A Guide for Simon Students
Revised March 2002
The following guide has been prepared by second-year students as a reference for the Simon community. The idea for a more comprehensive resource came from the LASOS club. It draws from various sources, including the school's original "Survival Guide," guides from other business schools, and newspaper articles, including those in the Democrat and Chronicle. The inclusion of businesses, events and locations within this publication is not an endorsement of these places by the authors or the school.
If you have any suggestions or find any information that is no longer up to date, please contact the admissions office.
Revised March 2002 1 Table of Contents
EMERGENCY NUMBERS ...... 6
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER/ SIMON NUMBERS ...... 7
INCOMING STUDENT CHECKLIST ...... 8
M.B.A. PROGRAMS OFFICE STAFF ...... 9
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2002...... 10
AREA AND CAMPUS MAP ...... 11
TRANSPORTATION...... 11
TRANSPORTATION...... 12 Airport ...... 12 Airlines ...... 12 Buses ...... 13 Train ...... 13 Auto Rentals ...... 13 Taxi Cabs...... 14
HOTELS/MOTELS...... 14
UTILITIES ...... 15 Electricity & Gas ...... 15 Telephone ...... 15 Cable...... 15
MEDIA...... 16 Radio ...... 16 Newspapers...... 16
POSTAL SERVICES...... 16
DRIVER’S LICENSE...... 17
U OF R PARKING PERMIT ...... 17
PURCHASING A CAR ...... 17
BANKING ...... 18
Revised March 2002 2 CREDIT CARDS ...... 18
HOUSING...... 19 On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing...... 19 On-Campus Apartments ...... 20 Off–Campus Apartments...... 21
COFFEE SHOPS/PUBS/ RESTAURANTS ...... 23 Simon Hang-Outs ...... 23 Brunch spots ...... 23 American ...... 23 Chinese ...... 24 Indian...... 24 Italian...... 24 Japanese...... 24 Korean ...... 24 Mediterranean...... 24 Mexican ...... 24 Spanish ...... 24 Thai...... 25 Pizza ...... 25
NIGHT LIFE...... 26
MOVIE THEATERS...... 27
SPORTS...... 28
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES...... 29 Art Galleries ...... 29 Historical sites ...... 30 On Stage ...... 30
PARKS...... 31
DAY TRIPS ...... 32
VINEYARDS...... 32
SHOPPING CENTERS...... 32
WHERE TO FIND…...... 33
Revised March 2002 3 Automobile repairs/supplies...... 33 Baby Things...... 33 Bakery ...... 33 Beauty Shops/Barbers ...... 33 Book Stores ...... 33 Car Insurance...... 33 Child Care/Education ...... 33 Computer Stores ...... 33 Copy Services...... 34 Department Stores ...... 34 Drug Stores/Pharmacies ...... 34 Dry Cleaning and Laundry ...... 34 Electronic and Appliances...... 35 Fabric Shops ...... 35 Furniture Dealers...... 35 Furniture Rental...... 35 Gourmet and Specialty Stores ...... 35 Grocery Stores...... 36 Hardware Stores ...... 36 Medical Services ...... 36 Pet Shops ...... 36 Real Estate agencies ...... 36 School Supplies ...... 36 Sporting Goods Shops ...... 36 Tailors...... 36 Travel Agencies...... 36 Video Rental...... 36
VENDOR DISCOUNTS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER STUDENTS...... 37
USEFUL WEBSITES ...... 38
Revised March 2002 4
Revised March 2002 5
Emergency Numbers
Fire/Rescue, Police/Sheriff, Ambulance 911
Life Line (Suicide Calls, Drug Alcohol problems, Mental Health & Medical Problems) 275-5151
Poison Control 275-3232
Electric or Gas Emergency 1-888-253-8888 546-1100
Brighton Police Department 784-5195 2300 Elmwood Avenue
Revised March 2002 6 University of Rochester/ Simon numbers
University of Rochester Directory 275-2121
Information Line 275-6464 Prerecorded message regarding closure of University
International Student Office (ISO) 275-2866 Morey Hall Room 209 Mon-Fri, 10:00 – 4:00 pm (closed 12:00 to 1:00 daily)
UR Photo ID Office 275-3975 Susan B. Anthony Summer: Mon-Fri, 10:00 – 4:00 pm Regular: Mon-Fri, 10:00 – 7:00 and Saturday 10:00 - 2:00
UR Financial Aid Office 275-3226 Meliora Hall Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
UR Bursars Office 275-3931 Meliora Hall Summer: (06/01 – 08/01)-8:30 – 4:30 Regular: 8:30 – 5:00
SIMON Reception/Directory 275-2771
SIMON Information Line for Emergency Closings 275-5082
Admissions, MBA 275-3533 Admissions, Ph.D. 275-2959
Alumni Relations 275-7563
Career Services 275-4881
Computing Center 275-4407
Dean’s Office 275-3316
Executive Development Program 275-3439
Executive Seminar Program 275-4277
Public Affairs 275-3736
Registrar 275-3580
Student Affairs 275-8177
Revised March 2002 7 Incoming Student Checklist
Welcome to Rochester and the Simon School. Following is some general information and a list of resources available to help you get settled in.
