A Celebration of Spirit - Welcoming GTU’s Community to Experience the Reimagined Hewlett Building on Holy Hill

A Celebration of Spirit - Welcoming GTU’s Community to Experience the Reimagined Hewlett Building on Holy Hill

The Graduate Theological Union (GTU) is pleased to announce a celebration welcoming the GTU community to experience the reimagined Hewlett Building on Holy Hill. This community block party will take place on Saturday, October 14th, from 1-4pm PT,  featuring an exciting lineup of events and activities for attendees of all ages, including an official ribbon cutting, food and drink, live music, and a live dance performance. 

Join the Celebration!

  • 1-1:30 PM: Welcome and Mingle
  • 1:30 PM: GTU Presentations
    • Welcome from Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jennifer W. Davidson
    • Interreligious Prayer
    • Remarks from GTU Board of Trustees Chair William Glenn
    • Remarks from GTU President Uriah Kim
  • 1:50 PM: Official Ribbon Cutting
  • 2:00 PM: Live Dance Performance
  • 2:15-4:00 PM: Live Music
  • Ongoing tours of the Hewlett Building begin after 1:50 PM
  • Explore the grand opening of the Doug Adams Gallery

Activity Stations

  • Food and drinks
  • Shaved ice machine
  • Live music
  • Photobooth 
  • Archival photography slideshow 
  • Swag table featuring free, fun take-home items
  • Alum table 
  • Kids activities 

Located at 2400 Ridge Road in Berkeley, the Hewlett Building is a local landmark and the flagship of GTU, originally designed by renowned architect Louis Kahn. The redesigned Hewlett Building stands as a testament to GTU's commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Its architectural significance, combined with its rich history, makes it a place of profound importance to the GTU community and the Berkeley area. 

We hope to see you there!