WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
May 7 - 13, 2012
Monday, May 7
Regalia pick up, 8 - 11 am (KG-01)
D.Min Commencement Orientation, 10 am (KG-01)
Incoming D.Min students’ “hospitality” waiting area, 8:30 am - 6 pm (Elderdice)
COMMENCEMENT! 2 pm (Washington National Cathedral, 3001 Wisc. Ave. NW, DC)
Tuesday, May 8 - Friday, May 18
D.Min Intensive Term classes, 9 am - 4 pm (various classrooms)
Tuesday, May 8
D.Min Intensive Term orientation, 8 - 9 am (Elderdice)
General Conference Class meeting, 10 am - 12 pm (board room)
Wednesday, May 9
DEADLINE (please!) for email announcements! Send to: communications@wesleyseminary.edu.
Friday, May 11
Board of Governors
BOG opening worship, 9 am (Chapel) Wesley Community invited to attend.
BOG meeting, 9:45 am - 12 pm (Elderdice)
BOG and Faculty Retreat, 12 - 2:30 pm (refectory)
(Note: D.Min students may still eat in refectory this day)
Saturday, May 12
French Speaking Protestant Church, 2:30 - 5:30 pm (Elderdice)
Sunday, May 13
French Speaking Protestant Church, 9:30 am – 1 pm (chapel, narthex)
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Monday, May 14
2nd Monday Lunch, 12 - 1:30 pm (Mount Vernon Square)
Announcements
2012 COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION! Wesley Theological Seminary's 2012 Commencement is at the National Cathedral on Monday May 7, at 2 pm! Congratulations to the graduands for all the hard work that led them to this milestone! More information regarding Commencement logistics can be found at www.wesleyseminary.edu/commencement.
PARKING FOR NON-GRADUATING STUDENTS AND WTS EMPLOYEES: Please note that we are asking residential (non-graduating) students and staff to NOT park on campus during Commencement Day to allow the graduands and their families the use the Wesley parking lot. Parking passes for parking at Katzen Arts garage are available from Debbie in the Development office (events@wesleyseminary.edu) and we ask ALL non-graduands or guests to utilize that option.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR WTS COMMUNITY!
HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGES FOR 2012 – 2013 For the 2012-2013 school year, Wesley has decided not to offer the EIIA (United Healthcare) insurance we have used this year and in the past. The Administration received a copy of the new insurance plan for 2012-2013 and has determined the cost is too prohibitive and the structure too inflexible to be a reasonable offering for our students. The Wesley Board of Governors will be discussing this matter at the May 11 board meeting and making a decision in terms of the future of student insurance at Wesley. Please check your Wesley email after that date to know the Board’s determination so that you can act accordingly. The above decision does not impact the current United Healthcare coverage students have that is in effect until August 14, 2012.
POLICY CHANGE: DADIAN GALLERY AFTER HOURS OPENING POLICY In order to make the Dadian Gallery available to departments for events taking place after hours or weekends a reservation form must be filled out 30 days in advance. A $25.00 staffing fee will be charged in order to open and close the gallery. An additional hourly fee will be assessed if an LCAR staff person is requested to be present during an event.
For your convenience you may consult the Gallery Schedule first (located under Policy/ Dadian Gallery on the G-drive) in order to determine if an exhibition will be mounted during your event. Although the gallery schedule is fixed up to two years in advance occasionally we have circumstances relating to the artists that require us to change the dates. Please contact the curator Alexandra Sherman (asherman@wesleyseminary.edu or ext. 8608) to be sure that the gallery will have an exhibition mounted during your event. LCAR staff will endeavor to meet every request submitted within the 30 day window; however due to the fact that we have very few staff there may be some cases where we will be unable to satisfy the request. The Gallery form will be available on the G-drive under FORMS and in the business office. It will be located on the back of the Audio Visual Request form. Please fill it out and submit it to Diane Wogaman as you would your other room reservations. Thank you very much for you cooperation. We look forward to making the Dadian available for your events. Sincerely, The LCAR Staff
HOUSING NEEDS FOR 2012 – 2013 Wesley Theological Seminary housing is already at capacity for 2012-2013. While anticipating housing relief for 2013-2014 through the new dorm project, Wesley is currently in need of additional housing off campus for a few new students for one academic year, 2012-2013. Presently, two families need housing and potentially any additional married couples who may apply for fall semester. We are open to all considerations and configurations—subleased apartments, condos, and houses, etc. Ideally we would prefer housing that is near Wesley or easily accessible by Metro or buses. If you know of any potential places for rent, please contact Amelia Masdin, Director of Housing, amasdin@wesleyseminary.edu or x8612 or Associate Dean Shelby Haggray, shaggray@wesleyseminary.edu or x8614. Thank you.
