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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE FOR OUR Neighbors WHAT’SInside For more information, please contact In this Insider’s Guide to GW, you will find a wealth the Office of Community Relations at of information about GW’s programs and services 202-994-9132, [email protected], or visit www.neighborhood.gwu.edu. available to our neighbors. We have created this guide with you, our neighbors, in mind, and hope you will take full advantage of the many opportunities noted on the following pages.

2 4 or Benefits andOutreach at residents shouldcontact theDirector ofAlumni For more information, /West End approval from theprofessor ordepartmentchair. To register for acourse, you willneedto an get The cost isonly$65percourse. canattend awidearray and 20037) ofcourses. and MountVernon campuses(zipcodes 20006 ages60andover,neighbors, ofourFoggy Bottom On anot-for-credit basis,GWalumniand AUDITING COURSES RESOURCES KNOWLEDGE & SHARING [email protected] . 202-994-6435

or Community Relations at this access card, pleasecontact theOffice of August 15).For more information onobtaining borrow booksduringthesummer(May 15- library access card. For a$5 fee, residents can to Library theGelman neighbors withavalid GW welcomes ourFoggy Bottom/West End LIBRARY ACCESS 202-994-9132 contact theOffice of Community Relationsat software applications.For more information, fundamentals, internet exploration, andpopular receive instructiononsuchtopics ascomputer training, can andtelephone support,neighbors a combination ofinstructor-led classes,online Foggy Bottom/West End Through neighbors. GW isproud to offer computer training to its TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE [email protected] or [email protected] . 202-994-9132 .

contact thelibrary manager, at Library. For information andaccess, please welcome to usetheresources ofEckles Memorial oftheMountVernonNeighbors Campusare more information, pleasecall End Library Public at110124th Street, NW. For areNeighbors alsoencouraged to visittheWest or [email protected] events, pleasecontact theprogram director at The GLNandto receive notices ofupcoming and aforeign filmseries. For more information on workshops, guestspeakers, lectures, embassy visits, panels,open-air markets, including ambassador also offers atleastthree cultural activitiesper week free dailyclassesinmore languages.It than50 of approximately 200volunteers, TheGLNoffers international languagesandcultures. Withastaff community cooperation through educationin nonprofit studentorganization that fosters LanguageNetworkThe Global (GLN)isa GLOBAL LANGUAGES [email protected] orvisit . www.thegln.org. 202-724-8707 202-242-6620

