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SUMMARY:170th Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Commencement Ceremony\nLocation: Alice Millar Chapel\nAddress: 1870 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\nTime: 9:00 a.m. \nWe’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.  \nDr. 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. \nReception\nImmediately following Commencement\nLocation: Loder Hall and Library Terrace (weather permitting)\nAddress: Garrett Seminary\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston \nParking\nThe Garrett parking lot will be open on a first come\, first served basis.  \nAdditional Parking:\nChurch Street Parking Garage: 525 Church Street\, Evanston\nChicago Avenue between Clark Street and Church Street (one block from Alice Millar Chapel) \nStreet Parking:\nStreet parking is available in designated areas; please use the Park Evanston app where indicated by posted signage.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/170th-commencement/
LOCATION:Alice Millar Chapel\, 1870 Sheridan Rd\, Evanston\, Illinois\, 60208
CATEGORIES:Academic Events,Community Event,Featured Event,Institutional Event
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SUMMARY:Vital Conversations on Immigration with Dr. AHyun Lee
DESCRIPTION:The Garrett community is invited to participate in a new lunch and learn series called Vital Conversations on Immigration made available to us through GCORR. “The Vital Conversations on Immigration series was developed to…explore a sacred calling: a Church that embodies justice\, mercy\, and hospitality…each session invites you into deeper reflection on the realities of immigration today\, guided by the voices of faith leaders\, theologians\, advocates\, and immigrants themselves.” Dr. AHyun Lee will host our first session on the topic\, “Immigration and the Bible.” Join us in-person or online for lunch and conversation on this vitally important topic. \nRoom: Main 205 and Online\nTime: 12:00-1:15PM CT
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/vital-conversations-on-immigration-with-dr-ahyun-lee/
LOCATION:Main 205 and Online\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Student Workers Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:All Garrett student workers are invited to participate in a Student Workers Christmas party. Join us for a Christmas lunch\, games\, and merrymaking!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/student-workers-christmas-party-2025/
LOCATION:Main 205
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Featured Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Garrett-Evangelical%20Theological%20Seminary":MAILTO:mary.arents@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
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SUMMARY:Giving Day | Double Your Impact and Spread Hope!
DESCRIPTION:For over 170 years\, Garrett-Evangelical has been part of God’s work in the world. Generation after generation\, our seminary has formed courageous leaders who cultivate communities of justice\, compassion\, and hope. This Giving Day\, we can empower the next generation of faith leaders and spread hope. \nGifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar\, up to $100\,000\, and every gift will count towards our 300 donor goal!
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/giving-day-2024/
LOCATION:Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations Event,Centers and Institutes Event,Community Event,Featured Event,Institutional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T190000
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SUMMARY:AAR/SBL Annual Meeting Reception
DESCRIPTION:Open to all\, the Garrett-Evangelical reception at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion will take place on November 19 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Westin\, Navarro B in downtown San Antonio\, Texas. \nCome and go as you like! The reception will include hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and a brief welcome and update. Dean and Professor of Christian Ethics Jen Harvey and the Harry R. Kendall Professor of Christian Theology and Postcolonial Studies Wonhee Anne Joh will be in attendance.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/aar-sbl-reception-2023/
LOCATION:The Westin Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, 420 W Market Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations Event,Featured Event,Institutional Event,Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Garrett-Evangelical%20Theological%20Seminary":MAILTO:mary.arents@garrett.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512
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SUMMARY:166th Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is excited to celebrate its 166th Commencement on Friday\, May 12\, 2023! \nSchedule\nFriday\, May 12\nCommencement Ceremony\nLocation: Alice Millar Chapel\nAddress: 1870 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\nTime: 9:00-11:00am \nReception\nLocation: Library Terrace (weather permitting) and Loder Hall\nAddress: 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\nTime: Immediately following Commencement \n  \n\nPARKING  \nAs you know\, parking around campus can be tricky. The small lot on Garrett Place will be reserved for the Board of Trustees meeting\, but open for all access after the Commencement ceremony on Friday\, May 12. We recommend street parking\, Northwestern lots\, and City of Evanston lots: \n\nNorthwestern University parking map is available here. Parking enforcement is in effect from M-F 8-4pm where permits are required. A good option to consider is the South Campus Parking Garage\, located at 1841 Sheridan Road\, with a $9 daily rate. If parking in this garage\, be sure to park in the area that requires you to obtain a ticket upon entry.\n\nCity of Evanston parking map is available here. Note that Church Street Self Park is conveniently located at Church St and Chicago Ave near the Commencement Ceremony. It is only $5 to park up to 5 hours.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/166th-commencement/
LOCATION:Alice Millar Chapel\, 1870 Sheridan Rd\, Evanston\, Illinois\, 60208
CATEGORIES:Institutional Event
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SUMMARY:Giving Day 2023: Together We Thrive!