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WINDOW ON WESLEY, JUNE 27 (8:30 am - 3:30pm)! This is another opportunity for you to invite friends or members of your church learn about Wesley degree and non-degree programs. Have them contact Admissions@wesleyseminary.edu or call 202-885-8659 to spend the day learning about our seminary. Applications are still being accepted for Fall 2012 semester.
ATTENTION: WESLEYAN STUDIES PROJECT DVDS ARE REQUIRED FOR UM HISTORY AND DOCTRINE THIS SUMMER! If you are registered for either of these two courses this summer you will need to purchase the DVDs produced by Wesley Ministry Network. The DVDs are being distributed by the summer school office (TG-08) and are $35 each or $100 for a set of three (includes History, Doctrine, and Evangelism). Stop by the summer school office to order, make payment and pick up your DVDs. Not on campus? No worries – an order form is available on the summer school webpage. Compete the form and mail it to Sara Sheppard at Wesley Seminary. A small delivery fee is required for home delivery. Questions? Call Sara, 202-885-8688.
“FRIEND” COKESBURY ON FACEBOOK We here at the Cokesbury have some exciting news: We now have Facebook! Makes sure to “like” us and keep up to date with new items, special sales, special events, and deadlines. http://www.facebook.com/CokesburyBookstoreWTS.
SUMMER LOANS If you are interested in borrowing loans for summer classes, the Stafford Request Form will be available outside the financial aid office or by contacting Mary Vibert at mvibert@wesleyseminary.edu for an electronic copy. Please be sure to complete your 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
ONGOING/ DID YOU KNOW…
BUSINESS OFFICE AND REGISTRAR’S OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 12 pm, 1 – 4:30 pm
A REMINDER FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE: PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY PHONE! You can pay your bill over the phone. All you need is the IC number on your billing statement (this number is also on your ID card). The number for this service is 1-866-498-4011. Payments will be posted within 24 hours or one business day. Please note: this service will not give you an account balance.
MAILROOM Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
DINING HOURS, prices and menu, please visit: http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/mywesley/diningatwesley.aspx
LIBRARY HOURS--Monday, May 7: 8 am – 12 pm
D.Min Term
Tuesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 10: 8 am – 9 pm
Friday, May 11: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, May 12: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, May 13: CLOSED
Monday, May 14 – Thursday, May 17: 8 am – 10:30 pm
Friday, May 18: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, May 19: CLOSED
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Doors may be locked 10 minutes prior to posted closing times.
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Call the Library at 202-885-8695 for the most up-to-date hours information.
COKESBURY BOOKSTORE--Monday May 7: 10 am – 5 pm
D.Min Term
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 10 am - 2 pm
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month: 10 am – 2 pm
BLACKBOARD SUPPORT HOURS Do you have questions about or problems with Blackboard? Our student support team can help. We are located in the basement of Straughn Hall. Come by and see us or contact us at: 202-885-6091 / 202-885-8626 / blackboardsupport@wesleyseminary.edu.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES There are a variety of church related (ie. youth pastor positions, soloist…) and other job opportunities listed on our website that area churches and others in the community have requested we advertise. If you are looking for a job or some supplemental income, please check out this site: http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/Careers/CommunityOpportunities.aspx.
NON-SMOKING POLICY Wesley implemented a non-smoking policy on February 1. The new policy prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any campus building. This policy was discussed and approved by the Community Life Committee, the Faculty and the Administrative Council. The Community Life Office will be implementing a communication plan to promote the policy to all the constituents at Wesley. It will also be identifying viable smoking cessation programs for those who would like to quit smoking. If you have questions concerning the new policy or any suggestions to help enforce it, contact Shelby Haggray at 202-885-8614 or shaggray@wesleyseminary.edu.
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PLEASE NOTE! The DEADLINE for all information to be included in the Wesley Weekly Announcements is Wednesday at 12 pm for the following week’s publication/posting. Please send copy ready (Verdana 10 pt. font, single spaced) information to communications@wesleyseminary.edu. (Note: Classes and individual or private office-sponsored meetings and events are generally NOT listed unless it is requested, they take place on weekends or they pertain to general community information). The Wesley Weekly Announcements contain information about Wesley Theological Seminary sponsored events, OR, events that take place on Wesley’s campus and at Mt. Vernon Square. The Wesley Journal is not published during the summer.