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5 SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NOTARY PUBLIC PATRICE FRANKLIN CHARLES E. SMITH GW HOSPITAL SENIOR GW COMMUNITY COUNSELING Strong Interest Inventory, Meyers Briggs, and 202-994-6200 CENTER MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE PROGRAM SERVICES CENTER the Self Directed Search. You may contact the The following GW employees are available to meet Colonial Central Community Counseling Services Center for a the notary public needs of our neighbors: Marvin Center, Ground Floor The Charles E. Smith Center offers memberships Living well. Feeling well. Staying well. That’s what GW’s Community Counseling Services Center clinical screening and assignment of a counselor 800 21st Street, NW to Foggy Bottom Community Members. For more the Senior Advantage program at GW Hospital is the clinical training facility for students in intern by calling 202-994-8645. ROSIE ARBIETO M-F 9:30am - 1:30pm and 3:30 – 4:30pm information, please contact the Membership Director is all about. Senior Advantage provides free and the Department of Counseling/Human and 202-994-5783 No Charge at [email protected] or 202-994-5480. discounted services that help enhance the health Organizational Studies. Graduate-level counselor THE HEALTH INSURANCE 1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 200 and well-being of adults ages 65 and over. Seniors interns working under faculty supervision provide SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES M-F 9am - 5pm AQUINOS “CANDY” BUTLER COUNSELING PROJECT receive free health information and literature, counseling and related services on a sliding scale Must call ahead for an appointment. CAMPUS RECREATION 202-994-8453 free physician referrals, special senior events to clients from the Washington, DC, metro area. The Health Insurance Counseling Project (HICP) Cost is $2 per document for neighbors. COMMUNITY AQUA 725 23rd Street, NW, #105 and health fairs, VIP hospital accommodations, provides free health insurance information, M-F 9am - 4:30pm The mission of the Community Counseling discounted prices on prescription drugs, and much education, counseling, and legal services to JA’NINE CRAWFORD Cost is $2 per document. Trying to find a new way to stay active that is easy on Services Center is to promote excellence in 202-994-6288 (office) the joints but still gets you sweating? Check out the more. Cost for residents is $10 per individual counselor training by providing high quality seniors and people with disabilities who live in 202-285-8175 (cell, preferred) community aqua aerobics class through GW Campus and $15 per couple. For more information, counseling services and resources. The Center the District of Columbia, and to their families, and E Building, 700 20th Street, NW, 2nd Floor Recreation. This class is geared specifically to older call 202-715-4263. offers low-cost counseling and referral services, caregivers. HICP helps to resolve unpaid medical M-F 9am - 5pm adults. It’s a great way to stay active, recover from clinical screening, and outreach programming bills, appeal denial of medical services, and apply Cost is $2 per seal of document for neighbors. injuries, and meet new people! For more information, to organizations. Our specialty services include for prescription discounts. HICP is funded by the please contact 202-994-9132 or [email protected]. six free career-counseling sessions. We offer Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the individual and group counseling to adults and DC Office on Aging, and the GW Law School. HICP children for emotional, behavioral, academic/ maintains a telephone helpline at 202-994-6272 occupational, and relationship issues. If a client (TTY 202-973-1079). Confidential messages chooses to have a career test, the cost is $15 per can be left at any time and calls will be returned assessment. Assessments offered include the during business hours. 6 7 THE JACOB BURNS COMMUNITY GW SPEECH AND HEARING 4-RIDE ESCORT SERVICE / BICYCLE REGISTRATION MOTORIST ASSISTANCE LEGAL CLINICS CENTER COLONIAL EXPRESS SHUTTLE GWPD provides District of Columbia bicycle GWPD provides jump-starts and vehicle lockout Founded in 1971, the Community Legal The GW Speech and Hearing Center offers BUS SERVICE registration stickers at Woodhull House at 2033 assistance upon request. For assistance, G Street, NW. For $5 the registration information call 202-994-6110. Clinics currently include the Small Business a full range of services for people of all ages The GW Police Department (GWPD) coordinates will be passed on to the Metropolitan Police and Community Economic Development, with communicative disorders. It provides two safe travel alternatives in the Foggy Bottom Department (MPD) for their database. For more Neighborhood Law and Policy, Family Justice comprehensive evaluations and therapy for area: 4-RIDE, a fleet of escort vehicles that will information, call 202-994-6110. SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES Litigation, Domestic Violence, Health Rights Law, those experiencing speech, language, literacy, pick you up and drop you off anywhere within Public Justice Advocacy, International Human voice, stuttering, neurological, and hearing three blocks of campus, and the Colonial Express Rights, Immigration, Vaccine Injury, and Federal, difficulties. The Center is staffed by speech- Shuttle Bus that runs two routes around campus LOST AND FOUND Criminal, and, Appellate Clinic. language pathologists and audiologists who hold stopping at residence halls and major campus GWPD serves as GW’s central depository for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the Despite their diversity, all the clinics share buildings. For information about the 4-RIDE recovered items in order to safeguard them while American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. a common goal: to provide members of the boundaries and the Shuttles routes around assisting in their return to the rightful owner. A fee-for-service facility, the Center will provide community with critically needed legal services campus, please check the GWPD website at Property found on campus and in the surrounding forms for insurance reimbursement. The clinic while giving motivated law students the http://gwired.gwu.edu/upd. To request a 4-RIDE community can be turned in to GWPD 24 hours a is located at 2115 G Street, NW, Suite B01, with opportunity to gain insight into law, lawyering, and vehicle, please call 202-994-RIDE (7433). day, 365 days a year. Inquiries about lost property, operating hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through the legal system in operation, while developing should be directed to 202-994-6948 between Friday. For more information and appointments, their skills as negotiators, advocates, and litigators the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. call 202-994-7360. within an exciting and supportive educational Property not claimed within 30 days is donated to environment. The Clinics provide services in charity or destroyed. English, Spanish, and other languages. For more information, call 202-994-7463.

