WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

January 30 - February 6 (7), 2012

Monday, January 30
Phone-a-thon, 2 – 9 pm (Board Room)

Tuesday, January 31
Martin Luther King, Jr. lecture/ Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas, 11 am - 12 noon (chapel)
MLK, Jr. lecture Dean’s Forum, 12 - 1:30 pm (Elderdice)
Phone-a-thon, 2– 9 pm (Board Room)
Worship, 5:30 - 6: 20 pm (chapel)…sponsored by ABS-- ALL WELCOME

Wednesday, February 1
DEADLINE for email announcements!  Please send to:  communications@wesleyseminary.edu.
Staff Council, 10:30 am – 12 noon (Elderdice)
Logos, 12 – 1 pm (Aiken)
Holy Eucharist, 12:15 pm (chapel)…sponsored by Episcopal Student Union-- ALL WELCOME
Phone-a-thon, 2 – 9 pm (Board Room)
Community Worship, 6:15 - 7:15 pm (chapel)

Thursday, February 2
UM Young Adult Missionary interest lunch/ Dan Randall, a missionary with Global Ministries, 12 – 1:30 pm (Bess Jones)
Phone-a-thon, 2 – 9 pm (Board Room)
Korean Student Association Prayer Service, 9:30 - 11 pm (Elderdice)

Friday, February 3
Faculty meeting, 9 am - 3 pm (Elderdice)
Phone-a-thon, 2 – 9 pm (Board Room)

Saturday, February 4
Staff Church Event/ Janice Parks, 9 am – 4:30 pm (Elderdice)
Phone-a-thon, 12 – 4 pm (Board Room)
Cokesbury, 10 am – 2 pm (bookstore)

Sunday, February 5
French Speaking Protestant Church, 9:30 - 1 pm (chapel)
Wesley Fellowship / Plumbline Super Bowl Party including the “Souper Bowl of Caring”  (Welliver Lounge in Straughn)

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Monday, February 6
PMM Immersion Debriefing Session, 9 am- 12 noon (Elderdice)
Phone-a-thon, 2 – 9 pm (Board Room)

Tuesday, February 7
Community Worship, 11 am - 12 pm (Chapel)
“Hip-Hop” Lecture sponsored by ABS 12, noon- 1:30 pm (Elderdice)
Diaconal Ministry Discussion, 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Aiken)
Phone-a-thon, 2 – 9 pm (Board Room)
Worship, 5:30 - 6: 20 pm (chapel)…sponsored by ABS-- ALL WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2012 SPRING PHONATHON TO BENEFIT THE ANNUAL FUND FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT Jan. 30 - Feb. 11  Help strengthen Wesley’s Annual Fund by volunteering with the 2012 Spring Phonathon that will reach our alumni across the country. Student callers are needed. Staff and faculty are also welcome. No experience necessary. Training provided. Convenient two hour shifts still available- Mon - Fri: 2 - 4  & 4 - 6 pm; 7 - 9 pm and Sat. 12 - 2 & 2 - 4 pm. Sign up today by contacting Mauri Bishop at mbishop@wesleyseminary.edu or (202) 885-8526.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR LECTURE January 31-- Come to worship and welcome Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas at 11 am in Oxnam Chapel. Dr. Floyd-Thomas joins us from Vanderbilt University where she is the Associate Professor of Ethics and Society. She also serves as the Executive Director of both the Society of Christian Ethics and Black Religious Scholars Group. Her work in Christian social ethics has a threefold focus--race, gender, and class--and she is equally interested in the challenges of religious pluralism, social justice and the political world. There will be a Dean's Forum in Elderdice Hall immediately following the lecture. Lunch is available for either $8 or a meal ticket.

