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Stu Paul Duncan
Dean of Graduate Student Affairs
Exley Science Center, Room 132
265 Church Street
(860) 685-2223
spduncan@wesleyan.edu

Maureen Zimmer
Faculty Employment Specialist (J-1 Visas)
Phone Extension: 2708
mzimmer@wesleyan.edu

Kathleen Norris
Administrative Assistant in the College of East Asian Studies
Mansfield Freeman Center
343 Washington Terrace,
Middletown, CT 06459-0435 USA
(860) 685-2330
knorris@wesleyan.edu

Sherri Condon
Administrative Assistant in Romance Languages and Literatures
300 High Street
860‑685‑2437
scondon@wesleyan.edu

Jennifer Collingwood
Administrative Assistant in Fries Center for Global Studies
262 High St., 201G Fisk Hall
860‑685‑3661
jcollingwood@wesleyan.edu 

Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret
Director of Languages Resources and Technology
262 High St., 201D Fisk Hall
(860) 685-2560
eparis@wesleyan.edu 

Julia Fedoruk
Global Language and Outreach Fellow
262 High St., 201F Fisk Hall
glo@wesleyan.edu 

Language Section Heads
French Section: Jeff Rider
Spanish Section: Robert Conn
Italian Section: Camilla Zamboni 
Chinese Section: Wei Gong
Japanese Section: Naho Maruta
Korean Section: Hyejoo Back

Allbritton Center
The Allbritton Center is the hub of civic engagement at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. We study public life, actively partner with the local and regional community, and teach practical skills for social impact. The Allbritton houses these other centers: Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, Service-Learning Center, Jewett Center for Community Partnerships, Center for Prison Education, and Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship.

Center for the Arts (CFA)
The CFA housed in an eleven-building complex designed by Kevin Roche/John Dinkeloo Architects, opened in the fall of 1973. By juxtaposing several highly flexible buildings, the architecture preserves the individual integrity of each of the arts while at the same time encouraging creative interaction between them. Performance and exhibition spaces include Crowell Concert Hall, World Music Hall, CFA Hall, CFA Theater, Davison Art Center, and the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery.

Center for Film Studies
The Film Series has presented student-programmed, student-staffed movie screening for over 40 years. Currently, it runs on Wednesday through Saturday nights during the semester, and aims to show a wide and varies selection of works from throughout cinema history: old and new, foreign and domestic, narrative and documentary, and all sorts of others.

College of East Asian Studies
The College of East Asian Studies’ goal is to cultivate students with deep and broad knowledge about East Asia and promote an understanding of East Asia on the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ campus, within the Middletown community and beyond. We offer language training in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean as well as a broad range of interdisciplinary courses that are grouped in five concentrations. They also offer regular programming about East Asia for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ community, including regular and special lectures and events and gallery exhibits and talks. The Center also houses our gallery, Japanese garden, tatami tea room, our collections, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.

Davison Health Center
The Davison Health Center’s mission is to provide high-quality healthcare and health promotion to improve students’ overall health, to support their educational goals, and to develop skills for long-term healthy lifestyles. A diverse team of professionals who believe that “health” involves every aspect of well-being: emotional, nutritional, sexual, spiritual and physical provides comprehensive primary care for illness and injury.

The Freeman Athletic Center includes a 60,000-square-feet Bacon Fieldhouse, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Natatorium, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Arena and numerous support areas such a locker and team rooms, equipment rooms, athletic injury care room, fitness center, and multi-purpose room. It also is surrounded by a number of outdoor playing facilities, including the Andersen Track. Your ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ID card is required and must be presented upon entry. There is no membership fee for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ faculty and staff. 

Fries Center for Global Studies (FCGS)
The Fries Center for Global Studies is committed to helping all members of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ community achieve the knowledge, language skills, and sensitivity each person will need in order to exercise effective and responsible citizenship in an increasingly interdependent world. The FCGS houses these offices: Study Abroad, Fellowships, Language and Intercultural Learning, and Language Resources and Technology.

Gordon Career Center (GCC)
Gordon Career Center works with students of all class years to translate their liberal education into a lifetime of meaningful work. The Center’s innovative approach to career education encourages students to design their own careers by exploring the intersection among their interests, the skills they have and wish to acquire, and market demand. The Gordon Career Center links students to alumni and employers across the globe in fields that reflect the impressive breadth of opportunities explored by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ graduates.

Romance Languages and Literature (RL&L)
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RL&L) is a cornerstone of the Humanities at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and houses 4 language departments: Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.

The Resource Center
The Resource Center, a culmination of student advocacy and activism, provides a centralized space where students can learn about and advocate for diversity and inclusion at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as well as in their own lives. The Center will engage and support students, faculty, and staff who are interested in social justice programming, advocacy, and education, serving as a resource and providing a safe environment for underrepresented students and allies to discuss, learn, organize, and lead.

