Commencement 2012

The Board of Trustees
The Faculty and
The Graduating Class of
United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities
announce the
50th Annual

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Sunday, May 20, 2012
3:00 PM

Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons
Senior Minister
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis

List of 2012 Graduates

Emerita Status for Jann Cather Weaver
Associate Professor Jann Cather Weaver, who retires
on June 30 of this year, will be granted the status of
Associate Professor Emerita of Worship, and Theology and the Arts
at the 2012 commencement.

Honorary Doctorate for James B. Nelson
As part of the seminary’s 50-year anniversary observance
Professor Emeritus James B. Nelson will be awarded the
degree Doctor of Divinity honoris causa
at the 2012 commencement.

RECEPTION
Immediately following the
Exercises in the Guild Hall

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Commencement Weekend Events

Farewell to Seniors Chapel Service *
Thursday, May 17, 11:35 AM
Bigelow Chapel
Everyone is invited to attend.

2012 Spring Banquet *
Celebrating United's 50th graduating class
Friday, May 18, 6:00 PM
Library Court
The annual Spring Banquet is a time set aside to honor and celebrate graduates and their accomplishments. Graduates, their families, and friends are welcome to attend. Spring Banquet is a ticketed event. Ticket information: Graduates and one guest are free, but reservations are required. Tickets: $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children 2 to 10, and free for children 2 and under. Reserve your place by contacting Deb Olsen at deolsen@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6168. To make sure we have seating for everyone, please reserve by Monday, May 14. Payment in advance is preferred.

Commencement Eucharist Service *
Saturday, May 19, 5:00 PM
Bigelow Chapel
The Commencement Eucharist Service is led by faculty members. Graduates, their families, and friends are welcome to attend. Reception in Bigelow Chapel following the service.

Commencement Exercises *
Sunday, May 20, 3:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Reception in Guild Hall following the exercises
Graduates, their families, and friends are welcome to attend. Commencement is not ticketed.

*Those attending are asked to refrain from wearing any scents in respect for those with sensitivities.