Swift 100

The Martin Marty Center for the Public Understanding of Religion has curated 100 artifacts that reflect the rich history and evolving mission of the Divinity School's scholarship. This element of Swift 100 features a digital and physical exhibit and self-guided tour, highlighting photographs, video narrations, and unique digital interactions that tell the story of Swift Hall’s first century.

Each October, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts Open House Chicago, a free public festival that offers rare behind-the-scenes access to sites of architectural, historical, and cultural significance. The event also spotlights businesses, organizations, and creative leaders contributing to the spirits of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Swift Hall will make its first appearance on the festival line-up this autumn on October 18-19.

Open House Chicago is one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This festival is part of Open House Worldwide, a network of nearly 60 organizations hosting festivals and conversations about architecture, design, and cities across the globe.

A gathering of alumni, family, faculty, staff, and friends of the Divinity School to celebrate the dynamism of our shared history and experiences at a party on Friday, November 7, 2025, during Homecoming weekend.

The celebration will remind our community of Swift Hall’s centrality to the history of the University of Chicago and its founding leaders, as well as the relevance of the Divinity School’s work today, in 2025.  Attendees should feel inspired to help strengthen and expand the capacity of Swift Hall to support the next century of critical, multi-religious scholarship.

The student-run coffee shop in the basement of Swift Hall, Grounds of Being, is a cultural touchstone of the University of Chicago. Enjoy a "Swift Kick" latte in our commemorative Swift 100 logo mug.