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Letter from the Office of Community Life

Welcome Home! Whether you are a new student to our school or a returning member of

our community, I am so glad that you are here. Wesley Theological Seminary is one of the

largest protestant seminaries in the world-but we foster a small-community feeling. It is

our hope that you feel the warmth of our community through diverse interactions and

encounters with the student body, faculty, and staff as you discern your calling to minister

to the world. I pray that every preparation made for your studies will help to be a blessing

in your journey of theological education.

As the Program Administrator in the Office of Community Life, it is my job to foster and

facilitate communications and resources as you prepare for your seminary studies. This

includes new student orientation, disability/accommodation support, and the Board of

Ordained Ministry visits, etc. The Office of Community Life strives to strengthen community

by ensuring that the inclusivity of all remains at the core of our community covenant. I love

that my job offers me an opportunity to work with faculty, staff and students to provide the

same support that was offered to me when I first arrived to the Wesley Community.

I hope that this is the beginning of a similarly positive experience for you as you discern

your journey of theological education. This booklet was created to be a resource for you as

you are introduced to life here— in DC, at Wesley, and as a student. It was designed to

assist with on-campus matters as well as local off campus matters, including information

on where to get a nearby late night bite, or how to navigate the metro. I encourage you all

to refer to this booklet, frequently, as you transition into our beloved community. If you

have any questions about the information here or anything else, please don’t be afraid to

stop by Trott 105, call or send an email. I love visitors!

Sincerely,

Ja’el Daniely

Program Administrator, Office of Community Life & Executive Assistant to the Dean of

Community Life

[email protected]

(202) 885-8694

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Campus Map

Wesley’s Main Campus address is 4500 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 20016

The Seminary was founded in 1882 and has been at this site since 1958. Campus is located in the Spring Valley neighborhood of the District.

Nearby neighborhoods of Tenleytown and Friendship Heights offer many options for dining and shopping.

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Wesley Downtown Campus

Wesley’s Downtown Campus address is 900 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 20002

Travel to the MVS campus by car, metro, bus, or even bike.

Wesley Downtown is conveniently only 4.5 miles from the Seminary’s main campus.

Driving during non-rush hour time’s takes approximately 20 minutes and parking is available at on-street meters or

nearby parking garages.

There are many

educational, cultural

and social

opportunities in the

neighborhoods

surrounding Wesley

Downtown including

the Convention

Center, blocks from

the National Mall, the

Smithsonian and the

Seminary’s two

partner churches:

Mount Vernon Place

UMC and Asbury UMC.

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Travel from Main Campus

There are many ways to get from Main Campus to Wesley Downtown. This will help you choose whether to drive, metro, or bus.

Driving/biking:

When leaving Wesley’s Main Campus, turn right on Massachusetts Ave toward Ward Circle.

You will follow Massachusetts Ave through four traffic circles before reaching the Wesley Downtown Campus.

Be sure to leave yourself extra time if traveling during rush hour.

Metro:

Take the Red line from Tenleytown station to the Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Walk .5 miles from Gallery Place-Chinatown to MVS, or transfer lines toward the

Mount Vernon Square station. If you transfer at Gallery Place-Chinatown, take the Green line toward Greenbelt or

the Yellow Line toward Fort Totten or Mount Vernon Square. You can then walk roughly .3 miles to Wesley Downtown

Bus:

Take the N4 bus toward Farragut Square from in front of campus (Massachusetts and 45th street).

Transfer at Farragut Square (the terminus)… o … to the G8 toward Avondale and get off at 11th & K Streets NW. Walk .2

miles to MVS. o … to the DC Circulator toward Union Station and get off at New York Ave &

9th Street NW. Walk .1 miles to Wesley Downtown..

There may be even more options for taking the bus to MVS than what are listed here. The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority’s website has a helpful Trip Planner Tool to assist you with directions for public transportation. You may find that the Circulator is less crowded than Metro bus, even though its fares are cheaper!

http://www.wmata.com/

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Getting Around the City

Getting around the city can seem daunting to the uninitiated. Here is a quick guide to help you orient yourself on city streets.

Facts:

The District is divided into four quadrants: Northwest (NW), Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW).

The Capitol Building is the “center” of the city. That is, the numbers and letters of streets extend out from that point.

Lettered streets run east to west, approximately parallel to East and West Capitol Streets.

Once the lettered alphabet has ended, streets are named according to the alphabet and the number of syllables (Adams, Bryant, Channing, then later Aspen, Butternut, Cedar, etc.)

Numbered streets run north to south, approximately parallel to North and South Capitol Streets.

Broad avenues are named for states (e.g. Massachusetts Ave), and run diagonally across the city, connecting major points of interest.

Where avenues intersect with each other or with streets, there are traffic circles and each circle in the city has a name (e.g. Ward Circle).

The District is also bounded by diagonal avenues: Western Ave, Eastern Ave, and Southern Ave. Nearest to campus is Western Ave, once you cross Western you are in Maryland.

Washington, DC is roughly 60 square miles.

The city was designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, based on plans of Paris and other European cities that Thomas Jefferson brought to America.

The Washington Monument is the city’s tallest structure, though there is no law prohibiting buildings based on its height nor the height of the Capitol Building (despite popular belief).

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DC Metro

Metrorail Metro fare is determined by the distance and time you are traveling. Metrorail fares range from a minimum of $1.60 to maximum of $5.00, depending on

your destination and the time of day (rush hour is more). Transfers are free for travel within Metrorail, and you can transfer to Metro bus at a

discount when using a SmarTrip card. You must purchase a fare card at the station before boarding the train. SmarTrip cards are available at the Metro Center station, Giant grocery stores, select

CVS stores, and online at wmata.com. Metrorail runs: Sunday-Thursday: 5:30am-12:00am, and Friday-Saturday: 8:00am-

2:00am

Metro bus The N4, N6, and N8 buses stop on Massachusetts Avenue in front of the Seminary. The N4, and N6 buses run from Friendship Heights to Farragut Square down

Massachusetts Ave. The N8 bus drives a loop, which begins and ends at the Van Ness Metro Station and

stops at the Tenleytown Metro Station. The fare is $1.50 with a SmarTrip card and $1.70 with cash/coin. You must have the

exact change or SmarTrip card. Transfers between buses in a two hour period are free when using SmarTrip.

DC Circulator This bus system runs five select routes through the city with limited stops:

Georgetown-Union Station, Woodley Park-Adams Morgan-McPherson Square Metro, DuPont Circle-Georgetown-Rosslyn, Union Station-Navy Yard, and Potomac Ave Metro-Skyland Via Barracks Row.

Regular fare is $1. Transfers between Circulator buses or Metro buses are free within a two hour

period and 50¢ from Metrorail.