(ITEMS 1- 7 MUST BE ADDRESSED. The remaining items are important and warrant your attention for a smooth transition to the Simon School environment.)
1. Sign In - Sign in with the receptionist and complete the form providing us with your local address and telephone number. Check in with an admissions staff member to get your ID verification slip and a short orientation to Rochester.
2. ID Card - In order to attend University special events and access certain buildings after hours you will need a student ID Card. You will need to take either a verification slip from the M.B.A. Programs Office or your course schedule to the I.D. Office located in Susan B. Anthony Hall.
3. International Students - All international students are required to fill out the appropriate arrival paperwork. You may check in with the International Student Office (ISO) located in Morey Hall, Room 209. Please bring your passport with you when checking in.
4. Housing- General information on housing and utilities is available in this guide. The Simon Housing Guide offers more detailed information on local apartment complexes which includes maps and layouts of apartments. You will also find postings for apartments and roommates on the bulletin boards located on the first floor of Schlegel Hall in the Student Commons Area.
5. Lockers- Lockers are located in the tunnel that connects Schlegel and Carol Simon Halls. There is a $10 deposit for lockers that is refundable at the end of the academic year. Contact the receptionist on the second floor of Gleason Hall to obtain a locker.
6. Payment Plan - All students need to fill out a Payment Plan form and submit it to the Registrar's Office prior to start of classes.
7. UHS - All students must turn in immunization records and appropriate forms to University Health Services (UHS) prior to start of classes. If you have questions, contact UHS at 275-2662.
8. Communication Channels - Each student has a mailfolder located in the Student Commons Area. Please check this often, as it is a primary means for the entire Simon School community to communicate with you. Each student will automatically have an e-mail account set up for them by the start of orientation. If you wish to set up your e-mail account prior to this, please fill out the form in the Computing Center located on the fourth floor and submit it to the consultant on duty. The Simon School Intranet can be accessed at www.inside.simon.rochester.edu. You will need to set up an e- mail account first, as your logon and password are used for both. Also, please read the monitor located above the mailfolders in the Student Commons Area. The monitor contains up to date information on events and important announcements.
9. Books - Books are available at the bookstore located in the Frederick Douglass Building. You will need to bring your course schedule or student ID with you in order to purchase books without paying sales tax. Your course schedule will be placed in your mailfolder prior to orientation. A list of most of the required books is included in this guide and available in the brochure rack at the admissions office.
Revised March 2002 8 M.B.A. Programs Office Staff
Stacey Kole Associate Dean for MBA Programs Teri Sciarabba Assistant to the Associate Dean
Admissions Office
Pamela Black-Colton Assistant Dean for Admissions and Administration Rebekah Lewin Associate Director of Admissions. Jennifer Constantino Assistant Director of Admissions Diane Fisher Admissions Coordinator Chris Schulz Admissions Assistant Maureen Stewart Admissions Assistant Kim Heineman Admissions Assistant Traci Rogers Receptionist
Registrar's Office
Michelle Frechette Registrar Nancy Wilson Senior Registration Assistant. Donna Miller Registrar’s Assistant
Student Services Office
Donna Lampen-Smith Director of Student Services Marlene Pfenninger Student Services Coordinator
Revised March 2002 9 Academic Calendar 2002
Summer Quarter 2002
All classes will meet for half sessions on Monday and Tuesday, June 17 & 18 Full sessions start with Wednesday classes on Wednesday, June 19
Monday, June 17 First Day of Classes Monday, June 17 In-person REGISTRATION (4:00 – 7:00PM) Online registration opens at 9:00AM Wed & Thurs, July 3 & 4 JULY 4TH BREAK (No Classes) Week of July 15th MID-TERM EXAM PERIOD Tuesday, August 13 Last Day of Classes Wed, Aug 14-Sat, Aug 17 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Fall Quarter 2002
Monday, September 23 First Day of Classes Mon & Tues, Sept 23 & 24 In-person REGISTRATION Thursday, December 5 Last Day of Classes Sat, Dec 7-Thurs, Dec 12 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Winter 2003
Monday, January 13 First Day of Classes Monday, January 13 In-person REGISTRATION Tuesday, March 18 Last Day of Classes Wed, Mar 19-Sun, Mar 23 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Revised March 2002 10 Area and Campus Map
Revised March 2002 11 Transportation
Airport
Rochester International Airport 464-6000 1200 Brooks Avenue
Airlines
Aeromexico 800-237-6639 Air Afrique 800-456-9192 Air Canada 800-776-3000 Air Lingus 800-223-6537 Airtran 800-247-8726 American Airlines 800-433-7300 Ana-All Nipon Airlines 800-235-9262 British Airways 800-247-9297 Canadian Airlines 800-426-7000 China Airlines 800-227-5118 Continental Airlines 800-525-0280 Delta Airlines 800-221-1212 Delta Express 800-325-5205 Japan Airlines 800-525-3663 Korean Air 800-438-5000 Lufthansa Airlines 800-645-3880 Mexicana Airlines 800-531-7921 Northwest Airlines 800-225-2525 Northwest Internal 800-447-4747 Qantas Airlines 800-227-4500 Singapore Airlines 800-742-3333 Southwest Airlines 800-435-9792 Swissair 800-221-4750 TWA 800-221-2000 United Airlines 800-241-6522 US Airways 800-428-4322
Revised March 2002 12 Buses
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RTS) 288-1700 http://www.rgrta.com Bus route schedules are available at Simon MBA Programs Office, Wilson Commons, Rush Rhees Library, or by calling RTS
EZ Rider Entertainment Shuttle 654-0200 http://www.rgrta.com/ezrider.html Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30 - 11:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5:30 - 1:00 a.m. EZ Rider offers free transportation every 15 minutes to over 150 attractions in Rochester. Stops at theaters, museums, restaurants, shopping, nightclubs and more.