8 9 FRIENDS meetings and events are open to the COMMUNITY CALENDAR public; the group simply asks that those who OF EVENTS come bring a positive attitude and are committed

BUILDING BUILDING COMMUNITY to making our shared community a better place. Check out some of the many campus events open For more information on FRIENDS and to receive to the public each month, including lectures, notices of upcoming events, please contact the theatre, athletics, films, and more. The Community COMMUNITY Office of Community Relations at202-994-9132 Calendar is distributed at each monthly FRIENDS or [email protected]. meeting and is published in The Foggy Bottom FRIENDS Current. For more information, please contact the FRIENDS is a community group that promotes ANNUAL FOGGY BOTTOM/ Office of Community Relations at202-994-9132 positive dialogue between GW and its neighbors. WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD or [email protected]. Its members are committed to fostering BLOCK PARTY relationships for a better Foggy Bottom/West End through communication, cooperation, Each October, GW students, faculty, and staff and collaboration. FRIENDS facilitates mutual work with the FRIENDS group to host a large understanding through open public meetings community celebration in the Foggy Bottom/West held the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings End neighborhood. Local businesses, restaurants, alternate between a business agenda one groups, and institutions are welcome and month and a social event the next. Hundreds of encouraged to have booths at this free event. The community residents participate in FRIENDS block party regularly attracts upwards of 2,000 events and the monthly public meetings typically people and has developed into a wonderful annual draw approximately 70 residents. community celebration. For more information, please contact the Office of Community Relations at 202-994-9132 or [email protected]. 10 11 THE FOGGY BOTTOM ARCHIVE THE OFFICE OF OFF-CAMPUS We believe students make good neighbors and In addition, the Center sponsors an annual “Senior ART GALLERIES THE KALB REPORT STUDENT AFFAIRS are important contributors to their community. Prom” each April, inviting local senior citizens to GW’s maintains an archive pertaining By educating students of their rights and an evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment. The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, an educational Community members are welcome to join the to Foggy Bottom, its residents, and its place in gallery on the second floor of GW’s Media studio audience for the highly acclaimed public The Office of Off-Campus Student Affairs (OCSA) responsibilities, we improve both the students For more information about this free event, BUILDING COMMUNITY history. The collection includes documents, slides, strives to improve the Foggy Bottom/West End and the Foggy Bottom/West End community as a call 202-994-5493. and Public Affairs Building, is the professional affairs series, The Kalb Report, moderated by photographs, oral histories, books, pamphlets, community by encouraging personal responsibility, whole. For more information, contact the Office of showcase for visual arts at GW. The gallery also legendary journalist Marvin Kalb. Through one-on- newspapers and clippings, and memorabilia relating neighborhood courtesy, and civic involvement. Off-Campus Student Affairs at202-994-0334 PERFORMING ARTS administers the University’s Permanent Collection, one interviews and panel discussions emanating to the Foggy Bottom community. Also available is OCSA educates students about their rights in or [email protected]. which includes paintings, sculptures, textiles, from the main ballroom of the National Press The GW and Foggy Bottom Historical Encyclopedia and responsibilities to the greater community in Throughout the year, GW’s theatres host ceramics, historic furnishings, and photographs. Club before audiences comprising several hundred an ongoing, constantly growing, online resource order to help students make good decisions. In THE CENTER FOR CIVIC performances open to the public, and often The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery is open to the students and professionals, Kalb explores topics at that aims to provide increasingly comprehensive at a discount to senior citizens. Theatre, dance, public Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 5pm. The the intersection of press, politics, and public policy. partnership with the Office of Student Judicial ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC information. The encyclopedia covers the history Services, OCSA also initiates disciplinary action and music students stage dozens of performances University’s Dimock Gallery, on the lower level of The Kalb Report is produced by the George of the George Washington University from its when appropriate. SERVICE/ SENIOR PROM in the 435-seat Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre , provides a space on campus for Washington University Global Media Institute led establishment in 1821, as well as over two centuries in the Marvin Center and elsewhere on campus. exhibitions curated by students of the Department Each year OCSA provides and distributes a GW GW’s Center for Civic Engagement and Public by Professor Michael Freedman of the School of of the Foggy Bottom area of Washington, DC. Lisner Auditorium also opens its doors to many of Fine Arts and Art