Metro etiquette dictates that riders should stand to the right and walk on the left when using escalators in the system.

If you have a question about the destination or route of a bus, ask the driver, he or she can help you determine your stop. SmarTrip cards are permanent, reloadable fare cards and can be used on Metrorail, Metro bus, DC Circulator, and many of the bus lines in the suburbs.

http://www.wmata.com/

http://www.wmata.com/bus/

http://www.dccirculator.com/

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DC Metro Map

Bicycles are allowed on Metrorail from 7-10 am and 4-7 pm during weekdays and all day on the weekends and most federal holidays. They are not permitted during events when large crowds are expected. Those traveling with a bicycle should board through the end doors of a rail car.

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Transportation to Area Airports Travel from campus to Dulles via public transportation takes approximated two hours; to BWI is approximately two and a half hours. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Phone: (410) 859-7111 Take Metrorail to the Greenbelt station (green line) and take the B30 Metro Bus to BWI. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Phone: (703) 572-2700 Take Metrorail to Roslyn station (blue or yellow line) and take the 5A Metro Bus to Dulles. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Phone: (703) 417-8000 Take Metrorail to Reagan National Airport metro station (blue or yellow line). Ronal Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is commonly referred to as “National.”

Airport Transportation Service Super Shuttle Phone: (202) 296-6662 (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826)

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Ground Transportation Trains

Amtrak 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Union Station Washington, DC Phone (202) 08- 8 MARC Train Phone: 1-866-743-3682 Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Phone: 1-800-RIDE-VRE

Buses

Greyhound 1005 1st Street, NE Washington, DC Phone: (202) 289-5141 Megabus

Phone: 1-877-GO2-MEGA

Rental Cars and Services

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Various locations Zipcar Phone: 1-866-4ZIPCAR

Taxis

Taxi Transportation Service: (202)398-0500

Bicycles

Capital Bikeshare Phone: 1-877-430-BIKE Bike And Roll Phone: 1-866-RENT-A-BIKE

Local Services

Shopping Best Buy - 1 mile

Container Store - 1 mile

Crate and Barrel Homestore - 0.5 mile

CVS Pharmacy - 0.5 mile

Payless Shoe Source - 1 mile

Whole Foods - 1 mile

Dining

Guapo’s Mexican Restaurant - 1 mile

Le Chat Noir - 0.5 mile

Masala Art –0.5 mile

Murasaki Japanese Restaurant –1 mile

Panera Bread - 1 mile

Starbucks - 0.5 mile

Tara Thai Restaurant - 0.5 mile

Wagshal’s Deli - 0.5 mile

Other Services

Bank of America ATM - 0.5 mile

PNC Bank - 0.5 mile

Carriage Lamp Dry Cleaners - 0.5 mile

http://www.amtrak.com/

http://www.vre.org/

http://www.greyhound.com/

http://www.megabus.com/

http://www.enterprise.com/

http://www.zipcar.com/wesleyseminary

http://dctaxionline.com/

http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/

http://www.bestbuy.com/

http://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/stores/?a=784

http://www.cvs.com/

http://www.payless.com/

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

http://guaposrestaurant.com/restaurants/washington-dc.htm

http://www.lechatnoirrestaurant.com/

http://www.masalaartdc.com/

http://www.murasakidc.com/events/?CFID=27535631&CFTOKEN=92542561

http://www.starbucks.com/

http://www.tarathai.com/

http://www.wagshals.com/

https://www.bankofamerica.com/

https://www.pnc.com/webapp/unsec/Homepage.do?siteArea=/PNCCorp/PNC/Home/Personal

https://plus.google.com/107382814688478297010/about?gl=us&hl=en

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Tenley-Friendship Public Library - 1 mile

Wells Fargo Bank - 0.5 mile

Banks

Bank of America

4301 49th Street, NW Phone: (202) 624-4700 PNC Bank 4835 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 835-5774

SunTrust Bank 3301 New Mexico Ave, NW Phone: (202) 364-6686 United Bank 4900 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 686-3600 Wells Fargo Bank 4841 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 879-7190

There is a PNC ATM located in commuter student lounge in the Kresge Building on Wesley’s campus. Auto Services

Auto Repair and Service

Capitol Auto Service 4900 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244-9548 Autobody Dimensions 5445 Butler Road Bethesda, MD Phone: (301) 657-1621 Crawford Tire, Inc. 7015 Arlington Rd. Bethesda, MD Phone: (301) 654-8555 Spring Valley Service Station 4861 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 362-2639

10th Street Auto 518 10th Street, NE Phone: (202) 544-1110

Gas Stations BP 5001 Connecticut Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244-6975

4001 Connecticut Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244-6109

Chevron 2450 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 337-6277

http://dclibrary.org/tenley

https://www.wellsfargo.com/

http://autobodydimensions.com/

http://crawfordtireandautoservice.com/

http://www.10thstreetautorepair.com/

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Exxon 4861 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 362-2639

4244 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 364-6372

5030 Connecticut Ave, NW

Phone: (202) 364-5145

Shell 4940 Connecticut Ave, NW Phone: (202) 237-1272 5110 River Road Bethesda, MD Phone: (301) 215-7236

Gas prices tend to be higher in the District than in Maryland or Virginia. Police cars in the city have lights on the top that blink anytime they are patrolling. Parking in DC can be a chore. As you are able, take public transit and look up your destination for information about parking if you will be driving. Churches

Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church 3401 Nebraska Ave, NW Phone: (202) 363-4900 11:00 am Sunday worship (fall-spring) 10:00 am Sunday worship (summer) Foundry United Methodist Church 1500 16th Street, NW Phone: (202) 332-4010 9:30 & 11:00 am Sunday worship Washington National Cathedral (Episcopal) 3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 537-6200 Services are offered throughout the day everyday. Metropolitan AME 1518 M Street, NW Phone: (202) 331-1426 7:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Worship (fall-spring) 9:00 am Sunday worship (summer)

Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church 3920 Alton Place, NW Phone: (202) 537-0972 11:00 am Sunday worship Westmoreland Congregational UCC 1 Westmoreland Circle Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: (301) 229-7766 10:00am Sunday worship The National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave, NW Phone: (202) 537-0800 9:15 & 11:00 am Sunday worship Annunciation Church (Catholic) 3810 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 362-3323 Services are offered throughout the day everyday. All Souls Church, Unitarian 1500 Harvard Street, NW Phone: (202) 332-5266 9:30 & 11:15 am Sunday worship (fall-

http://www.nationalchurch.org/

http://www.nationalchurch.org/

http://www.foundryumc.org/

http://www.nationalcathedral.org/

http://www.nationalcathedral.org/

http://www.metropolitanamec.org/

http://wisconsinavebaptist.com/

http://www.westmorelanducc.org/

http://www.nationalpres.org/

http://annunciationorlando.org/

http://www.all-souls.org/

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spring) 10:15am Sunday worship (summer) Kay Spiritual Life Center American University Phone: (202) 885-3320 Various denominations and faiths

worship during services throughout the week.