Office of Graduate Student Services (OGSS)
The Office of Graduate Student Services is the central administrative office for the PhD, MA, and BA/MA degree programs and for the Foreign Language Teaching Assistants and Writing Fellows.  The Office of Graduate Student Services oversees and provides administrative services to graduate students including managing the admission process, planning and executing new graduate student orientation, advising graduate students on academic and personal difficulties, programming events on career services, mental health issues, and writing support, conducting academic review, managing stipend budgets and payroll, and certifying students for graduation.

Office of International Student Affairs (OISA)
The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) provides advice and guidance on every aspect of your adjustment to life at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½--cultural, academic, personal, financial, and immigration. We organize International Student Orientation (ISO) when you arrive and provide on-going support on topics of particular interest to international students, coordinate support for undergraduate international students who choose to remain on campus during official university breaks and offer one-on-one support.

Office of Residential Life
The Office of Residential Life strives to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive residential environment that complements and extends the educational experience of students.

Olin Library
Your ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ID card is also your library card. All students and permanent staff have access to these services: • Borrow from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ libraries (review our loan periods) • Borrow from Connecticut College and Trinity College libraries (CTW) • Borrow from other libraries through InterLibrary Loan • Using our online research materials on-campus or off-campus • Research help via consultations or appointments with any of our librarians • Suggest a purchase for the library collection

Shapiro Writing Center
The Shapiro Center serves as a hub for writing activities and provides a venue for readings, workshops, colloquia, informal discussions, student-sponsored events, and receptions. Its lounge is open to all students enrolled in creative writing courses. 

Van Vleck Observatory
Van Vleck Observatory has three onsite telescopes housed in domes as well as portable 10 inch Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain donated by the Fiducia family of Middletown and several smaller portable telescopes.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ RJ Julia Bookstore houses approximately 18,000 books with a special section highlighting authors from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ community. In addition to books, the store sells a wide range of both ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½-themed and general apparel and merchandise. There is also a cafe-restaurant located inside the bookstore.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s campus life is active and vibrant. Below are some important links to communities that exist within Wes.

Academic Calendar | View important dates for breaks, enrollment periods, and U.S. holidays.

 | View the 200+ campus student groups and consider joining a group that shares your interest.

Social Media channels | Follow and Like the various ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ social media channels in order to get updates on all the events taking place across campus. 

Located on the second floor of The Usdan University Center is an all you can eat dining hall. Middletown Cash, credit card, and cash accepted.

This a la carte café features a variety of grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, coffees, and specialty beverages. Middletown Cash, credit card, and cash accepted.

Pi² Café
Located in the New Science Building and features hot breakfast sandwiches, crêpes, Pierce Brothers coffee and other specialty drinks. Middletown Cash, credit card, and cash accepted.

The Daniel Family Commons (DFC), located on the third floor of the Usdan University Center. This space is primarily a faculty/staff dining space. Students are encouraged to join faculty and staff mentors to engage in intellectual discourse over lunch. Middletown Cash, credit cards, and cash accepted. Lunch cost: $9.50.

Summerfields
Located in Butterfield C Residence. Middletown Cash, credit card, and cash accepted.

Weshop Essentials
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s own mini-market provides a large inventory of premier national, regional, and local brands, ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat organic and Kosher selections, bulk food items such as nuts, grains, legumes, coffee, rice, flour, and more. Points, Middletown Cash, credit card, and cash accepted.

 
A lunch and dinner casual restaurant featuring items such as chicken wings, burgers, pastas and sandwiches. Middletown Cash, credit card, and cash accepted.

A café serving breakfast and lunch options such as build-your-own smoothies, salads and sandwiches, omelets, daily specials, and coffees and teas. Accepts Middletown Cash and Credit Cards.

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AMERICAN CUISINE

• Athenian Diner II, 864 Washington St, (860) 346-2272 $
• Cardinal Pizza, 570 Main St, (860) 343-1133 $$
• Celtic Cavern, 45 Melilli Plaza, (860) 894-2954 $$
• Eli Cannon’s Tap Room* 695 Main Street, (860) 347-3547 $
• Five Guys, 560 Washington St, (860) 346-9200 $$
• Ford News Diner* 358 Main Street, (860) 346-4655 $
• It’s Only Natural* 606 Main Street, (860) 346-9210 $$
• krust, 686 Main St, (860) 358-9816 $$
• Mezzo Grille* 106 Court Street, (860) 346-6000 $$
• Mondo Pizza* 10 Main Street, (860) 343-3330 $$
• Mtown Wing, 170 Main St Unit 1, (860) 316-5585 $$
• O’Rourke’s Diner* 728 Main Street, (860) 346-6101 $
• Taíno Smokehouse, (860) 358-9828 $$
• Tavern at the Armory at the Inn at Middletown* 70 Main Street, (860) 854-6323 $$$
• Wayback Burgers, 170 Main St Unit 8, (860) 358-9127 $$