DESCRIPTION:Giving Day is a 24-hour giving event when students\, faculty\, staff\, alums\, and friends come together to support bold Christian leaders for the church and the world. \nFor 170 years\, Garrett-Evangelical has been part of God’s work in the world. Generation after generation\, our seminary has formed bold faith leaders who proclaim and live out the Good News of the gospel in churches and communities around the globe. Together we give to sustain the next generation of faith leaders through gifts to our Unrestricted Annual Fund\, Centers and Institutes\, and The Styberg Library. Every gift counts toward our 300 donor goal! \nTo make your gift now\, go to Garrett.edu/GivingDay.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/giving-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations Event,Community Event,Institutional Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T160000
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SUMMARY:2022 Academic Convocation featuring Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will celebrate the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year with it’s Convocation service on September 14th. This year’s Convocation speaker is Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson\, president and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund. All are invited to join us in marking this important start to the year! \nPlease join in person at 4 p.m. (CDT) on September 14th in the Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful\, or via livestream! \nDownload Bulletin \n  \nRev. Dr. Starsky Wilson\nRev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is president & CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council. CDF envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish\, leaders prioritize their well-being\, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive. Wilson is board chair for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) and the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE). \nFrom 2011 through 2020\, Rev. Wilson was president & CEO of Deaconess Foundation\, a faith-based philanthropy for child well-being and racial justice in St. Louis. From 2008 through 2018\, Dr. Wilson also pastored Saint John’s Church (The Beloved Community)\, a multiracial congregation in the city. Under his leadership\, the foundation constructed and established the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being\, a community action tank engaging thousands of citizens annually. After the police killing of Michael Brown\, Jr.\, the church hosted the #BlackLivesMatter Freedom Ride to Ferguson and other mobilizations. \nWilson was appointed co-chair of the Ferguson Commission\, which released the ‘Forward Through Ferguson: A Path Toward Racial Equity’ Report\, calling for sweeping changes in policing\, the courts\, child well-being and economic mobility in 2015. He currently serves boards for Duke Divinity School\, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference\, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. \nDr. Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Xavier University of Louisiana\, Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary\, and the Doctor of Ministry from Duke University. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity\, Inc. and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity\, Starsky is married to Dr. LaToya Smith Wilson\, a dentist and child advocate. They are raising four children.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/2022-academic-convocation-featuring-rev-dr-starsky-wilson/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
CATEGORIES:Academic Events,Chapel Service,Institutional Event,Student Events
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SUMMARY:165th Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is excited to celebrate its 166th Commencement on Friday\, May 13\, 2022. Garrett-Evangelical will be honoring two distinguished alums\, our 2022 graduates\, and graduates from the classes of 2020 and 2021.  \n  \nSchedule of Events\n  \nThursday\, May 12th\nWelcome Back Gathering for Classes of 2020 & 2021\nStop by as you are able for food and fellowship with friends from the Classes of 2020 and 2021!\nAlum Host: Rev. Paul Reissmann IV (MDiv 2020)\nSeminary Host: Mary Arents \nLocation: Stacked & Folded\nAddress: 824 Noyes Street\, Evanston\nTime: 4:00-6:00pm \nHeavy appetizers and soft drinks for you and a guest will be provided. Beverages from the bar will be available for purchase. \n  \nFriday\, May 13th\nCommencement Ceremony\nLocation: Alice Millar Chapel\nAddress: 1870 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\nTime: 9:00-11:00am \nReception\nLocation: Library Terrace (weather permitting) and Loder Hall\nAddress: 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\nTime: Immediately following Commencement \n  \n\nPARKING  \nAs you know\, parking around campus can be tricky. The small lot on Garrett Place will be reserved for the Board of Trustees meeting\, but open for all access after the Commencement ceremony on Friday\, May 13. We recommend street parking\, Northwestern lots\, and City of Evanston lots: \n\nNorthwestern University parking map is available here. Parking enforcement is in effect from M-F 8-4pm where permits are required. A good option to consider is the South Campus Parking Garage\, located at 1841 Sheridan Road\, with a $9 daily rate. If parking in this garage\, be sure to park in the area that requires you to obtain a ticket upon entry.\n\nCity of Evanston parking map is available here. Note that Church Street Self Park is conveniently located at Church St and Chicago Ave near the Commencement Ceremony. It is only $5 to park up to 5 hours.
URL:https://www.garrett.edu/event/164th-commencement/
CATEGORIES:Academic Events,Institutional Event
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