP, Whirlpool, Martin's, Andrews University and JES Vending. Participating teams will be able to bribe umpires, wear costumes during play, force their opposing teams to hit with hockey sticks and have their friends in the stands buy back runs to help them win the game. (Dowagiac News, MI)
How Iran's election and three others have reshaped Mideast Jul 10, 2009
"At the moment nothing is going to happen, because Iranians are so gripped," says Ali Ansari, director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at St. Andrews University in Scotland. "In Washington, they won't like this. But basically the Iranians are very insular, and everything is dictated by the internal dynamic. So the American part of it [is subsumed by] this battle of power. [Ayatollah] Khamenei has to consolidate power in Iran. The Americans can wait ... it's a secondary concern.". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Pastor Emmanuel Osei Accepts A Call To New York Jul 9, 2009
Pastor Osei who holds a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan has had much and varied experiences serving the SDA Church for the past twenty nine years ... In 1989 he enrolled into Andrews University Seminary and completed his masters and doctoral degrees in 1998 ... While a student at Andrews University Emmanuel Osei helped to plant several Ghanaian churches in North America before he accepted a call to work... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Native teen fancy dancer to teach in Scotland Jul 7, 2009
Cadman will teach four classes in traditional Native American fancy dancing July 11-17 at the seventh International Christian Creative Arts and Dance Conference at St. Andrews University in Scotland. The beauty of Cadman s fancy shawl dancing at a Bible camp four years ago caught the attention of a visiting representative of Cre8Ed, Karen Underwood. (Missoulian, MT)
Called to perform: Sentinel student invited to teach classes at conference in Scotland Jul 7, 2009
Rocky Cadman, holding her fancy dance shawl, is preparing to travel to Scotland to teach at the seventh International Christian Creative Arts and Dance Conference at St. Andrews University ... Cadman will teach four classes in traditional Native American fancy dancing July 11-17 at the seventh International Christian Creative Arts and Dance Conference at St. Andrews University in Scotland. (Missoulian, MT)
2 tower legs bent, caused collapse that killed Prelog (1285) Jul 2, 2009
A memorial service is scheduled for noon Wednesday at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets Jul 2, 2009
ADA's position and accompanying paper were written by Winston Craig, PhD, MPH, RD, professor and chair of the department of nutrition and wellness at Andrews University; and Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, nutrition advisor at the Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore, Md. The revised position paper incorporates new topics and additional information on key nutrients for vegetarians, vegetarian diets in the life cycle and the use of vegetarian diets in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. (EurekAlert!)
Bulging Berrien (1131) Jul 1, 2009
McBride, a sociologist and chairman of the Behavioral Sciences Department at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, pointed to another correlation ... They include AEP, Andrews University, Lakeland HealthCare, the Orchards Mall, Whirlpool Corp. and others ... Andrews University dietetic students are preparing to teach another round of We Can. (The Herald-Palladium)
Larry Michael Prelog Jul 1, 2009
Most recently, Larry had been working as a telephone systems administrator and with TV cables at Andrews University and as a telecommunications technician for Lakeland Regional Health Care System. Larry was a member of the Niles Seventh-day Adventist Church. (The Herald-Palladium)
Iran angers EU with arrests at British Embassy Jun 30, 2009
"As one colleague said, the train has left the station, and I don't think even the leaders of the country know exactly where it is heading," said Ali Ansari, a professor of Iranian history at St. Andrews University in Scotland. This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ready to lead Jun 28, 2009
He was raised in the Chicago area and received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Andrews University in Michigan. Fish and his wife, Kim, moved to this area in July 2002. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Statistics wizard from Winchester makes a splash in Iran election Jun 25, 2009
Berman, who will soon get his master s degree in Iranian studies at St. Andrews University in Scotland, thought he saw suspicious patterns that backed up the opposition s claims of fraud. Before dawn the next morning, the self-described elections junkie zipped off an e-mail containing the fresh data and outlining his suspicions to Nate Silver, an elections guru known for his incisive work during the 2008 US presidential race. (Boston Globe)
Khamenei Signals Showdown, Could Turn Bloody Jun 20, 2009
"All it does is put the Leader right in the middle of the fray," said Iran analyst Ali Ansari of St. Andrews University. "It will reassure his base, his core constituents, who will think it's the strong leadership they want, but those who are no longer convinced will be as disgusted as they were before. "For someone calling for national calm, he will have simply reinforced the polarities in the country," Ansari said. Khamenei, chosen to succeed Iran's revolutionary founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah... (Newsmax)
Can Iran's top clerics defuse the crisis? Jun 19, 2009