Train
Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 320 Central Avenue (between Clinton Avenue and Joseph Avenue )
Auto Rentals
Alamo 1-800-327-9633
AVIS Rent a Car 1200 Brooks Avenue 1-800-831-2847
Budget Rochester International Airport 436-9310
Enterprise In Town Rentals 1-800-736-8222 1330 Brooks Avenue (Airport) 235-6700 763 Linden Avenue 423-2220 4152 West Henrietta Road 359-3500
National Car Rental Rochester International Airport 235-5400
Rent A Wreck 1415 Scottsville Road (near airport) 328-8332
Thrifty Car Rental 175 Buell Road (Airport) 235-6200
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Taxi Cabs
Cardinal Cab 235-7555
Checker Cab 325-2460
County Cab 747-6161
Marketplace Cab 647-9970 or 647-9856 Student discounts
Hotels/Motels
Econo-Lodge 940 Jefferson Road 427-2700
Days-Inn 384 East Avenue 325-5010
Comfort Inn 395 Buell Road 436-4400 1501 West Ridge Road 621-5700 Ask for student discount
Goler Motel In Goler House 275-7581 University-owned
Revised March 2002 14
Utilities
If your landlord supplies all or part of your utilities, you may not need to take any action in some of the following areas. However, you may need to get utilities connected even though they are included in your lease.
Electricity & Gas
Rochester Gas and Electric 1-888-253-8888 335 East Main Street 400 West Avenue 256 Waring Road
Telephone
• Local calls are not billed on an individual basis, but are included in the monthly service charge. • Phone numbers preceded by “1-800” or “1-888” are free of charge when the call is placed inside the United States. • Long distance domestic calls are made by dialing 1-(area code)-seven digit phone number • For international calls: dial 011-country code – city code - phone number • When you apply for a telephone, you will be asked to choose a long distance carrier. The local carrier is Frontier, which can provide long distance also. Other providers include AT&T and MCI. Rates vary from country to country. Check around before signing up.
AT&T 1-800-222-0330
Frontier 777-1880
MCI 1-800-950-5555
Cable
Time Warner Communications 756-5000
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Media
Radio
WARM 101.3 FM Rochester’s Soft Rock Station 222-1013
WGMC 90.1 FM and 105.1 FM 621-9233
WVOR Mix 100.5 FM 222-4649
WZNE 94.1 FM The Zone “Rochester’s New Music Alternative” 222-1941
WJZR 105.9 FM A great jazz music station 222-1000
WXXI 1370 AM Provides comprehensive news and talk-back as well as National Public Radio. 325-7500
Newspapers
Democrat & Chronicle 232-7100
Postal Services
• Main Facility 1335 Jefferson Road 272-5916/272-5920 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 am – 2:00 p.m. • 1900 South Clinton (near Tops) 473-6493 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 am – 2:00 p.m. • River Campus Todd Union, Basement Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m. (during school year)
Revised March 2002 16 Driver’s License
Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to determine if you will need a New York State driver’s license in order to drive a car in the US. Driver’s licenses are also the primary identification tool in the US, and are often required in order to write personal checks.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 1-800-225-5368 2199 East Henrietta Road (Suburban Plaza) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:30 – 4:30; Thursday – 8:30 – 6:30
U of R Parking Permit
Parking office (Fauver Stadium) 275-3983 Monday – Friday; 7:30 – 4:30 pm Only parking permit holders may park in university lots. There is a fee for parking permits You must supply a copy of your vehicle registration
After 4:00 PM Monday – Friday your permit will allow you to park in any of the university lots, including those closer to the Simon School and the library.
Purchasing a car
Essential tips on purchasing a car (especially nice to have a car in the winter): 1. Hire a mechanic to take a look at a used car which interests you. If someone is not willing to let a mechanic look at the car, do not buy it from them. The Mount Hope Service Center provides a mechanic to look at cars for a fee of $55 (461-3120). 2. Make sure you check with a bank for the Blue Book Value of any used car in which you are interested. This is the way you can make sure you are getting a fair price. Also, you can simply buy a used car price guide at any bookstore or most magazine shops 3. If you are buying a new car, know that it is common to negotiate a price with a new car dealer. Make sure you have test driven the vehicle before agreeing to buy the car. Car dealers who will not commit to a price in writing without your commitment are not allowing you the freedom and time to make up your mind. 4. If you are an international student, bring along an American friend with you. Car salesmen always try to convince you to buy something that day. Remember: you are the customer and you are in control of the situation! To lease a new car, you may need to pay the lease two full years in advance. Insurance is mandatory for registering a car (look under car insurance).
There is a very useful web site which provides information on used cars and ranks them on reliability, www.carpoint.com. It also has information on new cars.