History. To get exhibition Guide to Living Off-Campus, which contains Service supports students who want to be good Media and Public Affairs, the National Press Club, For more information, please call 202-994-7283 or national and international artists for exciting information for both galleries, call 202-994-1525 specific information about being a good neighbors to residents of Foggy Bottom and and Harvard University. The series is distributed by contact [email protected]. and entertaining performances. For information or visit www.gwu.edu/~bradyart. neighbor, trash, parking, noise issues, and other the West End and throughout the District of Oklahoma Educational Television Authority and about GW Theatre and Dance Department topics. All students can find information on Columbia. Each year, GW students, faculty, and American Public Television and is seen on local productions, call 202-994-6178. For Lisner rights and responsibilities of off-campus living staff volunteer tens of thousands of hours of public television stations across the country. The Auditorium information, visit www.lisner.org at the Resource Center. The OCSA’s website at service at local agencies and schools, including St. series also airs nationally on Sirius-XM Satellite or call 202-994-6800. www.gwired.gwu.edu/offcampus contains a Mary’s Court, School Without Walls, and the Foggy Radio and in Washington, DC, on Federal News downloadable version of the guide, the Quick Facts Bottom Food Pantry. Radio (1500-AM). To learn more about The Kalb series, and additional information. 12 13 Report’s upcoming programs and to reserve and single game ticket prices, plus discounted CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT/ MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS Today, the Mount Vernon Campus reflects a fusion The campus is served by The Vern Express, the free free tickets, visit www.kalb.gwu.edu. ticket opportunities, call the Smith Center Box DIVISION OF OPERATIONS of the history of the Mount Vernon Seminary shuttle service connecting the Foggy Bottom and For more information, contact the George Office at202-994-7325 . For a list of all 22 varsity GW’s Mount Vernon Campus is located at 2100 and College, especially the legacy of its founder Mount Vernon campuses, which offers round-the- Foxhall Road, NW in the heart of the Palisades Washington University Global Media Institute at sports and schedules and to learn more about GW’s Division of Operations is responsible for Elizabeth J. Somers and her commitment to clock departures throughout the academic year BUILDING COMMUNITY 202-994-8266 or [email protected]. GW Athletics, visit the official website at planning for development activities on the Foggy neighborhood on the edge of Georgetown. For education, and GW’s vision for providing students with more limited service during the winter and www.GWsports.com or call 202-994-6650. Bottom Campus. The University is committed 53 years, these 25 acres served as the home with a complete Washington experience, including summer breaks. For more information about the GW ATHLETICS to involving a wide range of stakeholders in its of the Mount Vernon Seminary and College, a numerous academic courses, residential options, Mount Vernon Campus, please contact the Office WASHINGTON CIRCLE campus planning processes, including members distinguished liberal arts institution providing and student life programs. Signature academic of Community Relations at 202-994-9132. Colonials Athletics includes twenty-two higher education for women. In 1999, the BUSINESS ASSOCIATION of the surrounding neighborhood. Detailed activities on the campus include the Women’s intercollegiate sports, consisting of 12 women’s information on campus development initiatives campus’ connection to Washington grew when it Leadership Program and the Interior Design teams and 10 men’s teams. GW is a member of the Local businesses convened the Washington (including upcoming community meetings, copies became a fully integrated campus of The George undergraduate and graduate programs. These and competes at the NCAA Circle Business Association (WCBA) to promote of regulatory filings and updates on current and Washington University. academic activities are complemented by a full Division I level. A majority of the events are held at cooperation and dialogue among the more than future construction projects), can be found online range of events, many of them open to members the Charles E. Smith Center (22nd and G Streets, 200 businesses that call Foggy Bottom/West End at www.neighborhood.gwu.edu. of the community, including the Black Box Theater, NW), while outdoor sports are primarily held at home. The group meets regularly and participation Octoberfest, Cinema Français à Mount Vernon, GW’s Mount Vernon Campus Athletic Complex is open to any Foggy Bottom/West End business. Colonials men’s and women’s soccer and tennis (2100 Foxhall Road, NW). GW’s baseball team For more information, contact the WCBA in the fall, the Women’s Leadership Conference plays at Barcroft Park in nearby Arlington, . at www.washigntoncirclebiz.com. and Colonials women’s softball and lacrosse in the While some sports (men’s and women’s basketball, spring, and Films on The Vern and the Outdoor women’s volleyball, and women’s gymnastics) Pool in the summer. charge admission, many of the Colonials’ teams offer free admission to their games and matches. For men’s and women’s basketball season tickets

