Thursday, September 30, 2010

Community Meal

Garrett-Evangelical students, faculty, and staff gathers on the patio
in the beautiful September weather for Thursday's Community Meal.

Thursday's Community Meal was a huge success! Look at all those people!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Stead Center for Ethics and Values Lecture

Dr. Noreen Herzfeld, the Nicholas and Bernice Reuter Professor of Science and Religion at St. John’s University, speaks on "Who is my Neighbor? Religion and Technology in a Global World” at the Stead Center for Ethics and Values Lecture at Garrett-Evangelical.


Audience members listen intently to Dr. Noreen Herzfeld's lecture at Garrett-Evangelical.





Thursday, September 23, 2010

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.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Welcoming Northwestern Students

Garrett students provide lemonade, granola bars, and information on Garrett, the United Library, and the University Christian Ministry to Northwestern University students on NU's first day of class.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Employees of Garrett-Evangelical

A snapshot of Friday's Admin Council Meeting at Garrett-Evangelical.


Jonathan Dodrill, administrative assistant to Alum Relations and Communications, celebrating his birthday today! Happy Birthday, Jonathan!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Academic Convocation 2010

Dr. James Hal Cone giving the 2010 Academic Convocation Lecture, "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: The Cross and the Lynching Tree in the Black Experience," in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.


Garrett-Evangelical President Philip Amerson speaking at the Center for the Church and the Black Experience Awards Luncheon.


Panel Discussion on "The Impact and Future of Black Theology" in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful.


Dr. Cone listening to a question from an audience member during the panel discussion.

Monday, September 13, 2010

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.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

First Worship Service of the Academic Year

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

Friday, September 3, 2010

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.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

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.