James College
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James College is a college
at the University of York
in the United Kingdom
.
, the University of York's first Vice-Chancellor, and was built in several stages during the 1990s. Originally a graduate-only college, it admitted its first undergraduate residents in October 1993. As of 2008, it consists of thirteen accommodation blocks lettered from "A" to "N" (missing out "I") located across a cable-stayed bridge
from Wentworth College
and close to the old Goodricke College
buildings and the University's sports centre.
Blocks GHJKLM are the newest blocks and all have ensuite rooms, consisting of a 'pod' or wet room containing a shower, toilet and sink. Each block is (generally) divided into 6 flats which have a kitchen per flat. The kitchens are of a good size and are only shared between 6-9 people. In 2009, James College acquired a block from the old Goodricke college which has become N block, which is catered, along with ABC blocks. The College Dean and College Tutors live in college.
James has a number of common rooms, hosts the new YUSU bar 'The Lounge' and is the closest college to the University Sports centre, playing fields and Health Centre.
. Quad Dash models itself on the film Chariots of Fire
. It was the brainchild of James College Chair, Fergus Drake. College residents turn out in their hundreds to enjoy a day of sunshine, free beer, quad races, ice cream, bouncy castles and fun.
The College also runs an annual photography competition in conjunction with PhotoSoc, with prizes in a number of categories and dedicated James prizes. The JCR put on annual formal events, normally at Christmas and in the Summer term.
Within the College, a number of 'Taste' events take place each term, where students and members of the college are invited to introduce others to a taster of their own culture through a presentation, demonstration or media. This is normally accompanied by traditional cuisine and drinks. Alongside these cultural exchange events, the College runs a unique exchange with Morningside College at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, with students from each institution spending a number of terms or a year at the other.
Ken Todd was the head of James College since it opened and after many years of service he retired in September 2007.
College
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at the University of York
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
History and geography
James College is named after Lord James of RusholmeEric James, Baron James of Rusholme
Eric John Francis James, Baron James of Rusholme was a prominent British educator.He was educated at York Place Secondary School, Brighton, Taunton's School, Southampton and Queen's College, Oxford. He taught science at Winchester College from 1933 to 1945, and was High Master of The Manchester...
, the University of York's first Vice-Chancellor, and was built in several stages during the 1990s. Originally a graduate-only college, it admitted its first undergraduate residents in October 1993. As of 2008, it consists of thirteen accommodation blocks lettered from "A" to "N" (missing out "I") located across a cable-stayed bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
A cable-stayed bridge is a bridge that consists of one or more columns , with cables supporting the bridge deck....
from Wentworth College
Wentworth College
Wentworth College is a college of the University of York, named after Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford. Originally opened in 1972, since 2002 it has had the distinction of being the only college exclusively housing postgraduate students; though postgraduates can be resident in all colleges...
and close to the old Goodricke College
Goodricke College (University of York)
Goodricke College is one of the colleges of the University of York. It was the fifth college to be built and was named after the astronomer John Goodricke. The College was opened in 1968 by Michael Swann and the event is commemorated by a plaque on the outside of the Old Dining Hall - now part of...
buildings and the University's sports centre.
Accommodation
James College has some of the best accommodation on campus although the older blocks (ABC) do not reach the highest levels of luxury. There are three types of accommodation; standard houses, ensuite houses and ensuite flats. Blocks ABC are arranged into houses with a small kitchen on the ground floor. There are 3 houses per block which house 16 people (14 standard single rooms and one double room). Blocks DEF are the older-style ensuite blocks which are also arranged into houses with a kitchen on the ground floor.Blocks GHJKLM are the newest blocks and all have ensuite rooms, consisting of a 'pod' or wet room containing a shower, toilet and sink. Each block is (generally) divided into 6 flats which have a kitchen per flat. The kitchens are of a good size and are only shared between 6-9 people. In 2009, James College acquired a block from the old Goodricke college which has become N block, which is catered, along with ABC blocks. The College Dean and College Tutors live in college.
James has a number of common rooms, hosts the new YUSU bar 'The Lounge' and is the closest college to the University Sports centre, playing fields and Health Centre.
The Junior Common Room Committee Chairs
- 2011 Emma Bartlett
- 2010 Tim Green
- 2009 Amber Brittain
- 2008 Chet Khatu
- 2007 Alex Clark
- 2006 Anne-Marie Canning
- 2005 Nush Widdess
- 2004 Alice Gamm
- 2003 Naomi Brown
- 2002 Andrew Henton
College events
The quads have lent themselves to the most famous James College tradition, "Quad Dash", held in Week 7 of Summer termSummer term
Summer term is the name of the summer academic term at many British schools and universities and elsewhere in the world.In the UK, 'Summer term' runs from the Easter holiday until the end of the academic year in June or July, and thus corresponds to the Easter term at Cambridge University, and...
. Quad Dash models itself on the film Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British film. It tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice....
. It was the brainchild of James College Chair, Fergus Drake. College residents turn out in their hundreds to enjoy a day of sunshine, free beer, quad races, ice cream, bouncy castles and fun.
The College also runs an annual photography competition in conjunction with PhotoSoc, with prizes in a number of categories and dedicated James prizes. The JCR put on annual formal events, normally at Christmas and in the Summer term.
Within the College, a number of 'Taste' events take place each term, where students and members of the college are invited to introduce others to a taster of their own culture through a presentation, demonstration or media. This is normally accompanied by traditional cuisine and drinks. Alongside these cultural exchange events, the College runs a unique exchange with Morningside College at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, with students from each institution spending a number of terms or a year at the other.
Wildlife
In addition to one of the largest populations of students anywhere on campus, James College is also home to several hundred ducks, geese, other assorted wildfowl, and rabbits. In the summer term, particularly, it is not unusual to find whole flocks of birds patrolling the quads and pecking at kitchen windows, or rabbits hopping past one's bedroom window. There have been occasions where ducks have been, accidentally, allowed to enter the houses and flats of James College.Provosts
James College Provosts are listed below:- Dr Neil Lunt, 2007-present
- Mr Ken Todd, 1990-2007
Ken Todd was the head of James College since it opened and after many years of service he retired in September 2007.