Revised March 2002 17 Banking
CHARTER ONE BANK 1-800-457-7272 2000 Monroe Avenue, Brighton 442-0847 4871 Lake Road, Brockport 637-0214 589 Jefferson Road, Henrietta 424-1565 2199 East Henrietta Road, Suburban Plaza 334-7620 5 Eastview Mall Drive, Victor 223-0110
CHASE Area Branches: 935-9935 River Campus-Todd Union Medical Center 1755 Monroe Avenue, Brighton 1575 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta 1130 East Main Street, East End
HSBC 1-800-975-4722 1475 Mount Hope Avenue Offers Student Accounts
KEYBANK 1-800-539-2968 3670 Mount Read Boulevard
M&T Bank 1-800-724-2440
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) are located at Todd Union, Wilson Commons, Rush Rhees Library and the Hospital.
Credit Cards
It is sometimes difficult to obtain charge cards in the US, although they are helpful to have. Many banks require established credit in the US. Some banks will issue a debit card if you have an account with them, which deducts money from your checking account for each purchase. Check with your financial institution to see what types of credit cards are available for you. Talk to second year students about their experience in applying for cards.
Revised March 2002 18 Housing
Before making any verbal commitment or signing any agreement, ask questions. Ask to see the apartment before agreeing to rent.
• What are the terms of the lease? • Is the apartment furnished? • Is there a security deposit? • Are there any utilities included? (Very important, as cold winters can result in high heating costs). • Is parking available? • Are there any restrictions on children or pets? • Who takes care of cleaning the snow? • Is it possible to sublet the apartment during the summer? Is there any fee for subletting? • What happens if I want to break the lease? • When is the rent due?
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing
Many students prefer living on-campus because of the camaraderie that occurs in the apartment complexes. In addition, on-campus housing makes it easier to commute to classes. Other students prefer to live off-campus and commute to classes. This enables a student to have greater flexibility in the type of housing they choose. Approximately half of our graduate students live off-campus.
Additional Information:
Additional sources of housing information are available in the Simon School Admissions Office, 3rd floor, Schlegel Hall:
• Graduate Housing Guide - published by the Office for Residential Life, this includes floor plans and rental rates for University housing facilities. • Housing Information Guide - information on off -campus housing including floor plans and rental rates of selected apartment complexes • Greater Rochester Visitor's Guide • Greater Rochester Map
If you are unsure about a neighborhood, please see an MBA Admissions Staff member in the Simon School Admissions Office 3rd floor, Schlegel Hall or call (716) 275-3533. Generally, students should consider the following streets as options:
Park East Westminster Cobbs Hill Highland Strong/U of Avenue Dartmouth Vassar Area: Park Area: R Area: Area: Cambridge Barrington Highland Linden Raleigh Oxford Princeton Edgerton Monroe Cypress Irvington Rutgers Culver South Rockingham Rossiter Harvard Monroe Goodman Mulberry Norfolk Berkeley Thayer Pinnacle Lattimore
Revised March 2002 19 Students should live east of the Genesee River, as generally this is a safer area.
Other sources of apartment listings:
The Democrat and Chronicle newspaper Published daily www.democratandchronicle.com
The Renter's Guide Published bi-weekly www.therentersguide.com
The City newspaper (free) Published weekly
Bulletin boards on the lower level of Schlegel Hall
On-Campus Apartments
275-5824 [email protected]
Please refer to the Graduate Housing Guide for further details on each option. The rental rates range from $315 for a single furnished room with a shared bathroom to $655 for a 3-bedroom townhouse.
University Park 15-25 minute walk to Schlegel Hall Large apartment complex Studios, one and two bedroom units
Goler House Convenient to shopping and 10 – 15 minute walk to Schlegel Hall High rise building One and two bedroom units
Whipple Park Bus accessible to River Campus Townhouse-style complex Two and three bedroom units
University Towne House 15-20 minute walk to Schlegel Hall Studio units only with a shared kitchen
Graduate Living Center 15-20 minutes walk to Schlegel Hall • Masonettes 2 bedroom units for student with children • DeKiewiet Tower Recommended for single graduate students. Two or three rooms unit Partially furnished
River Road Residence Bus accessible to River Campus
Revised March 2002 20
Off–Campus Apartments
There are a variety of housing options available within 1.5 – 3 mile drive to campus. Prices range from $480 for a studio to $700+ for two bedrooms. There are two housing guides available: Simon Housing Information Guide and Graduate Information Guide.