FIND OUT ABOUT UM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS  Thursday, February 2 Dan Randall, M.Div., is a commissioned missionary with the United Methodist Church and currently serves as the Global Ministries Mission Interpreter for the Northeastern Jurisdiction of the UMC. He has a passion for connecting people with mission opportunities around the world through the General Board of Global Ministries.  Dan will be available outside K-G01 part of the morning on Thursday, Feb. 2 – and will have lunchtime conversation with anyone available 12 - 1:30 pm in Bess Jones.  If you can’t meet with him either of these times, check out http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/youth/  or email him: miirnej@gbgm-umc.org.

CONSORTIUM PRAYER SERVICE for CHRISTIAN UNITY:  Join with other schools in the Consortium on Thursday, February 2 at 5:30 pm at Washington Theological Union to pray for Christian unity.  Following the prayer service, planned and led by the Student Board, Dr. Margaret O'Gara will receive the Ecumenism Award and present the Fourth Annual Figel Address.  Dr. O'Gara is Professor of Theology at the University of St. Michaels’ College in Toronto and is known for her scholarship on Roman Catholicism and ecumenical dialogue.  Visit washtheocon.org for more information, and RSVP to wtc@washtheocon.org or 202-832-2675.

WESLEY FELLOWSHIP and PLUMBLINE are hosting a Super Bowl party to include the Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, February 5 in Straughn's Welliver Lounge.  All are invited to come watch the game on the big screen and are encouraged to bring a favorite snack to share.  Drinks will be provided.  Also, as a way to share our resources, join with others around the country and bring canned goods or funds that will go to local food programs.

INTERESTED IN DEEP DIALOGUE ABOUT CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL TOPICS? Join a dialogue group at American University to speak from your own experiences and learn to listen and understand others' experiences. This spring semester, three topics involve religion:  Beyond Belief: A Dialogue on Religion, Faith and Secularism (Mondays, 5:30 – 8 pm), Women & Religion: Believe It or Not (Thursdays, 2:30 – 5 pm), Religion & Sexuality: Exploring the Divide (Thursdays, 5:30 – 8 pm). Dialogues begin the week of Feb. 20th. Applications to join are due February 6. View all six topics, with descriptions, and the structure of these 7-session dialogues at http://www.american.edu/sis/ipcr/ddg.cfm

EXPLORING WOMANIST THOUGHT OPPORTUNITY “Come to the WATER: Women in Seminary" is hosting a conversation on womanist thought at WATER on Wednesday February 8, from 6 - 8 pm.  Our own Dr. Beverly Mitchell will be joining the group to give a brief overview on womanist thought, touching on the history and the trends.  Please RSVP to Heather Smith (hnsmith86@gmail.com) by Monday, February 6.

ARE YOU CONSIDERING BEING ORDAINED A UM DEACON? Get more information or discuss your concerns with Jacqulyn Thorpe, FD.  Information sessions will be held in the Aiken Dining Room from 12:30 – 2:30 pm on Tuesdays, February 7 & 21, March 13 & 27, and April 10. 

TAX INFORMATION SESSION FOR F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - February 9 from 12:15- 1:15 pm (K-114) OR February 14, 12:15- 1:15 pm (K-114) International Students, did you know that all F-1 students and F-2 dependents studying in the U.S. need to file U.S. tax forms by April 17, 2012? This is true even if you did not work on or off campus. Please come to one of two mandatory meetings to learn how to fill out these forms and everything else you need to know.  The information at this meeting will be different from last year’s meeting so please attend.  You may chose one of the two meetings to attend. Questions? Contact Alice Davis at adavis@wesleyseminary.edu.

NOW IN THE GALLERY-- “The Seminary Celebrates,” an exhibition in memory of Constance Sherridan Hefner featuring works by Wesley students, staff and faculty.  The Show runs through March 1.  This exhibition features both literary and recorded performance in addition to art for the first time in the history of this biennial show.   Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4:30 pm.  Closed weekends and holidays.

