170th Commencement

Commencement Ceremony
Location: Alice Millar Chapel
Address: 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston
Time: 9:00 a.m.

We’re honored to announce that the Reverend Dr. Willie James Jennings will be the speaker for the Commencement ceremony. Along with being our Commencement speaker, Dr. Jennings will be one of Garrett’s Honorary Degree recipients this year.

Dr. Willie James Jennings is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Theology and Africana Studies at Yale University Divinity School. Dr. Jennings is the author of several award winning books, including The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race published by Yale University Press, and a Commentary on the Book of Acts published by WJK Press, as well as the book, After Whiteness: An Education in Belonging. Dr. Jennings is completing work on a book entitled Jesus and the Displaced: Race, Theology, and the Built Environment. In addition to being a frequent lecturer at colleges, universities, and seminaries, Dr. Jennings is also a regular workshop leader at conferences. He is also a consultant for the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, and for the Association of Theological Schools.

Reception
Immediately following Commencement
Location: Loder Hall and Library Terrace (weather permitting)
Address: Garrett Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston

Parking
The Garrett parking lot will be open on a first come, first served basis.

Additional Parking:
Church Street Parking Garage: 525 Church Street, Evanston
Chicago Avenue between Clark Street and Church Street (one block from Alice Millar Chapel)

Street Parking:
Street parking is available in designated areas; please use the Park Evanston app where indicated by posted signage.