Popular local apartment complexes include:
1600 Elmwood 473-2544 1600 Elmwood Dishwasher and central air-conditioning All utilities in rent. Pool and individual garages for extra fees Security deposit of ½ month rent required
Clintwood Apartments 244-0610 Corner of Elmwood and Clinton Avenues Just across the street from 1600 Elmwood and economical
Elmwood Court Apartments 244-6079 3100 Elmwood Avenue One and two bedroom apartments Heat, water and cable TV included in rent
Elmwood Manor Apartments 271-8740 22 Lilac Drive Unfurnished apartments and townhouses at reasonable prices Heat and water included in rent for apartments only Garages available for extra fee
Elmwood Terrace 271-0800 95 Elmwood Terrace Offers townhouses and apartments Heat and water included in rent for apartments only Olympic size pool on grounds
French Court Apartments 271-1490 515 French Road Studios, one and two bedrooms apartments Heat and hot water included in rent
Revised March 2002 21 Imperial South Apartments 271-8770 1577 Elmwood Avenue Studios, one and two bedroom apartments Heat and water included in rent Will charge double security deposit to international students
Rustic Village Apartments 424-4380 999 East Henrietta Road Can secure a fully furnished apartment for extra fees Heat and water included in rent Will charge double security deposit to international students unless you provide a copy of financial support documents
The Community Living Program, a part of the University Residential Life Office, can supply students with listings of apartments off-campus. Individual landlords in the area are able to list their rental property with this office for students review. The Community Living Program can be reached at (716) 275-1081. Please note that apartments listed through their office are not approved or regulated by the University.
Revised March 2002 22 Coffee Shops/Pubs/ Restaurants
Simon Hang-Outs 500 University Avenue
Horizons Restaurant at the Lodge at Woodcliff The Distillery 248-4825 271-4105 Serves brunch Sundays 12pm to 3pm 1142 Mount Hope 199 Woodcliff Drive, Perinton Half price appetizers after 10:00 p.m., NB: Pricey 2 for 1 Margaritas,
Food is served until 1:00 am. Phillips European Restaurant
272-9910 The Elmwood Inn 26 Corporate Woods 271-5195 Great for deserts. 1256 Mount Hope
99-cent chicken wings on Monday nights American Java Joe’s Coffee Experience 232-5282 Bugaboo Creek Steak House 4 Rochester Public Mkt 292-5800 No alcoholic beverages. Great coffee and 935 Jefferson Road pastries. Empire Brewing Co. Brunch spots 454-2337 300 State Street
Brueger’s Bagel Bakery Hogan’s Hideaway 442-4860 442-4293 1400 Mount Hope 197 Park Avenue
Bagel Bin Café Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill 461-4475 424-6616 Open from 6 am daily 869 East Henrietta Road 2600 Elmwood Avenue
Nick Tahou’s Charlie’s Frog Pond 436-0184 271-1970 Home of the garbage plate – cures the meanest Serves breakfast/brunch from 8 am Saturday and hangover Sunday 320 W. Main Street 625 Park Avenue
Zebb’s Deluxe Grill and Bar Corn Hill Cookery 271-1440 546-2940 1890 S. Clinton Avenue (Near Tops and M&T Serves brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9am to Bank) 2pm Daily happy hours with half-price beers until 9 321 Exchange Boulevard p.m., and half-price appetizers from 9 p.m. to
close Cutler’s at the Memorial Art Gallery
473-6380 Serves brunch Sundays 11am to 2pm
Revised March 2002 23 Chinese Macaroni and Grill
427-8230 Chen’s Garden 760 Jefferson Road 427-2280
Dine in or Take Out Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 2411 West Henrietta Road 292-0590 Student Discount, Take-out 532 Jefferson Road
China Buffet Pomodoro Grill All you can eat Buffet 271-5000 376 Jefferson Road, 427-2495 1290 University Avenue 2775 Monroe Avenue, 256-3010
850 East Ridge Road, 342-1198 Japanese Mandarin Chinese Buffet 475-1340 Plum House 1100 Jefferson Road 442-0778 Dine in or Take Out 686 Monroe Avenue
Ming’s Take Out Plum Garden 244-0920 381-8730 1038 South Clinton Avenue 3349 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford Plaza Take Out, Eat In and Delivery Noodles are their specialty Korean
Panda Chinese Food Take-Out Restaurant Seoul Garden 244-5463 442-2770 1679 Mount Hope 2805 West Henrietta Road Dine in, Take-Out or Delivery (fee). Dine in or Take-Out Delivers to study rooms.
Indian Mediterranean
Aladdins Natural Eatery India House 646 Monroe Avenue, 442-5000 461-0880 8 Schoen Pl Pittsford , 264-9000 998 South Clinton Avenue
Dinner, Take Out, Catering Mexican Rah Mahal 546-2315 Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen 324 Monroe Av. 424-6860 Luncheon Buffet 780 Jefferson Road Large servings Italian Spanish Benuccis Contemporary Italian Café 264-1300 Tapas 177 3349 Monroe Avenue - Pittsford Plaza 262-2090 Dine In- Take out 177 St. Paul Street
Revised March 2002 24
Thai Pizza
Thai Taste Dominos Pizza 461-4154 1517 Mount Hope 244-2100 1675 Mount Hope Avenue Group Discount pricing Most stores open at 3:30 pm Essan Thai Restaurant Delivers to study rooms 271-2030 696 Park Av. Papa Johns Lunch specials. 1745 Mount Hope 473-7000 Delivers to study rooms The King and I 1673 East Main Street 288-7272 427-8090 1475 East Henrietta Road Pizza Hut 334-6185 3861 West Henrietta Road
Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill 272-8667 1000 Hylan Drive
Pontillo’s 442-6885 1687 Mount Hope Avenue
Revised March 2002 25 Night Life
Center at High Falls Brown Race
Gotham City 325-1030
Jillian’s 454-6530 61 Commercial Street Bowling, Pool, Food, Dancing, Games
MacGregors’s Grill and Tap Room 271-3592 381 Gregory Street at Cayuga
Paradise Alley 271-8180 373 South Goodman
Reds St. Paul Street
Tapas 177 262-2090 177 St. Paul Street
Tonic 325-7720 336 East Avenue
Revised March 2002 26 Movie Theaters
See www.myrochester.com/movies for local movie listings.