"At the moment I think the [Islamic system] will survive this, as long as they take decisive measures to address these grievances," says Ali Ansari, director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at St. Andrews University in Scotland. "The problem [grows] the longer they leave it. This is a serious crisis for them and it's completely self-inflicted," says Mr. Ansari, author of "Confronting Iran." "I think they'll have to go for a re-run [of the election].". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
The stickleback - 'forgotten genius' of the fish world Jun 18, 2009
The St Andrews University study shows nine-spined sticklebacks can watch others to make better choices ... "It's remarkable that a form of learning found to be optimal in humans is exactly what these fish do Professor Kevin LalandSt Andrews University The study, published in the journal Behavioral Ecology, authors say their findings suggest the fish might have a capability known as, "hill-climbing" strategy which humans have but has not yet been found in other animals. Co-author Professor Kevin... (BBC News -- Science)
Students build knowledge at architecture camp (6) Jun 18, 2009
Andrews University graduate student Leah Smith (second from right) helps students as they work on drawings at the university's Renaissance Kids architecture camp ... Andrews University hosts weeklong sessions teaching children about architectural priniciples ... Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:55 PM EDT BERRIEN SPRINGS - A different kind of summer camp at Andrews University this summer is teaching children such things as perspective, proportion and engineering principles. (The Herald-Palladium)
Analysts pore over 'ambiguous' Iran results Jun 18, 2009
Daniel Berman, a graduate student in Iranian studies at St. Andrews University in Scotland, called some of the reported results "genuinely weird.". He said the official results show that Ahmadinejad more than doubled the 2005 showing for all conservative candidates in the western provinces of Luristan and Khuzestan, two majority-Arab districts that have heavily favored reformist candidates in previous races. (CNN -- World)
Fish may use social learning strategies Jun 18, 2009
LiveScience / St. Andrews University. Related stories. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Fish Species Has 'Human' Ability To Learn Jun 17, 2009
" Co-author Professor Kevin Laland from the School of Biology at St Andrews University added: "Nine-spined sticklebacks may be the geniuses of the fish world. It's remarkable that a form of learning found to be optimal in humans is exactly what these fish do. (Science Daily)
Identity behind Thesis Jun 2, 2009
Cook, with a BFA from Andrews University and an MFA from the University of Notre Dame and Edlefson, who graduated with a BFA from Western Michigan University and carries an MFA from Yale, quickly found they worked well together and shared views on their business and the importance of education. Knowing, Edlefson said, "I needed to do something more creative," and with similar feelings being felt by Cook, they began tossing around the idea of going into business together. (Niles Star, MI)
No comments posted. May 29, 2009
Architecture day camp slated at Andrews University. Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:11 PM EDT BERRIEN SPRINGS - The Renaissance Kids architecture day camp will begin June 8 at Andrews University, the university announced. (The Herald-Palladium)
Rance Lowell Deckard May 26, 2009
Rance served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a dedicated educator and principal receiving his education from Emanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) and Michigan State University with a degree in English literature ... In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Andrews University Scholarship Fund. (The Herald-Palladium)
YWCA honors 10 area women (10) May 23, 2009
She is enrolled in the Andrews University Math and Science Center and is editor-in-chief of the school yearbook. She has committed herself fully to her education in her senior year - a time when many peers opt for lighter course loads. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Contributed photo The Pennellwood Resort lodge near Lake Chapin may soon be used to train Seventh-day Adventist missionaries. May 18, 2009
He said before this opportunity came up, his organization used a variety of facilities around the community for its training programs, including renting space from Andrews University, local churches and people with vacant apartments. "This will be a very useful place for training," he said. (The Herald-Palladium)
May 1-15, 2009, Obituaries May 16, 2009
She graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. and earned her Master s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Phil Barham's Tenn. Tech quartet wows DUHS band May 9, 2009
Barham bloomed into a globe-trotting performer who weathered an earthquake living in California before coming home to southwest Michigan to be on the faculties of Southwestern Michigan College and Andrews University and to serve as a saxophone clinician for Selmer in Elkhart, Ind. He has performed with the Kalamazoo, South Bend and Southwest Michigan symphonies during his time back in this area. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Niles High Class of 2009 top seniors: Tie makes 11 May 6, 2009
She plans to attend Andrews University, or University of Detroit Mercy or Lawrence Technological University to study architecture. . (Niles Star, MI)
An undeniable connection Apr 30, 2009
