GW and DC LifeThe Campus | Washington DCGeorge Washington University is..."One of the nation's best schools at fostering social responsibility and public service." Princeton Review.Fourth in the nation for service. Washington Monthly.The Campus
Tours are sponsored by the Office of Graduate Student Enrollment Management for prospective applicants and newly enrolled graduate students. These tours, led by current GW graduate students, are offered three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:30 p.m. when classes are in session. The tour starts at 603 Rice Hall, 2121 I Street, NW. Prospective undergraduate students may also arrange a campus visit; click here for further information. The George Washington University Medical CenterThe School of Public Health and Health Services is part of the George Washington University Medical Center (GWUMC), a comprehensive academic health center with teaching, research, clinical, and administrative facilities and services. In addition to SPHHS, these are GWUMC's components:
The GWUMC's distinguished history began in 1825 when the eleventh medical school in the United States was established at GW. Its first building was located near Ford's Theater, and its lectures were frequently attended by public figures such as then-senator John Quincy Adams. The medical school's first affiliated hospital, the Washington Infirmary, was created in 1844 as one of America's original teaching hospitals; it was destroyed by fire in 1861, when it was serving as a Civil War military hospital. GWUMC began to admit women in 1884, one of only a few medical schools to do so at the time. GWUMC has a longstanding commitment to meeting the needs of the surrounding community. In the mid-1980s, it founded the Health Care for the Homeless Project, in conjunction with three other area hospitals, to provide health care for Washington's homeless population. The Ambulatory Pediatrics Association named the pediatrics clerkship at Children's National Medical Center the best in the nation in 1993. Ross HallHome to the School of Public Health and Health Services, and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, this self-contained research, educational, and administrative facility fills almost an entire city block and has more than ten acres of floor space. In the beginning of 2001, the main lobby underwent a major renovation to brighten and modernize the space, to provide an area for donor recognition and to enhance student activities. The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library2300 I St., NW The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, adjacent to Ross Hall, houses an extensive collection of biomedical and public health resources, including nearly 25,000 medical monographs and more than 1,400 active journal holdings. Himmelfarb also provides access to more than 1,500 electronic journals, textbooks and databases. The library maintains an extensive audiovisual study center and a microcomputer laboratory that offer video programs, computer-aided instruction, software, and interactive media for components of the curriculum. The site of recent renovations, the Himmelfarb Library created the Terrace Level during the summer of 2000 to house the book collection and provide well-lit study rooms. The third floor has been outfitted with 72 new study carrels and eight new study tables. Himmelfarb has wireless access. In addition to the study areas, students may use the library's computers, photocopiers, and printing facilities. Lerner Health and Wellness Center2301 G St., NW The Lerner Health and Wellness Center, located two blocks from Ross Hall, is a 183,000 square foot recreational facility for students, faculty, and staff. Students may check out recreational equipment and towels free of charge. The facility houses two gyms that can accommodate basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer and hockey. In addition, the Wellness Center has a three-lane lap pool, a suspended jogging track, racquetball and squash suites, and a fitness suite housing free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Locker rental is available for a nominal charge. The Marvin Center800 21st St., NW The recently renovated Marvin Center, the University's student center, houses the GW Bookstore, the Student Activities Center, the Disabilities Support Services office, a conference center, a recreation activities area, and the Betts Theate. Student dining rooms and a variety of food venues are available. As well, there are ATM machines, a copy center, a student radio station, a travel agency offering discounted student travel, a Ticketmaster outlet, and a convenience store. A new "Great Hall" includes a ballroom and additional bookstore space. Mailboxes are available at the Post Office in the Marvin Center. Phone: (202) 994-6823. Fees: $40/semester, $75/academic year; $100/calendar year. About Washington, DC
Named by Money Magazine in 2000 as one of "The Best Places to Live in the United States," the nation's capitol is a diverse city rich in cultural, historical and educational opportunities. For public health students, Washington offers a wealth of opportunities for professional and personal development. Outside-the-classroom experiences are a required part of nearly all SPHHS educational programs and we take great pride in creating training and service opportunities for students with the many public, private and not-for-profit institutions in the region. Students are prepared for the real world when they graduate because they have already spent time working there. The school's motto sums it up - SPHHS truly is "The Capital Connection to a Healthier World." The campus is within walking distance of the White House, The World Bank, the Department of State, the National Academy of Sciences and the World Health Organization. The Children's National Medical Center, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Library of Medicine, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the Whitman-Walker Clinic are all within easy reach, as is almost every other agency or organization in the Washington area with a public health agenda. But our engagement with our hometown does not stop at the professional level. Here in DC, culture is everywhere. We are a short walk from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Pan American Health Organization, many national monuments, and the Potomac River. Students have easy access to the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of the American Indian and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. You can also visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and numerous other museums and art galleries. Most museums in Washington are free. The National Theater, Ford's Theatre, the Warner Theatre, Arena Stage, the Shakespeare Theatre, among numerous others, bring a range of live performances to the city. A diverse and exciting nightlife surrounds and includes the campus. Three nearby neighborhoods - Georgetown, with its historic charm, Dupont Circle, with its cosmopolitan flair, and Adams Morgan, with its ethnic diversity and flavor - offer restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and nightspots galore. For a good resource on DC history and neighborhoods, visit http://www.exploredc.org/. Other helpful resources on DC culture, activities, dining, and more, visit cityguide.aol.com/washington/ or www.washingtonian.com/default.asp. Washington also offers terrific opportunities for outdoor activities. The downtown and neighboring communities are filled with parks and trails for hiking, biking, running, and inline skating. If you prefer the water, enjoy a paddleboat on the Tidal Basin or canoe on the Potomac River, all within easy walking distance of the campus. Washington is uniquely situated near the mountains for hiking and skiing, the Chesapeake Bay for fishing and water sports, the beach for a relaxing getaway, and scenic Skyline Drive for camping or nature watching. |
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The School of Public Health and Health Services of the George Washington University (GW) is located on an intimate urban campus nestled in the heart of one of the most powerful cities in the world. We welcome you to visit us in the historic neighborhood of