See www.rottentomatoes.com for movie reviews.
Cinemark Movies 16 - Tinseltown THE ONLY IMAX THEATER IN THE CITY! 247-2180 2291 Buffalo Road
Movies 10 292-5840 2611 West Henrietta Road Second run movies $1.50 or $2.00 depending on day and time
Regal Cinemas Henrietta Cinema 18 424-3223 525 Marketplace Drive Check for U of R discount
Regal Cinemas at Eastview Mall 425-0420 70 Eastview Mall Drive Check for U of R discount
Revised March 2002 27 Sports
Ball Games Batavia Downs, 343-3750 256-4958 Monroe County Parks Lacrosse 454-5425 Baseball Rochester Knighthawks 423-9464 Rochester Red Wings Running The Hash House Harriers is an unorthodox Bicycling running club whose motto is, “the drinking club 723-2953 with a running problem.” Rochester Bicycling Club Call: 482 6481 for the club’s weekly run.
Curling Soccer 235-8246 454-5225/423-9464 The Curling Club of Rochester Rochester Raging Rhinos
Fencing Sports Car Racing 654-6047 Watkins Glen International, NY (607) 535- Rochester Fencing Center 2486 Williamson International Speedway, Fishing Williamson, NY (315) 589-3018 987-8800 Lake Ontario Track 234-0565 Hockey Greater Rochester Track Club 454-5335 Rochester Americans Triathlon Rochester Area Triathletes (RATS) Horse Racing 234-0148 Finger Lakes Race Track, 924-3232 www.rochestertriathletes.com
Revised March 2002 28 Cultural Activities
Art Galleries Mercer Gallery Bevier Gallery 292-2021 475-2646 Monroe Community College, Rochester Institute of Technology 1000 E. Henrietta Rd 1 Lomb Memorial Drive NTID Switzer Gallery Eastman School of Music 475-6855 274 1000 Rochester Institute of Technology Mon – Thu 10am to 5pm, Fri 10am – 8pm, Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 12 – 5pm Pyramid Arts Center 26 Gibbs Street 461-2222 Recorded information : 274-1100 302 N. Goodman St. Note: Most concerts are free. This is one of the best music schools in the United States. Rochester Museum & Science Center 271-4320 Genesee Country Village & Museum Open Wed – Sun 9am – 5pm. Closed mid- 538-6822 November to late December. Open Mother’s Day weekend through mid- 657 East Avenue October. Special events throughout the season, www.rmsc.org so call ahead. 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford Strong Museum www.gcv.org 263-2700 Open Mon – Thu 10am to 5pm, Fri 10am – 8pm, George Eastman House Sat 10am – 5pm, 271-3361 Sun 12 – 5pm Open Tue-Sat, 10am – 4:30pm, Sunday 1 – 1 Manhattan Square 4:30pm. www.strongmuseum.org 900 East Avenue www.eastman.org Susan B. Anthony House 235-6124 Hartnett Gallery Winter, Wed – Sun, 11am – 4pm. Summer, Tue 275-4188 – Sun, 11am – 5pm. Wilson Commons, University of Rochester 17 Madison Street www.susanbanthonyhouse.org Link Gallery 428-6691 City Hall
Little and Foyer Galleries 389-2532 Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue
Memorial Art Gallery 473-7720 500 University Avenue www.rochester.edu/mag
Revised March 2002 29 Historical sites Eastman School of Music 274-1100
(Part of University of Rochester) Campbell-Whittlesey House 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester 546-7028 or 546-7029
123 South Fitzhugh Street Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center
394-7190 Center at High Falls Lincoln Hill Road, Canandaigua 325-2030
60 Browns Race Garth Fagan Dance
454-3260 National Women's Hall of Fame 50 Chestnut Plaza, Rochester (315) 568-8060
76 Fall St., Seneca Falls GEVA Theatre
232-1363 New York Museum of Transportation 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester 533-1113 or 533-1431
6393 East River Road, Rush Park Avenue Repertory Dance Company
461-2766 Stone-Tolan House 15 Vick Park B, Rochester 442-4606 or 546-7029
2370 East Avenue Rapa School of Performing Arts
325-3366 On Stage 727 East Main Street, Rochester
Blackfriars Theatre Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra 454-1260 222-5000 28 Lawn Street, Rochester Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester
Rochester Community Players 256-6459 1100 University Avenue, Rochester
Revised March 2002 30 Parks
