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The '''Van Amringe Memorial Quadrangle''', popularly known as '''Van Am Quad''', is located between [[Hamilton]] and [[John Jay]] Halls, immediately in front of [[Wallach Hall]], [[Hartley Hall]] and the [[Taint Gate]]. The 'quadrangle' is named after [[John Howard Van Amringe]], the popular first Dean of [[Columbia College]]. It consists of two lawns with a rotunda in between housing a bust of Van Amringe.
 
The '''Van Amringe Memorial Quadrangle''', popularly known as '''Van Am Quad''', is located between [[Hamilton]] and [[John Jay]] Halls, immediately in front of [[Wallach Hall]], [[Hartley Hall]] and the [[Taint Gate]]. The 'quadrangle' is named after [[John Howard Van Amringe]], the popular first Dean of [[Columbia College]]. It consists of two lawns with a rotunda in between housing a bust of Van Amringe.
  
The area around the rotunda and [[Taint Gate]] is considered one of the most picturesque spots on campus.
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The Rotunda is ringed with the dedication "Honored and Beloved by Generations of Columbia Students, His Life and Influence Will Be Example and Inspiration to Those Who Come After"
  
Near the rotunda, there is now a memorial to alumni killed on [[September 11]]th, [[2001]].
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The Rotunda is flanked to the north and south by benches, each with a heavily weathered carved message that's getting harder and harder to read. The north bench reads "Religion and Learning are Justified of Their Children / To Extend and Intensify Their Elevating And Twice Blessed / Power This College and University Avowedly Exist." On the south bench is carved "Be Brave Faithful and True By Precept and Example / Stand Always and Everywhere for Rectitude of / Conduct and Righteousness of Life."
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The area around the rotunda and [[Taint Gate]] is considered one of the most picturesque spots on campus. The gate itself is topped by a working clock donated by the Class of [[1906]].
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On the lawn directly south west of the rotunda is stone marker recognizing the College Class of 1952's 35th Anniversary gift to restore the Van Am Memorial.
  
 
[[Category:Outdoor spaces on the Morningside Heights campus]]
 
[[Category:Outdoor spaces on the Morningside Heights campus]]

Revision as of 17:36, 13 March 2008

Van Am Quad

The Van Amringe Memorial Quadrangle, popularly known as Van Am Quad, is located between Hamilton and John Jay Halls, immediately in front of Wallach Hall, Hartley Hall and the Taint Gate. The 'quadrangle' is named after John Howard Van Amringe, the popular first Dean of Columbia College. It consists of two lawns with a rotunda in between housing a bust of Van Amringe.

The Rotunda is ringed with the dedication "Honored and Beloved by Generations of Columbia Students, His Life and Influence Will Be Example and Inspiration to Those Who Come After"

The Rotunda is flanked to the north and south by benches, each with a heavily weathered carved message that's getting harder and harder to read. The north bench reads "Religion and Learning are Justified of Their Children / To Extend and Intensify Their Elevating And Twice Blessed / Power This College and University Avowedly Exist." On the south bench is carved "Be Brave Faithful and True By Precept and Example / Stand Always and Everywhere for Rectitude of / Conduct and Righteousness of Life."

The area around the rotunda and Taint Gate is considered one of the most picturesque spots on campus. The gate itself is topped by a working clock donated by the Class of 1906.

On the lawn directly south west of the rotunda is stone marker recognizing the College Class of 1952's 35th Anniversary gift to restore the Van Am Memorial.