INTERCULTURAL IMMERSION UPDATE  Welcome back!  If you are still interested in participating in the China Immersion taking place May 21 – June 4, there is still room!  Please stop by the PMM Office for a brochure (located outside K-107) and for further information contact Josie Hoover at jhoover@wesleyseminary.edu, 202-885-8558.     

WEEKLY EUCHARIST SERVICE The Episcopal Student Union cordially invites the Wesley Community to join them in a weekly Eucharist in Oxnam Chapel, 12:15 – 12:45 pm, each Wednesday.

JOB OPENING!  Wesley is hiring an Enrollment Counselor for the Office of Admissions.  A complete position announcement is available at - http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/Careers/CurrentOpenings.aspx.  Please forward this along to those who you think might be a good applicant for this position.  For more information contact hr@wesleyseminary.edu.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES  There are a variety church related (ie. youth pastor positions, soloist…)  and other job opportunities listed on our website.  If you are looking for a job or some supplemental income, please check this   which area churches and others in the community have requested that we advertise.  Please community-wide job opportunities:  http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/Careers/CommunityOpportunities.aspx.

DID YOU USE A small dining room or another area on campus ON A WEEKLY BASIS LAST SEMESTER AND WANT TO CONTINUE THIS SEMESTER?  If yes, please be sure to reserve the room for Spring Semester.  Reservations DO NOT automatically carry over.  Please contact Diane at the front desk to make your reservation (202-885-8600 or dwogaman@wesleyseminary.edu). 

NEW!  NON-SMOKING POLICY Wesley will implement a new non-smoking policy beginning February 1, 2012. 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.

YOUR LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN LATER!  In response to community requests, the Library at Wesley Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a test-run of extended hours this semester!  The Library will be open until 10:30 PM Monday through Thursday.  But be aware: this is only a test!  At the end of the semester, we will evaluate the usage of the Library during the hours we were open and, if needed, will adjust the hours accordingly for future semesters.  We look forward to seeing you!  (Please note, the library is closed on Tuesdays during community worship.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

IMPORTANT DATES DURING SPRING SEMESTER:  The Spring schedule regarding important dates during the semester has been updated to reflect the correct dates for Easter break and leap year. Please disregard the previous schedule.  Our apologies for any inconvenience the inaccurate dates may have caused:

INCLEMENT WEATHER & EMERGENCY CLOSINGS POLICY

INCLEMENT WEATHER:  There may be days when Wesley Theological Seminary will need to close due to inclement weather or other   situations. On those occasions, a recording will be put on the seminary’s main phone line as soon as possible after any decision regarding closings or delayed openings is made. 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.

The WTS Main Phone line is:  202-885-8600. Press 0 once the voice recording comes on (you do not need to listen to the entire message) to connect to the WTS opening/closing status line. 

Additional means for obtaining information about closings include:

EMERGENCY CLOSING:  If a non-weather-related event occurs in the Washington, DC area that will impact Wesley Theological Seminary, we will use the main phone number--(202) 885-8600, press 0, as our primary mode of information dissemination. We also will also use as many of the other resources listed above as possible. In the event that the Dept. of Homeland Security declares a Code Red that encompasses this region, the school will be closed until further notice

ONGOING/ DID YOU KNOW…

MAILROOM HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday:  8:30 am – 12 pm (ONLY when there is a Saturday class meeting)
Sunday: CLOSED

LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 10:30 pm
(NOTE: The Library is closed for Chapel from 11 am until 12 pm Tuesdays)
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm

• Doors may be locked 10 minutes prior to posted closing times. 
• Call the Library at 202-885-8695 for the most up-to-date hours information.

DINING HOURS, prices and menu, please visit: http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/mywesley/diningatwesley.aspx

COKESBURY BOOKSTORE
Monday:  10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday:  10 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday:  10 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
1^st and 3^rd Saturdays:  10 am – 2 pm

BUSINESS OFFICE AND REGISTRAR’S OFFICE REGULAR 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.
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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.