Charles Carol Park Ontario Beach Park Along the Genesee River between Main and Lake & Beach Avenues, Rochester Andrews Street, Rochester Washington Square Park Cobb’s Hill Park Clinton & Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester Culver Road and Monroe Avenue, Rochester Black Creek Park Cornerstone Park Chili, NY Broad and Stone Streets, Rochester Churchville Park Genesee River Falls Overlook Churchville, NY Browns Race, State Street, Rochester Durand Eastman Park Genesee Valley Park Lakeshore Boulevard and Kings Highway, Elmwood Avenue and Plymouth Avenue, Irondequoit, NY Rochester Ellison Park Highland Park Blossom and Landing Roads, Brighton and Highland Avenue and Goodman Street, Penfield, NY Rochester Hamlin Beach State Park Manhattan Square Park Lake Ontario Parkway, Rochester Manhattan Square Drive and Court Street, Rochester Letchworth State Park Route 36, Mount Morris, NY Maplewood Park and Rose Garden Lake and Driving Park Avenue, Lower Falls, Seneca Park (at the Zoo) Rochester St. Paul Street, Irondequoit, NY
Webster Park Lake Road and Holt Road, Webster, NY
Revised March 2002 31 Day Trips Vineyards
Art Park Wineries are situated on or near the Finger 1-800-659-PARK Lakes – Canandaigua, Cayuga, Keuka, Seneca. Lewiston, NY Bully Hill Vineyards Lake Ontario & River Cruises (607) 868-3610 865-4930 Hammondsport, NY
Canal Cruises Canandaigua Wine Company 1-800-545-4318 394-7900 Upstate canals Canandaigua, NY
Corning Glass Center Casa Larga Vineyards (607) 974-8271 223-4210 Corning, NY Fairport, NY
Darien Lake Glenora Wine Cellars 599-4641 (607) 243-5511 Darien Center Dundee, NY
Renaissance Festival McGregor Vineyards (315) 947-5783 (607) 292-3999 1-800-879-4446 Dundee, NY Sterling, NY Wagner Vineyards Seabreeze Park (607) 582-6450 323-1900 Lodi, NY 4600 Culver Road Widmer Wine Cellars/Manischewitz Wines Seneca Park Zoo 374-6311 467-WILD Naples, NY 2222 St. Paul Boulevard Half a mile north of Route 104. Open 10am to Shopping Centers 4pm.
Eastview Mall Sonnenberg Gardens Route 96, Victor 394-4922
151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY Greece Ridge Center
Ridge Road West, Greece Timespell (Laser Show and Special Effects)
(607) 535-4960 Irondequoit Mall Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY Ridge Road East, Irondequoit
Marketplace Mall West Henrietta Road, Henrietta
Southtown Outlet Mall West Henrietta Road, Henrietta
Revised March 2002 32 Where to find… State Farm 427-7920
Automobile repairs/supplies Child Care/Education
Advance Auto Parts Brighton and Rush-Henrietta are the popular 1028 North Clinton Avenue, 342-0750 school districts within the immediate vicinity of 3333 West Henrietta Road, 427-0160 the U of R. You must reside in the town in order
for your child to attend school in that school Baby Things district.
Babies R US The Baby Superstore Public school begins accepting children at age 5 424-7170 years old (either morning or afternoon half-day 2335 Marketplace Drive sessions).
Bakery Child care services are available for all ages; private agencies (Day Care Centers), someone’s Montana Mills Bread Co. home, or churches. Prices vary from $100 to 242-7544 $170 per week for full-time services (5 days per 1890 Monroe Avenue week). The U of R has a Family Care Center (273-4644), a resource that provides a list of area Day Care Centers. Beauty Shops/Barbers
Bordeaux Salon Computer Stores 244-6360 1340 Mount Hope Avenue Compaq 1-800-888-5907 Mark & Me 473-7360 CompUSA 1775 Mount Hope Avenue 424-1499 Student discounts 400 Jefferson Road (across from Southtown Plaza)
Book Stores Dell 1-800-545-3771 Barnes & Noble Booksellers 3349 Monroe Avenue, 586-6020 Gateway 330 Greece Ridge Center Drive, 227-4020 1-800-846-2063 Campus bookstore, Frederick Douglass Used by Simon School Building, 275-4012 IBM Borders Books, Music & Cafe 1-800-426-7631 292-5900 1000 Hylan Drive Soyata Computers 292-1997 Car Insurance 1711 Crittenden Road
Allstate University Computer Sales 424-4550 275-8352 Fauver Stadium
Revised March 2002 33 Winbook Sears 1-800-468-7502 475-8255 Marketplace Mall See also under Electronic & Appliances 317 Greece Ridge Center 200 Eastview Mall Copy Services Target Stores
424-3700 Kinko’s Copies 2325 Marketplace Drive 240-2679 Discount department store Open 24 hours, 7 days (closed Thanksgiving &
Xmas) The Bon Ton 941 Jefferson Road 15 Miracle Drive, 292-1030 Full-service copy center. Faxing, business 98 Greece Ridge Center, 227-1040 cards, binding, laminating, full color copies.