This is only a small sample of the vast number of churches in the city; whatever your denomination there is a space for you.

There are also notable houses of worship worth visiting regardless of your denomination, such as National Cathedral, St. John’s Church, and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center 900 F Street, NW

Phone: (202) 638-4600

Embassy Suites

4300 Military Road, NW

Phone: (202) 362-9300

1250 22nd Street, NW

Phone: (202) 857-3388

900 10th Street, NW

Phone: (202) 739-2001

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown 1201 K Street, NW

Phone: (202) 289-7600

Hampton Inn Convention Center 901 6th Street, NW

Phone: (202) 842-2500

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 815 14th Street, NW

Phone: (202) 783-7800

Holiday Inn Washington-Central

1501 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Phone: (202) 483-2000

Marriott Washington Metro Center 775 12th Street, NW

Phone: (202) 737-2200

Red Roof Inn

500 H Street, NW

Phone: (202) 289-5959

Days Inn

4400 Connecticut Ave, NW

Phone: (202) 244-5600

Guests may also stay in Straughn or Carroll, you can find the guest housing policies and rates on page 30.

http://www.american.edu/ocl/kay/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wascn-courtyard-washington-convention-center/

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/index.html

http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/district-of-columbia/hampton-inn-washington-downtown-convention-center-WASHHHX/index.html

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/district-of-columbia/hilton-garden-inn-washington-dc-downtown-DCACHGI/index.html

http://www.inndc.com/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasmc-washington-marriott-at-metro-center/

http://www.redroof.com/

http://www.daysinn.com/

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Hospitals/Pharmacies

George Washington University Medical Center 901 23rd Street, NW Phone: (202) 994-3211 Georgetown Medical Center 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW Phone: (202) 784-2000 Howard University Hospital 2041 Georgia Ave, NW Phone: (202) 365-1131 Suburban Hospital 8600 Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda, MD

Phone: (301) 896-3100

Sibley Hospital (closest to WTS) 5255 Loughboro Rd, NW Phone: (202) 537-4000 Washington Hospital Center 110 Irving Street, NW Phone: (202) 877-7000 CVS Pharmacy 4851 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016

Phone: (202)363-9554 If you have only a minor injury or illness, you may want to stop by a CVS Minute Clinic, which may be more convenient that making an appointment or going to a hospital. CVS Minute Clinics also offer vaccination services. Wesley offers a non-insurance health benefit to students, but it is suggested that you seek private coverage if you do not already participate in an insurance plan.

Postal/Shipping

The UPS Store at American University 4410 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 885-2030 Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-6:30 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

United States Post Office

4005 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016-9997 Phone: (202) 842-3332 Monday-Friday: 8:00 am- 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

FedEx Office Ship Center 4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 362-4065 Monday-Friday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

http://www.gwhospital.com/

http://www.gwhospital.com/

http://gumc.georgetown.edu/

http://huhealthcare.com/healthcare/hospital

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/

http://www.sibley.org/

https://www.medstarhealth.org/washington/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.cvs.com/

http://washington-dc-0480.theupsstorelocal.com/

https://www.usps.com/

http://local.fedex.com/dc/washington/

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You can send packages through Wesley’s mailroom and have the charges added to your student account.

Restaurants

Angelico la Pizzeria 4529 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 243-3030 Sunday–Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 am Armand’s Pizza 4231 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202)363-5500 Sunday-Thursday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Chef Geoff’s 3201 New Mexico Ave, NW Phone: (202)237-7800 Lunch: 11:30 am- 4:00 pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Dinner: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (daily) Chipotle 4301 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202)237-0602 Fax: (202)237-0604 Sunday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm DeCarlo’s Restaurant 4822 Yuma Street, NW Phone: (202)363-4220 Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday-Thursday: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm Dancing Crab 4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244 1882 Monday-Friday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Domino’s 4538 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202)362-7500 Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 1:00 am Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 am Guapo’s 4515 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 686-3588 Monday-Thursday: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Friday: 11:30 am -12:00 am Saturday: 11:00 am -12:00 am Sunday: 11:00 am -11:00 pm Le Pain Quotidien 4874 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 459-9141 Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm The Malt Shop 4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244 9733 Monday-Thursday: 4:00 pm - 1:30 am Friday-Saturday: 4:00 pm - 2:30 am Sunday: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Mayflower Chinese 4427 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone (202) 2 -88 8 Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm McDonald’s 4130 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 363-3955 Open 24 Hours

http://angelicopizzeria.com/

http://www.armandspizza.com/newsite/index.html

http://www.chefgeoff.com/

http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/default.aspx?type=default

http://www.decarlosrestaurant.com/DC/aboutus.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/dancing-crab-washington

http://www.dominos.com/

http://guaposrestaurant.com/

http://www.lepainquotidien.com/#/en_US/locations/washington_dc/spring_valley

http://www.mayflowerdc.com/

http://www.mcwashingtondc.com/20863/4806/Restaurant-Hours/

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Neisha 4445 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 966-7088 Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Papa John’s 4656 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244-7272 Delivery: 11:00 am - 1:00 am Ruby Tuesday 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 363-7005 Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Satay Club 4654 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 363-8888 Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 10:30 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm Z Burger 4321 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 966-1999 Sunday-Thursday: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

Grubhub.com lets you order delivery from a variety of restaurants around the city. When ordering delivery, be sure the restaurant knows you are at the Seminary. You may want to meet the driver in the parking lot to ensure he or she goes to the correct building.

DC Restaurant Week happens a few times a year. During these weeks, you can get lunch or dinner from some of the area’s best restaurants at discounted prices. It is suggested to use Restaurant Week as an opportunity to try the area’s more expensive restaurants while on a budget.

Shopping

Malls and Shopping Centers Crystal City Shops 1600 Crystal Square Arc Arlington, VA 22202-3323 Phone ( 0 ) 1 - 80 Fashion Centre at Pentagon City 1100 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: (703) 415-2400 Gallery Place 7th & H Streets, NW Mazza Gallerie 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 966-6114

http://www.neisha.net/dp/

http://www.papajohns.com/index.html

http://www.rubytuesday.com/

http://www.asiansatayclub.com/

http://www.zburger.com/

http://thecrystalcityshops.com/

http://www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion-centre-at-pentagon-city

http://www.galleryplace.com/

http://mazzagallerie.com/

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Shops at Georgetown Park 3222 M Street, NW # 140 Phone: (202) 298-5577 Tyson's Galleria 2001 International Dr. McLean, VA 22102 Phone: (703) 827-7730 Tyson's Corner Center 1961 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102 Phone: (703) 893-9400

Union Station 40 Massachusetts Ave, NE Phone (202) 28 -1 08

Westfield Montgomery Mall 7101 Democracy Boulevard

Bethesda MD 20817 Phone: (301) 469-6000 White Flint Mall 11301 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20895-1021 Phone: (301) 468-5777 Outlet Malls Arundel Mills 7000 Arundel Milles Circle Hanover, MD 21076 Phone: (410) 540-5100 Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets 241 Fort Evans Road, NE Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 737-3071

Many shopping locations are Metro-accessible: Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Union Station are each at a Metro station.

