Purdue History
Purdue was founded in this year
What is... 1869
Who was the founder of Purdue University?
Who is... John Purdue
This building is where the office of Horizons Student Support Services is located
What is... Krach Leadership Center (3rd floor)
This giant-headed character serves as Purdue Athletics' mascot
Who is... Purdue Pete
Purdue has produced more than two dozen astronauts, earning this nickname
What is... the Cradle of Astronauts
Purdue first graduating class had how many students?
What is... one (John Bradford Harper, 1875)
Who is the Director for Horizons Student Support Services at Purdue?
Who is... Brittany Allensworth
This is the oldest building on campus
What is... University Hall
Legend says if you walk under the Bell Tower before graduation, this will happen
What is... you won't graduate on time
This song is Purdue’s official fight song.
What is... Hail Purdue!
Before becoming Purdue University, the institution was founded as Indiana's designated institution under this type of university system.
What is... a land-grant university
This famous aviator was employed by the universty before disappearing during her around-the-world flight.
Who is... Amelia Earhart
Where is the "Jedi Council Room" located?
What is... Beering Hall
This former Purdue center won back-to-back National Player of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024
Who is... Zach Edey
This Purdue tradition involves racing student-built, human-powered vehicles around a track
What is... Grand Prix
Purdue's original campus consisted of how many buildings
What is... one (1)
This famous alumnus was a Super Bowl Champion Quarterback in the 2009 NFL season
Who is... Drew Brees
According to campus lore, this academic building is technically classified as a bridge
What is the Mathematical Sciences Building (MATH)
When there is enough snow, where will you find students sledding?
What is... Slayter Hill
How many Purdue alumni have traveled to space?
What is... 30
What year was Horizons at Purdue first established?
1978
This popcorn entrepreneur and Purdue graduate turned his last name into one of America's most recognizable snack brands.
Who is... Orville Redenbacher
How many total seats does Elliot Hall of Music have?
What is... 6,005 seats
Before becoming one of basketball's greatest coaches, this Purdue alumnus starred for the Boilermakers
Who is... John Wooden
What number has incorrect Roman Numerals on the Bell Tower?
What is... the number 4 (IIII instead of IV)