McGuire spent a semester at St. Andrews University in Scotland, where he joined the university's golf club team and, with his teammates, manned the 18th-hole grandstands at last year's British Open at Royal Birkdale. Before likely studying public policy in graduate school, McGuire is going back to St. Andrews, where he's been offered a job as a caddie on the Old Course. (Boston Globe)
Capturing the queens' hearts Apr 30, 2009
After enjoying a continental breakfast and receiving a basket overflowing with donated items from area ag-related businesses at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Eau Claire, the group traveled to Andrews University Dairy Parlor in Berrien Springs. The bus then carried participants to Dickerson's Greenhouse in Gobles, followed by lunch at the Van Buren County Farm Bureau office in Paw Paw. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Solar Flares: Solar Sigmoids Explained Apr 28, 2009
Professor Alan Hood and Dr. Vasilis Archontis, both from the Mathematical Institute at St. Andrews University, Scotland, will present the team s results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science conference at the University of Hertfordshire. Prof. (Science Daily)
Men's Golf Finishes 6th at U.S. Intercollegiate Apr 20, 2009
St. Andrews University (Scotland) 310-301-318 - 929 (+89). . (Calbears.com)
Salmond intervenes in deportation Apr 20, 2009
" Mr Salins did a PhD at St Andrews University with backing from a charity set up by Scotland's richest woman, bus tycoon Ann Gloag. He is s planning to lodge an appeal against the decision at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Last week, a UK Border Agency spokesman said: "It is important that migrants are able to support themselves and their dependants when they are here. "Allowing the entry of those unable to support themselves would have negative social consequences for the individual and... (BBC News -- UK)
Men's Golf Tied for 7th with 18 to Play at U.S. Intercollegiate Apr 19, 2009
St. Andrews University (Scotland) 310-301 - 611 (+51). . (Calbears.com)
Golfers Prepare for U.S. Intercollegiates at Stanford Apr 18, 2009
Also competing is St. Andrews University of Scotland. The Stanford Golf Course will play to a par of 70 over 6,727 yards. (Uclabruins.com)
Men's Golf Prepares To Host U.S. Intercollegiate Apr 17, 2009
The field consists of No. 21 Arizona State, Chico State, No. 53 Northwestern, No. 69 Oregon State, No. 35 Pepperdine, Santa Clara, St. Andrews University (Scotland), No. 77 Washington State, No. 34 California, No. 33 UC Davis, No. 52 UC Irvine, No. 18 UCLA, No. 42 Oregon, No. 3 USC, No. 15 Texas, No. 8 Washington, along with the Cardinal. The tournament will also serve as a preview for the upcoming Pac-10 Championships that begin on April 27, as nine of the conference's 10 schools will be... (Gostanford.com)
Egg hunt continues thanks to four students Apr 8, 2009
Each of the boys have after school jobs and Hollingshead and Miller also attend classes at Andrews University. And each of them have their own idea of just what has been the biggest challenge of putting together the event. (Niles Star, MI)
Seeing the runway through the trees (696) Apr 7, 2009
Andrews University Airpark says clearing 7 ... Published: Sunday, April 5, 2009 1:09 PM EDT BERRIEN SPRINGS - Officials with the Andrews University Airpark want to have 7. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Kevin Allen / H-P staff Jim Lester of Wyncroft Winery in Buchanan pours some wine. march 3, 2009 Apr 6, 2009
They spent a year doing missionary work in Tanzania, moved to Southwest Michigan so Jim could pursue a master's of divinity degree at Andrews University and had two children, Eric, 31, and Hilary, 29. Jim and Rae Lee were in their late 20s before they ever tasted wine. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Claims of 'secret seal slaughter' Apr 5, 2009
Callan Duck, of the Sea Mammal Research Unit at St Andrews University, said he believed it was legitimate in some circumstances to shoot seals around fish farms. He said: "If a seal is damaging a salmon cage and releasing salmon into the open water for a ready meal, then probably the only way to solve that problem is to remove the seal as once it has learned to access an easy food source it will keep doing it. "But to randomly shoot animals at adjacent haul out sites or that happen to be passing... (BBC News -- UK)
Passionate performance at Andrews University enters sixth year Apr 2, 2009
It marks a point in the story of Jesus Christ that hundreds will bring to life Saturday, April 11 at Andrews University in Berrien Springs during the sixth annual Easter Passion Play ... "But what we offer at Andrews University is in a tangible way, to experience a journey through what it might have been like then." ... Andrews University's Easter Passion Play is also handicap accessible and strollers are recommended. (Niles Star, MI)
Couple who got foreclosed find home new home (1091) Apr 1, 2009
In addition, Lynn Veres of AB Services Wireless Center, resident Chris Ritchie and several Andrews University students are helping with the move. From all accounts, Phillip, 85, and Alicia, 83, began having financial trouble last year when Alicia had to have open heart surgery. (The Herald-Palladium)
Mammoth discovery (1051) Apr 1, 2009
Tom Goodwin, a professor of paleobiology at Andrews University, identified it as a vertebral section from the lower back of a Jefferson s mammoth, a prehistoric member of the elephant family. The woolly mammoth and the Jefferson s mammoth would be cousins, he said. (The Herald-Palladium)