The Arundel Mills and Leesburg outlet malls are each roughly an hour from the city, but can be worth the drive. Through the month of December, you can visit the Downtown Holiday Market at Gallery Place to find local wares.

Grocery Stores

Giant 4303 Connecticut Ave, NW Phone: (202) 364-8250 Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm 3336 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202)244-5922 Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

5400 Westbard Ave Bethesda, MD Phone: (301) 652-1484 Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Safeway 4865 Macarthur Blvd, NW Phone: (202) 337-5649 Monday-Saturday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

http://www.shopsatgeorgetownpark.com/

http://www.tysonsgalleria.com/

http://www.tysonscornercenter.com/

http://www.unionstationdc.com/shopping

http://www.westfield.com/montgomery/

http://www.simon.com/mall/arundel-mills

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=14

http://www.giantfood.com/

http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Home

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Whole Foods 4530 40th Street, NW Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 237-5800 Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 420 Willard Ave Chevy Chase, MD Phone: (301) 657-1520 Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 5269 River Road Bethesda, MD

Phone: (301) 984-4860 Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Yes! Organic Market 3425 Connecticut Ave, NW Phone: (202) 363-1559 Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Trader Joe’s 6831 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20815 Phone: (301) 907-0982 Monday-Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

There is no need to worry about getting your groceries if you don’t have a car—Safeway and Giant offer grocery delivery services.

Many smaller convenience stores in the city offer produce or other grocery items, but may carry higher prices than the larger grocery chains. Look for specialty stores in the city for local products and tasty treats.

Framers’ Market Glover Park-Burleith Farmers’ Market Wisconsin Ave @ 34th Street, NW

Saturdays, May-November

Adam’s Morgan Farmers’ Market

1800 Columbia Rd, NW


Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market

Corner of 17th and Lamont Streets, NW


DuPont Circle FRESHFARM Market

20th Street, NW, between Q Street and Massachusetts Ave

Sundays, Year-round

Eastern Market

225 7th Street, SE

Year-round

Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

DC is in prime position for local produce. Many farms in the surrounding states bring their goods into the city.

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

http://www.yesorganicmarket.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=626D898C04BE4BDF91F7DE5E80E4133D

http://www.traderjoes.com/

http://dcgreens.org/

http://farmersmarketadamsmorgan.nova-antiques.com/

http://mtpfm.com/

http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/dupont_circle.php

http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/

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According to LocalHarvest.com there are over 2 farmer’s markets in the District limits alone. Eastern Market is the oldest continually operational public market in the city.

American University Services

Jacobs Fitness Center

The Jacobs Fitness Center is located on the first floor of the American University Sports Center. This 15,000 square foot facility includes a wide range of cardiovascular and strength equipment in addition to a group exercise program. Membership also includes use of the pool, basketball courts, and indoor track. Memberships are available to Wesley Seminary students and staff for $430 a year.

Jacobs Fitness Center contact information:

Phone: (202) 885-6267 Fax : (202) 885-1007 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Library

Wesley students can make use of the AU library for studying and you can get temporary internet access by showing your student ID at the circulation desk. You can borrow books from the AU library with a valid Wesley student ID. For more information about memberships for the Jacobs Fitness Center, stop by the Office of Community Life & Housing.

Mary Graydon Center

Block Express Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Einstein Bros. Bagels Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-6:00pm Friday: 7:30am-3:00pm Field of Greens Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-8:00pm Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm

Panini Express Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-8:00pm Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm Tavern - American Pi Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-11:00pm Friday: 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm –11:00pm

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Restaurants, Banks & Stores

Butler Pavilion

Eagle’s Nest Phone: (202) 885-6318

Monday-Friday: 7:00am-2:00am

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am Megabytes Cafe Phone: (202) 885-6111 Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm TIGI Boutique® Phone: (202) 885-6465 Monday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Chevy Chase Bank Phone: (202) 885-6440 Fax: (202) 537-2814 Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

The UPS Store Phone: (202) 885-2030 Fax: (202) 686-2828

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm Subway Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am Ward Circle Building

Wagshal’s American Cafe

Phone: (202) 885-6371 Fax: (202) 885-6372 Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-10:00pm Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Katzen

Katzen Café

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

A keycard for the AU gate next to Carroll can be obtained with a $10 deposit in the Office of Community Life & Housing.

Bank ATMs are located in the Mary Graydon Center and Constitution Hall on the Tenley Campus.

AU’s Tenley Campus is located at Tenley Circle near the Tenleytown Metro station.

Shuttle

Wesley students can ride the American University Shuttle at no charge, using a valid Wesley ID card. The closest shuttle stop is near the tunnel at American University, outside the Kogod building. The bus will take you to the Tenleytown Metro Station. Passenger wait time should not exceed 10 minutes on weekdays and 15 minutes on weekends and holidays. On Friday and Saturday nights between 1:00am and 3:30am, the shuttle runs only every 30 minutes.

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There are two shuttle routes from the Tenleytown Metro station that are operated by American University:

The Blue Route (Main Campus-Metro) runs down Nebraska Ave and through Ward Circle onto AU’s campus. The nearest drop off point to campus is in front of Ward or Nebraska Halls. (The red icons on the map above)

The Red Route (WCL-Metro) turns on Massachusetts Ave at Ward Circle. The nearest

drop off point to campus is in front of Katzen Arts Center. (The purple icon on the map above.

Shuttle Hours Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-12:30am Friday: 7:00am-3:30am Saturday: 8:00am-3:30am Sunday: 8:00am-1:00am

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Other Services

Greenburg Theatre 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 885-2587 E-mail: [email protected] Tickets: american.tix.com

Campus Store A bookstore where you can buy everything from textbooks to trashcans. Butler Pavilion 4440 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Phone: (202) 885-6300 Fax: (202) 885-6373 E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Bender Arena Box Office and Ticket Master Outlet Wesley students qualify for graduate student rates for concerts sponsored by American University. The box office is located in the tunnel near Bender Arena. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00 p.m. Phone During Business Hours: (202) 885-3267 Phone After Business Hours: (202) 432-SEAT

Butler Pavilion, ward Circle Building, Katzen Arts Center, and Mary Graydon Center are all located on AU’s Main Campus. Bender Arena hosts various sporting events and AU’s Greenburg Theatre produces several plays throughout the year.