Computer rental, internet access WalMart
292-6000 COPY Rite 650 Hylan Drive, Henrietta 244-3550 Discount department store 1681 Mount Hope Avenue
Business Cards also Drug Stores/Pharmacies Department Stores CVS
789 Elmwood Avenue (Corner of Elmwood and BJ’s Wholesale Club Mount Hope), 271-3052 272-0980 1004-1020 Culver Road, 482-3510 1771 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd 2100 Monroe Avenue (Open 24 hours), 461- Must have membership 3974
J.C. Penney Tops 25 Marketplace Mall, 424-1010 1900 Clinton Avenue, 442-2143 231Greece Ridge Center, 723-5700 (in Loehmann’s Plaza) 600 Eastview Mall, 425-7700 1100 Jefferson Road
Kaufmann’s Department Stores Wegmans Market Place Mall, 424-6224 424-7350 100 Eastview Mall, 223-9181 650 Hylan Drive, Marketplace Store
K-Mart
400 Jay Scutti Boulevard Discount department store Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Sam’s Club Mount Hope Cleaners & Coin Laundry 427-8880 271-6640 1600 Marketplace Drive, Henrietta 1665 Mount Hope Avenue Must have membership Drop-off available
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3300 West Henrietta Road Best Buy
292-0250 Unclaimed Freight 2345 Marketplace Drive 424-1090
164 Southern Drive Circuit City Stores
475-0330 1575 Marketplace Drive Furniture Rental
Fabric Shops Continental Furniture 464-0320
305 Child Street Jo-Ann Fabrics
292-1160 Sherman Furniture Rental Southtown Plaza 247-1660
18 Industrial Park Circle Furniture Dealers Rent-Way City Mattress 442-2080 424-4050 475 Monroe Avenue 400 Jefferson Road Renter’s Choice 473-3470 Ethan Allen 1657 Mount Hope Avenue 223-1570 Eastview Mall, Victor Rainbow Rentals 429-7000 Frank’s Stuff Howard Commons Plaza 359-0447 2575 East Henrietta Road Gourmet and Specialty Stores
Furniture Warehouse Outlet Caribbean Grocery 1885 Brighton-Henrietta TL Road, 272-8600 436-0987 994 Carter St., 266-3070 759 Genesee Street
Caribbean food Futons & More
244-6520 Hong-Du 1769 Mount Hope Avenue 467-4620
1545 North Clinton Avenue
Asian food Nationwide Warehouse
272-7270 India House 171 Clay Road 244-9210
999 South Clinton Avenue Ruby Gordon Indian food 334-5900
3737 West Henrietta Road India Market www.rubygordon.com 427-8667
3259 Winton Road South Indian food
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West Lake Food Products Real Estate agencies 334-0372
85 Commerce Drive Doherty Asian food 271-8600
383 Park Avenue Grocery Stores School Supplies Tops Friendly Markets
Open 24 hours, 7 days OFFICEMAX 1100 Jefferson Road, 427-9980 292-0660 1900 South Clinton Avenue, 442-2990 3333 West Henrietta Road - Southtown Plaza
Wegman’s STAPLES The Office Superstore 1411 Mount Hope Avenue, 244-8330 292-0290 Open 24 hours, 7 days 1190 Jefferson Road and Ridgeland 650 Hylan Drive, 424-7255
3195 Monroe Avenue, 586-6680 Sporting Goods Shops Hardware Stores Dick’s
1175 Marketplace Drive, 427-0540 Chase Pitkin Home and Garden 8000 Victor-Pittsford Road, 223-1530 650 Hylan Drive, 424-7080 304 Greece Ridge Center Mall, 227-3730 3349 Monroe Avenue, 385-4200
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Tailors 424-1340 2350 Marketplace Drive Marasco 244-7550 The Home Depot 1595 Elmwood Avenue 427-0390 Entrance B Lower Level 770 Jefferson Road Travel Agencies Medical Services AAA Travel Agency University Health Services (UHS) 461-5000 275-2161 777 South Clinton Avenue All students must bring student ID and insurance card. NFT Travel 244-9300 / 796-2685 Pet Shops 1351 Mt. Hope Av.
Pet Smart Video Rental 427-7160 Jefferson Road Blockbuster Video 876 East Ridge Road, 338-3030 PETCO 1100 Jefferson Road, 424-5750 2255 East Ridge Road, 467-0310 6720 Pittsford-Palmyra Road,425-3810 3200 Monroe Avenue, 385-6850
Revised March 2002 36 Vendor Discounts for University of Rochester Students
Brochures for and the specific discounts available on this program are available at:
• 1st Floor Susan B. Anthony Building • Strong Memorial Hospital (SMH) Cashier’s Office
Visit the University of Rochester website at http://www.rochester.edu/working/services/auxops/ActivitiesProg1.htm for more information.
Discounts
Amerks Bristol Mountain Buckman’s Car Wash Delta Sonic Dryden Theatre Entertainment Books George Eastman House Hunt Hollow Little Theatre Putt-Putt Golf Regal Cinema Tinseltown/Cinemark
Program Discounts
ADT Security Systems African Lion Safari Alamo, Hertz & National Car Rental Allied Van Lines Anheuser-Busch Choice Hotels Disney’s Magic Kingdom Dunham’s Employee Printing Services Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hershey Park Island Jake Music Services Memorial Art Gallery Sprint PCS Universal Studios
37 Useful Websites
Simon School Intranet inside.simon.rochester.edu Use your e-mail logon and password to access this site
My Rochester.com www.myrochester.com Great Rochester guide for ongoing events.
@Rochester www.roch.com A guide to the Rochester area
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle www.rochesterdandc.com Rochester’s daily newspaper
Rochester Online www.rochesterny.com A guide to the Rochester area
University Computer Sales http://urcs.fauver.rochester.edu
University Home Page www.rochester.edu
Information on used cars www.carpoint.com
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