3 boys turn up mammoth bone in southwest Michigan Mar 29, 2009
Tom Goodwin, a professor of paleobiology at Andrews University, identified it as a vertebral section from the lower back of a Jefferson's mammoth. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
How can someone with arthritis work out? Mar 28, 2009
D., a professor of physical therapy at Andrews University who is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the author of ""(Kinetic Books). Millar notes that weight loss is especially important in those who suffer from lower body (ankle, knee, hip) arthritis; research has shown that as little as 10 pounds weight loss will reduce arthritis symptoms. (CNN -- Health)
‘Little Women’ performances scheduled at Prairie Arts Center Mar 25, 2009
She studied Choral Conducting and Voice at Andrews University with Stephen Zork, earning a Master of Music in 2002. As a student at Andrews, Pedersen-Smith conducted Bel Canto Women;s Chorus, Canta Bella freshman women;s chorus, as well as assisting with the University Chorale and Andrews University Singers. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Animal control officer Lisa Howe shows off a basset hound available for adoption on Thursday at the Berrien County Animal Shelter. Don Campbell / H-P staff Mar 22, 2009
Grimes reported to the Administration Committee that an upcoming event planned by Andrews University students in Berrien Springs will add to the animal control building fund. A fund-raiser in the downtown area on April 19 will have booths, displays, a silent auction, an amateur dog show for children, and many other activities. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Airmen of Note Mar 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009. U.S. Air Force Big Band to play at the Howard. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Not loved by the good. Robin Hood 'was a baddie' Mar 14, 2009
However, Julian Luxford of St Andrews University found a dissenting voice in a Latin inscription from about 1460 in a manuscript owned by Eton College. The previously unknown chronicle entry says Robin "infested" parts of England with "continuous robberies". (BBC News -- UK)
Church roundup Mar 14, 2009
Shaun Arthur, from Andrews University, Berrien Springs Mich. will be the guest speaker and will speak during the Divine Worship Service at 11 a.m. March 21. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ivory tickling made easier (245) Mar 10, 2009
Haynes, 56, who has a Masters in music education and piano performance from Andrews University, has taught the class for 12 years, appearing in 20 states and 130 colleges, usually four times a week. The unconventional teacher spent 34 years teaching choir, band, piano and handbells, mostly in high schools. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Donald L. Fredrickson (15) Mar 4, 2009
Donald graduated from Manistee High School in 1961, Central Michigan University in 1966, and later Andrews University with a master's degree in 1972. He accepted a teaching position at St. Joseph Public Schools. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Houseplant Pest Gives Clue To Potential New Anthrax Treatment Mar 4, 2009
The University of Warwick researchers Dr Nadia Kadi, Dr Daniel Oves-Costales, Dr Lijiang Song and Professor Gregory Challis worked with colleagues at St Andrews University to examine how a "siderophore", one of the key tools the bacterium uses to harvest iron is assembled. They discovered how an enzyme catalyst in the assembly of this particular siderophore called achromobactin binds citric acid, a vital iron-binding component of the structure. (Science Daily)
Eleanor G. Umek Feb 24, 2009
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
OBAMA, ELDERS LIVEN PB’S WEEK Feb 24, 2009
Stuart Jones, a Rotary scholar from Pine Bluff who studied at St. Andrews University in Scotland, will be the speaker. UAPB will host its Youth Motivation Task Force program with professionals from companies throughout the country visiting classrooms and talking with students. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Don Campbell / H-P staff Berrien County Sheriff Department Deputy Juan Mata shows off an ECTACO SpeechGuard, Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Berrien County Sheriff\'s Department in St. Joseph. The department has obtained four of the digital translating devices through grants and a number of donations. Feb 23, 2009
Money for four of the devices, costing $950 each, came from United Way of Southwest Michigan, Andrews University, the Berrien Community Foundation and the Benton Township Wal-Mart, according to Sheriff's Deputy Juan Mata ... "But we have a high population of foreigners, especially in Benton Harbor and in the area near Andrews University" in Berrien Springs. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Finally finding his calling Feb 16, 2009
Ken Wilson's life is one out of the storybooks. When he almost died at birth, his mother promised God that he would become a preacher. (The Augusta Chronicle)
City of David wins nod for National Register (506) Feb 10, 2009
Amanda Harrell, a graduate student in the Andrews University architecture department, wrote a catalog of the 81 architectural descriptions for the district. Taylor told the Review Board that the colony is a "unique attraction as a 'living history' that remains uncommercialized and authentic to its origins in design and purpose." It is also close to Michigan's busiest Welcome Center near New Buffalo and could help with plans to revive tourism along the old West Michigan Pike, he said. (The Herald-Palladium)