Campus Services

Textbooks

Textbook lists can be both viewed and ordered directly from Amazon via the Wesley Virtual Bookstore. Click here to go to the bookstore. In addition, textbooks for each class are also listed on WesleyWeb.

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AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Wesley at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same prices, selection and convenience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus of Wesley receiving a portion of the purchase price.

To begin, go to Amazon Smile at www.smile.Amazon.com, pick Wesley Theological Seminary as your charity, and shop as you normally would. Amazon then donates half of one percent to Wesley. Learn more at smile.amazon.com or (202) 885-8630.

Thank you for supporting Wesley!

Library, Mailroom & IT Support

Library

Students with a current and valid Wesley Theological Seminary ID are able to borrowmaterial from the library. A validation sticker from the business office is required on your ID. Books may be borrowed for 28 days at a time. Books from the libraries of the Washington Theological Consortium may be ordered for borrowing from the Wesley library.

The library also has computers, printers, and photocopiers. A $1 copy card must be purchased and then additional money may be added. Black and white copies and photocopies are $0.10 per page.

Mail Room

The mailroom and copy center are located on the bottom floor of the Kresge Academic Center, KG04. Mailbox assignments may be acquired there. A key deposit of $25.00 is required. Since there are not enough mailboxes available for the number of students, in many cases two share one mailbox. So, if you find more than one copy of a general circular in your box, take one copy and leave the other for your box mate.

IT E-Support

Should you have trouble with Wesley Web, your Wesley e-mail account, Blackboard or the wireless internet on campus, you can send a help request online at http://services.wesleyseminary.edu

Coffee and tea are available for purchase in the lounge section of the library. Useful programs such as Bible Works are also available for your use on the computers in the library. Be sure to check your Wesley email regularly as it is the official means to communication. You can program your Wesley email to forward to a personal email if you prefer.

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Refectory, Parking & Chapel

Refectory

Hours of Operation (Monday through Thursday, not during breaks): Lunch: 12:00pm—1:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm—6:30pm Prices: Lunch & Dinner - $9.00 for a full meal $6.50 for salad and sandwich bar

All residents of NRH are required to have a meal plan and that includes lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday. You can purchase meal tickets, four at a time, from the business office and receive a discounted rate on the cost per meal.

Parking Regulations One parking permit is included in student fees paid by all students. These permits should be displayed in the car at all times while in the Wesley parking lot. Cars parked on the campus without a parking permit or visitor permit may be issued a warning. Repeat offenders are subject to towing at the expense of the owner.

Wesley Chapel Services Chapel services are held every Tuesday at 11:00am and Wednesday at 6:15pm in Oxnam Chapel. Other chapel services will be announced throughout the year.

Coffee and tea are available in the refectory throughout the day on Monday-Thursday. Use an “ugly mug” and take a cup to class! Some parking is available on surrounding streets of campus. Should you choose to find street parking be sure to check the posted signs as parking is restricted during certain hours.

Emergency Alerts Wesley has expanded its emergency-notification system to include text messages sent directly and immediately to anyone who registers for this service. We strongly encourage all students, faculty and staff to register for this new service, which notifies you if there’s a campus emergency. Examples include closures for inclement weather or other unplanned reason, safety or security situations. Please see Campus Safety Notifications for more information on how to opt-in to this service. Email the Office of Community Life to register your mobile number for phone calls related to emergency closings. Please click here to opt in to Wesley's emergency notification system.

Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing Policy

On those occasions, a recording will be put on the Seminary’s switchboard at (202) 88 -8600, as soon as any decision regarding closing or delayed openings is made. (If when you

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call the switchboard you hear the usual re-corded message, then the Seminary is open as usual.) Every effort will be made to make closing information available by 6:30 am. When weather conditions change, the decision to keep the Seminary open may be modified. Therefore, you are advised to re-check just before traveling to the Seminary.

For information about closings, please refer to one of the following resources: WTS Switchboard - (202) 885-8600 Wesley website (www.wesleyseminary.eddo)

Radio Stations: Television Stations:

WTOP 103.5 FM WRC 4-1 NBC

WMAL 630 AM WTTG 5-1 Fox

WMMJ 102.3 FM WJLA 7-1 ABC

WAMU 88.5 FM WUSA 9-1 CBS

WFED 1500 AM

Non-weather-related Emergency Closing

If a non-weather-related event occurs in the Washington, DC area that will impact Wesley Theological Seminary, we will use our primary mode of dissemination of in-formation: our switchboard, (202) 885-8600. We also would use as many of the other resources listed above as possible. In the event that the Department of Homeland Security declares a Code Red that encompasses this region, the school will be closed until further notice.

Guests & Visitors

Policies & Procedures

Parking:

Parking is available on Wesley’s main campus for students, faculty, and staff on a first-come-first-served basis. All spaces are unreserved, but a parking permit is required. One permit per student is included in the Activity Fee paid each semester. Additional permits for resident families with more than one vehicle may be obtained from the Business Office at a cost of $150/semester or $300/ year. Only one vehicle per adult resident is allowed. Guest parking permits can be requested from the business offices. These permits are usually without cost and must be displayed in the car at all times while in the Wesley parking lot with the date of use and specified event.

Guests:

Dormitory rooms are to be occupied only by the person (s) renting them. Guests may stay no longer than one week. Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests on campus.

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Pets:

No pets of any kind are permitted in Wesley campus guest housing.

Quiet Hours:

Quiet hours will be in effect from 11:00pm until 8:00am in both Straughn and Carroll Halls. Please be considerate of the residents and guests staying around you.

The entrance drive from Massachusetts Ave. and the exit drive to University are one way at all times. Guests can access the internet through Wesley’s Public network. If you have arranged guest housing for your visitor, you can have the cost charged to your student account. Contact the Office of Community Life & Housing to make arrangements.

Guest Housing

Rates & Procedures

The Housing Office at Wesley Seminary accepts requests for guest housing for eligible Wesley Seminary guests. Priority consideration for guest housing is given to educators with active engagements at the seminary, prospective students or faculty (at the behest of the Admissions Office and Dean's Office), Wesley alumni, guests of faculty, administrative staff, and current students, and officials of the United Methodist Church.

