Farewell Event Media
A Life of the Mind
A film by Paul B. Kim, documenting the journey and leadership of Niels-Erik Andreasen within the Seventh-day Adventist educational system as president of Andrews University from 1994 to 2016.
Premiered April 9, 2016
Media coverage
Please enjoy below a collection of video footage of farewell events during Andreasen's last semester as president of Andrews University. Three main events were planned to honor the Andreasens' service at Andrews University. They were as follows:
Monday, February 29 Dinner
For board members, President's Cabinet and deans
Sabbath, April 9 Farewell Event for Faculty, Staff & Special Guests
7 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 14 Student Farewell Event at Chapel
11:30 a.m., Pioneer Memorial Church
Sabbath Blessings
Presented by Dwight K. Nelson on April 9, 2016
Alumni Tribute - Loren Hamel
Presented by Loren Hamel on April 9, 2016
Faculty Tribute
Presented by Richard Choi on April 9, 2016
Staff Tribute
Presented by Elynda Bedney on April 9, 2016
Tribute for Demetra Andreasen
Presented by Stella Grieg on April 9, 2016
Local Government Tribute
Presented by Mike Ryan on behalf of Michigan congressman Fred S. Upton on April 9, 2016
Remarks from the Andreasens
The Andreasens share a few remarks at the end of the farewell tribute event on April 9, 2016
Tribute from Students (final University Student Chapel)
Andreasen delivers his final remarks to the student body in the school year's final University chapel in Pioneer Memorial Church, where the students also pay him tribute on April 14, 2016
March Board Meeting Farewell Supper
Informal remarks from Niels-Erik Andreasen during the March board meeting farewell supper in March 2016.