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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:JonathanEdwardsshield.png|thumb|JonathanEdwardsshield]] [[file:Jonathan_Edwards_College_Winter_2004.jpg|right|thumb|Jonathan_Edwards_College_Winter_2004]] [[file:Jonathan_Edwards_(Princeton_Portrait).jpg|right|thumb|Jonathan_Edwards_(Princeton_Portrait)]] [[file:Weir_Hall_Exterior.JPG|thumb|Weir_Hall_Exterior]] [[file:Alumni_Hall,_Yale_College,_Conn..jpg|thumb|Alumni_Hall,_Yale_College,_Conn.]] [[file:JE_Taft_Library_2.JPG|thumb|JE_Taft_Library_2]] [[file:Farnam_Hall_Yale_University.JPG|thumb|Farnam_Hall_Yale_University]] '''Jonathan Edwards College''' (commonly referred to as '''JE''') is one of the fourteen residential colleges at [[Yale University]] in [[New Haven, Connecticut]]. Named after the theologian and Yale alumnus [[Jonathan Edwards (theologian)|Jonathan Edwards]], the college was established in 1933 as part of Yale's residential college system.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Jonathan Edwards College was one of the original residential colleges created during the reorganization of Yale College in the early 1930s. The college was named in honor of [[Jonathan Edwards (theologian)|Jonathan Edwards]], a prominent 18th-century theologian and philosopher who graduated from Yale in 1720. The college's first master was [[Robert Dudley French]], who served from 1933 to 1953.<br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The college's architecture is a blend of [[Collegiate Gothic]] and [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] styles, designed by [[James Gamble Rogers]], who was also responsible for the design of several other buildings at Yale. The college features a distinctive tower, a large courtyard, and a variety of student facilities, including a dining hall, library, and common room.<br />
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== Traditions ==<br />
Jonathan Edwards College is known for its strong sense of community and unique traditions. One of the most notable traditions is the annual "JE Screw," a matchmaking event where students set up their friends on blind dates. The college also hosts regular social events, intramural sports, and cultural activities.<br />
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== Notable Alumni ==<br />
Jonathan Edwards College has produced many notable alumni, including:<br />
* [[Paul Krugman]], Nobel Prize-winning economist<br />
* [[Fareed Zakaria]], journalist and author<br />
* [[David Brooks (commentator)|David Brooks]], political and cultural commentator<br />
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== Facilities ==<br />
The college offers a range of facilities for its students, including:<br />
* A dining hall that serves meals to students and faculty<br />
* A library with a collection of books and study spaces<br />
* A common room for social gatherings and events<br />
* Residential suites and dormitories<br />
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== Administration ==<br />
The college is led by a Head of College and a Dean, who are responsible for the academic and social well-being of the students. The Head of College is a senior faculty member, while the Dean is typically a member of the Yale College Dean's Office.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Yale University]]<br />
* [[Residential colleges of Yale University]]<br />
* [[Jonathan Edwards (theologian)]]<br />
* [[James Gamble Rogers]]<br />
* [[Collegiate Gothic]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Yale Residential Colleges}}<br />
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[[Category:Residential colleges of Yale University]]<br />
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