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CAMPUS GUIDEBOOK 5TH EDITION

Wesley Theological Seminary

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 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

There are many educational, cultural and social opportunities in the neighborhoods surrounding Wesley Downtown including the Convention Center, blocks from the , the Smithsonian and the Seminary’s two partner churches: Mount Vernon Place UMC and Asbury UMC.

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.

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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 .  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 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 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!

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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 .

 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 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 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, -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.

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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 Phone: 1-877-GO2-MEGA Amtrak 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Rental Cars and Services Union Station Washington, DC Enterprise Rent-A-Car Phone (202) 08- 8 Various locations

MARC Train Zipcar Phone: 1-866-743-3682 Phone: 1-866-4ZIPCAR

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Taxis Phone: 1-800-RIDE-VRE Taxi Transportation Service: Buses (202)398-0500

Greyhound Bicycles 1005 1st Street, NE Capital Bikeshare Washington, DC Phone: 1-877-430-BIKE Phone: (202) 289-5141

Bike And Roll Megabus Phone: 1-866-RENT-A-BIKE

Local Services

Shopping Masala Art –0.5 mile Best Buy - 1 mile Murasaki Japanese Restaurant –1 mile Container Store - 1 mile Panera Bread - 1 mile Crate and Barrel Homestore - 0.5 mile Starbucks - 0.5 mile CVS Pharmacy - 0.5 mile Tara Thai Restaurant - 0.5 mile Payless Shoe Source - 1 mile Wagshal’s Deli - 0.5 mile Whole Foods - 1 mile Other Services Dining Bank of America ATM - 0.5 mile Guapo’s Mexican Restaurant - 1 mile PNC Bank - 0.5 mile Le Chat Noir - 0.5 mile Carriage Lamp Dry Cleaners - 0.5 mile

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Tenley-Friendship Public Library - 1 mile Wells Fargo Bank - 0.5 mile

Banks Bank of America SunTrust Bank

4301 49th Street, NW 3301 New Mexico Ave, NW Phone: (202) 624-4700 Phone: (202) 364-6686

PNC Bank United Bank 4835 Massachusetts Ave, NW 4900 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 835-5774 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 10th Street Auto 518 10th Street, NE Capitol Auto Service Phone: (202) 544-1110 4900 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244-9548

Autobody Dimensions

Gas Stations 5445 Butler Road

Bethesda, MD BP Phone: (301) 657-1621 5001 Connecticut Ave, NW

Phone: (202) 244-6975 Crawford Tire, Inc. 7015 Arlington Rd. 4001 Connecticut Ave, NW Bethesda, MD Phone: (202) 244-6109 Phone: (301) 654-8555

Chevron Spring Valley Service Station 2450 Wisconsin Ave, NW 4861 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 337-6277 Phone: (202) 362-2639

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Exxon Phone: (202) 364-5145 4861 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 362-2639 Shell 4940 Connecticut Ave, NW 4244 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 237-1272 Phone: (202) 364-6372 5110 River Road Bethesda, MD 5030 Connecticut Ave, NW 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 Baptist Church Church 3920 Alton Place, NW 3401 Nebraska Ave, NW Phone: (202) 537-0972 Phone: (202) 363-4900 11:00 am Sunday worship 11:00 am Sunday worship (fall-spring) Westmoreland Congregational UCC 10:00 am Sunday worship (summer) 1 Bethesda, MD 20816 Foundry United Methodist Church Phone: (301) 229-7766 1500 16th Street, NW 10:00am Sunday worship Phone: (202) 332-4010 9:30 & 11:00 am Sunday worship The National Presbyterian Church Washington National Cathedral 4101 Nebraska Ave, NW (Episcopal) Phone: (202) 537-0800 3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW 9:15 & 11:00 am Sunday worship Phone: (202) 537-6200 Services are offered throughout the day Annunciation Church (Catholic) everyday. 3810 Massachusetts Ave, NW Phone: (202) 362-3323 Metropolitan AME Services are offered throughout the day 1518 M Street, NW everyday. Phone: (202) 331-1426 7:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Worship (fall- All Souls Church, Unitarian spring) 1500 Harvard Street, NW 9:00 am Sunday worship (summer) Phone: (202) 332-5266 9:30 & 11:15 am Sunday worship (fall- 12 spring) worship during services throughout the 10:15am Sunday worship (summer) week.

Kay Spiritual Life Center Phone: (202) 885-3320 Various denominations and faiths 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 .

Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 900 F Street, NW 815 14th Street, NW Phone: (202) 638-4600 Phone: (202) 783-7800

Embassy Suites Holiday Inn Washington-Central 4300 Military Road, NW 1501 Rhode Island Ave, NW Phone: (202) 362-9300 Phone: (202) 483-2000 1250 22nd Street, NW Phone: (202) 857-3388 Marriott Center 900 10th Street, NW 775 12th Street, NW Phone: (202) 739-2001 Phone: (202) 737-2200

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Red Roof Inn 1201 K Street, NW 500 H Street, NW Phone: (202) 289-7600 Phone: (202) 289-5959

Hampton Inn Convention Center Days Inn 901 6th Street, NW 4400 Connecticut Ave, NW Phone: (202) 842-2500 Phone: (202) 244-5600

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

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Hospitals/Pharmacies

George Washington University Medical Phone: (301) 896-3100 Center 901 23rd Street, NW Sibley Hospital (closest to WTS) Phone: (202) 994-3211 5255 Loughboro Rd, NW Phone: (202) 537-4000 Georgetown Medical Center 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW Washington Hospital Center Phone: (202) 784-2000 110 Irving Street, NW Phone: (202) 877-7000 Howard University Hospital 2041 Georgia Ave, NW CVS Pharmacy Phone: (202) 365-1131 4851 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016 Suburban Hospital 8600 Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda, MD 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 FedEx Office Ship Center 4410 Massachusetts Ave, NW 4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016 Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 885-2030 Phone: (202) 362-4065 Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-6:30 pm Monday-Friday: 11:00 am – 8:00 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

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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 Domino’s 4529 Wisconsin Ave, NW 4538 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 243-3030 Phone: (202)362-7500 Sunday–Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 1:00 am Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 am Armand’s Pizza Guapo’s 4231 Wisconsin Ave, NW 4515 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202)363-5500 Phone: (202) 686-3588 Sunday-Thursday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Friday: 11:30 am -12:00 am Saturday: 11:00 am -12:00 am Chef Geoff’s Sunday: 11:00 am -11:00 pm 3201 New Mexico Ave, NW Phone: (202)237-7800 Le Pain Quotidien Lunch: 11:30 am- 4:00 pm 4874 Massachusetts Ave, NW Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Phone: (202) 459-9141 Dinner: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (daily) Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Chipotle Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 4301 Wisconsin Ave, NW Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Phone: (202)237-0602 Fax: (202)237-0604 The Malt Shop Sunday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 244 9733 DeCarlo’s Restaurant Monday-Thursday: 4:00 pm - 1:30 am 4822 Yuma Street, NW Friday-Saturday: 4:00 pm - 2:30 am Phone: (202)363-4220 Sunday: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Sunday-Thursday: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Mayflower Chinese Friday-Saturday: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm 4427 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone (202) 2 -88 8 Dancing Crab Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 am Phone: (202) 244 1882 Sunday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday-Friday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm McDonald’s Sunday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 4130 Wisconsin Ave, NW Phone: (202) 363-3955 Open 24 Hours

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Neisha Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 4445 Wisconsin Ave, NW Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Phone: (202) 966-7088 Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Satay Club Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 4654 Wisconsin Ave, NW Sunday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Phone: (202) 363-8888 Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 10:30 pm Papa John’s Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 4656 Wisconsin Ave, NW Sunday: 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm Phone: (202) 244-7272 Delivery: 11:00 am - 1:00 am Z Burger 4321 Wisconsin Ave, NW Ruby Tuesday Phone: (202) 966-1999 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW Sunday-Thursday: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm Phone: (202) 363-7005 Friday-Saturday: 10:30 am - 11:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am - 10:00 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 Phone: (703) 415-2400 1600 Crystal Square Arc Arlington, VA 22202-3323 Gallery Place Phone ( 0 ) 1 - 80 7th & H Streets, NW

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mazza Gallerie 1100 South Hayes Street 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: (202) 966-6114

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Shops at Bethesda MD 20817 3222 M Street, NW # 140 Phone: (301) 469-6000 Phone: (202) 298-5577 Tyson's Galleria 11301 Rockville Pike 2001 International Dr. North Bethesda, MD 20895-1021 McLean, VA 22102 Phone: (301) 468-5777 Phone: (703) 827-7730 Outlet Malls Tyson's Corner Center 1961 Chain Bridge Road Arundel Mills McLean, VA 22102 7000 Arundel Milles Circle Phone: (703) 893-9400 Hanover, MD 21076 Phone: (410) 540-5100 Union Station 40 Massachusetts Ave, NE Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets Phone (202) 28 -1 08 241 Fort Evans Road, NE Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 737-3071 Mall 7101 Democracy Boulevard

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 5400 Westbard Ave 4303 Connecticut Ave, NW Bethesda, MD Phone: (202) 364-8250 Phone: (301) 652-1484 Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:00 am Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