Amenities Each guest apartment is outfitted with a private bath, kitchen or kitchenette, and telephone (local service only). Wireless internet access is available. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and heat. Linens are provided upon request. Rates

Billing Procedure For guests without a student ID and whose

reservations are not made through a staff or faculty member, we require your total charges to be paid in full before your arrival. This can be done in one of three ways: by telephone with a credit card, by mail with a check, or in person. A receipt of this payment must be submitted to the Director of Housing in order to pick up keys. Hours of operation for the Business Office are Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Guest apartment with one guest*

$116

Double occupancy dorm room $63

Single occupancy dorm room $74

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Requesting Reservation To make a request for reservations for guest housing, please visit the Guest Housing page on the main website, and complete the request for guest housing form. Please note, however, that the Seminary is not able to accommodate requests for guest housing without a minimum of two week's notice. Guest housing is limited and fills up quickly.

Housing

Regulations & Procedures

Included for your reference is an abbreviated version of your housing contract. Please note that this is not a comprehensive compilation of the regulations and procedures for campus housing at Wesley Seminary. Please refer to your official housing contract for the complete policy.

Conduct and Consideration of Residents For all residents in resident housing, it is essential that residents show mutual respect for one another to allow all to study and sleep in reasonable comfort. The Seminary requires that residents show to each other mutual respect and consideration that neighbors or members of any community owe to each other. Excessive noise is a particularly serious offense against other members of the community. Residents must use musical equipment and instruments, TV sets and the like with consideration of other residents. Voices must also be used in consideration of the needs of others for reasonable quiet and privacy. Quiet hours will be in effect from 11:00pm until 8:00am. The Seminary reserves the right to make other such rules as may be necessary for the safety, care, and cleanliness of the units, and for insuring the health, comfort and convenience of all residents of Seminary housing. No oral statements or agreements shall be binding on either the Seminary or the resident. Care of Premises Although units should be clean and in good condition when residents move in, residents accept the units “as is" by moving in. If residents notice any damage to the unit when they move in, they must report the damage to the Seminary in writing within one week of occupancy. Residents are responsible for maintaining their unit in a decent, safe and sanitary condition. No alternation can be made to the unit. Damage caused by nails, screws or adhesives used on the walls is considered to be beyond normal wear and tear. Any necessary repairs due to damages caused by the resident, above the security deposit, will be charged to the resident. Residents are responsible for replacing all window screens removed or damaged. Alternations or damage to the grounds or landscaping caused by the resident will be charged to the resident. Garbage and waste should be enclosed in plastic garbage bags and emptied from the room on a timely basis. A dumpster is located in the parking lot. Recycling is mandated by the District of Columbia; receptacles are available at the dumpster and on each floor of Straughn. Only light bulbs of 60 watts or less are permissible in overhead light fixtures.

Prohibited & Restricted Articles

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1. Firearms, ammunition and air rifles are strictly prohibited. 2. Major appliances are not permitted. Stoves and refrigerators are provided by the

Seminary in Carroll Hall units. Washers and dryers are provided by the Seminary in each building. Straughn Hall and NRH residents may have small refrigerators and small coffee makers in their rooms.

3. Hot plates, rice cookers, and halogen lamps are not allowed in dormitory rooms (rice cookers may be used only in community kitchens)

4. Open flames (candles) are prohibited. 5. Personal property, including bicycles, may not be left at any time in hall-ways, stairways,

or lobbies. 6. Locks may be changed or installed only by the Seminary. 7. Keys may not be duplicated. 8. Garden plots are not allowed outside of the Wesley Theological Seminary Community

Garden (WTSCG). 9. Alcohol use is restricted to individual rooms. No public consumption or storage of

alcohol is permitted. 10. Use of illegal drugs is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action including

immediate eviction. 11. Smoking is not permitted in or within 25 feet of any Seminary buildings.

General Security and Loss of Property While the safety of members of the community and the protection of Seminary and personal property are a common concern of all members of the Wesley community, each resident is responsible for her or his own safety. The Seminary particularly requests the cooperation of residents in maintaining the security of each building. Residents should keep their room door and entry doors locked and their windows secured. When staying in campus housing, it is important to keep your room locked while you are not there. Do not prop the front doors open and close them behind you to prevent individuals not affiliated with Wesley entering the residence halls and posing a threat to security. Please report suspicious behavior to your Resident Managers.

Entry and Inspection

The Seminary reserves the right to enter and inspect any resident room because of the reasonable need to prevent violations of safety and other Seminary regulations, to determine whether such violations have occurred, to provide maintenance or improvement of the unit by the Seminary. A time may be arranged for inspection, but inspection may also be made without prior notice, when necessary.

Services & Facilities

Maintenance Needs

Facilities and Grounds keeping are responsible for maintenance and care of the physical property, with offices located in the maintenance garage in front of Carroll Hall. The facilities manager, the Resident Manager on Duty, and the Housing Office should be

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contacted in the event of emergency situations (such as gas leaks or water leaks), general maintenance requests for on-campus residents should be placed through the online maintenance request form. General concerns about facilities and maintenance should be addressed to the Housing Office.

Community Kitchens Full community kitchens are available on all four floors of the New Residence Hall and on the second floor and sub basement level of Straughn Hall. Full kitchens feature a commercial refrigerator, deep freezer, four coil electric range, microwave, toaster oven, and sink/disposal. The half community kitchen on the sub basement level of Straughn has all of the features of a full kitchen minus the four coil electric range. Kitchens are open to all students and are outfitted with basic appliances and utensils.

Recreation/Exercise Equipment In the sub-basement of Straughn dormitory, Wesley has provided various exercise and recreational equipment. Available for student use is a pool table, ping pong table, stationary bike, elliptical machine, and treadmill. Straughn Food Pantry One unique service the seminary provides to students is the community Food Pantry. This pantry is located in the basement of Straughn Dormitory, and is an open pantry, open to any student who might be in need of the shelf-stable contents at any time. The food donations come from many places, including students who might have used this service themselves at one time. You are invited to share of the sustenance of the pantry or contribute to it at any time. Pianos There are pianos located in the lobbies of Carroll Hall and in Welliver lounge. Playing time is limited to one hour and is not permitted during quiet hours. Piano hours available for practice are 10:00am-8:00pm daily.

Straughn Computer Lounge For our students who may not have their own computers or printers, there is a computer lab located in the basement of Straughn Hall. Printing services are free in the computer lounge. Food and drinks are not permitted in the computer lounge. Welliver Lounge Welliver Lounge is located on the lower level of Straughn Hall as a space for fellowship and fun. A large screen television with satellite access is pro-vided as well as games and other entertainment. As this is the only space designated for such activities on campus, priority is given to students who desire to have communion with others over those wishing to study. The library, the Straughn computer lounge, the prayer room, and the sub-basement study room are provided for students seeking a quiet study zone. Quiet hours still apply to Welliver Lounge.

