CTS Orientation Newsletter - August 2014

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ORIENT TION

NEWSLETTER

CHICAGOTHEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AUGUST 2014


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CTS ORIENTATION NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014 PAGE 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Orientation Weekend Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Welcome, DMin in Preaching Students! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In and Around Hyde Park and Woodlawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Streaming Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Students Perspective: Josh Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

= most helpful for face-to-face students = most helpful for online students

ORIENTATION WEEKEND SCHEDULE

If you are coming to Orientation Weekend at CTS,the full schedule is still in the works, but heres whatto expect. On the day of the Orientation to theInstitution (Aug. 22), arrive at 8:00 a.m. for a lightbreakfast, and lunch and dinner will also beprovided, so plan to stay through the early evening.On the day of the Orientation Retreat (Aug. 23),arrive at 8:00 a.m. for a light breakfast, and lunch

will also be served (but no dinner), so plan to staythrough the afternoon.

WELCOME, DMIN IN PREACHING STUDENTS!

CTS welcomed our five new Doctor of Ministry inPreaching students to Chicago for their annualthree-week intensive this July. Our DMin inPreaching students meet as a cohort annually forthree summers and complete coursework and

assignments throughout the year while engaged intheir ministries. Though they operate on a scheduleopposite most of our students, we are delighted towelcome this vibrant group of preachers, worshipleaders and prophetic voices. We look forward totheir engagement and participation in wider CTSevents through the coming year.

CHECKLIST

So youve been accepted. Now what? By nowyou should have received a message from min your personal email account containingimportant information on how to log in to youraccounts and what forms to send in. Thatmessage contains all you need to know, but thelp you keep track of it all, heres a checklisof what you need to complete:

Access yourCTS emailand send theFaculty Assistant a test email. Feelfree to forward your CTS email to yourpersonal account.

AccessMoodleand go through theorientation process there.

Fill out and return theNew StudentInformation Form.

Snail mail a passport photofor yourCTS ID card.

Send a copy of a government ID, sucas a drivers license. Fill out and return theImmunization

Form. Add Orientation Weekend (August

2223)to your calendar and fill out theOrientation Form.

Talk to Howard Nelson about financialaid (optional).
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IN AND AROUND HYDE PARK AND WOODLAWN

Whether you are moving into an apartment in Hyde

Park or Woodlawn, or you will just be coming intothe neighborhood for classes and events, here aresome good things to know:

Getting Around

1. Public transportation to and around CTS: To getto Hyde Park and Woodlawn, befriend Google Mapsto get directions for CTA, and check out theCTAswebsite to find maps, fare prices, and statusupdates for trains and buses. The 6 and 28 busesrun between Hyde Park and downtown, and theMetra goes both north and south, with a stop right

by CTS. Within Hyde Park, CTA buses 170, 171,172, and 192 go around the Hyde Park/Kenwoodarea, and you must pay regular fares for those.However, theNightRide shuttles,which start at 5:00p.m. and run into the early morning every day, areavailable to anyone for free.

CTA has a bus stop right in front of CTS.

2. Walking to CTS: Check the weather before yo

leave, as you might need to carry an umbrella olayer your clothing. Keep your cell phone and othevaluables in your pocket and out of sight, just to bsafe, but be sure to enjoy the fantastic scenery anarchitecture as you walk!

3. Driving to CTS: Parking on the Midway is freeand theres a free parking lot on Stony Island an60th St., but plan to arrive early in order to snag spot, especially when the University of Chicago is isession. If you want guaranteed parking every dayCTS offers parking in our parking lot fo$140/semesterspace is limited however, so itfirst come, first served. In addition, considecarpooling with your classmates. This is a great wato debrief after class, and its better for the plane

The Press Building next door to CTS has good food and coffee
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Eating and Drinking

There are all kinds of unique restaurants in HydePark and Woodlawn. So where do you go when youhave a fifteen-minute class break and need coffee?

Where is a good place to celebrate a birthday ortake out-of-town guests? Here are some ideas:

1. Youre at CTS and you need a quick meal:

CTS has a new caf on the fourth floor. Youcan get great food without even leaving thebuilding.

The U of C Press Building next door hassandwiches and prepared meals forbreakfast and lunch.

57th St. has a nice row of restaurants,including Medici, Noodles Etc., Subway,Edwardos Natural Pizza, Z&H Market Caf,and Salonica.

BGabs Goodies behind CTS serves rawvegan food, smoothies, juices, and teas.

2. You need caffeine in a hurry:

Theres usually some coffee already madeor ready to be made in the student lounge

on the third floor of CTS.

Go to the student lounge if you need a quick coffee fix.

