Burton-Judson Courts

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Burton-Judson Courts is a dormitory complex at the University of Chicago. One of the few undergraduate facilities located south of the Midway Plaisance, B-J is a castlelike edifice built in a gothic style similar to that of the University's main quadrangles.

B-J was the home of eminent astronomer Carl Sagan during his undergraduate years at the University, and also served as the location of the much-publicized construction of a functional nuclear breeder reactor for the 1999 University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt.

B-J is organized into seven "houses":

  • Chamberlin, winner of the first two Scavenger Hunts (1987 and 1988)
  • Vincent, winner of the 1996 Scavenger Hunt. Current Reigning BJ Olympics and Undergraduate-wide Intramural Sports Champions
  • Coulter
  • Mathews
  • Linn
  • Salisbury
  • Dodd-Mead, undefeated two-time winner of the Classical Society chariot construction competition and highest Kangeiko attendance for seven consecutive years

The complex also contains two large, highly decorative dining halls and various lounges.

University of Chicago

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Divisions
Biological Sciences • Social Sciences • Physical Sciences • Humanities

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