Campus Lingo
Learn how to talk like a Washington College student.
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WAC
Shorthand for Washington College. Not to be confused with CAC, shorthand for the Casey Academic Center.
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Goose Nation
Another name for WAC. It’s a reference not only to our campus location in the Atlantic Flyway, but also to our mascot, Do you tweet? Add #goosenation to your campus-related tweets!
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Gus the Goose
Beloved mascot of Washington College. (“Honk, Honk.”)
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Shoremen/Shorewomen
Team names for Washington College athletes. For us, it’s all about our location! Geese love it here.
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1782
The year that Washington College was founded by the Rev. William Smith, George Washington, and other revolutionary thinkers.
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C-town or Ctown
Short for Chestertown, your college town.
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PS
Public Safety. Their office is located on the lower level of Wicomico, but you’ll see them conducting foot and vehicle patrols of the entire campus.
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SEB
Student Events Board. This student group plans and hosts regular student activities and all-campus events.
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WACky Wednesday
Every Wednesday, the Student Events Board hosts a campus-wide competition to see who can best represent the school in their Washington College swag.
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SGA
Student Government Association. In existence since 1919, the SGA provides financial support to clubs and organizations, proves a voice to the students and builds strong community service and outreach programs.
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Bill Smith/Smith
William Smith Hall. Some classes are held here, and there are a number of faculty offices. This is also where the HelpDesk is located (this is important).
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Cater Walk
Main brick pathway on campus. Named for Douglass Cater, twenty-third president of Washington College.
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I-House
International House, one of the Hill Dorms, where international students, modern language majors and international studies majors can apply to live.
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Java George
The place to get coffee on campus! Meet up with a friend or a professor before or after class.
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JFC
Johnson Fitness Center, the place to work out on campus.
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Lit House/LitHouse
The Rose O’Neill Literary House, a white Victorian home on the edge of campus, open to all students. You might meet a famous author here, listen to a poetry or book reading, or have a cup of hot cocoa with friends.
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Litrenta
Litrenta Lecture Hall, located in the John S. Toll Science Center Building. You might have a general science class here, see a movie, or a special guest lecture.
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Martha’s Kitchen
An alternative to the main campus dining hall, serving a variety of grilled foods, salads, and made-to-order meals.
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Middle
One of the Hill Dorms, Middle Hall offers specialty housing on campus for students interested in creative writing, art, theatre and music.
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MPC
Multimedia Production Center. You can borrow DSL cameras, video cameras, or use their equipment to edit photos, videos and create presentations for class.
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Sassy
Sassafras residence hall, built in 2008.
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The CAC
Casey Academic Center. Admissions, Student Affairs, and some student mailboxes are located here.
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The Egg
A performance/activity/student space in the Hodson Hall Student Center. You might hear a lecture, see a movie or be hypnotized here.
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The Green
The big, open lawn on campus, between the Hill Dorms and the John Toll Science Center Complex.
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The Hill Dorms
Name for three of our oldest buildings on campus, now specialty housing. See Middle, I-House, and West. More on the buildings here.
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The Quad
The area between the three fraternity house buildings - Cecil, Dorchester, and Talbot.
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West
West Hall, one of the Hill Dorms, offers specialty housing on campus for students interested in math and science.
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Western Shore
A group name for the residence halls located around the perimeter of the baseball park. The Western Shore is made up of suite-style housing for juniors and seniors.
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Fountain Park
The center of downtown Chestertown - a large fountain stands in the middle. Where Art in the Park, Taste of the Town, Music in the Park, and weekly Farmers’ Market is held.
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Proc’s
Procolino’s pizza, a popular college hangout. Located half a mile from campus. Ask for the College Special.