The Press Building next door serveIntelligentsia coffee.

If youre willing to walk a little farther, MedicZ&H Market, and Caf 57 on 57th St. serv

good coffee, and Robust Coffee Lounge aWoodlawn and 63rd does too.

For major coffee chains, check out thStarbucks on Woodlawn and 55th St. anEinsteins Bagels inside the U of C ReynoldClub on the corner of 57th St. anUniversity.

3. You just aced your finals, and its time tcelebrate with drinks or dessert:

Jimmys Woodlawn Tap on Woodlawn an55th St. (next to the Starbucks) is a nice chbar. Theyre cash only, but they have a

ATM.

57th St.'s restaurants are a short walk from CTS.

Grab some food and drink and go bowl aSeven-Ten Lanes on 55th St.

Einsteins Bagels in the Reynolds Club othe corner of 57th St. and University has $milkshakes every Wednesday!

4. Youre done for the day and want a nice dinner:

Leonas at the shopping center on 53rd anKimbark. You must try the mozzarella sticks
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Shinju Sushi on 53rd. Theyve got a greatdinner special.

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen in theKimbark shopping center at 53rd and

Woodlawn.

Hyde Park Produce in the Kimbark shoppingcenter at 53rd and Woodlawn. Go here topick up tasty pre-made meal in the deli case,or buy affordable fresh produce & make agood homemade dinner!

Seven Fun Things to Do in Hyde Park/Woodlawn

1. Go to the Lake; at some point, be sure to have apicnic on Promontory Point on 54th St. Dont forgetthe beach and the Lakefront Trail, too!

Promontory Point offers an unparalleled view of the lake.

2. Check out the Oriental Instituteits free and ashort distance from CTS.

3. Bookstores galore! Seminary Co-op Bookstoresnew location at Woodlawn and 58th St. is beautiful.

But check out 57th Street Books and PowellsBookstore, too (just to name a few).

4. An eclectic assortment of shops and even amovie theatercheck out 53rd St., Harper Court,and 55th & Lake Park.

5. The Midway right in front of CTS is a beautifulpark. When the weathers nice, take a jog there!

6. Rockefeller Chapel offers terrific concerts anartistic events throughout the year, in addition tchurch and meditation services weekly.

Rockefeller Chapel's beautiful architecture is a must-see.

7. The Museum of Science and Industry is a greaplace to visit, and while youre there, check out thOsaka Garden just south of it.

The Osaka Garden is a great place to findsome peace and quiet.
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STREAMING CHAPEL: YOU DONT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO PARTICIPATE

A key part of community life here at CTS is ourweekly chapel service. Each week, a differentgroup comes together to plan a service ofmeditation, worship, and/or celebration for thecommunity. Throughout the semester, a variety ofthese services are streamed live (broadcast liveonline)helping to make chapel accessible forthose who may not be able to attend physically butcan be at CTS electronically.

And chapel services arent the only thingsaccessible online from CTSvarious workshops,lectures, and other events are also either streamedor recorded during the school year. These

streamed services and events are available via theCTS website to our online students, our alumni, andother friends. These online community life offeringsare a great way for us to celebrate, learn, andworship together as one community. We may beseparated by distance, but thanks to the online

format, we can continue to gather around oucommon pursuits.

Check your email andCTS Facebook pagefor thnext chapel service to be streamed.

MA student Jae Seon Jo runs the camera for the annuCasteeda Lecture.

A STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE: JOSH SIMON ON TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF

Im a third-year Master of Divinitystudent; you will love ChicagoTheological Seminary. I lookforward to meeting, learning, andhanging out with you over thenext several years.

When I first started here as a firstyear student, one of the bestpieces of advice I received froma second-year MDiv studentcame when she noticed that I

had not worn a fall jacket on arather unexpectedly cool day. I mentioned that bythe time I realized it was going to be cold, I wasalready out of the house and couldnt turn back.She responded with, Self-care is important. Now,to keep the practice going, I give you this advice: tomake your experience here successful, you need topractice self-care. You cannot care for others if youdo not take care of yourself.

Chicago Theological Seminarwill challenge you in many waysit can be really easy to losyourself in your academic anchurch responsibilities ancompletely forget your own selcare. I suggest spending timwith other seminarians outside oCTS, making friends outside othe seminary setting, anexploring Chicago, which truly ian amazing city to people watch

Our community at CTS is aawesome community for learning and growth, but is vital for you to spend time outside of seminarand religious activities. Finally, do not forget to taktime to be by yourself, take time to reflect on thpreceding week. See you soon!

Josh Simon, MDiv student
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