Christmas Party

Faculty and staff of Garrett-Evangelical celebrated the holiday season with an afternoon party.

The Pastoral Care and Counseling faculty performed a spirited (and humorous) musical medley.

President Amerson recognized Cheryl Larsen's 20 years of service to Garrett-Evangelical.

Black Wednesday!

Wednesday, students and faculty lined up in hopes to snag one of the few refurbished computers being sold by the IT guys.

MDiv Plus: Developing Personal Leadership Program

 

2010 Master of Divinity Graduates and current Doctor of Ministry students went to the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago this week for the first of six sessions studying leadership.  This joint program between Garrett-Evangelical and Kellogg has been over three years in the making and provides executive education taught by world-class faculty. 

Seminary Photo Shoot

 

 The annual "Faces of the Seminary" photo shoot was held today.  Each year we capture as many students as possible to use for a variety of publicity needs throughout the academic year.  This year we broke our record and captured over 80 students in an hour and a half.

 

Bill Burlingham of Burlingham Productions has served as the seminary's photographer for over 10 years now.  We felt it was time we turned the camera on him for once.  Bill's traveling studio was set up in room 205 and we're not sure what that is on chalkboard either.

Prayer at the Peace Poll

 

Students and Staff of Garrett-Evangelical and Northwestern University gathered at the seminary's peace poll this morning to offer prayers of peace for our global community.  "May Peace Prevail on Earth" appears in eight languages, including sign language, and these polls can be found throughout the city of Evanston.

Faculty Meeting

Dr. Mark Fowler, Murray E. Leiffer Associate Professor of Congregational Leadership, providing an update on the Institute for Transformative Leaders and Communities to his colleagues on Monday's faculty meeting.

First Worship Service of the Academic Year

President Phil Amerson preaching and presiding at the first worship service of the academic year.

Field Trip to the Loop

Members of the entering class were hosted by President Philip Amerson and Dean of Students, Pamela Lightsey, to a field trip to Daley Plaza and The First UMC at the Chicago Temple in the Loop of Chicago.  Organized in 1831, the "Temple" is Chicago's oldest church and is a viable partner in the life of the seminary.  Entering students and administration gathered by the famous Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza for this photo opportunity.

Farewell To Summer Get-Together

Faculty, staff, and students gathered for a Farewell to Summer Get-Together at the 

Maple apartments' courtyard tonight.  The smells alone were amazing.

The Significance of Theology

Dr. Nancy Bedford, Harkness Professor of Applied Theology, speaking to the seminary's newest students during the 2010 Student Orientation on the significance of doing theology.

Eliza Garrett Award Given to Daniel O. Aleshire

President Amerson presenting the Eliza Garrett Distinguished Service Award to Daniel O. Aleshire, Executive Director of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), at the 2010 Faculty Retreat on Monday, August 30.

Caution!

No, there was not a crime at the seminary.  Renovations of the new lobby are almost complete and just in time to welcome our newest students for orientation.

Cone

From the archives:  James Cone speaking at the Rall Lectures in 1969 in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.  We are delighted that Dr. Cone will be speaking once again in the Chapel on September 15, 2010, for the Academic Convocation address.  For complete details, including live webcasts for those unable to be on campus, go to www.garrett.edu/convocation.