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.