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Prayer Room There is a prayer room available to students, located in the basement of Straughn Hall. This small room is open to any student at any time, but may also be reserved for prayer or worship. Please contact the Office of Community Life & Housing to reserve the prayer room. Straughn Study Lounge The study lounge is located on the lowest level of Straughn Hall. There are tables and chairs available for individual or group studying. The area also has outlets for computers and is equipped with wireless internet. There is also a dry erase board available for your use. All students are welcome to use this space. Community Garden There are several garden plots located beside the old President’s House behind Straughn Hall. These are available for a small fee each year. You may contact the Housing Office for further information.

Resident Managers The Housing Office employs ten Resident Managers who live on campus and assist residents and guests after hours. Should an emergency situation arise during the hours of 4:30pm-8:30am, please contact the Resident Manager on duty by calling (202) 246-8251. Saturday Suppers The Office of Community Life & Housing is blessed to work with the United Methodist Church’s Women’s Guild in providing suppers on Saturday nights for Straughn residents. The Women’s Guild and the Office wish to provide a meal every Saturday, but this is not guaranteed. Residents are asked to bring their own dishes and utensils and those residents who partake of the meal are required to help clean up when the meal is over. Bicycles All bicycles must be registered with the Office of Community Life & Housing. The registration sticker must be on all bicycles parked on campus. 600 Keys Access to the offices and services located in Straughn requires a 600 Key. Keys may be checked out to non-resident students in the Housing, Office but must be returned to the Office the Friday before Commencement each spring. Commuter Lockers Lockers are provided for commuter residents. The locker room is located in the basement of Kresge Academic Building. To sign up for a locker, please contact the Office of Community Life. Signs/Fliers There will be no posting of signs on any doors or other surfaces of the main Wesley campus (see below for Residence Halls), with the exception of the Seminary event list, course lists

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and emergency postings made by the Facilities Staff. There are no other exceptions. Signs will be immediately removed if violated.

Straughn Air Conditioner Usage

Manual Drainage When the portable air conditioner is in cooling or dry mode, it will dehumidify the air. The water dehumidified from the air will be collected in an internal reservoir. This water will be used to help cool the compressor and it will be evaporated and exhausted out the exhaust hose. This unit is designed to exhaust most or all condensate water collected out of the air, but in very humid conditions, the internal reservoir may fill completely. This causes the air conditioner to turn off to avoid overflowing the internal reservoir. The portable air conditioner will begin beeping and the Run light will begin blinking and/or the display will show the E7 code. Drain the unit to return to normal operation.

Drain Parts: 1. Drain (there is a rubber plug inside the hole) 2. Drain cap 3. Drain hose 4. Drain tray Draining with the drain tray 1. Make sure the unit is off. 2. Position the drain tray on the floor beneath the

drain. 3. Unscrew the drain cap from the drain. Remove the

rubber plug from the drain. 4. Monitor the drain tray. When the drain tray is

almost full, insert the rubber plug back into the drain and screw the drain cap back onto the drain.

5. Empty the drain tray. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary.

There are buckets located in each room to help in removing the water from the air conditioning unit. Dump water from the tray into the bucket and then dispose of the water to ensure that water is not spilled.

Entertainment

Nearby Parks

Glen Echo Park

Go west on MacArthur Blvd to Glen Echo, MD. The park is on your left. Art classes are offered there along with dancing and dance lessons at the Spanish Ballroom. \

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Great Falls Park Go west on MacArthur Blvd following signs to Great Falls and Potomac, MD. Jog or ride your bike on the tow path, or just walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Also enjoy waterfalls and great hiking. Merriweather Post Pavilion This is an outdoor center that offers various concerts and programs. Take DC Beltway 495 to I-95 North towards Baltimore. Proceed 16.2 miles. Merge onto MD-32 West exit 38B toward Columbia. Exit onto Rt. 29 North, exit 16A. Take the Broken Land Pkwy North exit towards Merriweather. Do not take the Broken Land Pkwy exit you see earlier while on MD-32 West. Merge onto Broken Land Pkwy. Turn right at first stoplight into Main Parking Area. Rock Creek Park They offer bike trails, horse trails, nature trails, nature center, Pierce Mill, Art Barn, and lots of picnic areas. This park is 4 miles long by 1 ½ miles wide and runs through the center of DC. Head north on Nebraska Ave., and turn right on Military Road, you will see an entrance to the park on your right after roughly 0.5 mile. Wolf Trap Farm Park To get there take I-495 South to Dulles Access Route, exit Wolf Trap Park. The park has picnic grounds, theatre, ballet, concerts at the outdoor amphitheatre. Bring a dinner for special events and picnic on the lawn before the show starts.

DC is a lush urban environment, with both large and small parks found throughout the city. The city holds 22 national parks. In addition to enjoying the greenery, you can enjoy activities and events at facilities in the parks such as Carter Baron Amphitheater or the Rock Creek Park Planetarium.

Museums & Monuments

Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution Building National Air & Space Museum Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture

Garden Freer Gallery & Sackler Gallery National Museum of African Art Natural History Museum American History Museum National Museum of the American

Indian National Zoo Anacostia Community Museum National Postal Museum Renwick Gallery National Portrait Gallery & American

Art Museum National Museum of African American

History and Culture Monuments

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http://www.si.edu/Museums/smithsonian-institution-building

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http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/collection/home/#collection=home

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African American Civil War Memorial Arlington National Cemetery Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial George Mason Memorial Iwo Jima Memorial Thomas Jefferson Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Lincoln Memorial Pentagon Memorial

Theodore Roosevelt Island United States Air Force Memorial United States Navy Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington Monument Women in Vietnam Memorial World War II Memorial

Other Museums and Notable Sites

The Newseum Folger Shakespeare Library Ford’s Theatre Museum Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum US Holocaust Memorial Museum International Spy Museum National Archives National Building Museum The Phillips Collection Corcoran Gallery of Art Museum of Women in the Arts Museum of Crime & Punishment National Aquarium National Women’s History Museum

This is only a selection of the many museums and sites to visit in the city. Most of the museums and all of the memorials are free to visit. Some museums not affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, such as the Newseum, the Museum of Crime & Punishment, and the International Spy Museum do charge for entry. Check the museum’s website for any costs.

Tourist Sites & Professional Sports

Sites of Interest

Dumbarton Oaks House and gardens National Arboretum Pershing Park Ice Rink US Botanic Gardens Old Town Alexandria National Theater Friendship Park (aka Turtle Park) Library of Congress Mexican Cultural Institute Goethe Institute Capitol Riverfront

Professional Sports Teams

MLB - Washington Nationals NHL - Washington Capitals MLS - DC United NFL - Washington Redskins NBA - Washington Wizards WNBA - Washington Mystics Tennis - Washington Kastles

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Embassies Most of the sporting events offer a student discount or rate, bring your ID and ask about getting a discount.