EAST ASIAN CUISINE

• China King, 200 Main St. Suite #1, (860) 344-9455 $$
• Fortune Garden, 340 East Main Street, (860) 343-0927 $$
• Fortune Wok, 844 Washington Street, (860) 347-0885 $$
• Asian Restaurant, 83 Broad St, (860) 894-2680 $
• Fujiya Ramen, 423B Main Street, (860) 852-5695 $
• Japanica II, 854 Washington Street, (860) 346-4498 $$
• Mikado, 3 Melilli Plaza, (860) 346-6655 $$
• Hachi, 320 Main Street, (860) 346-0727 $$
• Moonlight Sushi, 130 Main Street, (860) 788-6253 $$
• Niuda, 102 Court St, (860) 788-2804 $$
• Yu's Fusion, 220 Main St, Middletown, CT, (860) 852-5881 $$

LATIN AMERICAN CUISINE

• La Boca Restaurant and Cantina*, 337 Main Street, (860) 347-4777 $$
• Puerto Vallarta*, 206 Main St., Metro Square, (860) 852-0080 $$
• The Forbidden Llama* 335 Main St, (860) 515-1722 $$
• Salsas 3 Mexican Grill* 120 Washington St. (860) 316-5164 $

EUROPEAN CUISINE

• Amici Italian Grill* 280 Main Street, (860) 346-0075 $$
• Esca* 437 Main Street, (860) 316-2552 $$$
• Fiore II* 332 Main Street, (860) 344-5557 $$
• Illiano’s 404 South Main Street, (860) 346-5656 $
• Jerry’s Pizza 635 South Main Street, (860) 346-5335 $
• La Cantina Café Ristorante* 74 Court Street, (860) 704-0000 $$$
• Luce Restaurant* 98 Washington Street, (860) 344-0222 $$
• Sicily Coal Fired Pizza, 412 Main St (860) 788-2237 $$
• OSA, 500 Main St, (860) 358-9782 $$$

SOUTH ASIAN CUISINE

• Haveli India 1300 South Main Street, (860) 347-7773 $$
• Tandoor* 170 Main Street, (860) 346-6600 $$
• Tibetan Kitchen Restaurant* 574 Main Street, (860) 854-6292 $$
• Udupi Bhavan 749 Saybrook Road , (860) 346-3355 $

SOUTHEAST ASIAN CUISINE

• Pho 170* 170 Main Street, (860) 788-6341 $
• Aroy Thai Garden* 203 Main Street, (860) 346-3322 $$
• Typhoon* 360 Main Street, (860) 344-9667 $$

 HAWAIIAN CUISINE

• Pokemoto, 386 Main St, (860) 316-5869 $$
• Prince House, 116 Court St, (860) 849-8118 $$

 CAFÉ / BAKERY/ DELI

• BrewBakers* 169 Main Street, (860) 852-0034 $
• Klekolo World Coffee* 181 Court Street, (860) 343-9444 $
• Neil’s Donuts, 211 S Main St, (860) 316-5003 $
• Neon Deli and Market* 130 Cross Street, (860) 347-1800 $
• Perk on Main* 386 Main Street, (860) 788-2287 $$
• Sweet Harmony Café and Bakery* 330 Main Street, (860) 344-9646 $
• Perkatory Coffee Roasters* 725 Main St Unit 23, (860) 788-2029 $$

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When you arrive at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, you may find the need for a banking institution. Below are some banking institutions located in Middletown. Visit their locations and or websites to determine which would be best for you.

 | 267 Main St Middletown, CT 06457 US (860) 343-5541

 | 211 South Main Street, Unit #2 Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 685-8800

 | 111 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457 860-347-0567

 | 315 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457 (888) 570-0773

You may find the need for a cellular phone company during your year in the United States. Below are some cellphone companies located in Middletown. Visit their locations and or websites to determine which would be best for you.

 | Unlimited mobile phone plans in the U.S. starting from $12/month

AT&T Store | 105 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 344-5880

Boost Mobile | 534 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 358-9039

Cricket Wireless | 442 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 788-3381

Sprint Store | 551 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 638-4765

T-Mobile | 170 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 344-8219

Grocery Shopping

• Aldi | 671 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457 (855) 955-2534
• Price Chopper | 855 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457
• Stop & Shop | 416 E. Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 346-0160
• It’s Only Natural (ION) | 575 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457

Household Items:
If you find you are in need of additional household items, you may register for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Freecycle. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Freecycle is a listserv open to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ campus community to exchange work-related items (excess office supplies, furniture, etc.) or personal items (clothing, electronics, toys, etc.) Please visit the link for more information on how to register.

Health and Pharmacy

• Walgreens | 633 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457
• CVS | 675 Washington Street Middletown, CT 06457
• CVS | 308 Main Street Extension Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 344-1857
• Walgreens | 311 E. Main Street Middletown, CT 06457
• Middlesex Hospital | 28 Crescent Street Middletown, CT 06457

Local Services

• Social Security Office | 425 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457
• United States Postal Service (USPS) | 11 Silver Street Middletown, CT 06457
• Middletown Adult Education | 398 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457