3336 Wisconsin Ave, NW Safeway Phone: (202)244-5922 4865 Macarthur Blvd, NW Monday-Saturday: 6:00 am - 12:00 am Phone: (202) 337-5649 Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Monday-Saturday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Phone: (301) 984-4860 Whole Foods Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 4530 40th Street, NW Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Washington, DC 20016 Phone: (202) 237-5800 Yes! Organic Market Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 3425 Connecticut Ave, NW Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Phone: (202) 363-1559 Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 420 Willard Ave Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Chevy Chase, MD Phone: (301) 657-1520 Trader Joe’s Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 6831 Wisconsin Ave Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Bethesda, MD 20815 Phone: (301) 907-0982 5269 River Road Monday-Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Bethesda, MD

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 DuPont Circle FRESHFARM Market Wisconsin Ave @ 34th Street, NW 20th Street, NW, between Q Street and Saturdays, May-November Massachusetts Ave Sundays, Year-round Adam’s Morgan Farmers’ Market 1800 Columbia Rd, NW Eastern Market Saturdays, May-November 225 7th Street, SE Year-round Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Corner of 17th and Lamont Streets, NW Saturday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturdays, May-November 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. 18

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 Panini Express Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-8:00pm Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm Einstein Bros. Bagels Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-6:00pm Tavern - American Pi Friday: 7:30am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-11:00pm Friday: 11:00am-6:00pm Field of Greens Sunday: 4:00pm –11:00pm Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-8:00pm Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm

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Restaurants, Banks & Stores

Butler Pavilion Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm Eagle’s Nest Phone: (202) 885-6318 Subway Monday-Friday: 7:00am-2:00am Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am Ward Circle Building

Megabytes Cafe Wagshal’s American Cafe Phone: (202) 885-6111 Phone: (202) 885-6371 Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm Fax: (202) 885-6372 Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-10:00pm Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm TIGI Boutique® Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm Phone: (202) 885-6465 Monday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Katzen Katzen Café Chevy Chase Bank Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm Phone: (202) 885-6440 Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Fax: (202) 537-2814 Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

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

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 .

AU’s Tenley Campus is located at 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 . (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 Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Phone: (202) 885-2587 E-mail: [email protected] Box Office and Ticket Tickets: american.tix.com Master Outlet Wesley students qualify for graduate Campus Store student rates for concerts sponsored by A bookstore where you can buy American University. everything from textbooks to trashcans. The box office is located in the tunnel Butler Pavilion near Bender Arena. 4440 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Phone: (202) 885-6300 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00 p.m. Fax: (202) 885-6373 Phone During Business Hours: E-mail: [email protected] (202) 885-3267 Phone After Business Hours: Hours: (202) 432-SEAT Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00pm

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 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. 23

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 24 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

Guest apartment with one $116 guest* Double occupancy dorm room $63

Single occupancy dorm room $74 *Each additional person $20 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.

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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.

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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 28 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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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 . 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 Planetarium.

Museums & Monuments

Smithsonian Institution Indian National Zoo Building Anacostia Community Museum National Air & Space Museum National Postal Museum Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Renwick Gallery Garden National Portrait Gallery & American Freer Gallery & Sackler Gallery Art Museum National Museum of African Art National Museum of African American Natural History Museum History and Culture American History Museum Monuments National Museum of the American 32

African American Civil War Memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island Arlington National Cemetery United States Air Force Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial United States Navy Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Iwo Jima Memorial Washington Monument Thomas Women in Vietnam Memorial Korean War Veterans 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 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 Professional Sports Teams

Dumbarton Oaks House and gardens MLB - Washington Nationals National Arboretum NHL - Washington Capitals Pershing Park Ice Rink MLS - DC United US Botanic Gardens NFL - Washington Redskins Old Town Alexandria NBA - Washington Wizards National Theater WNBA - Washington Mystics Friendship Park (aka Turtle Park) Tennis - Washington Kastles Mexican Cultural Institute Goethe Institute Capitol Riverfront 33

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

Radio Stations Television Stations

WAMU 88.5 FM Pub. Radio WRC 4-1 NBC WPFW 89.3 FM Jazz WTTG 5-1 Fox WCSP 90.1 FM Political WJLA 7-1 ABC WETA 90.9 FM Classical WUSA 9-1 CBS WKYS 93.9 FM Hip Hop WDCA 20-1 My 20 WHUR 96.3 FM Urban WETA 26-1 PBS WASH 97.1 FM AC WDCW 50-1 CW WMZQ 98.7 FM Country WPXW 66-1 Ion Media WIHT 99.5 FM Top-40 WBIG 100.3 FM 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

Major Newspapers Minor Newspapers

Washington Post Street Sense Washington Times CityPaper Washington Post Express El Tiempo Latino Washington Examiner DC Agenda

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 .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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