You may also be able to find discounted day-of tickets, such at $5 seats at Nationals Stadium

All of the area’s sports venues are metro accessible.

Area News & Media

Print, Radio & Television

Major Newspapers

Washington Post

Washington Times Washington Post Express

Washington Examiner

Minor Newspapers

Street Sense

CityPaper El Tiempo Latino

DC Agenda

Radio Stations WAMU 88.5 FM Pub. Radio WPFW 89.3 FM Jazz WCSP 90.1 FM Political WETA 90.9 FM Classical WKYS 93.9 FM Hip Hop WHUR 96.3 FM Urban WASH 97.1 FM AC WMZQ 98.7 FM Country WIHT 99.5 FM Top-40 WBIG 100.3 FM Oldies WWDC 101.1 FM Rock WGMS 103.5 FM Classical WRQX 107.3 FM Hot AC WMAL 630 AM News/Talk WTEM 980 AM Sports WWRC 1260 AM Sports WYCB 1340 AM Gospel WOL 1450 AM News/Talk WTOP 1500 AM News

Television Stations WRC 4-1 NBC WTTG 5-1 Fox WJLA 7-1 ABC WUSA 9-1 CBS WDCA 20-1 My 20 WETA 26-1 PBS WDCW 50-1 CW WPXW 66-1 Ion Media

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The Washington Post provides a free tabloid-style paper on weekdays called the Express. Find a copy at stands near bus stops and Metro stations.

Street Sense is one of many specialty papers in the city. It is focused on homelessness and poverty and profits benefit un-housed Street Sense vendors.

Helpful Websites

Around Town & Seminarian Sites

Local Sites

wmata.com - DC Metro Rail and Metro Bus

washingtonpost.com - Washington Post (local news, activities, and events)

washington.org - Washington DC Official Tourism Website

yelp.com - Read reviews of local restaurants, doctors, and more.

opentable.com - Make reservations for local restaurants

dclibrary.org - DC Public Library

uhcsr.com - Wesley Health Insurance Website Find a Doctor

Seminarian Sites

devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm - Online Bible (NRSV)

biblegateway.com - Online Bible (various translations, no NRSV)

textweek.com - Preaching and worship aid

enterthebible.org - Biblical resource (context, background and themes)

cokesbury.com - Cokesbury Bookstore

churchleadership.com - Lewis Center for Church Leadership

acpe.edu - Clinical Pastoral Education Information

Academic Sites

indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml - Website on plagiarism

grammarbook.com - English grammar and punctuation assistance

powa.org - Scholarly writing assistance

owl.english.purdue.edu - Comprehensive grammar, writing and style guide

In addition to these local websites, there are many blogs focused on specific interests in the city, such at DCist.org.

Sites like Enter the Bible are excellent starting points for Bible study or ideas for academic research.

Make use of sites designed to help your writing skills, but keep in mind that the Writing Center is available in the library.

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Important Dates

2014-2015

August 21-22: International Student Orientation 22-23: Academic Planning for Entering Students 22: Orientation for Entering Students 25: Fall semester classes begin September 1: Labor Day Holiday-NO CLASSES October 6-10: Reading Week-NO CLASSES 15: Deadline to apply for graduation 2010; M.T.S. Paper proposal deadline TBD: January and Spring 2010 Registration Opens November 24-28: Fall Break-NO CLASSES December TBD: Academic Planning for Entering Students 8-12: Last week of classes; Exams January 5-16: January Term TBD: Academic Planning for Entering Students; Spring semester begins TBD: Orientation for Entering Students 21: Spring semester classes begin March 2-6 Reading Week (NO CLASSES) TBD: Summer and Fall 2010 Registration Opens April 1: Easter Recess begins 12:00 pm (NO AFTERNOON/EVENING CLASSES); M.T.S. Paper submission deadline May 4-8: Last week of classes; Exams 11: Commencement 25-July 31: Summer Term Begins

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Campus Directory

Admissions 8661 T-103

Alumni 8675 T-211-A

Art Studio 8647 KG-06

Arts Intern 8608 K-109

Bookstore 8681 KG-08

Buildings & Grounds 8664 Garage Offices

Business Office 8662 T-103-C

Continuing Education 8688 TG-08

Community Life Office 8694/8614 T-105-A

(Community Life student worker) 8815 T-105-A

Course of Study 8688 T-210

Dean’s Office 8611 T-105-B

Development Office 8630 T-212

Doctor of Ministry Program 8688/6481 T-210

E-mail Announcements [email protected]

Facility Department 8664 Garage Office

Facility Scheduling Coordinator 8600 T-103

Faculty Support 8650 T-104

Financial Aid 8663 SG-29

Food Service Office 8665 Kitchen

Front Desk 8600 T-103

Gallery Office 8608 K-109

Graduate Affairs 8675 T-211-A

Helpdesk (I.T.) 703-961-1840, ext.2 [email protected]

Housing 8612 NRH-Stowe Rm.

(Housing Help/Summer Housing) 8815 T-105

Human Resources 8552 TG-06

Institutional Advancement 8630 T-212

International Student Services 6069 SG-124

Journal [email protected]

Kitchen (not office) 8555 Kitchen

Lewis Center for Church Leadership 8757 KG-07/ K-104

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Library 8695 Library

Library/Circulation Desk 8695 Library

Library/Reference Desk 8696 Library

Luce Center for Arts and Religion 8637 K-109

Mailroom/Copy Center 8645 KG-04

Maintenance 8664 Garage

Marketing 8675

NCSS (Mike McCurry)

Outreach Ministries 8688 T-210

President’s Office 8601/8602 T-100

Refectory (office) 8665 Dining Room

Registrar 8650 T-104

Resident Manager Cell phone 202-246-8251

SAGE Dining Service 8665 Kitchen

Solutionworx (I.T.) 703-961-1840, ext.2 [email protected]

Student Accounts 8662 T-103-C

Student Council SG-34-B

Student IT Issues 703-961-1840, ext.2 [email protected]

Summer School 8650 T-104

Transcripts-Registrar’s Office 8650 T-104

Urban Ministry Program 202-706-6842 Downtown

Website 8613 T-211-B

www. wesleyseminary.edu

Weekly Announcements [email protected]

Wesley Downtown 900 Mass. Ave., DC 20001

Downtown Front Desk 202-706-6838 Downtown

Downtown Student 202-706-6839 Downtown

Writing Center 8671 SG-34-A

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Police, Ambulance & Fire Emergency:

Dial 9-911 from any campus phone

Police, Non-Emergency:

Dial 9-311 from any campus phone

Buildings and Grounds: Randall Adams, ext. 8664

(Cell phone: 202-246-3048)

For immediate assistance in an emergency situation, contact the resident

manager on duty at 202-246-8251.

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