The Howard Performing Arts Center

The Howard Performing Arts Center, completed autumn of 2003, sits on the campus of Andrews University, just at the end of JN Andrews Boulevard, the new entrance to campus. The large glass-and-copper-clad front faces toward Pioneer Memorial Church.

In February of 2001, St. Joseph, Michigan residents John and Dede Howard shared a generous gift with the intention to see a performing arts center constructed on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. They envisioned a world-class facility for fine arts presentations – a state of the art resource devoted to performance, recording and broadcasting of classical music, and a cultural center to be shared and enjoyed by the community.

The Howards, who now reside in Holland, Michigan, have a devout love of music, commitment to community and generous spirits.

This remarkable gift-the largest ever made to Andrews University-reflects a deep appreciation for the university's many contributions to the cultural life of Michiana. Those contributions include public performances by faculty and students from the highly regarded Department of Music and daily broadcasts by WAUS-FM, the on-campus classical music radio station also inside the Howard Center in the John and Dede Howard Studios. The gift of John and Dede Howard also reflects a faith in the vision and generosity of others who care about the fine arts and appreciate the power that music has to enrich the quality of life, for individuals and the community.