14 15 If the violation takes place on GW property, NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION TEAM GWPD will respond immediately and forward a report to the appropriate campus departments. In March 2005, GW established a GW CONTACTING Police-led Neighborhood Action Team (NAT) If the concern involves non-GW property, GWPD will notify the DC Metropolitan Police to focus specifically on quality of life issues and

Department and forward a report to the concerns reported by Foggy Bottom/West End OR NIGHT DAY GW: CONTACTING GW: DAY appropriate campus departments. neighbors, as noted through the Community Concern Line or raised at community meetings. For both on-campus and off-campus concerns, NAT officers are deployed at strategic times the University will follow up with the community and locations to proactively address GW related OR NIGHT member regarding the complaint when contact community concerns. information is provided. COMMUNITY CONCERN LINE GW also has a Crime Tips Hotline CAMPUS ADVISORIES Through the GW Police Department (GWPD), GW 202-994-TIPS (8477), which enables community maintains a 24-hour Community Concern Hotline. members to communicate directly with Chief Visit http://campusadvisories.gwu.edu for If residents have a GW related concern regarding of GW Police. GW’s Crime Tips Hotline gives updates on GW’s operating status, campus violations of the law and or city ordinances, they people who have sensitive information a means advisories, alerts, and helpful preparedness may call 202-994-6110. of reporting that information to the Chief with a tips and to sign up for the Alert DC public promise of confidentiality. emergency notification service. You may also call the University’s recorded information line at 202-994-5050 for the University’s operating status.

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Wa shin GW Delicatessen Baskin Robbins gton Circle Future site of 1. The George Washington University Hospital School of Public Health & 2 Health Services Building RETAIL @ GW Dunkin Donuts Opening 2014 2. The Avenue 3. Rice Hall DUQUÈS HALL 1 I (EYE) STREET 1959 E STREET, NW Gallery Market & Café 4. New Hampshire Avenue 3 G-Dub Java Pita Pit Pennsylvania Avenue 5. School of Media and Public Affairs Gallery News and More 8 I (Eye) Street SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES 6. Welcome Center Potbelly 4 Starbucks 7. Marvin Center HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 9 6 Subway 8. I (Eye) Street Mall 7 5 Juice Zone LISNER HALL

H Street 9. Ross Hall School of Medicine Future site of Uptowner Café Science & Engineering Hall 2000 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Opening 2015 13 10. Duquès Hall School of Business 11 15 GELMAN LIBRARY 12 11. Gelman Library 10 Future site of 16 GW Museum Retail Shops and Restaurants Opening 2014 12. Kogan Plaza Starbucks 14

24th Street 23rd Street 22nd Street 21st Street 20th Street 19th Street 13. Lisner Auditorium G Street 14. Woodhull House GW Police 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Future site of GW HOSPITAL Law Learning Center Garage 19 18 Opening Late 2012 15. University Yard Retail Shops and Restaurants 16. Law School Starbucks 17 F Street 17. Cafeteria 21 2140 F STREET, NW 20 18. Charles E. Smith Center Virginia Avenue 19. Ivory Tower FoBoGro (Foggy Bottom Grocery) 20. Old Main GW Career Center 21. Alumni House E Street 18 19 MARVIN CENTER QUIGLEY’S The Metro Diner Tonic at Quigley’s The Coffee Stop Nosh THE AVENUE Freshëns Energy Zone Foggy Bottom Whole Foods Pesto District Commons Simply-to-Go Burger, Tap and Shake SEE YOU AROUND THE Greenfields Circa at Foggy Bottom Thyme Roti Mediterranean Grill Bamboo Sweetgreen GW Bookstore CitiBank Neighborhood! Devon and Blakely MITCHELL HALL www.neighborhood.gwu.edu 7-Eleven WEST HALL – Mount Vernon Pelham Commons POTOMAC HOUSE Carvings

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